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The latest travel news and updates from across Australia. Expect the inside scoop on brand-new experiences, upcoming hotel openings and events you should have on your radar.

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Byron Bay

Byron’s newest boutique stay is here – and with rates from $70, it won’t break the bank

The coastal stay redefining affordable accommodation.

a middle aged couple enjoying a picnic provided by guides of the Maria Island Walk

South Tasmania

Tassie’s Maria Island Walk is back, and this season it’s focused on food

One of Australia's most popular walks is opening for the 2025/26 season with a focus on tasty local produce.

Australia

2 of Australia’s Big Things just became ice cream flavours

Australia’s love affair with Big Things has taken a sweet turn.

Sydney

A floating restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club will bring Mediterranean vibes to Sydney Harbour this summer

Coastal Italian fare, a martini trolley and plush daybeds await.

Alice Springs

Kangaroo, a heartwarming new Aussie outback film inspired by real events

Director of Kangaroo Kate Woods on the filming of the movie and falling in love with Alice Springs and the Australian outback.

Australia

Australia’s best coffee revealed – and it isn’t where you think it is

The judges have spoken, and the flavours taking top honours are ones you’ll want to try.

Cruise with The Wiggles onboard Royal Caribbean

Australia

You can cruise with The Wiggles in 2025

Get ready to wiggle. Royal Caribbean introduces exclusive Wiggly Sailings from next year.

The converted bakery and off-grid cabin crowned in best Airbnb stays

Australia

This off-grid Blue Mountains cabin was just crowned Airbnb’s best nature escape

Airbnb just unveiled the winners of its 2025 Australian Host Awards, and the lineup will have you booking your next getaway.

A red historic train pulled up at a station.

TAS

Ride Tasmania’s heritage railway for a taste of the 1890s amid ancient rainforest

Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway and Cultural Attractions of Australia have created three immersive experiences through ancient rainforest.

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Australia’s top 10 towns for 2025 revealed

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island

MMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

EEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions.

RRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer

KKassia Byrnes

How to survive a group trip wage gap

Travelling with a group of people who all make vastly different amounts of money? This is how to stay friends afterwards.

The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

TTaylah Darnell

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

By swapping postcard-perfect itineraries for passion-fuelled adventures, travellers are finding new ways to explore and connect.

KKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

Byron’s newest boutique stay is here – and with rates from $70, it won’t break the bank

Tassie’s Maria Island Walk is back, and this season it’s focused on food

2 of Australia’s Big Things just became ice cream flavours

A floating restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club will bring Mediterranean vibes to Sydney Harbour this summer

Kangaroo, a heartwarming new Aussie outback film inspired by real events

Australia’s best coffee revealed – and it isn’t where you think it is

You can cruise with The Wiggles in 2025

This off-grid Blue Mountains cabin was just crowned Airbnb’s best nature escape

Ride Tasmania’s heritage railway for a taste of the 1890s amid ancient rainforest

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Opinion

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

How to survive a group trip wage gap

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow