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Sun, Stays & Savings: Australia Holidays Under A$1,000

A$1,000 can buy you two nights in Melbourne or five nights by Phillip Island’s coast – the difference is knowing where to look. You might not believe it, but you can find an out-of-this-world stay in Australia for less than A$1,000 – from vineyard tastings in Nagambie and lagoon-side days on the Sunshine Coast to […]

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Australia Now Has 54 Michelin Key Hotels

The 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection has been announced and this year’s pool adds 22 Australian hotels, promotes three properties and gives Australia two new Three-Key stays. The local Australia hotel scene has just received its biggest international endorsement yet. The MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 has expanded the country’s MICHELIN Key list to 54 properties, spanning remote […]

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Inside The Perth Stay That Brings Greek Island Energy to the CBD

HYDE Perth brings a relaxed Mediterranean mood to the city centre, pairing bohemian rooms with a heated outdoor pool, guided yoga and Greek-inspired dining at FARRA. Perth’s newly opened hotel mixes chic style with a little coastal ease and brings it to the CBD. HYDE Perth embraces that mellow atmosphere with tactile rooms, a pool […]

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The Yarra Ranges Retreat Made for Slow Weekends

Peppers Marysville is a polished base for exploring Victoria’s High Country, pairing contemporary rooms with regional dining, a heated outdoor lap pool and the mountain landscapes surrounding Marysville. Around 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peppers Marysville in the Yarra Ranges puts you close to forest walks, mountain roads and local produce, while its pool, sauna and […]

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The Best Places to Stay on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads or Coolangatta? Find the Gold Coast neighbourhood that suits your pace, then choose where to stay. The Gold Coast isn’t just a single holiday destination – Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta all sit along the same coastline, but they each have a different pace, crowd and reason to […]

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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 […]

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From Sunrise Balloons to a Rooftop Train: 10 Melbourne Moments You Can’t Recreate Elsewhere

From floating above the skyline at dawn on a hot air balloon to following a scale model of the solar system along the bay, step away from the usual Melbourne activities and try something distinctly local. When you think of Melbourne, what comes to mind? Look beyond the city’s art galleries, excellent coffee shops and […]

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Meet Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, An Overwater Escape Closer to Home

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort turns a family getaway into a full resort experience, with overwater bungalows, a private saltwater lagoon and a calendar of nearby coastal adventures. A private saltwater lagoon, palm-fringed pool and overwater bungalows – welcome to Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. Set in Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast, this resort blends coastal-cool […]

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Cairns, Port Douglas & Palm Cove: Where to Stay in Tropical North Queensland

These three gems along the Queensland coast are separated by only an hour’s drive, but they make for very different holidays. The Sunshine State presents a positive problem: choosing between city, sand, reef and rainforest. The beauty of the region is that you can easily tick off all four in a single weekend. If it’s […]

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How to Plan the Perfect Australian Wine Weekend

Planning a wine weekend close to home? Discover how curated regional bottles can help you choose where to go, what to book and how to pace the trip. Australia has 65 wine growing regions, each with its own climate, varietals and character. That means planning your ultimate winery weekend away can benefit from some serious […]

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Why Travelling Australia By Train Should Be Your Next Holiday

Want to see the world while disconnecting from reality? All that and more is possible on a luxury train odyssey. There are two ways to holiday: the flop-and-drop, where you disconnect completely, and the one where you hit the ground running to see everything a place has to offer. It’s rare that one trip can […]

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Gold Coast Insider Guide: Beach, Bars & National Parks

Known for decades as the end-of-high-school party spot, the Gold Coast has itself graduated to become a sun-kissed strip of high-end luxury. Here’s what our guide to the Gold Coast. This region is not called the Bronze Coast or even the Silver Coast: the beaches, the nightlife, the seafood straight from the ocean to your […]