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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.

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Sydney

Sydney’s buzziest new bathhouse just opened – here’s what it’s like

From magnesium pools to infrared therapy, the city’s self-care scene has never looked steamier.

Mornington Peninsula

The ultimate noughties movie night is happening in a hot spring

Peninsula Hot Springs just got even more entertaining.

Daintree Rainforest

This 3-night wellness retreat is hidden in an ancient rainforest

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest, begin your day with sunrise yoga and finish with a sunset sail over the Coral Sea.

Adelaide

This epic new 100km walk loops all the way around Adelaide

The Adelaide100 is an epic and scenic lap of the South Australian capital.

Adelaide

It’s official – this is the happiest city in Australia for 2025

The state capital was the only Aussie city to rank in the global list of 30 happiest cities.

Perth

A world-first collection of Terracotta Warriors is coming to WA

The major exhibition marks a first for Australia and the world.

Uluru

A solar eclipse will be visible above Uluṟu – how to time your trip

It’s a total eclipse of Australia’s heart (well, almost).

AAT Kings Tasmania tour to Wineglass Bay

Australia

How this $70 membership could save you thousands on travel

From luxury cruises to five-star stays, this Aussie app could be your ultimate travel hack.

Sydney

Taronga’s Roar & Snore gets a seasonal glow-up for wine lovers

This experience just levelled up the already iconic Roar and Snore zoo sleepover.

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The Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road

EEmily 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.

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

LLara 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.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael 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.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael 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.

RRachael 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.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia 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.

Sydney’s buzziest new bathhouse just opened – here’s what it’s like

The ultimate noughties movie night is happening in a hot spring

This 3-night wellness retreat is hidden in an ancient rainforest

This epic new 100km walk loops all the way around Adelaide

It’s official – this is the happiest city in Australia for 2025

A world-first collection of Terracotta Warriors is coming to WA

A solar eclipse will be visible above Uluṟu – how to time your trip

How this $70 membership could save you thousands on travel

Taronga’s Roar & Snore gets a seasonal glow-up for wine lovers

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Opinion

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

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

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

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it