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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.
a tiny home in the snow at Big Yard Escapes, Jindabyne accommodation
Jindabyne

17 incredible stays in and around Jindabyne

From cosy cabins nestled in the mountains to ultra-modern houses just walking distance from town, here are some of the best places to stay in Jindabyne and its surrounds.

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Things to do in Townsville
Townsville

26 of the best things to do in Townsville

Visit an underwater museum, take a ferry to a tropical island, chase waterfalls through the rainforest and wander street-art-filled laneways in this thriving Far North Queensland hub.

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Townsville pubs and bars
Townsville

15 of the best pubs, breweries and bars in Townsville

If you’re craving some good ol’ fashioned chicken schnitty and a schooner of ice-cold beer, we’ve got you sorted with these top Townsville pubs and bars.

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breakfast at Grandma’s, Townsville
Townsville

17 of the best cafes in Townsville for breakfast

Here are the eateries at the top of our list of places to enjoy breakfast in Townsville.

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a luxury suite with sea views at Pelorus Private Island, Townsville
Townsville

20 of the best accommodation options in Townsville

From bright and breezy beachfront motels to tropical resorts with poolside bars to luxury island hideaways, Townsville has a tonne of accommodation options.

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Best restaurants Townsville
Townsville

19 of the best restaurants in Townsville

Fish and chips on the beach, contemporary riverside dining or cocktails with an ocean outlook? It’s your call with these Townsville restaurants.

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a look inside the pub at The Gardiner Hotel, Vic
Australia

Travel Trend: The great Aussie pub revival is here

So long tacky beer-stained carpets and smoke-enveloped pokie rooms, hello sleek interiors and seasonally driven menus. A slew of our favourite watering holes have undergone multi-million-dollar makeovers of late, elevating our Aussie pub scene in both style and substance.

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A nature lover’s guide to the best Port Stephens camping
Port Stephens

A nature lover’s guide to the best Port Stephens camping

With 26 beaches and bays, a backdrop of ever-shifting sand dunes and large pockets of lush coastal forest, Port Stephens camping is simply extraordinary. 

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Aerial view of Longitude 131° and Uluru
Australia

15 inspiring Aussie adventures to lock in now for 2025

Adventures are more than heart-racing, dangerous pursuits. They’re venturing into remote regions. Trying something new. Experiences that fill you with awe and leave you with exciting stories to tell. These 15 inspiring adventures will do just that.  

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