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Rachael Thompson

Evergreen Editor

<p><i>Travelling</i> <strong>Melbourne</strong> to get easier with new tap and go payments</p>

Travelling Melbourne to get easier with new tap and go payments

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<p><strong>Australia</strong> to <i>shine with the arrival</i> of the Water Lantern Festival</p>

Australia to shine with the arrival of the Water Lantern Festival

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<p><i>TIME World’s Greatest Places 2025</i> lists 3 unique <strong>Aussie</strong> experiences</p>

TIME World’s Greatest Places 2025 lists 3 unique Aussie experiences

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<p><i>Messina Gelato’s next scoop</i>: A new restaurant and bar experience</p>

Messina Gelato’s next scoop: A new restaurant and bar experience

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<p><strong>Sydney</strong> just gained a <i>new coastal walking trail</i> with epic views</p>

Sydney just gained a new coastal walking trail with epic views

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<p><i>The secret</i> <strong>Sydney</strong> tunnels set to open as a major tourist attraction</p>

The secret Sydney tunnels set to open as a major tourist attraction

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<p><i>Experience quintessential</i> <strong>Sydney</strong> luxury at Pier One <strong>Sydney</strong> Harbour</p>

Experience quintessential Sydney luxury at Pier One Sydney Harbour

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<p><i>EV road trip</i>: Your guide to driving from <strong>Sydney</strong> to <strong>Kiama</strong></p>

EV road trip: Your guide to driving from Sydney to Kiama

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Rachael Thompson is Australian Traveller's Evergreen Editor and a self-proclaimed cheese and gin connoisseur. In her role, she creates and manages online content that remains relevant and valuable over time. With a background in publishing and e-commerce in both interior design and travel, along with an English major from The University of Sydney, Rachael is dedicated to curating engaging content that informs and inspires. She began her career at Belle magazine, then went on to become Senior Content Producer at Homes to Love focusing on Australian House & Garden and Belle, followed by Editor at Bed Threads. Her work has also appeared in Qantas Travel Insider. 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 are Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park and Lord Howe Island.
Middle and Georges Head walking track
Sydney

Sydney just gained a new coastal walking trail with epic views

The three-kilometre trail links Middle Head-Gubbuh Gubbuh and Georges Head in Sydney Harbour.

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Time World's Greatest Places 2025
Australia

TIME World’s Greatest Places 2025 lists 3 unique Aussie experiences

Three unique Australian experiences have been included in this year's list.

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Erin Restaurant & Bar Messina Gelato
Australia

Messina Gelato’s next scoop: A new restaurant and bar experience

Messina Gelato's new dining concept, Erin, will replace Messina Creative.

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Water Lantern Festival Australia
Australia

Australia to shine with the arrival of the Water Lantern Festival

UPDATE: The Water Lantern Festival has cancelled this event, and promises refunds to ticket-holders.

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Pier One Sydney Harbour
Sydney

Experience quintessential Sydney luxury at Pier One Sydney Harbour

Sitting pretty next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this iconic accommodation celebrates its maritime heritage and contemporary refinement.

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St James Station tunnels
Sydney

The secret Sydney tunnels set to open as a major tourist attraction

The abandoned rail tunnels below St James Station are set to open to the public as an underground attraction that offers a rare glimpse into Sydney’s subterranean history.

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public transport Victoria tap and go
VIC

Travelling Melbourne to get easier with new tap and go payments

Travel around Melbourne is about to get a lot easier as tap and go is set to roll out.

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Sydney to kiama road trip
Australia

EV road trip: Your guide to driving from Sydney to Kiama

Make the most of a road trip down the NSW South Coast with tips for smooth driving, easy charging, and unforgettable coastal stops.

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Airbnbs most popular Australian destinations
Australia

Revealed: The 5 most sought-after Aussie destinations to book in 2025

Data from Airbnb has revealed that in 2025, Australian domestic travel will be all about sun, sand, seafood, and shiraz.

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