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Australia‘s best hotels according to travellers have been revealed

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

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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.

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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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Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk Accommodation in the Northern Territory
Uluru

Uluṟu’s new hike just got luxe accommodation to match

This multi-day hike just got even better thanks to its exclusive new accommodation offering.

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Navia Bathhouse in Byron Bay
Byron Bay

Byron Bay’s dreamiest new bathhouse has just opened

Byron Bay just got even dreamier with this Nordic-inspired bathhouse.

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LED therapy lounge at Nimbus Co bondi
Melbourne

This cult bathhouse has just opened in Melbourne and Sydney

Nimbus Co. is set to open yet another new venue, blending ancient wellness practices with mindful design.

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Clown fish in coral on the Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef is the first non-human nominated for this award

Sir David Attenborough won it. Now the Great Barrier Reef wants in.

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This luxury Aussie rail journey just ranked among the world’s best
Australia

This luxury Aussie rail journey just ranked among the world’s best

This isn’t just a train trip – it’s an experience of a lifetime.

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Snowy Mountains

Australia’s answer to Japan’s onsens is hiding in NSW

If you’ve ever soaked in the soothing waters of an onsen in Japan and are longing for a taste of it now, we’ve found just the thing.

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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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