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The latest travel news and updates from across Australia. Expect the inside scoop on brand-new experiences, upcoming hotel openings and events you should have on your radar.

Coffin Bay Spirits on the Eyre Peninsula, SA
Eyre Peninsula

The hidden distillery crafting ocean-infused gins on SA’s coast

These spirits aren’t just inspired by the ocean; they’re made from it.

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Yellow Rock, Murramarang South Coast Walk, Murramarang National Park
Batemans Bay

This spotted gum coastal walk is NSW’s most underrated trail

Swap screens for dreamy coastal scenes on this little-known, 34-kilometre walk along NSW’s spectacular South Coast.

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Views from Bishop and Clerk peak in Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia
Australia

Australia’s most loved hikes of the year revealed

Which hikes are you adding to your list in 2026?

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Titan arum or Amorphophallus Titanum at the botanical garden
Adelaide

Adelaide’s corpse flower is about to bloom – and thousands are expected to line up for the smell

One year on from Putricia’s bloom, Adelaide is officially on corpse flower watch.

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Picnic Island from above
Australia

The hottest openings of 2026: hotels, bathhouses and experiences

Every anticipated opening to help plan a year of back-to-back adventures.

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Sydney Fish Market at night
Sydney

The new Sydney Fish Market has officially opened at Blackwattle Bay

The highly anticipated Sydney Fish Market has opened its doors and is set to rival the world’s best.

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Alice in Wonderland with dodo and mouse sand sculpture for sand sculpture trail in Echuca
Echuca

Follow the White Rabbit to The Murray’s new 2.5-km Sand Sculpture Trail

Echuca Moama has transformed into a world of sand sculptures and free performances.

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nostalgic road trips
Australia

Retro revival: Why nostalgia is powering a new kind of travel

Australians are choosing to slow things down and bring the joy back to holidaying. 

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Anvers Wines in south australia
Adelaide Hills

This South Australian winery made a historic debut on the AGFG hatted list for 2026

A South Australian winery has made a historic debut on the Australian Good Food Guide annual Chef Hat Awards list.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island
Megan ArkinstallMMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

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australian ice cream for summer
Emily MurphyEEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions. 

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A bathroom at COMO The Treasury
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

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.

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer
Kassia ByrnesKKassia 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.

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