Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Christine Aldred

Travel Journalist

Christine Aldred is a travel writer and avid wanderer. She loves delving under the surface of places she visits to uncover their histories, tales and culinary highlights, and sharing the finds. She’s somewhat obsessive about taking photos, is a chronic over-packer and spends way too much time online.

TAS

New Norfolk is fast becoming the Apple Isle’s most charming small town

One of Tasmania's oldest riverside towns is marking itself on the map with award-winning dining and creative spirit without forgetting its past.

Canberra

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Canberra right

You don’t need a beach to have a good summer in the country’s capital.

Canberra

Hyatt Hotel Canberra: a gem in the nation’s capital

For 100 years, the historic Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel has been spoiling guests and luminaries from far and wide in laidback splendour. Here’s a look at what goes on inside this Canberra icon.

Tropical North

These are experiences you can only have in Tropical North Queensland

Boasting spectacular reefs, rainforest, rivers and rare wildlife, Tropical North Queensland is as tough as it is awe-inspiring. Even tropical cyclones can’t keep it down.

Noosa

Top Towns for 2022: Iconic sightseeing spots in Noosa

Noosa could be the perfect holiday destination. Christine Aldred tests it out quite often, just to make sure how Noosa made it to third of your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.