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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.

Sydney airport braces for 2.5 million passengers this Easter
Sydney

Sydney airport braces for 2.5 million passengers this Easter

Avoid the holiday mayhem by following these simple and easy tips.

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Cosmic Cabin Tasmania at night
South Tasmania

Book this cabin to watch a meteor shower with an astrophysicist

This Tassie stargazing stay hosted by ex-Bachelor Dr Matt Agnew is out of this world.

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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Australia

Australia beats Africa for world’s most popular wildlife park

A Sydney wildlife park has beaten global heavyweights to be crowned the world’s most picturesque wildlife destination – at least according to Instagram.

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Australia’s most majestic railway you’ve (probably) never heard of
South West WA

Australia’s most majestic railway you’ve (probably) never heard of

All aboard! This little-known tram is one of the country's most scenic.

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Airbnb autumn destinations
Australia

Revealed: Top rural Australian getaways for a cosy autumn

Airbnb has revealed that Aussies are seeking peaceful escapes this autumn.

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pearl the penguin at Wildlife Welfare Organisation (SA) Inc
Fleurieu Peninsula

Pearl the rare white penguin found in SA is “not out of the woods yet”

A rare white penguin was found in poor condition on a South Australian beach. Here's what we know.

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australia's best vanilla slice
Australia

The French have snubbed Australia’s best vanilla slice

Justice for Australia's best dessert.

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Tasting at The Curated Plate with oysters and scallops
Sunshine Coast

First look: Every delicious thing we ate at Sunshine Coast food fest

A taste of what’s in store when The Curated Plate rolls into Queensland’s coast this July. 

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Rutherglen Loops in Victoria
High Country

This new trail winds through one of Victoria’s best wine regions

There’s a new way to discover the Rutherglen.

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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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