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You can score a flight for just 1 point at Virgin’s Velocity pop up

Most of us spend months or years eagerly collecting airline points in hopes of cashing them in for our dream flight. But for one day only – Virgin is giving Velocity members the chance to redeem a slew of prizes in exchange for just one Virgin Velocity point.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden walking trails

Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills has a 97-hectare botanic garden with 6 nature trails

Wander your way through Mount Lofty Botanic Garden with these six walks.

Sydney

Sydney is getting a brand-new harbour swim spot

Inner West swimmers, rejoice. Netted tidal baths are on the way, bringing calm, lake-style swims with serious Swiss vibes.

man playing piano in the middle of Cornella Canola Walk

Goldfields

This Vic walk through golden canola fields ends with beer and wine

There's nothing more freeing than frolicking through a field of flowers, and this official walk makes it easy to do so.

Yarra Valley

A new cherry-blossom festival is coming to Victoria this spring

Flowers, fruit-picking and a whole lot of fun.

Mornington Peninsula

This seaside motel’s retro makeover is making waves

Vintage frills meet modern thrills on the Mornington Peninsula.

Sydney

Taronga After Dark is the zoo’s enchanting new night out

The new after-hours event brings music, magic and wildlife together for 10 unforgettable spring nights.

Exterior of SOL Elements Bathhouse in Mt Tamborine

Gold Coast

Exclusive: The new SOL Elements bathhouse is a Japanese-inspired dream

The unique tranquillity of Japanese bathing culture can now be experienced in a Queensland rainforest.

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

This new Ningaloo stargazing tour will leave you starstruck

The pristine region offers exceptional visibility of the cosmos.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael 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.