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Legendary doughnuts served piping hot with a dusting of cinnamon sugar from Berry Donut Van
Sydney

You don’t have to run 42 kilometres to get a Berry donut this weekend

The South Coast's most famous donut van is parking at Circular Quay for Sydney Marathon weekend – no bib required.

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The Ellson Hotel the ellson's suite render
Kangaroo Island

This 100-year-old hotel on Kangaroo Island just got a luxury upgrade

A thoughtfully reimagined boutique hotel will open in 2026, offering elevated accommodation options on Kangaroo Island.

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Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) at night
NT

These balancing boulders are officially the NT’s best stargazing spot

Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) are now home to the Northern Territory’s darkest skies.

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sirena del sol
Jervis Bay

The new retro-chic retreat bringing maximalist design to Hyams Beach 

A stunning new guest house has just opened steps from Hyams Beach, melding playful 1970s and Mediterranean beach club aesthetics.

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The SA winery more than 8000 Aussies voted the best for 2027
McLaren Vale

The SA winery more than 8000 Aussies voted the best for 2027

A charming cellar door in McLaren Vale is winning Aussie hearts thanks to its one-of-a-kind guest experience.

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Qantas aircraft wing during flight
Australia

Qantas just put 2 million seats on sale – here’s where the value is

Your time to fly business has come.

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sollos agave farm
The Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is getting Australia’s first agave cellar door

Margarita lovers: There's a cellar door coming to the Whitsundays you need to know about.

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House of Suns micro-bakery in the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains

There’s a Chilean bakery hiding in the bush on this Blue Mountains walk

A leisurely bushwalk, a view over Glenbrook Creek, and Chilean cake about two-thirds of the way in – if you get there before it sells out.

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Reefworld aerial view
The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef stay just got a serious upgrade

Reefworld has undergone a total transformation, with overnight-only stays offering guests exclusive access to the reef and a more elevated, immersive experience.

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The Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road
Emily MurphyEEmily Murphy

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

I skipped the Great Ocean Road’s most famous landmark entirely and found a crowd-free bay that hit harder than any postcard ever could. 

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External view of Kirk's Wine Bar in Hardware Lane Melbourne
Lara PiconeLLara Picone

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Come winter, Melbourne doesn’t hibernate – it elevates. Here’s how to make the most of this city’s cool-weather culture.

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The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island
Megan ArkinstallMMegan 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.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain
Kassia ByrnesKKassia 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.

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