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Three people standing in front of an Anzac Day memorial

NSW

Just in: NSW to get extra Anzac Day public holiday in 2026 and 2027

The NSW Government has announced that Monday, 27 April, will be a public holiday in New South Wales.

a spacious apartment with marina view at Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie NSW

Australia

Australia’s newest hotels worth planning a trip for

Check into Australia’s most exciting new hotel openings, from buzzy city stays to dreamy coastal escapes.

Australia

The standout new restaurants to try across Australia

Australia’s dining scene never sits still – and these are the openings, revamps and buzz-worthy venues worth knowing about right now.

Australia

7 luxe Aussie hotels made the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards for the first time

Australian luxury hotels have been ranked as some of the best in the world.

Sydney

The top-rated walking trails within one hour of Sydney

Lace up your hiking boots and head to the coast.

Australia

Australia’s coolest converted hotels revealed

From former banks and prisons to convents, silos and shearing sheds, Australia’s historic buildings are being reborn as boutique escapes.

Sydney

This little-known Sydney beach has a waterfall and freestanding boulders

A bush-encircled slice of heaven you need to visit before summer ends.

Australia

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

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

Woman lying on Reefsleep bed with a book at Reefworld on Great Barrier Reef

The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef sleepover just fixed its biggest flaw

Reefworld’s shift to overnight-only stays means private reef access, fewer crowds and a far calmer reef experience.

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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.