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Australia

This whale spotting event happens once a year – and it’s this weekend

The annual whale census is taking place, and it's down to whale enthusiasts to help track the count. Are you in?

Sydney

A cosy outdoor cinema with private fire pits is coming to Sydney

Experience a European Christmas in the heart of Sydney this July.

Sydney

Sydney’s next total solar eclipse will be its last for 800 years

An impending total solar eclipse is passing directly over Sydney. It'll be the last one for 800 years.

QLD

This winter strawberry trail is ripe for the picking

Berries in winter? This Queensland strawberry trail shatters the myth that this fine fruit is just for summer.

a render of the inside Mt Coot-tha tropical dome after renovation

Brisbane

A new 170-km hike and nature retreat are coming to Brisbane

Mt Coot-tha is set for a glow up with the announcement of a new hiking trail and nature retreat.

Hobart

Savour seafood and the Southern Lights on this Tassie night cruise

Experience Tasmania from a new perspective on this unique night cruise.

The pinnacles at night in Nambung National Park, WA

Australia

5 of the best places in Australia to join in the star bathing trend

Your future may not be written in the stars, but a growing body of research suggests that your future health could be.

Views of North Smoky Beach from Smoky Cape Lighthouse in Hat Head National Park, Arakoon

NSW North Coast

This underrated NSW hike takes you through 2 coastal national parks

This little-known coastal track is hiding in plain sight.

Sydney

Sydney‘s sauna pop-up is the ultimate winter solstice celebration

Make the shortest day of the year the most memorable.

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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.