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Gold Coast

A luxe Japanese bathhouse is opening soon in the Scenic Rim

This wellness destination, nestled in the rainforests of Mt Tamborine, is set to be the ultimate place to find Zen.

Australia

Australia isn’t a plan B: here’s why the AUD drop isn’t all bad news

The Aussie dollar may be down, but its incredible travel offerings are not.

Australia

Qantas frequent flyers targeted in email scam

Qantas frequent flyers are being targeted by a scam email. Here's what you need to know.

Sydney

This rare flower is about to bloom in Sydney – but only for 24 hours

It will be the first time the flower has opened in over a decade.

Australia

2 Aussie stays made Conde Nast’s best hotels list – we stayed at both

The two iconic hotels were the only Australian stays to make the annual list and we've stayed at both. Our editors weigh in on their stays.

Sydney

Sydney just got a brand new beach, here’s where to find it

Putney Beach is officially opening to the public next week.

Sydney

Guess which city is the Paris of Australia when it comes to romance?

One Australian city rules them all. At least, when it comes to loved-up couples.

person pouring belgrove distillery whisky into a a glass of ice tasmania

TAS

Would you drink sheep poo whisky?

This Tasmanian whisky maker is going to sheepish lengths to stand out. Don’t pooh-pooh it until you try it.

VIC

This new Aussie trail is tipped to be one of 2025’s top attractions

Calling all adventurers – the Murray River is about to get even better.

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Opinion

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.