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Kiama

This vintage steam train journey serves up coastal views and high tea

Step back in time aboard the completely intoxicating vintage Kiama Picnic Train – a living museum on rails.

Australia

A rare natural phenomenon is about to light up Australia’s forests

Ghost mushroom season is almost upon us – here’s where to spot them.

A render of the swimming pool area at Hotel Sebatikel

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

Exmouth is getting a new off-grid luxury resort

Eco-conscious Hotel Sebatikel has been approved for development on the Ningaloo Coast.

New England

Moree’s iconic hot springs have reopened after almost two years

Time to dive back into Moree's iconic hot springs. Here's all you need to know.

Gippsland

This picture-book trestle bridge with a vintage steam train is Gippsland’s best-kept secret

This easy walk leads you to the oldest remaining trestle bridge in Victoria.

person at summit of Frenchman Peak Cape Le Grand national park

Esperance

Sea caves and wildflowers: the hidden Esperance hike you need to find

Short but mighty, the steep slope of Frenchman Peak in WA's Cape Le Grand National Park might be intimidating, but it delivers an awe-inspiring reward to those brave enough.

Blue Mountains

This iconic heritage rail journey in the Blue Mountains has expanded its daily services

The iconic Zig Zag Railway is going full steam ahead by increasing its service to four times a day.

Freycinet

Tassie’s East Coast is scoring an exclusive new villa overlooking pink granite peaks

Tasmania's most anticipated new villa is now open for bookings.

It’s official: these are WA’s top town finalists for 2026

Spanning the state from coast to country, these 13 WA towns are vying for top honours.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

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.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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

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.

This vintage steam train journey serves up coastal views and high tea

A rare natural phenomenon is about to light up Australia’s forests

Exmouth is getting a new off-grid luxury resort

Moree’s iconic hot springs have reopened after almost two years

This picture-book trestle bridge with a vintage steam train is Gippsland’s best-kept secret

Sea caves and wildflowers: the hidden Esperance hike you need to find

This iconic heritage rail journey in the Blue Mountains has expanded its daily services

Tassie’s East Coast is scoring an exclusive new villa overlooking pink granite peaks

It’s official: these are WA’s top town finalists for 2026

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Opinion

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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