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TAS

Tasmania’s latest luxury escape is a hidden island retreat

Unwind in luxury and connect with nature at the newly opened Kittawa Retreat.

VIC

This Victorian vineyard just took out Australia’s winery of the year

And it’s not the first time…

Canberra

Canberra to finally get the new luxury hotel it deserves

Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra is set to redefine the city’s hospitality scene.

Gold Coast

No boys allowed! Mona’s Ladies Lounge is going on tour

The controversial exhibition is alive and well, and it's coming to the Gold Coast.

Riverina

This stargazing lodge is Australia’s only DarkSky-approved stay

You’ve never seen the stars like this – or slept this well.

Australia

This new trail is making Sydney‘s Inner West bike-friendly (finally!)

Sydney’s inner city is getting a green fix, thanks to a brand-new walking and cycling trail that links the Cooks River in Earlwood with Iron Cove in Balmain.

Australia

First Look: Qantas unveils its first business lounge in Adelaide

Qantas' Adelaide Business Lounge is the carrier's first domestic business lounge in nearly a decade.

Australia

Once just for holiday rentals, Airbnb now plans your whole trip

From art tours in Melbourne to Bowral beehives, Airbnb has just launched its biggest evolution yet.

enjoy more of tasmania with the Eat Local, Stay Local scheme, like dove lake

TAS

Eat Local, Stay Local: Tasmania‘s $10 million travel voucher offer

Winter just got even more unique in Tasmania.

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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.