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Captains Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at funnel of Disney Wonder cruise ship

Australia

Disney Wonder has arrived in Australia for its debut season

Disney Cruise Line is ready to bring some magic to the Australian cruise scene.

Australia

The iconic Aussie landmark named the best place for stunning sunsets

Uluru has long staked its claim as one of Australia’s most iconic places to visit, but it recently gained another title that sets it apart from the rest.

Woman coming out of the water at Ellis Beach in Cairns

Australia

10 Australian place names you’ve probably been saying wrong

From capital cities (yes, seriously) to iconic neighbourhoods, Aussie-bred mispronunciations are frighteningly common.

Sydney

First look: Sydney opens its doors

The highly anticipated W Sydney opened its doors on 12 October, becoming the third W hotel on Australian soil.

Hobart

Dark Mofo 2024 cancelled

After a successful festival this year, Dark Mofo has been called off for 2024.

Mandurah takes out Australia’s Top Tourism Town Award

The winners of Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards mark a first for one Aussie state.

Melbourne

We tried NONHQ, the world’s first alcohol-free cellar door

A tour of the world’s first non-alcoholic cellar door reveals complex flavours hidden behind a nondescript building in suburban Melbourne, as Jo Stewart discovers.

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast achieves world-first biosphere status

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has become the only place in the world where three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves sit side-by-side.

High shot of the proposed new Circular Quay Renewal wharves. (Image: NSW Government)

Sydney

Circular Quay to get major facelift with New York-style Highline

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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.