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Rachael Thompson

Travel Journalist

Rachael Thompson is a freelance travel journalist. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to curating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love, Bed Threads and Australian Traveller/International Traveller. When she's not writing, editing or optimising content, Rachael enjoys exploring the city's newest restaurants, bars and hotels. Next on her Aussie travel wish list is Lord Howe Island.

Rachael Thompson is a freelance travel journalist. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to curating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love, Bed Threads and Australian Traveller/International Traveller. When she's not writing, editing or optimising content, Rachael enjoys exploring the city's newest restaurants, bars and hotels. Next on her Aussie travel wish list is Lord Howe Island.

interior of glass brasserie

Why Hilton Sydney is the perfect oasis for exploring the city

Hilton is among the most iconic hotel names, and its Sydney outpost has asserted itself as a CBD landmark and culinary destination.

Wildflowers at Datjoin Rock

4 spectacular wildflower road trips in Western Australia

A smorgasbord of colour is on display right now, and a road trip is the best way to see it.

22 of the best accommodation in Melbourne

22 of the best accommodation in Melbourne

From chic boutique hotels in the ‘burbs to quirky stays in the city and dreamy cottage conversions, here are some of Melbourne’s best accommodations.

The living area at Surf Hotel Torquay

Great Ocean Road

This new surf-inspired hotel on the Great Ocean Road exudes barefoot luxury

Surf Hotel is making waves in Australia’s surfing capital.

Guest room at hilton palm cove cairns resort and spa

Palm Cove is getting a breezy new resort just steps from the beach

The much-loved tropical destination is set to gain a new resident with The Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa.

A whale breaching at Light to Light walk

The best hikes for whale watching in NSW

Spot gentle giants along these picturesque coastal trails.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The living space of a modernist home in Sydney

IKEA is offering a designer stay in Sydney for just $19.95 a night

To celebrate the new IKEA PS 2026 collection.

People hiking in Dorrigo National Park

NSW North Coast

A new 54km hiking trail through ancient rainforest is coming to the Coffs Coast

Work has officially begun on the four-day Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk.