Top 20 Things to Do in Townsville

Snorkelling by mammoth granite boulders, majestic hikes through sacred lands and bucket-list animal encounters – here are the top experiences to add to your Townsville itinerary. When North Queensland comes to mind, visions of aquatic adventures, emerald islands, cascading waterfalls and sprawling national parks follow. Townsville, the largest city in North Queensland, boasts all the […]

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Where to Go if You Still Need a Holiday This Year

It’s not over yet: these are the top destinations for a last-minute jaunt (hint: there are some epic flight savings to be had). Haven’t booked your 2024 travel yet? Happily, it’s not too late to swap the grind for peace of mind. There are actually perks to be had for holding out, like last-minute flight […]

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Where Flavours Collide: 20 of Melbourne’s Best Restaurants

Arguably Australia’s original culinary capital, Melbourne has always been known for its remarkable restaurants. Here’s our pick of Melbourne’s best restaurants. From bustling Lygon Street to colourful city laneways and suburban icons, Melbourne is a melting pot of flavours, with influences from every corner of the globe. The city’s vibrant culinary scene sees locals and […]

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Missed the Aurora? Here Are 6 Places to See the Light

Get the camera ready; these are the best places in the world to see the sky lit up – naturally. Missed out on witnessing the recent auroras? With parts of Australia treated to a rare glimpse of the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), and simultaneously the UK the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), these natural phenomena, which […]

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Rex Launches Melbourne to Perth Route

Rex joins Qantas and Virgin as the third airline operating between Perth and Melbourne. Australia’s largest independent regional airline, Rex, is set to introduce new flights between Melbourne and Perth in June, a move the airline promises will offer “more choice, reliable service and more competitive fares” for those travelling the popular east-west route. The […]

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Australian Tourists Lead Global Spending on Experiences and Nightlife

For Aussies on holiday, meaningful encounters and adventures take precedence over retail spending. Australian tourists lead the world in spending on international experiences and nightlife, allocating nearly one-fifth of their holiday budget to the meaningful activities, according to a report on global travel trends by the Mastercard Economics Institute. The worldwide average sits closer to […]

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From Private Islands to The Plaza: The World’s Most Iconic Hotels

More than just a place to stay, these fabled establishments promise unparalleled experiences and a glimpse into grandeur. Often steeped in history, legend and luxury, hotels often achieve ‘icon status’ thanks to prolific guest lists, Hollywood appearances, ground-breaking architecture or simply as being the setting for gossip shared around the water cooler. No matter how […]

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Coast Modern: The Perfect Food-Lover’s Weekend on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula

Just over an hours’ drive out of Melbourne, the Bellarine region, with Victoria’s second-city of Geelong at its heart, has long been popular with Melburnians fond of sand dunes and salty air, not to mention fish and chips. But, in the past few years, a new wave of Bellarine fine diners has been attracting a […]

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The 50 Best Beaches in the World for 2024 Revealed

From Western Australia’s Turquoise Bay to the iceberg covered Diamond Beach in Iceland, these costal stretches rank as the most impressive on the planet. The annual World’s 50 Best Beach list for 2024 has been released, with over 1,000 travel journalists, influencers and professionals ranking bays, coves, inlets and beaches across the likes of […]

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Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Brings the Razzle Dazzle with Official Chicago Partnership

As part of its official tie-in with the Melbourne musical, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has transformed its bar with killer cocktails themed around the play’s main characters. Blockbuster Broadway musical Chicago is back on stage in Melbourne starring Zoe Ventoura as Velma Kelly and Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart – the fame hungry murderesses at […]

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European Sophistication in South Yarra at The Lyall

Tucked down a tree-lined side street off busy Toorak Road, The Lyall is the little hotel that could, a boutique space but with the service and sophistication in the tradition of a grand hotel. The rooms tout Parisienne balconies, French bubbles and the hotel itself appears to be channelling a local Saint-Germain stay, right down […]

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Buckle Up With 5 Road Trips From the Gold Coast

Pack the car – it’s time to hit the open road! The Gold Coast is perfectly positioned for road trips up and down the Australian East Coast, with an unbeaten mix of white-sand beaches, tropical landscapes and foodie favourites. From day trips to the Hinterland and Granite Belt to week-long odysseys to Cairns, each journey […]