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Guests kayaking while on Tasmanian Walking Company's Bay of Fires Long Weekend

Australia

Stress, grief, sleep and digital overload – there’s a holiday for that

Travel is no longer about ticking off temples or pub-hopping through London. Many of us are looking for experiences that improve our wellbeing, because living longer is not enough; we also want to live better.

Melbourne

The world just crowned this Aussie hotel a style icon

Australia’s only entry on LA LISTE’s 2025 best hotels list is edgy, arty and unfiltered – just like the city it calls home.

Sydney

Sydney Airport’s lost property auction returns

Here’s what you need to know to snag a bargain (and help a good cause).

NSW

This region took out all the top town titles in NSW

It’s that time of year again, when the towns of NSW battle it out for the crown of the state's Top Tourism Town.

Australia

Revealed: Australia’s most welcoming towns for you and your pet

These are the destinations that welcome you and your pet pal with open arms.

Sydney

Sydney‘s most iconic hotel to host exclusive dinner with top chefs

Join a one-night-only Park Hyatt dinner celebrating the past and present.

Two people walking on the rocky shoreline near the ocean. Light to Light walk

NSW South Coast

This newly upgraded coastal walk in NSW is perfect for whale spotting

The Light to Light walk on the NSW Far South Coast has reopened with new campgrounds and track sections.

Port Stephens

A luxe new resort is set to transform Port Stephens

A new, high-end accommodation offering is coming to Port Stephens.

Rottnest Island

First look: The all-new Lodge at Wadjemup revealed

A new era of island luxury has arrived on Rottnest.

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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.