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Sydney

A floating restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club will bring Mediterranean vibes to Sydney Harbour this summer

Coastal Italian fare, a martini trolley and plush daybeds await.

Alice Springs

Kangaroo, a heartwarming new Aussie outback film inspired by real events

Director of Kangaroo Kate Woods on the filming of the movie and falling in love with Alice Springs and the Australian outback.

Australia

Australia’s best coffee revealed – and it isn’t where you think it is

The judges have spoken, and the flavours taking top honours are ones you’ll want to try.

The converted bakery and off-grid cabin crowned in best Airbnb stays

Australia

This off-grid Blue Mountains cabin was just crowned Airbnb’s best nature escape

Airbnb just unveiled the winners of its 2025 Australian Host Awards, and the lineup will have you booking your next getaway.

A red historic train pulled up at a station.

TAS

Ride Tasmania’s heritage railway for a taste of the 1890s amid ancient rainforest

Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway and Cultural Attractions of Australia have created three immersive experiences through ancient rainforest.

Three hikers walking along a trail in bushland

NSW

Two new scenic bushwalks have opened in a breathtaking NSW conservation area

The Broad Swamp Loop Walk and Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track showcase the unique geology and diverse ecosystems of the Gardens of Stone area.

TAS

Aussie airline launches major sale to Tasmania with fares from $46

Tourism Tasmania and Jetstar have launched a huge airfare sale from five major Australian cities

a tour group on the water from Showtime Kayaking Tours

Hunter

Light up the night with an after-dark kayaking tour in Lake Macquarie

Join the underwater creatures of the night with Showtime Kayaking Tours.

Eyre Peninsula

SA’s first off-grid island resort to add 22 luxury cabins with ocean views

Island life just got even sweeter.

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer

KKassia Byrnes

How to survive a group trip wage gap

Travelling with a group of people who all make vastly different amounts of money? This is how to stay friends afterwards.

The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

TTaylah Darnell

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

By swapping postcard-perfect itineraries for passion-fuelled adventures, travellers are finding new ways to explore and connect.

KKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

RRachael Thompson

I’ve stayed in 21 hotels in Sydney and this is my favourite

Welcome to the first instalment of Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.