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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.

This luxury Aussie rail journey just ranked among the world’s best
Australia

This luxury Aussie rail journey just ranked among the world’s best

This isn’t just a train trip – it’s an experience of a lifetime.

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Hot spring pool with crystal clear water and snow covered ground nearby. Yarrangobilly thermal pool, Australia
Snowy Mountains

Australia’s answer to Japan’s onsens is hiding in NSW

If you’ve ever soaked in the soothing waters of an onsen in Japan and are longing for a taste of it now, we’ve found just the thing.

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Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is about to flood for the first time in years
Outback South Australia

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is about to flood for the first time in years

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is rising – and so is demand to see it.

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Australia’s first Mondrian hotel is now open for bookings
Gold Coast

Australia’s first Mondrian hotel is now open for bookings

The Mondrian Gold Coast marks the hotel brand's hotly awaited debut on Aussie shores.

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Melbourne

Melbourne’s coolest new hotel opens for bookings

A new eco-luxury hotel is coming to Melbourne’s waterfront.

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Meteor shower
Australia

The world’s oldest meteor shower will be visible this week

Here’s your best chance of spotting it.

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Lan Bathhouse Sydney
Gold Coast

Soak it all in at this luxe new bathhouse opening on the Gold Coast

Indulge in hydrotherapy at this Surfers Paradise sanctuary.

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Overnight humpback whales charter
Australia

Wake up with humpback whales on this epic overnight private yacht tour

Get up close to these gentle giants on Australia's only overnight humpback whale tour.

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Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk Scrub Creek walking track
NSW North Coast

NSW’s newest hike is a 4-day walk through ancient volcano lands

The walk blends culture with rainforest views.

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.
We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.
Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.
Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.
From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.
Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.
From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.
These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.
We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?
Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?

Opinion

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.

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Uluru at sunset
EEmily Murphy

10 iPhone hacks to take travel photos like a pro

The new iPhone is almost here, and it could change the way we capture our travels.

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View at Sierra Escape in Mudgee
RRenata Gortan

NSW lags behind the national long weekend tally; we need to even it up

It's time to level the playing field for the long weekend.

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

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.

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Mum and bub wombats
DDilvin Yasa

‘Just caught a baby wombat’ is another case of cruelty for content

Thinking about snatching a joey from its mother for a video? Dilvin Yasa is going to stop you right there…

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tropical hotel exterior
KKassia Byrnes

Former hotel worker reveals the secret to getting more out of a stay

I worked the front desk of a hotel and the trick to getting more service is simpler than you think.

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person holiding coffe and croissant in cafe
KKassia Byrnes

These random acts of kindness will transform your travel experience

This Random Acts of Kindness Day, plan one of these acts for your next holiday and make the world a better place.

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the Qantas plane at sunset
QQuentin Long

The Chairman’s Lounge: Did Alan Joyce really destroy Qantas?

Investigative journalist Joe Aston’s “blistering exposé” on the machinations of former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Chairman Richard Goyder in The Chairman’s Lounge sparked controversy for its precise accusations of greed at the expense of customers and staff through the pandemic.

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Woman deep in thought on an island beach
KKatie Carlin

The one holiday to never take when you’re heartbroken

The desire to flee the familiar when you’re nursing a broken heart is strong, but some destinations can heighten your sense of loss rather than help you forget it.

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