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Find 150-plus travel guides to the most incredible destinations across Australia to help you plan your next Aussie holiday.

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Australia

9 boundary-pushing ways Australian travel has and continues to evolve

How has the domestic travel landscape evolved since we launched our first issue in 2005? And what might it look like in another 18 years’ time? From the tip of the Top End to the southernmost state, we speak to industry leaders across the country to find out.

Accommodation

A stay at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef redefines the off-grid experience

An off-grid stay in the sand dunes of Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef places Katie Carlin in tune with nature to rewire from everyday life.

Australia

Former Australian Traveller editors share their most memorable moments

Australian Traveller has been shaped over the years by a roll call of passionate editors. Here, our stellar alumni share their thoughts, memories and favourite covers during their tenures.

Smoking ceremony Dreamtime Southern X Sydney

Australia

Food, towns and luxe stays: Here’s how travel has changed since 2005

Let's take a look back - and forward - to see how travelling Australia has evolved over nearly two decades of exploring our nation.

News

The iconic Aussie landmark named the best place for stunning sunsets

Uluru has long staked its claim as one of Australia’s most iconic places to visit, but it recently gained another title that sets it apart from the rest.

Women at the Palm Beach Lighthouse trail summit looking out over the views

Driving Holidays

Take this scenic route on your next Sydney to Newcastle road trip

With many of New South Wales’ best beach towns along the route, turning your Sydney to Newcastle drive into an experience is a must.

dining with views of Newcastle beach at Executive Beach Apartment

Accommodation

7 Airbnbs in Newcastle (and beyond) nestled in nature

Pull away from the grey of the highway to the green of the countryside and blue of the sea at one of these great Newcastle Airbnbs.

Travel guide

Tweed markets for fresh produce and vintage finds

With incredible, locally grown produce and plenty of creatively inclined residents, the Tweed region’s markets are lively, community events where you can pick up all manner of delicious and beautiful finds.

Aerial view of a boat cruising through the Whitsundays

Cruising Holidays

A unique long weekend trip you’ve probably never thought of

Tiana Templeman recently stepped aboard Quantum of the Seas with her husband for a short cruise from Brisbane to Airlie Beach and inadvertently discovered the perfect long weekend away.

10 of Australia’s most unforgettable walks and hikes

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Ever wished holidays came with less stress and more experiencing? With an AAT Kings guided holiday in Australia, there’s more connection, more immersion and more time for you.

Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?