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Katie Carlin

Head of Content

Katie Carlin is Australian Traveller's Head of Content and when she’s not travelling or behind her computer, she’s hosting a dinner party (likely cooking an Alison Roman recipe), at brunch, working on extending her running k’s, or has her nose buried in a book. She joined Australian Traveller in 2018 and is responsible for leading the editorial team across print, digital, social, email and native content. Her job is to make sure we create content that connects readers to incredible experiences in Australia and beyond. In addition to sharing her expertise on travel through industry speaking engagements, Katie appears onToday, A Current Affair and various radio segments. With a BA in Communications majoring in Journalism and a career that has spanned roles at Fairfax Media and Are Media writing for titles such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and various lifestyle brands, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Her most impactful trip to date has been swimming with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef. For her next trip she is longing to experience the romance of train travel – hopefully on The Ghan or Indian Pacific.
Aerial view of the Great Ocean Road's Warrnambool
Australia

Welcome to the new Australian Traveller website

We are thrilled to introduce you to the brand-new Australian Traveller website.

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Ooni Koda 2 Pizza Oven
Australia

The memory-making travel item you might be overlooking

As a travel editor, I am often asked for my can’t-live-without travel product recommendations and while this isn’t that, it is an item I never considered until recently.

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Exterior of The Lane Retreat on Palmers Lane Vineyard
Hunter Valley

A Hunter Valley stay with lakeside views, wine and a gourmet pantry

The Lane Retreat gives guests VIP access to two of the region’s best wineries, an award-winning restaurant, an alfresco pizzeria, and an onsite gourmet pantry for a foodie-fuelled weekend that is low on fuss and big on value.

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Iron Clay Pot Cruise
East Coast

An epic road trip from Launceston to Hobart by coach

The renaissance of train travel has been well documented, but is coach travel about to have its moment in the sun?

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Interiors of new Pumphouse Retreats
Cradle Mountain

The new lakeside luxury retreats hidden inside Cradle Mountain National Park

With two new lakeside retreats and immersive experiences, Tassie's Pumphouse Point is guaranteed to fill your cup.

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standing at the Infinity Mirror Room, Yayoi Kusama at the National Gallery of Victoria
Melbourne

9 reasons to extend your stay in Melbourne after the Australian Open

Don’t cry because it’s over, Melbourne has more to serve up than just tennis.

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Woman deep in thought on an island beach
Australia

The one holiday to never take when you’re heartbroken

The desire to flee the familiar when you’re nursing a broken heart is strong, but some destinations can heighten your sense of loss rather than help you forget it.

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an aerial view of sapphire seas and lush greenery on Flinders IslandGuest sips a drink in a hammock at Sal Salis as the sun sets
Coral Coast and Ningaloo

A stay at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef will ruin all other stays for life

The true reward of a stay at Sal Salis is a reintroduction to the wonder of nature; leave your phone at home, forget about deadlines and prepare to dive in.

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