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The Best Wellness Retreats in Australia for Rest, Recovery & Spa Escapes

These are the Australian wellness retreats and hotel spas worth booking, from structured health programs to thermal bathing, coastal seclusion and everything in between. Wellness travel has become one of the fastest-growing categories in tourism and not because we’ve all suddenly become devoted meditators, but because more and more travellers are looking for a break […]

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Australia’s Most Anticipated Train Suites Are Finally Here

Your in-room bar is stocked to your taste before you board. The helicopter over Katherine Gorge is only for suite guests. And Bollinger La Grande Année is poured for the entirety of the journey. Journey Beyond’s Aurora Australis Suites, christened this week aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific, are the most significant upgrade to Australian […]

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This Safari Lodge Is the Africa Experience You Don’t Need a Passport For

A 1,500-hectare wildlife park, all-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks and giraffes outside your window – The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort is South Australia’s most exciting new stay. The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort sits an hour east of Adelaide in the middle of one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. You […]

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The Calile in Brisbane Named on World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards List

Only one Australian escape made the cut in this year’s top 50 extended list, with the Fortitude Valley stay going three-for-three. Brisbane’s The Calile has once again earned international acclaim – officially named among The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and notably, the only property in Oceania to make this year’s prestigious list. The James […]

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A Guide to Australia’s Wine Regions

We’ve compiled the best of Australia’s wine regions, where time-honoured vintages, breathtaking scenery and gourmet delights converge. It’s time to sip your way through an unforgettable escape. Looking for Australia’s best places to wine and dine? With more than 65 designated wine regions and approximately 2,700 producers across the country, deciding where you want to […]

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6 Reasons Why Rumi on Louth Should Be Your Next Island Escape

Secluded island luxury with an eco-conscious ethos, Rumi on Louth pairs the windswept beauty of the Eyre Peninsula with the finer things in life. The Eyre Peninsula has some of the country’s most striking coastal scenery, but Louth Island is a cut above the rest. Rumi on Louth – South Australia’s first-ever private, eco-luxury resort […]

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The Best City Break Hotels in Australia

Short, sweet and nothing short of sophisticated – here are the best city break stays in Australia. From ultra-trendy ex-prison cells and newly renovated heritage department stores to Palm Springs-inspired Brisbane city oases, these are the city stays with extra flair. The best hotels in Melbourne Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Victoria South Wharf doesn’t […]

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Where to Holiday in Australia, No Matter the Time of Year

Every corner of Australia has something to offer the curious traveller – it’s simply a matter of choosing when you want to visit. From the overflowing waterfalls of Kakadu in the wet season to swimming with whale sharks off Western Australia’s coastline, Australia‘s wide plains, dense rainforests and spectacular coastlines offer something worth travelling for […]

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Down Under Delights as AFAR Unveils 2024’s Best New Hotels

Australia’s Capella Sydney and Southern Ocean Lodge have impressed AFAR’s travel experts, recognised in the 31 Best New Hotels of 2024 list. Two Australian stays have been named in the ‘Best New Hotels of 2024’ by AFAR. 31 properties were listed in this year’s selection, as chosen by a panel of AFAR travel editors, writers and […]

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Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge Reopens After Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Southern Ocean Lodge reopens after the devastating 2019 fires that destroyed Kangaroo Island, with a multi-million dollar renovation. After a three-year journey of reconstruction following the 2019 Kangaroo Island bushfires, the highly awaited reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge has arrived. The flagship property of Baillie Lodges has been meticulously reconstructed in a A$55 million fit-out, […]

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7 Remote Aussie Stays for Post-Christmas Recovery

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also one of the busiest: balance out the frenetic festive season with a new-year stay in one of these serene boltholes. The festive season and its swirl of traditions may be ‘the most wonderful time of year’ for some, but the holiday mood isn’t for everyone. […]

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5 Reasons to Make Sequoia Lodge Your Next South Australia Escape

Fall in love with adults-only bliss in South Australia’s Piccadilly Valley, surrounded by famous wine regions and untouched wilderness at Sequoia Lodge. Sequoia Lodge is South Australia’s foremost wellness escape, boasting the serene tranquility of an adults-only oasis in the Piccadilly Valley. Imagine waking up to sun-soaked moments on your private deck, indulging in one […]