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Virgin Australia to allow pets to fly in cabin in an Australian-first

This time next year, you could be bringing your furry friends onboard specific Virgin Australia domestic flights.

Buckbeak at Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

Mornington Peninsula

Australia A Harry Potter Forbidden Forest experience is coming to

Harry Potter fans rejoice! A brand-new experience taking fans through the magical Forbidden Forest is about to hit Australian shores.

Australia

The most amazing train journeys in Australia

These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B.

Melbourne

Check out Australia’s first dine-in cinema

Australia’s first-ever dine-in cinema has opened in Melbourne.

Walkers on Tasmanian Expeditions Flinders Island Walking Advenure in Comfort

TAS

Tasmania is now officially home to 6 of Australia’s best hikes

Great Walks of Australia has revealed the thirteenth walk in its exclusive collection.

Cairns

This giant coral chest could save the Great Barrier Reef

If one of the world’s most important ecosystems fails, this clever insurance policy may prove to be its saving grace; take a look inside the world’s first living coral biobank.

Sydney

Sydney’s newest attraction allows you to compete in Squid Game

Have you ever watched a game show and imagined yourself dominating? Immersive Gamebox in Sydney is here to put your skills to the test.

Sydney

Google Maps launches Indoor Live View at Sydney Airport

Say goodbye to airport chaos in Sydney…

Mermaid at Busselton Jetty by Cerys Heyring.

Margaret River

A new underwater sculpture trail is now open in Busselton

Witness the magic of the marine world in Busselton's new underwater sculpture trail.

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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.