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.

a ruined jetty stand in the middle of the sea off Ngurupai (Horn Island)

QLD

It’s possible to see the Torres Strait in a day – here’s how

Although the seductively laid-back islands scattered in the sparkling waters between Cape York and Papua New Guinea lie well off the tourist trail, they’ve attracted intrepid travellers for centuries. Now, an unforgettable day tour makes it easy to interact with the unique island cultures of the Torres Strait.

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

Australia

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.

Drone shot over Sellicks Hill at Sellicks Beach

McLaren Vale

Top 20 things to do in McLaren Vale

Come for the wine, stay for the chance to chase your kids through a living maze, tour the region in an open cockpit biplane and connect to Country with traditional owners.

McLaren Vale

Top 6 must-visit cafes in McLaren Vale for brunch

Start your day the right way with coffee and breakfast at these standout spots.

Bendigo

Top Bendigo hotels for every type of traveller

From art-themed boutique stays to vineyard glamping, here’s your guide to the top Bendigo hotels to book for your next stay.

Kangaroo Island

Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, which winds through Flinders Chase National Park, was razed by the Black Summer bushfires. Two years later, it is reopen for a unique experience that encourages walkers to help in its recovery and see for themselves the resilience of nature and resolute beauty of this special part of South Australia.

Adelaide Hills

Review: Mount Lofty House, South Australia

Only 20 minutes from the city streets of Adelaide, there is room to roam and relax at Mount Lofty House.

A guide to South Australia’s best winery experiences

South Australia’s wine regions cater to all tastes – from its robust shiraz to aromatic whites and experimental drops aged in buried amphorae.

Fleurieu Peninsula

The Deep South Australia coastal walk to a hidden waterfall

Just 100 kilometres from Adelaide, a relatively unknown guided walk reveals the magic and mystery of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula.