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25 incredible ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve around Australia

Still don't have plans for New Year's Eve? Here are 26 ways to welcome 2026.

TAS

Winemaker of the Year opens tasting room in Tassie’s Coal River Valley

Experience a taste of Tassie terroir under the tutelage of acclaimed winemaker Samantha Connew.

Sydney

The pop-up Sydney swimming spots set to reopen in time for summer

This weekend will be full of new swimming spots, from Penrith to Barangaroo.

Freycinet

Freycinet is getting a new luxury stay with its own cellar door experience

The new retreat pairs waterfront views, luxury accommodation and the latest Tasmanian pinot noir.

Australia

Friday’s Cold Moon is your last chance to see a supermoon in 2025

On 5 December, a spectacular 'Cold Moon' will close out this year’s supermoon trilogy with a bang.

Sydney

A historic Sydney swim site just reopened in time for summer

Forget the beachside crowds and make a splash along the river instead.

Views of the Haven from the deck at Terrigal Pavilion

Central Coast

NSW gets its own version of iconic Burleigh Pavilion. Does it deliver?

After a sensational year-long wait, Terrigal Pavilion has finally opened its doors. Does this new Central Coast bar live up to its hype?

NSW

This intimate Berry retreat was dubbed NSW’s best luxe accommodation

Last night's NSW Tourism Awards celebrated the trailblazers who are redefining the state's tourism landscape.

Airlie Beach

The Whitsundays is getting 40 kilometres of mountain bike trails

Get on your bike and head to Airlie Beach for a brand new mountain bike adventure.

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Australia’s top 10 towns for 2025 revealed

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EEmily 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.

RRachael 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.

Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer

KKassia 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.

The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

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

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

TTaylah 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.

KKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

RRachael 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.