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<p><i>An epic journey</i> across three states onboard the <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> train</p>

An epic journey across three states onboard the Indian Pacific train

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<p><i>Australia’s 12 best surf breaks</i> you can&#8217;t miss this summer</p>

Australia’s 12 best surf breaks you can’t miss this summer

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<p><i>9 amazing journeys to take</i> in <strong>outback Australia</strong></p>

9 amazing journeys to take in outback Australia

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<p><i>The biggest mistakes to avoid</i> on an outback road trip</p>

The biggest mistakes to avoid on an outback road trip

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<p><strong>Australia’s</strong> <i>top 10 epic train journeys</i></p>

Australia’s top 10 epic train journeys

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<p><strong>Australia’s</strong> <i>best beaches?</i> Here are our top 19 picks</p>

Australia’s best beaches? Here are our top 19 picks

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<p><i>14 road trip worthy retro motels</i></p>

14 road trip worthy retro motels

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<p><i>13 of the best outback pools</i> in <strong>Australia</strong> worth soaking in</p>

13 of the best outback pools in Australia worth soaking in

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Australia’s top 10 epic train journeys

From vintage sleepers to steam locomotives, see more of Australia by train with these epic rail adventures.

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The biggest mistakes to avoid on an outback road trip
Adventure Holidays

The biggest mistakes to avoid on an outback road trip

Steve Madgwick has made the outback road trip blunders so you don't have to...

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Adventure Holidays

9 amazing journeys to take in outback Australia

Dreaming of exploring Australia's outback but unsure where to start?

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the Indian Pacific train traversing the vast and dry landscape of Clare Valley
Outback Holidays

An epic journey across three states onboard the Indian Pacific train

Travel on a train that does triple duty as a classroom, a fine-dining restaurant and a window into Australia’s soul on an epic journey between the east and west coasts.

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Accommodation

14 road trip worthy retro motels

Retro motels are making a comeback into road trip itineraries – and these charming motel stays are far from old-fashioned.

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an aerial shot of a girl floating and two girls sitting on the edge of Mataranka Thermal Pool
Outback Holidays

13 of the best outback pools in Australia worth soaking in

Travelling in outback Australia often involves lengthy drives in soaring temperatures. What better way to wind down than by plunging yourself into one of the region’s many refreshing swimming spots? 

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Stand up paddleboarder on Whitehaven beach.
Beach Holidays

Australia’s best beaches? Here are our top 19 picks

The ongoing battle for consensus on Australia’s best beaches is a debate without end and highlights Australia’s overabundance of sandy riches. With nearly 12,000 different stretches of beach to choose from, we have come up with a “debate starting” list of 19 of the best beaches in Australia.

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Surfer riding a wave at Shipstern Bluff
Beach Holidays

Australia’s 12 best surf breaks you can’t miss this summer

Looking for a new summer holiday destination to get your surf fix? These 12 surf breaks have you covered.

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Outdoor dining area and woodfired oven in Yarramalong
Australia

5 surprising travel trends that will influence you in 2023

Travel is back in a big way, and after years of hoping we could go back to a normal world, in 2023 we welcome “the no-normal”.

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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?

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