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Central Coast

The epic 86km ride that blends bush, history and big views

Swap city streets for sandstone culverts, convict carvings and bush solitude on this legendary mountain bike ride from Wisemans Ferry.

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Australia

From black swans to bin chickens: it’s time to vote for Australia’s Bird of the Year

It’s a small act with a big impact – your vote matters!

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Supermoon/Harvest Moon Australia
Australia

Tonight’s supermoon is just the beginning of an epic celestial line-up

Australia is in for an astronomical end to the year.

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share plates at Tulip restaurant, Geelong
Geelong

Savour coastal produce at the 13 best Geelong restaurants

From waterfront winners to elegant fine diners, the best Bellarine and Geelong restaurants encourage serious culinary indulgence.

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a suite with private tub and lush views at Lon Retreat, Geelong accommodation
Geelong

The ultimate Geelong accommodation guide for every holiday style

From waterfront hotels to idyllic luxury pods, the best Geelong accommodation is your ticket to a blissful coastal escape.

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Brown leather seating and tables in a pub
Geelong

8 of the most thirst-quenching Geelong pubs and breweries

Salute the humble hop at our pick of the finest Bellarine and Geelong pubs and breweries.

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the Bollard Trail at the Geelong waterfront
Geelong

16 unique and surprising things to do in Geelong

From 4WD adventuring to conquering Victoria’s largest water park, the best things to do in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula set pulses racing.

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a surfer on Ocean Grove Main Beach
Geelong

Every breathtaking Geelong beach to uncover this summer

Find idyllic stretches of surf and sand with our guide to every unmissable Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong beach.

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the pool at Peppers Gladstone
Australia

Central Queensland’s first five-star hotel is a coastal gateway

Peppers Gladstone proves its worth its salt, blending five-star comfort with access to the Great Barrier Reef.

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Where else can you float in a perched lake, soak in natural champagne pools and swim beneath towering rainforest?
Sydney’s first steak frites-only restaurant pairs tender steak and golden fries with the glow of Parisian charm – warm lights, clinking glasses and that effortless buzz. And don’t skip the finale: a New York cheesecake that’s as elegant as the setting itself.

Hidden in the Kimberley, Zebedee Springs is nature’s spa at its finest. Warm, crystal-clear pools surrounded by ancient palms and red cliffs = pure magic.

We asked the Australian Traveller Media team: what’s your favourite spring getaway destination around Australia?

Step onboard the Indian Pacific. Think plush cabins, elegant lounges and slow mornings with endless views.

Would you stand on the edge of this breathtaking Australian landscape? It's all part of a guided Kings Canyon Rim Walk, through ancient red domes and towering cliffs in the heart of the Northern Territory.

Extra sunlight = extra fun! We asked the Australian Traveller Media team how they'll make the most of their bonus hour of daylight.

When the sun melts into the horizon, K’gari turns to gold.
Your perfect spring getaway is calling. Think cellar doors, spring blooms, paddock-to-plate dining and boutique shopping – all in the Southern Highlands.
The Indian Pacific does more than take you from one coast to the other. It is a journey in style through the heart of Australia.

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This is how to plan a WA wildflower road trip, according to experts

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The tour that journeys through one of Australia‘s most remote regions

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A Great Ocean Road itinerary that’s not like the rest

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Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

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A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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.

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Emily MurphyEEmily Murphy

10 iPhone hacks to take travel photos like a pro

The new iPhone is almost here, and it could change the way we capture our travels.

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Renata GortanRRenata Gortan

NSW lags behind the national long weekend tally; we need to even it up

It's time to level the playing field for the long weekend.

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The writer Lara Picone with her sisters and mum on a multi-gen trip
Lara PiconeLLara Picone

I finally stopped putting off that multi-gen trip – and you should too

How a Tassie minibreak reminded a family of what they meant to each other.

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Mum and bub wombats
Dilvin YasaDDilvin Yasa

‘Just caught a baby wombat’ is another case of cruelty for content

Thinking about snatching a joey from its mother for a video? Dilvin Yasa is going to stop you right there…

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tropical hotel exterior
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

Former hotel worker reveals the secret to getting more out of a stay

I worked the front desk of a hotel and the trick to getting more service is simpler than you think.

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person holiding coffe and croissant in cafe
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

These random acts of kindness will transform your travel experience

This Random Acts of Kindness Day, plan one of these acts for your next holiday and make the world a better place.

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the Qantas plane at sunset
Quentin LongQQuentin Long

The Chairman’s Lounge: Did Alan Joyce really destroy Qantas?

Investigative journalist Joe Aston’s “blistering exposé” on the machinations of former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Chairman Richard Goyder in The Chairman’s Lounge sparked controversy for its precise accusations of greed at the expense of customers and staff through the pandemic.

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