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a render of the inside Mt Coot-tha tropical dome after renovation

Brisbane

A new 170-km hike and nature retreat are coming to Brisbane

Mt Coot-tha is set for a glow up with the announcement of a new hiking trail and nature retreat.

Hobart

Savour seafood and the Southern Lights on this Tassie night cruise

Experience Tasmania from a new perspective on this unique night cruise.

The pinnacles at night in Nambung National Park, WA

Australia

5 of the best places in Australia to join in the star bathing trend

Your future may not be written in the stars, but a growing body of research suggests that your future health could be.

Views of North Smoky Beach from Smoky Cape Lighthouse in Hat Head National Park, Arakoon

NSW North Coast

This underrated NSW hike takes you through 2 coastal national parks

This little-known coastal track is hiding in plain sight.

Sydney

Sydney‘s sauna pop-up is the ultimate winter solstice celebration

Make the shortest day of the year the most memorable.

Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge on the Snowies Alpine Walk

Snowy Mountains

Why you need to hike to Australia’s highest suspension bridge

Australia’s highest suspension bridge is found in the Snowy Mountains, and the views are next level.

Australia

This tiny town just beat every capital city for the best skyline

The most popular skylines in Australia have just been revealed with some surprising results.

NSW South Coast

This hidden walk on the NSW’s South Coast blends nature and culture

Here's why it deserves a spot on your hiking hit list.

Tweed

‘Australia’s best latte‘ is luring road trippers to this tiny village

A heritage-listed post office turned ‘roast office’ and its award-winning latte has become the toast of this tranquil town.

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RRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

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 worth adding to your wishlist.

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.

A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

RRachael Thompson

I’ve stayed in 21 hotels in Sydney and this is my favourite

Welcome to the first instalment of 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 worth adding to your wishlist.