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The latest travel news and updates from across Australia. Expect the inside scoop on brand-new experiences, upcoming hotel openings and events you should have on your radar.

Narrawallee Beach in Mollymook, NSW
NSW South Coast

A stunning new walk has opened on NSW’s South Coast

The 20-kilometre track showcases the region’s best beaches, cafes and coastal views.

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Woman celebrating with a stay at Shangri-La The Marina Cairns
Australia

The one type of traveller behind the rise of the luxe hotel stay

Not that I need an upgrade from a Sydney Opera House-facing room, but when I mention it’s my 50th birthday, the staff are not surprised. Everyone, it seems, is celebrating something at Crown Towers. Some people don’t know it yet – such as the women whose boyfriends plan to propose this weekend – while others have chosen the venue for its all-in-one excellence. 

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Boats and children on beach at Port Lincoln
Australia

Revealed: This Aussie state is the most welcoming region on Earth

Australians pride themselves on being an easy-going bunch. But there are some places where the locals just welcome you with open arms.

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aldi ice cream truck
Australia

This travelling ice-cream truck is selling retro treats from 36 cents

This ice cream truck, and its prices, are rewinding to the 80s.

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Monarto Park Resort
Adelaide

Get ready for South Australia’s new luxe safari resort experience

Dreaming of an African safari holiday? This new resort might just offer the next best thing.

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qantas plane tails at airport
Australia

New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes could mean big discounts

Qantas has announced new changes to its Frequent Flyer program. This is how it affects you.

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Journey Beyond Australis Suite Bedroom
Australia

Australia’s most luxe train suite is here – and it’s mind-blowing

Luxury train travel in Australia is about to reach dazzling new heights.

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the Qantas plane at sunset
Australia

The Chairman’s Lounge: Did Alan Joyce really destroy Qantas?

Investigative journalist Joe Aston’s “blistering exposé” on the machinations of former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Chairman Richard Goyder in The Chairman’s Lounge sparked controversy for its precise accusations of greed at the expense of customers and staff through the pandemic.

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Pumpkin Island, Qld
Australia

10 Aussie islands you can privately book – for less than you think

Think private islands are only reserved for billionaires? Think again.

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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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australian ice cream for summer
Emily MurphyEEmily 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. 

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A bathroom at COMO The Treasury
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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.

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer
Kassia ByrnesKKassia 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.

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The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

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.

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The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip
Taylah DarnellTTaylah 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.

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plane about to take off at sunset
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

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A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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.

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Uluru at sunset
Emily MurphyEEmily Murphy

10 iPhone hacks to take travel photos like a pro

The new iPhone is almost here, and it could change the way we capture our travels.

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