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The new winery & restaurant hiding inside the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens

Bird in Hand has opened a new tasting room, fine dining restaurant and casual kiosk in the leafy surrounds of the Tasmanian Royal Botanic Gardens in Hobart/Nipaluna.

Ballarat

In crust we trust: Ballarat’s best pie revealed for 2026

After a fiercely contested search for pastry prowess, one pie has risen above the rest in Ballarat's beloved pie competition.

Blue Mountains

Australia’s first sauna festival is coming to the Blue Mountains

A steamy new festival is bringing the heat this August.

Sydney

I ate my way through Western Sydney’s food truck scene – these are the stops worth the drive

Some of the best food in the city can be found in the permanent food trucks dotted around Western Sydney, and they're growing a cult-like following.

Hamilton Island

Active wellness is the next big thing in travel, and Hamilton Island is leading the charge

Beyond the classic flop-and-drop experience, Queensland’s Hamilton Island is proving itself a premier destination for active wellness.

Kangaroo Island

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

A ferry-hop across from the mainland, Kangaroo Island is a journey through wild landscapes and dramatic coastlines. Explore its treasures with this four-day Kangaroo Island itinerary.

Narooma

This laid-back pocket of coastal NSW has cracked the code to living well

Wedged between estuary and sea, this quiet coastal town on the far NSW South Coast is an antidote to urban life. Discover the best things to do in Narooma before the crowds catch on.

Noosa

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

As travellers embrace exclusive-use escapes for unforgettable experiences, this heart-shaped patch of paradise on the Noosa River reflects a growing appetite for once-in-a-lifetime stays.

NSW

The 10 best weekend escapes in NSW

Ready for a change of scenery but don't want to travel far? The best weekend escapes in NSW are all about switching off, slowing down and seeing somewhere new.

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

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

Cable Beach Club Resort broome ocean pool

Why this luxurious Broome resort is the ultimate stay

From reef to rainforest: Discover the best Port Douglas experiences

Vintage Rail Journeys Southern Aurora train travelling through nsw

3 vintage train journeys to step back in time and explore NSW

From hot springs to tasty treats: your wellness guide to Gippsland Lakes

Bruce Munroe's Fibre Optic Symphoinic Orchestra Murray at night

After dark: 6 experiences along the Murray lighting up the night

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10 best towns in Tasmania to visit now

People entering the water at a beach at Byron Bay

24 best towns in NSW to visit now

20 best towns in Victoria to visit now

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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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The new winery & restaurant hiding inside the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens

In crust we trust: Ballarat’s best pie revealed for 2026

Australia’s first sauna festival is coming to the Blue Mountains

I ate my way through Western Sydney’s food truck scene – these are the stops worth the drive

Active wellness is the next big thing in travel, and Hamilton Island is leading the charge

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

This laid-back pocket of coastal NSW has cracked the code to living well

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

The 10 best weekend escapes in NSW

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

Why this luxurious Broome resort is the ultimate stay

From reef to rainforest: Discover the best Port Douglas experiences

3 vintage train journeys to step back in time and explore NSW

From hot springs to tasty treats: your wellness guide to Gippsland Lakes

After dark: 6 experiences along the Murray lighting up the night

Australian Traveller Magazine

In this issue

10 best towns in Tasmania to visit now

24 best towns in NSW to visit now

20 best towns in Victoria to visit now

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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