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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.
Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Tweed

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.

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Aerial view of the Big Red Bash festival
Australia

The Birdsville Big Red Bash festival has been cancelled

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

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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Melbourne

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

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Tropical greenery and a bath at Inner Studio
Melbourne

This new bathhouse in Melbourne feels like stepping into a rainforest

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

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the Finnish-style Dunalley Bay Sauna
TAS

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.

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People walking over a bridge along the Grand Cliff Top walk
Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Grand Cliff Top Walk to host inaugural 17.5km trail race

Walkers and runners will pass through majestic ancient forest, along cliff-edge tracks.

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The Civic Plaza at the Sydney Fish Market
Sydney

Sydney Fish Market to host free live music event this weekend

The New Wave Concert Series shines a spotlight on emerging artists against a stunning waterfront setting.

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A man and a truffle-hunting dog with a truffle
South West WA

Hunt for some of Australia’s best truffles on this dog-led adventure in WA

Get your truffle fix this autumn and meet Australian Truffle Traders' resident hunting pups.

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Three people standing in front of an Anzac Day memorial
NSW

Just in: NSW to get extra Anzac Day public holiday in 2026 and 2027

The NSW Government has announced Monday  27 April will be a public holiday in New South Wales.

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