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Fleur Bainger

Travel Journalist

Fleur Bainger is a freelance travel writer and journalism mentor who has been contributing to Australian Traveller since 2009! The thrill of discovering new, hidden and surprising things is what ignites her. She gets a buzz from sharing these adventures with readers, so their travels can be equally transformative.
Kimberley Spirit floating hotel
Kimberley

This ‘floatel’ is offering a new way to sleep on water in the Kimberley

An off-grid ‘floatel’ is moored beside some of Kununurra’s most majestic - and accessible - rock formations.

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Berkeley River Lodge reopens
Kimberley

This remote luxury Kimberley lodge was nearly wiped out – now it’s reopening in style

How a remote Kimberley resort navigated multiple natural disasters during the biggest refurbishment in its history.

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the river meets the sea, Bibbulmun Track
WA

This stunning WA hike offers an antidote to loneliness

Meeting new people can be difficult. But a slow-burn hike through WA’s coastal wilderness may be the antidote to loneliness.

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the Matagarup Bridge in Perth
Perth

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Perth right

Here’s how you can do summer differently in Perth.

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a hand holding a WA lobster
WA

Back of Boat sales are booming, but will the Crayfish Coast last?

Meeting local fishermen as they come in from pulling pots and buying live rock lobster direct from the boats is one of Western Australia’s pure joys as the festive season approaches.

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an aerial view of women floating above Margaret River
Margaret River

Wild swimming: the travel trend making a splash in Australia

Aquatic escapes are one of 2024’s coolest trends. Test the waters with a wild swim safari.

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Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Rottnest Island

Hiking the serpentine trails of Wadjemup Bidi on Rottnest Island

They’re cute, they’re cuddly and they even smile for the camera, but quokkas are far from the only attraction on Rottnest Island.

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A bathtub in a deluxe suite at Discovery Parks Kings Canyon
Australia

10 unique luxury stays for less in Australia

Flax linen sheets with vineyard views? Al fresco hot tubs? Festoon lights and flat screens? Fleur Bainger explores how tiny cabins, holiday parks and select resorts are reimagining what’s possible in the affordable luxe space.

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turquoise waters of Twilight Bay
Esperance

Top Towns for 2022: Enchanting spots to explore in Esperance

Perched on the edge of Australia, Esperance walks to its own beat, as former resident and long-time visitor Fleur Bainger can attest. Find out the striking qualities of Esperance that landed it at no.13 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

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