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22 secret beaches to visit in Australia

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<p><i>12 trendy beach towns to visit</i> this summer</p>

12 trendy beach towns to visit this summer

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<p><i>13 sun-kissed</i> <strong>Aussie</strong> hideaways for a taste of <strong>European</strong> summer</p>

13 sun-kissed Aussie hideaways for a taste of European summer

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<p><strong>Australia’s</strong> <i>12 best beachfront bars</i> for summer</p>

Australia’s 12 best beachfront bars for summer

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<p><i>These are the #1 fish and chips</i> in each state</p>

These are the #1 fish and chips in each state

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<p><i>Here are the most festive towns</i> in <strong>Australia</strong></p>

Here are the most festive towns in Australia

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<p><i>11 best coastal pubs and bars in</i> <strong>Australia</strong></p>

11 best coastal pubs and bars in Australia

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<p><i>The best coastal summer holidays</i> in <strong>Australia</strong></p>

The best coastal summer holidays in Australia

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Here are the most festive towns in Australia

From twinkling lights and Christmas markets to carols by candlelight, these charming destinations deliver all the festive cheer you need to make the season merry and bright.

Christmas High Tea at The Langham Melbourne

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The best festive high teas to book now – before it’s too late!

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get festive the fancy way.

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These are the #1 fish and chips in each state

We quizzed our readers on where to find the best fish and chips around the country. Here, we crown the winners in each state.

Couple having a schooner each at the Wye Beach Hotel on the Great Ocean Road

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11 best coastal pubs and bars in Australia

Crack out the sunglasses (and the tinnies) when you pay a visit to Australia’s top beachside pubs and bars.

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Australia’s 12 best beachfront bars for summer

Sand, sunset and spritz. When it comes to indulging in some summer drinks, it doesn’t get much better than these Australian beach bars.

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12 trendy beach towns to visit this summer

Just-opened eateries, chic boutiques and genetically blessed locals flow throughout Australia’s most exhilarating beach towns and neighbourhoods.

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The best coastal summer holidays in Australia

There are more than 10,000 beaches in Australia. Yep. Ten. Thousand. If you’ve got a spare 30 years up your sleeve, you might just be able to visit each and every one of them. Failing that, your best bet is to pull together a shortlist.

a scenic view of Bennion Beach, Western Australia

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22 secret beaches to visit in Australia

Escape the crowds this summer at these 22 secret beaches in Australia.

the pool deck at Rolling Seas, Billinga Beach, Qld

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13 sun-kissed Aussie hideaways for a taste of European summer

These European-style venues will have you living La Dolce Vita down under in no time.

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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?