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Mornington Peninsula

This seaside motel’s retro makeover is making waves

Vintage frills meet modern thrills on the Mornington Peninsula.

Sydney

Taronga After Dark is the zoo’s enchanting new night out

The new after-hours event brings music, magic and wildlife together for 10 unforgettable spring nights.

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain National Park scores new luxury accommodation

Two new luxury retreats have opened in Cradle Mountain National Park. Here's what we know so far.

Exterior of SOL Elements Bathhouse in Mt Tamborine

Gold Coast

Exclusive: The new SOL Elements bathhouse is a Japanese-inspired dream

The unique tranquillity of Japanese bathing culture can now be experienced in a Queensland rainforest.

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

This new Ningaloo stargazing tour will leave you starstruck

The pristine region offers exceptional visibility of the cosmos.

Serengetti resort pool render Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Dubbo

Australia’s largest African-style savannah experience coming in 2026

A new resort is set to transport guests to the Serengeti at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

Is this 10-course beachfront trail the ultimate way to welcome spring?

Jervis Bay

Is this the ultimate way to welcome spring?

Your job? Eat, sip, stroll, repeat.

Sydney

This nature reserve near Sydney is open for just 6 weeks a year

The season is just about to start.

Mrs Browne Bakes’ raspberry goldfields cookie pie at Naomi & i

Ballarat

Ballarat‘s iconic pie competition has a winner & it’s a cookie dream

Roll up to Ballarat this August to taste one of the best pies in Australia.

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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.