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The world’s oldest meteor shower will be visible this week

Here’s your best chance of spotting it.

Gold Coast

Soak it all in at this luxe new bathhouse opening on the Gold Coast

Indulge in hydrotherapy at this Surfers Paradise sanctuary.

Australia

Wake up with humpback whales on this epic overnight private yacht tour

Get up close to these gentle giants on Australia's only overnight humpback whale tour.

Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk Scrub Creek walking track

NSW North Coast

This NSW hike is a 4-day walk through ancient volcano lands

The walk blends culture with rainforest views.

Sydney

Sydney airport braces for 2.5 million passengers this Easter

Avoid the holiday mayhem by following these simple and easy tips.

South Tasmania

Book this cabin to watch a meteor shower with an astrophysicist

This Tassie stargazing stay hosted by ex-Bachelor Dr Matt Agnew is out of this world.

Australia

Australia beats Africa for world’s most popular wildlife park

A Sydney wildlife park has beaten global heavyweights to be crowned the world’s most picturesque wildlife destination – at least according to Instagram.

Pemberton Tramway, hidden away in Western Australia’s tranquil south.

South West WA

Australia’s most majestic railway you’ve (probably) never heard of

All aboard! This little-known tram is one of the country's most scenic.

Australia

Revealed: Top rural Australian getaways for a cosy autumn

Airbnb has revealed that Aussies are seeking peaceful escapes this autumn.

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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.