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Sydney

Soft Forest: A free, immersive show is on in this historic Sydney garden

An immersive puppet show in Sydney's Paddington Reservoir Gardens is tackling environmental issues with a playful performance. Best of all, this spellbinding all-ages production is free to see.

barista pouring froth milk on coffee cup prepared coffee latte art at bar counter

New England

This regional NSW latte art comp gives coffee lovers a new travel destination

Coffee lovers have another reason to visit the New England region, thanks to this new latte art competition.

Australia’s first and only underwater winery is hiding in WA

Margaret River

Australia’s first and only underwater winery is hiding in Margaret River

This is wine redefined, from the sea floor to your glass.

Melbourne

This neighbourhood Melbourne pizzeria has been named Australia’s best

Some of the best pizza in the world can be found right here in Australia, in an unassuming local pizzeria in Melbourne's north.

The Whitsundays

Queensland’s most spectacular new island hike links beach to rainforest

The 32-kilometre, three-day island walk will connect Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and rainforest trails on Whitsunday Island.

New private bathing rooms at Hepburn Bathhouse in Hepburn Springs Victoria

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

Hepburn Bathhouse reopens with new mineral baths and experiences

Slow the flow of modern-day life in Australia’s magical spa country with a stay at the new Hepburn Bathhouse.

Aerial view of the Great Ocean Road's Warrnambool

Australia

Welcome to the new Australian Traveller website

We are thrilled to introduce you to the brand-new Australian Traveller website.

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Australia

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Australia

This historic port town was just crowned Australia’s best

The secret’s out: this character-packed harbour town has just been named Australia’s number one.

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Opinion

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.