Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Eleanor Edström

Associate Editor

Eleanor Edström is Australian Traveller’s Associate Editor. Previously a staff writer at Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazines, she's a curious wordsmith with a penchant for conservation, adventure, the arts and design. She discovered her knack for storytelling much earlier, however – penning mermaid sagas in glitter ink at age seven. Proof that her spelling has since improved, she holds an honours degree in English and philosophy, and a French diploma from the University of Sydney. Off duty, you’ll find her pirouetting between Pilates and ballet classes, or testing her friends’ patience with increasingly obscure vocabulary.

Perth

Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach readies for $22 million redevelopment

Perth’s Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment project has been given the green light after securing $15 million in funding.

Port Stephens

We check into the luxe, light-bathed retreat upping Nelson Bay’s hotel scene

Once a weary seaside block, Marina Resort is Port Stephens' newest benchmark for swish coastal stays.

Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley to receive first new-build luxury resort in more than two decades

The wine region’s first new-build luxury resort in more than 20 years, Laval Hunter Valley, will open its doors in the second half of 2027.

The Michelin Guide is finally coming to Australia – but only in 1 state

The Michelin Guide is sinking its fork into South Australia's culinary scene. We speak with the people behind the launch to find out why.

Hamilton Island

Why Hamilton Island is perfect for multi-gen travel

Consider this your cheat sheet to holidaying on Hamilton Island with the clan.

Kimberley

A once-in-a-century eclipse is taking place in 2028 – and the Kimberley is the world’s best place to see it

Western Australia’s East Kimberley has boosted funding in preparation for a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse taking place in July 2028.

Australia

Australia’s top 10 historic towns worth exploring now

These heritage towns seamlessly blend Australia’s past and present.

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

50% off Ningaloo whale shark swims and tours to revive tourism after cyclone

Consider this your sign to lock in that dream Coral Coast trip – there's never been a better time.

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

New $4.6m Shark Bay boardwalk to bring visitors closer to the planet’s oldest living lifeforms

Visitors to Western Australia’s Shark Bay World Heritage Area will soon be able to see its hyper-rare stromatolites up close.