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Murals painted inside the Ladies' Loo at Cistern Chapel

Fraser Coast

Australia’s most unique public toilet is dubbed the Cistern Chapel

Visitors are busting to tour the toilets at Maryborough’s Town Hall, cheekily dubbed the Cistern Chapel.

Australia

What’s on around Australia in January 2026

Kick off 2026 the right way.

Sydney

Sydney just opened a new clifftop walk in time for summer

A new coastal walk has opened in the Sutherland Shire.

Beechworth

A floating sauna has just opened in Victoria’s High Country

Pause and unwind in this Scandi-style wellness retreat.

Byron Bay

Byron Bay finally has the bougie floating bar it deserves

Sip your spritz aboard this luxe new Mediterranean-inspired cruise along Byron’s stunning Brunswick River.

Melbourne

A new luxury hotel is opening in Melbourne’s hottest neighbourhood

A divine new stay has arrived in Melbourne amidst the biggest arts evolution Australia has ever seen.

walking along a coastal forest at Boat Harbour, Tomaree Coastal Walk

Port Stephens

This NSW coastal walk traverses ancient volcanic terrain, rugged headlands and hidden beaches

Lace up your hiking boots for the incredible Tomaree Coastal Walk.

Australia

A Christmas gift guide for the travellers in your life

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping this year with our curated selection of memorable gifts.

A woman sits with her dog at her campsite by a campfire at Misty Mountain in NSW

Australia

The best-rated spots for a scenic hiking and camping trip in one

AllTrails and HipCamp teamed up to reveal the top 10 ‘tent-to-trail’ list; the best hiking and camping spots to visit in one holiday for plenty of opportunities to reconnect with nature.

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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

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.