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Adelaide

It’s official – this is the happiest city in Australia

The state capital was the only Aussie city to rank in the global list of 30 happiest cities.

Perth

A world-first collection of Terracotta Warriors is coming to WA

The major exhibition marks a first for Australia and the world.

Uluru

A solar eclipse will be visible above Uluṟu – how to time your trip

It’s a total eclipse of Australia’s heart (well, almost).

render of proposed luxury accommodation at ben ean estate

Hunter Valley

A new luxury resort is coming to NSW’s Hunter Valley

A new retreat is coming to the Hunter Valley, and it's set to redefine the meaning of five stars.

AAT Kings Tasmania tour to Wineglass Bay

Australia

How this $70 membership could save you thousands on travel

From luxury cruises to five-star stays, this Aussie app could be your ultimate travel hack.

Sydney

Taronga’s Roar & Snore gets a seasonal glow-up for wine lovers

This experience just levelled up the already iconic Roar and Snore zoo sleepover.

Australia

Australia‘s best hotels according to travellers have been revealed

The ranking is determined by millions of travellers who left customer reviews on TripAdvisor.

Australia

Don’t miss the world’s most iconic meteor shower this week

Earth is passing through the path of Halley’s comet once again. Get ready for an epic meteor shower this week.

Australia

A hidden Aussie bay lands on world’s best beaches list

The World's 50 Best Beaches list is out – and three Australian beaches have made quite the splash.

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Australia’s top 10 towns for 2025 revealed

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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.