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26 brilliant long weekends around Australia

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Competition winners

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<p><i>The Ghan versus Indian Pacific</i> – which train to choo-choose?</p>

The Ghan versus Indian Pacific – which train to choo-choose?

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<p><i>Reclaiming our lost summer</i> on the coast</p>

Reclaiming our lost summer on the coast

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<p><i>The ultimate guide</i> to an <strong>Aussie</strong> summer</p>

The ultimate guide to an Aussie summer

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<p><i>The best under-the-radar towns to visit</i> in <strong>Australia</strong> this year</p>

The best under-the-radar towns to visit in Australia this year

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<p><i>Here’s how to</i> do the <strong>outback</strong> on a budget</p>

Here’s how to do the outback on a budget

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<p><i>How to holiday with a baby</i>; your ultimate 4-step guide</p>

How to holiday with a baby; your ultimate 4-step guide

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Family Holidays

How to holiday with a baby; your ultimate 4-step guide

So, you’re really doing it? You’re taking your little dictator, sorry, little bundle of joy, on holiday. Here’s a guide to help you make the holiday a happy one.

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Affordable Holidays

Here’s how to do the outback on a budget

Where else in the world can you feast on feral animals, fossick for opals and see horse, camel and yabby races, all on the one road trip?

Outback Holidays

The Ghan versus Indian Pacific – which train to choo-choose?

The Ghan or Indian Pacific? It’s a tough choice between Australia’s two most epic rail holidays. No fear, Megan Arkinstall (The Ghan) and Steve Madgwick (Indian Pacific) will help you decide which train journey is best for you.

Driving Holidays

5 outback road safety tips that could save your life

The sheer, wide-open space, the epic views and abundance of wildlife make an outback roadtrip one heck of an experience, but before you set off, you should be aware that this journey is unlike any other drive you have experienced.

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The best under-the-radar towns to visit in Australia this year

Are you tired of trying to plan a holiday only to find everywhere is booked out? Here are the up-and-coming destinations to get to now – before your dates are gone for good.

Weekends Holidays

26 brilliant long weekends around Australia

Out of ideas for a quick break? Here are our top experiences for a long weekend. You deserve it.

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Competition winners

Here are the lucky winners of Australian Traveller's past competitions.

Travel guide

The ultimate guide to an Aussie summer

After the heartbreak of the last few summers, it almost feels like our collective duty to rediscover our love of this quintessential Aussie season.

Beach Holidays

Reclaiming our lost summer on the coast

A summer spent carefree at the beach or within cooee of the coast is at the heart of our national identity – and was sorely missed in the heartbreak of the last season. We reflect on a tough 12 months for Australia to reset and look forward to sunnier times ahead.

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14 spring weekends away across Australia to plan now

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Ever wished holidays came with less stress and more experiencing? With an AAT Kings guided holiday in Australia, there’s more connection, more immersion and more time for you.

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?