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North East

Tasmania’s new mountaintop retreat has 270° views and luxe pods

Tasmania has scored a new eco-luxe pod accommodation on Mount George, with its cafe bar now open on weekends.

Australia

Australia just landed 5 spots on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list

These Aussie destinations, experiences and operators just got the world's attention.

Picnic Island aerial at sunset in Tasmania

Freycinet

This private Tasmanian island just reopened – but only for 100 nights a year

A private island, a resident penguin colony and only 100 nights a year to experience it – Picnic Island Tasmania is back.

Sydney

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

New and improved, Vivid Sydney is just around the corner and brighter than ever – and its famous Light Walk is 100% free again.

Sydney

An immersive Harry Potter exhibition is coming to Sydney this May

From authentic props to interactive lessons, this hands-on experience invites fans into the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Australia

Australian luxury lodge pioneer Baillie Lodges enters new global era as ‘Beckons’

The homegrown hospitality group behind Southern Ocean Lodge and Longitude 131° is expanding internationally under a new name.

Landscape shot of Maria Island Walk in Tasmania

Australia

The best last-minute Easter getaways you can still book

From luxury lodges and coastal resorts to outback adventures and cruise deals, these Easter getaways prove there’s still time to escape.

Great Ocean Road

The truth about the new Twelve Apostles tourist tax

It may seem like just another holiday expense, but the new visitor fee at the Twelve Apostles plays an important role in protecting an Aussie icon.

TAS

A new outdoor sauna with water views has opened on Tassie’s Forestier Peninsula

This new Finnish-style sauna on the Forestier Peninsula is worth the day trip.

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Opinion

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island

MMegan 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.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia 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.

EEmily 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.

RRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Tasmania’s new mountaintop retreat has 270° views and luxe pods

Australia just landed 5 spots on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list

This private Tasmanian island just reopened – but only for 100 nights a year

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

An immersive Harry Potter exhibition is coming to Sydney this May

Australian luxury lodge pioneer Baillie Lodges enters new global era as ‘Beckons’

The best last-minute Easter getaways you can still book

The truth about the new Twelve Apostles tourist tax

A new outdoor sauna with water views has opened on Tassie’s Forestier Peninsula

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Opinion

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia