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Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards terms and conditions

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<p>20 <i>retro cinemas</i> in <strong>Australia</strong> to step back in time</p>

20 retro cinemas in Australia to step back in time

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<p>8 of <strong>Australia</strong>’s <i>ultimate road trips</i></p>

8 of Australia’s ultimate road trips

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<p>NASA says it’s the <i>world’s best meteor shower</i> – here’s how to see it</p>

NASA says it’s the world’s best meteor shower – here’s how to see it

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<p><i>What’s on around</i> <strong>Australia</strong> <i>in August</i> 2025</p>

What’s on around Australia in August 2025

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<p><i>A dazzling meteor shower</i> is about to light up <strong>Australian</strong> skies</p>

A dazzling meteor shower is about to light up Australian skies

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<p><i>Indian tiffin culture</i> lands in <strong>Australia</strong> – here’s where to get yours</p>

Indian tiffin culture lands in Australia – here’s where to get yours

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<p>20 <i>natural wonders</i> you’ve probably <i>never heard of</i></p>

20 natural wonders you’ve probably never heard of

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What’s on around Australia in August 2025

Your go-to August guide for farewelling winter.

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Oyster experiences are trending; here are Australia’s best

From wading waist-deep through waters where Sydney rocks are grown to cruising the waters they’re grown in, here’s where to celebrate World Oyster Day and every other day in between.

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Indian tiffin culture lands in Australia – here’s where to get yours

These Aussie tiffin services are serving up authentic, home-cooked Indian meals – and they’re perfect for curious travellers hungry for culture.

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8 of Australia’s ultimate road trips

From the Kimberley to Cape York, explore Australia’s epic and varied landscapes on curated and all-inclusive, intimate adventures via custom-built all-terrain coaches with Outback Spirit.

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A dazzling meteor shower is about to light up Australian skies

You may not be familiar with comet 96P/Machholz. But you'll want to be familiar with the epic meteor shower it's set to cause this month.

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Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards terms and conditions

Terms and conditions of entry for the Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

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20 retro cinemas in Australia to step back in time

From art deco icons to drive-in delights, these nostalgic cinemas across Australia prove that old-school charm never goes out of style.

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20 natural wonders you’ve probably never heard of

The hidden natural wonders that are wowing visitors, without the crowds.

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NASA says it’s the world’s best meteor shower – here’s how to see it

Get ready – the Perseid meteor shower is just around the corner.

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14 spring weekends away across Australia to plan now

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?

Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?