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Australia’s most iconic train journey is changing in 2027

The Ghan is extending its long-loved northbound journey with a spectacular new stop.

Melbourne

Time travel to ‘80s Tokyo at this new disco bar in Melbourne

Your new late-night obsession has arrived on Melbourne’s Bourke Street.

Central West

This hidden adults-only retreat in NSW offers unforgettable stargazing

Unwind in a secluded cabin in the middle of nature.

Kangaroo Island

The SA island named one of Australia’s top under-the-radar spots

Remote, rugged and on the rise – this is one of the country’s top hidden gems, as voted by you.

A person charging their phone from a power bank that's sitting on a suitcase

Australia

Qantas and Virgin Australia to ban the use of power banks on flights

The news comes after lithium-ion batteries have caused a series of onboard fires.

Woodford Folk Festival in Moreton Bay, Qld

Australia

What’s on around Australia in December 2025

Farewell 2025 at these epic December events around Australia.

A man and woman standing on a floating sauna.

Melbourne

Melbourne’s floating sauna combines relaxation and city views

City views, a sparkling harbour and the serenity of a floating sauna? Sign us up.

Melbourne

A new bathhouse is transforming the historic heart of South Melbourne

A new sanctuary is set to open in the heart of South Melbourne in April 2026.

NSW North Coast

This new riverside cottage comes with an outdoor bath and sauna

It may be small, but it’s just the beginning of something big.

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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.