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Over 120,000 people rated these as Australia’s best attractions

These iconic spots have captured the hearts (and search histories) of locals and tourists alike.

Australia

The top 10 Australian beaches of 2025 have been revealed

Tourism Australia has revealed the most idyllic beaches for those seeking pristine coastal beauty.

Australia

Time to queue! Aldi is about to drop a camping and caravanning sale

Stock up for your next camping trip with Aldi's next Special Buys drop.

Australia

These iconic skywhales are about to set sail across Australia again

Opportunities to see these Ghibli-esque balloons will be possible from various locations from Townsville to Albany.

Australia

Australia just scored a new wine festival (you’ll never guess where)

A new wine festival will show off the best of Australia in 2025.

Australia

Australia is the world’s best country for camping – here’s why

A study has confirmed what we always suspected...

The Whitsundays

This hidden Whitsundays island is getting a luxury lodge

A world-class eco-lodge is set to redefine sustainable luxury in the Whitsundays.

Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia

Kimberley

A new luxury lodge is opening in WA’s Purnululu National Park

Australian Traveller speaks exclusively with Abercrombie & Kent on what you can expect from the new accommodation, set to open as early as 2027.

Tropical North

New 6-day hiking and biking trail coming to Tropical North Queensland

Queensland's newest adventure trail promises an unforgettable journey from Palm Cove to Port Douglas.

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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.