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Night sky with stars and milky way during the Delta Aquariids meteor shower

Australia

A dazzling meteor shower is about to light up Australian skies

You may not be familiar with comet 96P/Machholz. But you'll want to be familiar with the epic meteor shower it's set to cause this month.

View of the water from inside Chez Basho Boatshed Cafe in Iluka

NSW North Coast

This Aussie fishing village is home to a remarkable Japanese eatery

In a little-known coastal township, where paper-wrapped fish and chips has served as the cuisine of choice for half a century, the winds of change are gently blowing.

Australia

20 retro cinemas in Australia to step back in time

From art deco icons to drive-in delights, these nostalgic cinemas across Australia prove that old-school charm never goes out of style.

The writer Lara Picone with her sisters and mum on a multi-gen trip

Hobart

I finally stopped putting off that multi-gen trip – and you should too

How a Tassie minibreak reminded a family of what they meant to each other.

Hayman Island

Lennox Hastie’s one-night only dining experience on Great Barrier Reef

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef marks its 75th anniversary in style.

Mudgee

This new wellness retreat in Mudgee is the ultimate reset

Wellness meets wine at this wholesome regional escape.

Australia

20 natural wonders you’ve probably never heard of

The hidden natural wonders that are wowing visitors, without the crowds.

Pilbara

UNESCO just added this WA landmark to its World Heritage list

It’s over 47,000 years old, more remote than Uluṟu, and finally recognised as one of the most significant cultural sites on Earth.

Lord Howe Island

Australia could soon have its first Dark Sky Island

At Lord Howe’s inaugural Dark Sky Festival, we learn how this island paradise is on track to be certified not only as an International Dark Sky Place, but Australia’s first Dark Sky Island.

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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.