Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Carla Grossetti

Sub-Editor & Journalist

Carla Grossetti has written across print and digital for Australian Traveller and International Traveller for more than a decade and has spent more than two decades finding excuses to eat well and travel far. A prestigious News Corp cadetship launched her career at The Cairns Post, before a stint at The Canberra Times and The Sydney Morning Herald gave way to extended wanders through Canada, the US, Mexico, Central America, Asia and Europe. Carla was chief sub editor at delicious and has contributed to Good Food, Travel & Luxury, Explore Travel, Escape. While living in London, Carla was on staff at Condé Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times Travel desk and was part of the pioneering digital team at The Guardian UK.

A woman walking past a food mural, something you can spot during A Taste of Italy Griffith.

NSW

This surprising regional town is making its mark on the culinary world

With more than 60 nationalities calling it home and a century of Italian influence shaping its paddocks and plates, Griffith is a regional Australian town with serious culinary cred.

Sydney

This stretch of Sydney beaches topped the annual Best Australian Beaches list

Bate Bay’s sweep of beaches has been crowned Australia’s best for 2026, placing Sutherland Shire in the spotlight as a top coastal destination just south of Sydney’s CBD.

Australia

13 of the most charming general stores in Australia

The general store is an enduring relic of yesteryear, still stocked with everything from fuel to homemade jams. Here are 13 of the best in Australia.

Gippsland

Good food, beautiful nature & history: your guide to a long weekend in West Gippsland

From rainforest walks and scenic drives to historic gold-rush towns and standout regional dining experiences, you can find it all in West Gippsland.

Wollongong

Your guide to the must-do activities in Wollongong and its surrounds

From escarpment walks to pub lunches at clifftop pubs, this is your field-tested guide to the best things to do in Wollongong.

alfresco dining at The Scarborough Hotel

Wollongong

Best bars and pubs in Wollongong: the ultimate local guide

Discover our pick of the best bars and pubs in Wollongong.

Wollongong

A guide to the best Wollongong restaurants

Whether you’re looking for casual bites or an elevated dining experience.

Wollongong

Best places to stay in Wollongong and surrounds

From rustic surf camps to design-forward motels and cute-as-a-button cabins, here is some of the best accommodation in Wollongong and the Illawarra.

a spacious apartment with marina view at Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie NSW

Australia

Australia’s newest hotels worth planning a trip for

Check into Australia’s most exciting new hotel openings, from buzzy city stays to dreamy coastal escapes.