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Lauren Dinse

Lauren is a Melbourne-based food and travel writer with a bucket list as long as the Nullarbor Plain – but she’s in no rush to tick it off. A lifelong flâneuse (French for ‘one who wanders’), Lauren takes pleasure in slowing down and relishing the moments others might miss: a sunset jazz party on a Berlin rooftop, the lunch rush at a local rice porridge shop in Tegallalang, or a giant banyan tree deep in the jungle of Koh Kood. When she’s not on the road or chasing stories – and waterfalls – you’ll find Lauren trawling thrift stores for old books or on her way to a music festival.

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Check Into a Hamptons-Style Lake Stay Just 90 Minutes from Sydney

Budgewoi Lake on your doorstep, a heated pool steps from your room and the coast a short drive away – The Beachcomber makes slowing down effortless. Traffic permitting, it takes about 90 minutes to trade Sydney’s skyline for the soft, shimmering horizon of Budgewoi Lake. At The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort in Toukley, the shift […]

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Sydney with Kids: Where to Stay for Ferry Rides, Beach Days and Easy Bedtimes

Space for everyone in the CBD, or sand between your toes at Coogee? Here’s how to plan a smooth Sydney stay that keeps the whole family smiling Sydney has a rare advantage for a family city break: the journey between attractions is part of the magic. A ferry carries you past the Opera House on […]

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Wake Up to an Indoor Forest at Ovolo Canberra’s Enchanting Hideaway

85 art-adorned designer rooms, restored vintage furnishings and an atrium of Tasmanian ferns set this avant-garde beauty apart from the rest Set within the multi-award-winning Nishi building, Ovolo Canberra offers more than just a nightcap and a place to rest your head. Architecture and design smarts meet tranquil, nature-inspired interiors, while original artworks give the […]

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Where to Eat in South Australia: 11 Michelin-Starred Restaurants Are Now on the Map

A former church, a garden teahouse and a barn in the Barossa: South Australia’s 11 Michelin-starred restaurants call for a proper road trip. Australia has officially entered its Michelin era, and South Australia is the first to take a bow. In its inaugural selection Down Under, the Michelin Guide for 2027 has honoured 11 restaurants […]

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Fine Dining Down Under: Award-Winning Australian Restaurants to Base Your Escape Around

From Melbourne’s newest three-hat dining rooms to a tiny bistro worth a Northern Rivers detour, these critically lauded experiences are worth crossing state borders for. Some travellers plan trips around landmarks and beaches, others go for the food. If you fall into the latter camp, behold your roadmap to Australia’s most exciting restaurants and bars […]

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The Art Hotel Where Sydney’s Bohemian Past Steals the Spotlight

With Kings Cross as its muse, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point brings a stylish contemporary stay to one of the city’s most storied postcodes. Tucked behind the famous Coca-Cola sign at Kings Cross, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG boldly flirts with the theatrical. A red velvet curtain sweeps through the lobby, and black-and-white […]

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Beautiful Broome By Season: When To Go & Where To Stay

Sun-soaked days lounging by the pool, or dusty boots and a full-throttle Kimberley itinerary? Broome has a season for both – you just need to know which one you’re packing for. The best time to visit Broome will hinge on your travel plans – whether plenty of outdoor adventure is on the cards, or all […]

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The Tropical North Queensland Resort Where Two World Heritage Wonders Meet

Perched on a beachfront esplanade opposite the Coral Sea, Mantra Amphora Resort is a serene base for exploring the natural beauty of the Far North or simply switching off and relaxing within Palm Cove village If Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforests crown the top of your Down Under bucket list, the region to […]

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The Mornington Peninsula Hideaway for Hot Springs, Golf and Wineries

Minutes from award-winning thermal spas, hatted restaurants and cellar doors, Peppers Moonah Links sits in a prime position for your next coastal escape. Known for its championship golf course and quiet countryside setting, Peppers Moonah Links in Victoria strikes the perfect balance between blissful seclusion and convenience. In Fingal, you’re tucked away from the Mornington […]

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From Kakadu to Bamurru Plains: Explore Australia’s Top End by Land, Water and Air

Skate across wetlands, soar over waterfalls and softly tread through ancient rock art galleries in the Northern Territory’s extraordinary Top End. From savanna woodlands and lush floodplains to caves and crocodile-lined billabongs, the Top End is a world of its own. But it isn’t just one experience. From above, you see its sheer scale. On […]