Destinations

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

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Driving Holidays

The best day trips from Melbourne

Tempting as it may be to exclusively explore Melbourne’s tapestry of shops, restaurants, cafes, laneways and culture, there is plenty waiting outside the border of the city.

Accommodation

A summer stay at SKYE Suites Parramatta

Feeling the urge to escape your neighbourhood and discover a different part of Sydney? Here's why Parramatta should be bumped up your list.

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Travel guide

The Aussie Christmas you never thought of

Embrace the steamy weather for a Northern Territory Christmas you’ll never forget.

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Hiking & Biking

Yes, you should go to Kakadu in Wet Season

Myth has it that Kakadu is best visited during the calm and cloudless dry season. But intense weather seeds surprise, adventure and new life. We go in search of the soul of Kakadu in Wet Season.

Affordable Holidays

The best places to camp from Darwin to Kakadu and Katherine

The driving route from Darwin to Katherine via Kakadu and Nitmiluk national parks is a popular one.

Camping Holidays

Camping Adventure at West Alligator Head

Australian Traveller looks at the remote camping outpost of West Alligator Head in NT's Kakadu National Park.

Affordable Holidays

How families can spend a fun 7 or 14 days in the Red Centre

From exploring the base of Uluru to marvelling at the Devils Marbles, here’s a Red Centre itinerary the whole family can get excited about.

Accommodation

Australia’s Grand Canyon: Kings Canyon, NT

Anita Kelman camps out under the stars at Kings Creek Station and hikes Kings Canyon’s rim.

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Outback Holidays

Exploring Alice Springs in a hot air balloon

A serene ride in a hot air balloon is the perfect way to see the outback in all its glory, a bleary-eyed Jennifer Pinkerton finds.

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?