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Melbourne

Melbourne’s new rooftop bar will transport you to LA this summer

The StandardX, Melbourne has opened its rooftop to the public, bringing the buzz with cocktails on tap, DJ sets and skyline views.

The new trail reinventing WA as a mountain biking hotspot

Dwellingup’s new mountain bike network has cemented its spot among the top outdoor destinations in Australia.

Sydney

The Brighton Hotel brings resort-style luxury to Sydney’s south

Sydney’s south finally has its own slice of luxury.

Sydney

Sydney just scored a floating sauna with insane harbour views

This is set to be summer’s most talked-about wellness experience.

Interior of the Grainlander, a vintage heritage train in Victoria

Grampians

This little-known heritage rail journey takes you past charming towns, artworks on silos and lakes

Board the heritage Grainlander and step back in time for a rail journey discovering silo art, Lake Tyrrell and Victoria’s Mallee region.

West Coast

Tasmania’s Next Iconic Walk is taking shape on the wild West Coast

The Tyndall Ranges are set to host a new three-day, two-night hut-to-hut trail – and it could become Tasmania’s next big walking experience.

The Whitsundays

Iconic Whitsundays island to reopen after a $583 million makeover

After more than a decade of closure, Lindeman Island is ready to reclaim its title as Queensland’s go-to holiday hot spot.

Melbourne

Shake Shack’s first pop-up is coming to Melbourne this summer

Big names are coming to the Australian Open this year – and not just on the court.

Sydney

Circular Quay is transforming into a holly jolly Christmas market for 11 nights

Sydney's favourite Christmas night market will transform Circular Quay and The Rocks for 11 nights.

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Opinion

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.