Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

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.

<p><i>A shopper’s guide</i> to the best <strong>Townsville</strong> markets</p>

A shopper’s guide to the best Townsville markets

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<p><i>8 sleepy towns you should visit</i> on the <strong>Barrington Coast</strong></p>

8 sleepy towns you should visit on the Barrington Coast

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<p><i>Your guide</i> to the offbeat nightlife of <strong>Newcastle</strong></p>

Your guide to the offbeat nightlife of Newcastle

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<p><i>The very best</i> <strong>Central Coast</strong> accommodation</p>

The very best Central Coast accommodation

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<p><i>A guide to</i> <strong>Port Stephens</strong> whale watching</p>

A guide to Port Stephens whale watching

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<p><i>A perfect guide</i> to <strong>Boomerang Beach</strong></p>

A perfect guide to Boomerang Beach

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<p><i>The Arkaba walk</i> that “rewilds your spirit”</p>

The Arkaba walk that “rewilds your spirit”

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Where to eat, stay and play in <strong>Hahndorf</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: Where to eat, stay and play in Hahndorf

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an aerial view of two people during an Arkaba Walk

Flinders Ranges

The Arkaba walk that “rewilds your spirit”

Once farmland stripped bare, South Australia’s Arkaba is now a thriving outback wilderness where emus wander and wildflowers grow, and hiking through it can be similarly transformative for your soul.

an aerial view of Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest

NSW North Coast

8 sleepy towns you should visit on the Barrington Coast

These sleepy towns will reel you in with their underrated beauty and charm.

Scenic coastal views across Elizabeth Beach in Booti Booti National Park.

NSW North Coast

A perfect guide to Boomerang Beach

The sleepy NSW beach town you need to know about now.

Central Coast

13 must-dos while driving Tourist Drive 33

See a different side to the Central Coast by cruising along Tourist Drive 33: a lesser-driven road that winds through the hinterland region where rural life is the antithesis to that of its well-known bustling beachside towns.

Adelaide Hills

Top Towns for 2022: Where to eat, stay and play in Hahndorf

A trip to this small town in the Adelaide Hills transcends time and continents, combining a rich German heritage with a thriving artisan culture, and it comes in at 32 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

Newcastle

Your guide to the offbeat nightlife of Newcastle

It’s no secret that Newcastle has been in a period of radical change over the past few years, particularly when it comes to its nightlife. You’ll now find an eclectic roll call of options, including sophisticated restaurants, hip subterranean bars and lively brewhouses.

Townsville

A shopper’s guide to the best Townsville markets

Whether you’re after some fresh fruit and veg for your holiday home, a souvenir to remember your travels or a tasty bite from a local food vendor, try your luck at these best Townsville markets.

A humpback whale's tail coming out of the water.

Port Stephens

A guide to Port Stephens whale watching

Increase your chances of spotting whales (and dolphins!) in Port Stephens with this handy guide.

Central Coast

The very best Central Coast accommodation

From the beach to the bush, and all along the picturesque coastline, we’ve rounded up the best places to stay on NSW’s Central Coast for all types of travellers.