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Sydney

This little-known Sydney beach has a waterfall and freestanding boulders

A bush-encircled slice of heaven you need to visit before summer ends.

Australia

10 Aussie islands you can privately book – for less than you think

Think private islands are only reserved for billionaires? Think again.

Woman lying on Reefsleep bed with a book at Reefworld on Great Barrier Reef

The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef sleepover just fixed its biggest flaw

Reefworld’s shift to overnight-only stays means private reef access, fewer crowds and a far calmer reef experience.

Australia

Inside The Ghan’s exclusive new culinary rail journey

We speak with chef Mark Best on the new, flavour-forward rail adventure from Tasting Australia.

Australia

Revealed: This coastal Qld town is one of the most welcoming on Earth

Australians pride themselves on being an easy-going bunch. But there are some places where the locals just welcome you with open arms.

Sydney

This little-known car-free island is just 50km from Sydney – but feels a world away

This NSW island hamlet will sweep you up into a river reverie.

Yarra Valley

The dark sky stay with incredible stargazing an hour from Melbourne

At this luxurious Yarra Valley retreat, the stars align for the ultimate celestial experience.

Uluru

This new 4-day Uluṟu walk is built for people who don’t want to camp

Uluṟu’s new Lodge Walk trims the kilometres, skips the camping and opens up one of Australia’s most powerful walking experiences to more travellers.

Woman in bath at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa

Australia

This serene Victorian bathhouse retreat just made MICHELIN’s best hotels list

This wellness-first stay is MICHELIN’S latest obsession.

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The 9 Vivid Sydney events you don’t want to miss this year

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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.