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Australia’s best multi-day hikes have been revealed

From misty alpine ridges to remote ribbons of coast, these high-reward hiking trails promise an overnight adventure in some of Australia’s most spectacular settings.

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Byron Bay’s lesser-known neighbour named on coveted global 2027 ‘Best in Travel’ list

A NSW coastal paradise was the only Australian place to make Lonely Planet's 2027 'Top Destinations' Best in Travel list.

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Revealed: This Aussie experience just made Lonely Planet’s 2027 Best List

The experts have spoken; this is the must-do experience in Australia next year.

Melbourne

18 art galleries and museums to visit next time you’re in Melbourne

Add these to your Melbourne itinerary to get a sense of the city’s intimate and endearing relationship with the arts.

Melbourne

75 things you need to do in Melbourne

You’re spoilt for choice if you’re after the best things to do in Melbourne. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or you’ve lived here for years, Australia’s cultural capital offers an incredible mix of attractions, restaurants, galleries, sporting events, live music, family activities and more.

Launceston

A complete guide to visiting Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge

Everything you need to know about the world-class natural attraction in the heart of Launceston.

Flinders Ranges

The best Flinders Ranges tours for experiencing the region properly

The Flinders Ranges are easy to admire from the road, but a good guide explains the stories, landscapes and places you would otherwise miss.

hikers at Hanging Rock Summit Walk, Newham

Melbourne

13 incredible hikes around Melbourne

The best Melbourne walks and hikes are all sharp reminders that Victoria is full of some of Australia’s most picturesque moments.

New Spirit of Tasmania departing Devonport for Geelong

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Inside the new Spirit of Tasmania: a floating hotel with pet-friendly cabins, restaurants & cinemas

The new Spirit of Tasmania is basically a 12-hour premium hotel for one of the most challenging sea voyages in the world.

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8 reasons to book a stay at the reimagined Reefworld now

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Off-grid stays and farm-to-plate dining: discover the ultimate guide to Denmark, WA

Wine, dine and vintage gems: 8 things you didn’t know about Toowoomba

interior of Tamar Ridge & Pirie Cellar Door tamar valley

What to expect from the Tamar Valley’s newly renovated cellar door

7 pinch-me moments I had at the new Monarto Safari Lodge

Racing on Molesworth Steet, Lismore for the BBCC Lismore Cycling Festival

8 reasons it’s time to explore Lismore’s vibrant villages

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The hidden WA region with pink deserts, sea lions and wildflower blooms

I stayed on Richard Branson’s $25,000 per night private Noosa island – here’s what it’s like

The ultimate 4-day Kangaroo Island itinerary: stalactites, sea lions and distilleries

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The Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road

EEmily Murphy

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

I skipped the Great Ocean Road’s most famous landmark entirely and found a crowd-free bay that hit harder than any postcard ever could.

External view of Kirk's Wine Bar in Hardware Lane Melbourne

LLara Picone

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Come winter, Melbourne doesn’t hibernate – it elevates. Here’s how to make the most of this city’s cool-weather culture.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

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Australia’s best multi-day hikes have been revealed

Byron Bay’s lesser-known neighbour named on coveted global 2027 ‘Best in Travel’ list

Revealed: This Aussie experience just made Lonely Planet’s 2027 Best List

18 art galleries and museums to visit next time you’re in Melbourne

75 things you need to do in Melbourne

A complete guide to visiting Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge

The best Flinders Ranges tours for experiencing the region properly

13 incredible hikes around Melbourne

Inside the new Spirit of Tasmania: a floating hotel with pet-friendly cabins, restaurants & cinemas

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8 reasons to book a stay at the reimagined Reefworld now

Off-grid stays and farm-to-plate dining: discover the ultimate guide to Denmark, WA

Wine, dine and vintage gems: 8 things you didn’t know about Toowoomba

What to expect from the Tamar Valley’s newly renovated cellar door

7 pinch-me moments I had at the new Monarto Safari Lodge

8 reasons it’s time to explore Lismore’s vibrant villages

Australian Traveller Magazine

In this issue

The hidden WA region with pink deserts, sea lions and wildflower blooms

I stayed on Richard Branson’s $25,000 per night private Noosa island – here’s what it’s like

The ultimate 4-day Kangaroo Island itinerary: stalactites, sea lions and distilleries

Opinion

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

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