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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.

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.

People walking over a bridge along the Grand Cliff Top walk

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.

The Civic Plaza at the Sydney Fish Market

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.

A man and a truffle-hunting dog with a truffle

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.

Three people standing in front of an Anzac Day memorial

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.

Bouddi Coastal Walk, Central Coast

The top-rated walking trails within one hour of Sydney

Lace up your hiking boots and head to the coast.

The rugged coastline of Cape Hauy

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.