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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.
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 that Monday, 27 April, will be a public holiday in New South Wales.

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Bouddi Coastal Walk, Central Coast
Sydney

The top-rated walking trails within one hour of Sydney

Lace up your hiking boots and head to the coast.

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The rugged coastline of Cape Hauy
South Tasmania

This jaw-dropping Tassie hike has dolerite columns, sea cliffs and albatross

The Cape Hauy hike is a one-day adventure you’re unlikely to forget.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Melbourne

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

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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Hikers walking near Contos Beach, Margaret River
Margaret River

The WA wine region just crowned one of the world’s top hiking destinations for 2026

AllTrails has celebrated the picturesque WA region for its stunning trails.

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A field of lavender at sunset
South Tasmania

A new lavender farm in Tasmania has just opened to the public

Swathes of purple are blooming in southeastern Tassie.

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