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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.

The best time to see Uluṟu is during a downpour. Here’s why.
Uluru

The best time to see Uluṟu is during a downpour. Here’s why.

Forget postcard-perfect sunshine; the best time to see Uluṟu is during a downpour.

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Nocturnal Scenic World
Blue Mountains

This spectacular Blue Mountains light show is back by popular demand

The Blue Mountains is set to shine brighter than ever with holograms, light installations and ambient sounds.

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This is Australia’s best airline for nervous flyers – here’s why
Australia

Australia’s best airline for nervous flyers – here’s why

Say goodbye to flight anxiety by booking with this comforting carrier.

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The Big Potato Babe transformation to The Pig Potato
Southern Highlands

‘Big Potato’ now the ‘Pig Potato’ but we think it’d look better mashed

That’ll do, Spud.

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This first-of-its-kind cycling trail is NSW’s newest adventure hub
NSW

This first-of-its-kind cycling trail is NSW’s newest adventure hub

Australia's first community-owned and operated mountain bike park is transforming a bushfire-affected region into a must-visit adventure hub.

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Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is offering visitors an extra $50 to spend

In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, which struck in March, a new initiative has been launched to encourage locals and visitors to take a holiday and support local businesses.

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People watching the sun come up from a lookout
Australia

Now is the best time to catch a sunrise – but only for 2 weeks

Australia is currently in a prime sunrise-watching position – here's why (and where to catch it before it's too late).

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Lonely Beach/Ngalarrkpuy
Arnhem Land

Australia’s most beautiful beach: a culturally significant hidden gem

Lonely Beach/Ngalarrkpuy is a stunning, untouched paradise in the Top End.

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It’s not too late! The best last-minute Easter breaks available now
Australia

It’s not too late! The best last-minute Easter breaks available now

There’s still time to book an Easter getaway. These last-minute stays are still available, but not for long!

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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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