Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kate Bettes

Travel Journalist

Kate Bettes is a freelance travel writer. Whether having a picnic in Vietnamese jungle with new friends, or partying in the back of a limousine in Hollywood, Kate’s experiences have left her with the sneaking suspicion that the best travel memories happen when you least expect. It’s this feeling - and how to get it - that she loves to write about.

<p><i>Sink a cold one</i> at the top <strong>Broken Hill</strong> pubs and clubs</p>

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs and clubs

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<p><i>8 stunning hikes</i> on <strong>Bruny Island</strong></p>

8 stunning hikes on Bruny Island

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<p><i>The most beautiful</i> <strong>Bruny Island</strong> camping spots</p>

The most beautiful Bruny Island camping spots

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<p><i>13 unique things to do</i> in <strong>Broken Hill</strong></p>

13 unique things to do in Broken Hill

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<p><i>How to make the most</i> of a <strong>Bruny Island</strong> day trip</p>

How to make the most of a Bruny Island day trip

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<p><i>13 things you didn’t know about</i> <strong>Kangaroo Island</strong></p>

13 things you didn’t know about Kangaroo Island

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<p><i>12 weird and wonderful things to know about</i> Lake McKenzie</p>

12 weird and wonderful things to know about Lake McKenzie

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<p><i>Amazing dining experiences</i> near <strong>Uluṟu</strong></p>

Amazing dining experiences near Uluṟu

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A woman relaxes on the white sand at Lake McKenzie(Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

K'gari

12 weird and wonderful things to know about Lake McKenzie

Prepare to be amazed by nature all over again.

Broken Hill

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs and clubs

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback - particularly at these Broken Hill pubs and clubs.

Broken Hill

13 unique things to do in Broken Hill

At first glance, this outback town might seem as bare as the desert that surrounds it. But it doesn’t take much digging to find the rich underside of this spirited community.

Bruny Island

How to make the most of a Bruny Island day trip

Want to have an outstanding 12 hours in Tasmania? Spend them exploring the rocky coastlines and magnificent cuisine of Bruny Island, of course.

Bruny Island

8 stunning hikes on Bruny Island

Experience the beauty of Bruny Island with these magnificent walks.

a person sitting on a 4WD vehicle on Cloudy Bay

Bruny Island

The most beautiful Bruny Island camping spots

This rugged and remote island off the coast of Tasmania offers the perfect getaway for campers seeking a more wild side of life.

Bruny Island

Top tips for catching the Bruny Island Ferry

Lost your keys to your private plane? Chauffeured speed boat broken down? Don’t panic. There’s a far easier way to get to Bruny Island.

Kangaroo Island

13 things you didn’t know about Kangaroo Island

If you haven’t heard much about this little slice of South Australian paradise by now, check out these fun facts.

Uluru

Amazing dining experiences near Uluṟu

From fine bush tucker dining to cheap barbecue cook-ups, you’ll be ready to devour the desertscape once you’ve read about these top Uluru restaurants and dining experiences.