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Megan Arkinstall

Sub-Editor & Journalist

Megan Arkinstall is a freelance travel writer who you’ll often find at the beach, bushwalking or boating with her young family. She loves reliving travel memories through writing, whether that be sipping limoncello in a sun-drenched courtyard of Monterosso or swimming with green turtles in the aquamarine waters of Tropical North Queensland.
Top spots for the most exquisite high tea in the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains

Top spots for the most exquisite high tea in the Blue Mountains

Top off your afternoon with one of these Blue Mountains high teas, whether you seek a luxurious setting with sprawling mountain views or a cosy teahouse complete with fireplace.

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Spicers Sangoma Retreat, Bowen Mountain
Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains accommodation: 21 stunning places to book now

From luxury hotels to family-friendly resorts and stylish holiday homes, this is the best accommodation in the Blue Mountains.

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Glass House Mountains National Park from above
Australia

The 10 Aussie towns made for nature lovers and adventure seekers

Wild landscapes and natural beauty turn these towns into outdoor playgrounds.

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John Murray Art Gallery in Lightning Ridge
Australia

The top 10 Aussie outback towns worth travelling for

Remote, rugged and unforgettable – these outback towns define Australia’s wild heart. 

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island
Bruny Island

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

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dolphins catching a wave at Terrigal Beach on the Central Coast
Central Coast

20 incredible Central Coast beaches to visit this summer

The Central Coast is renowned for its beaches but if you really want to know the best of the best, you ask a local. Here, Megan Arkinstall lets us in on her top 20.

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the rooftop bar at Astra, Gosford
Central Coast

20 must-visit bars on the Central Coast

These are the best Central Coast bars and pubs for a fun night out or a relaxed Sunday session with family and friends, according to local expert Megan Arkinstall.

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alfresco dining at Amalfi, Ettalong Beach
Central Coast

A local’s guide to the best restaurants on the Central Coast

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sun setting over Norah Head Lighthouse, Central Coast
Central Coast

The ultimate Central Coast summer itinerary

It’s the perfect place for a summer holiday, so we’ve done the work and planned the itinerary for you.

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