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Rachael Thompson

Evergreen Editor

Rachael Thompson is Australian Traveller's Evergreen Editor and Hotel Addict. She's responsible for the foundational content on AustralianTraveller.com, helping to manage and grow the brand’s destination guides. 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 and Bed Threads. 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 Australian Traveller's Evergreen Editor and Hotel Addict. She's responsible for the foundational content on AustralianTraveller.com, helping to manage and grow the brand’s destination guides. 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 and Bed Threads. 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.

The Zig Zag Railway crossing a bridge

This iconic heritage rail journey in the Blue Mountains has expanded its daily services

The iconic Zig Zag Railway is going full steam ahead by increasing its service to four times a day.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

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

A pink-hued full moon in the sky

Why you shouldn’t bother looking for a pink moon tonight

Despite the name, the moon won’t, in fact, be pink.

A tram in Melbourne's CBD on Princes Bridge

The states giving free public transport this month (and the ones ruling it out)

Tasmania and Victoria have confirmed they will help alleviate financial pressure amid increasing fuel prices.

Halcyon House exterior and pool view

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

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

Aerial view of the Big Red Bash festival

The Birdsville Big Red Bash festival has been cancelled

The iconic Outback music festival won’t go ahead in 2026.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Tropical greenery and a bath at Inner Studio

This new bathhouse in Melbourne feels like stepping into a rainforest

Inner Studio has brought its popular wellness studio to South Yarra.

the Finnish-style Dunalley Bay Sauna

A new outdoor sauna with water views has opened on Tassie’s Forestier Peninsula

This new Finnish-style sauna on the Forestier Peninsula is worth the day trip.