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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.

Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island
The Whitsundays

Queensland’s most spectacular new island hike links beach to rainforest

The 32-kilometre, three-day island walk will connect Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and rainforest trails on Whitsunday Island.

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New private bathing rooms at Hepburn Bathhouse in Hepburn Springs Victoria
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

Hepburn Bathhouse reopens with new mineral baths and experiences

Slow the flow of modern-day life in Australia’s magical spa country with a stay at the new Hepburn Bathhouse.

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Aerial view of the Great Ocean Road's Warrnambool
Australia

Welcome to the new Australian Traveller website

We are thrilled to introduce you to the brand-new Australian Traveller website.

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A car parked on the side of the road next to a pink lake
Australia

Meet Ask AT: Our game-changing new travel tool

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View Of Fremantle At Riverbank
Australia

This historic port town was just crowned Australia’s best

The secret’s out: this character-packed harbour town has just been named Australia’s number one.

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Three women look at the Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve
VIC

The secret pink cliffs of Victoria you need to see to believe

A little slice of paradise – but make it pink.

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A table of people dining at Tali Wiṟu in Uluṟu
Uluru

It’s official! The Northern Territory’s best restaurant is in Uluṟu.

Australia’s most iconic rock now rocks the food scene.

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibition is coming to Sydney!
Sydney

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibition is coming to Sydney!

The Italian Renaissance has just arrived on our doorstep.

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top view of woman playing pickleball, holding paddle to return ball in pickleball court
Sydney

Puppy cuddles to pickleball: festival lands in cool Sydney precinct

From hula hoops to getting a colour analysis, here’s why you’ll want to head to Sydney this September.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island
Megan ArkinstallMMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

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australian ice cream for summer
Emily MurphyEEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions. 

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A bathroom at COMO The Treasury
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

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.

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer
Kassia ByrnesKKassia 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.

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