Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Alexis Buxton-Collins

Travel Journalist

Alexis Buxton-Collins spent his twenties working as a music journalist and beer taster before somehow landing an even dreamier job as a freelance travel writer. Now he travels the world from his base in Adelaide and contributes to publications including Qantas, Escape, The Guardian and Lonely Planet. Alexis has never seen a hill he didn't want to climb and specialises in outdoor adventures (he won the 2022 ASTW award for best nature/wildlife story for a feature on Kangaroo Island). When he's not scouring South Australia for the newest wineries and hikes, he's looking for excuses to get back to spots like Karijini and Ningaloo.

<p><i>The 8 best</i> <strong>Flinders Ranges</strong> accommodation for any budget</p>

The 8 best Flinders Ranges accommodation for any budget

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<p><i>7 free things to do</i> in <strong>Adelaide</strong></p>

7 free things to do in Adelaide

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<p><i>15 of the best</i> <strong>McLaren Vale</strong> wineries to suit every taste</p>

15 of the best McLaren Vale wineries to suit every taste

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<p><i>Tour the R.M. Williams Factory</i> and leave with a pair of handmade boots</p>

Tour the R.M. Williams Factory and leave with a pair of handmade boots

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<p><i>A 60-second guide</i> to doing summer in <strong>Adelaide</strong> right</p>

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Adelaide right

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<p><i>The best restaurants</i> in <strong>Adelaide</strong> for every occasion</p>

The best restaurants in Adelaide for every occasion

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<p><i>This small coastal town</i> is <strong>South Australia’s</strong> best-kept secret</p>

This small coastal town is South Australia’s best-kept secret

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<p><i>Luxury accommodation</i> in <strong>McLaren Vale</strong> to splurge on now</p>

Luxury accommodation in McLaren Vale to splurge on now

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a sea lion swimming with a boat behind it

Eyre Peninsula

This small coastal town is South Australia’s best-kept secret

An unlikely tourist mecca on South Australia’s rugged Eyre Peninsula offers a unique immersion in an unrivalled aquatic environment.

McLaren Vale

Luxury accommodation in McLaren Vale to splurge on now

From secluded hilltop retreats to off-grid cabins and a beautifully restored mill, these are the most luxurious places to stay in McLaren Vale.

the outside view of the expansive Coriole vineyards

McLaren Vale

15 of the best McLaren Vale wineries to suit every taste

With more than 80 cellar doors to choose from, there’s something to suit every taste in Australia’s greenest wine region.

McLaren Vale

12 McLaren Vale restaurants to book for delectable dining

This article was originally written by Alexis Buxton-Collins with updates by Megan Arkinstall.

Mortlock Wing inside the South Australian State Library

Adelaide

7 free things to do in Adelaide

How to see the best of the Festival City without spending a dollar.

Adelaide

Tour the R.M. Williams Factory and leave with a pair of handmade boots

On the outskirts of Adelaide, Alexis Buxton-Collins discovers a pair of modern Australian icons – and comes home with a souvenir that will last a lifetime.

Adelaide

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Adelaide right

The best ways to stay cool in Adelaide this summer.

Flinders Ranges

The 8 best Flinders Ranges accommodation for any budget

Hit the hay at these incredible stays.

Adelaide

The best restaurants in Adelaide for every occasion

Surrounded by rich wine regions and fertile agricultural land, Adelaide’s restaurant scene has long punched above its weight and the abundant local produce means that quality and affordability go hand in hand.