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2 Aussie places make New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2026 list

Australia has landed two spots on the New York Times’ influential travel list for 2026.

Broome

This coastal gem was Ask AT’s most searched town in 2025

Our audience can’t get enough of this Northern WA town’s splendid coastline.

Australia

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.

Echuca

Australia’s first 5-star overnight paddle steamer is coming to the Murray

The Murray's largest paddle steamer is coming in 2026, offering longer and more luxurious stays on the mighty river.

Melbourne

A sultry Shanghai-style cocktail den has just landed in Melbourne

Drawing from the Mahjong rooms of 1920s Shanghai, Moondrop Bar brings east-meets-west decadence to Fitzroy's Gertrude Street.

Tropical North

A much-loved Tropical North Queensland track has reopened

The reopening marks a major milestone for the ambitious Wangetti Trail project.

Townsville

The island where koalas crash your dinner reservation

A family was joined by an unexpected dinner guest when dining at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort on Magnetic Island.

Pool and greenery at Nala Resort Mission Beach

Tropical North

A new adults-only resort has opened on one of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches

A quietly luxurious, adults-only resort is bringing a new kind of slow, design-led escape to Queensland.

Sydney

The Grounds is opening a lush cafe in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Sydney’s much-loved hospitality group will open a new venue in a stunning heritage site.

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The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

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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

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The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

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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.