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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I Checked into One of Cairns’ Most Social Esplanade Stays

Glass-sided pools, a bar with a whisky wall and rooms with city or harbour views – Crystalbrook Flynn brings five-star flair to the Cairns Esplanade. In theory, I’m made for tropical living: ocean air, balmy nights and a suitcase full of linen. In practice, my curls have strong opinions about humidity and I like a […]

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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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The 1913 Melbourne Clubhouse Reimagined as a Heritage Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne brings a new chapter to a 20th-century Edwardian landmark, with two distinct dining venues and a central Flinders Street address. Built in 1913 as headquarters for the Commercial Travellers Association of Victoria, this Edwardian Baroque landmark now pairs heritage details with contemporary rooms and two very different dining spots. With the Yarra, […]

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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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Check-In To St Kilda’s New Coastal-Inspired Novotel

A refreshed coastal look, a restaurant opening out onto Fitzroy Street and St Kilda’s beachside favourites a short stroll away: the new Novotel is settling into the neighbourhood. There’s a new kid on the block in Melbourne’s most well-known beachfront suburb, St Kilda. Perched on bustling Fitzroy Street, this new stay from the Novotel brand […]

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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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Is The Gold Coast Still Australia’s Favourite Family Destination?

Planning a family holiday in 2026? New theme-park attractions, indoor entertainment and easy dining options give the Gold Coast plenty of reasons to stay on your school-holiday shortlist. The Gold Coast has long been a family-holiday favourite, and it’s easy to see why – famous theme parks, broad beaches and plenty of ways to fill […]

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The Chic Melbourne City Stay with a Taste of Victoria

Shadow Play by Peppers pairs sleek apartments with a heated pool, level-nine library and a distinctly Victorian wine list at Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar. In Southbank, your Melbourne day can move from browsing South Melbourne Market to an afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria, then finish with a full-bodied Victorian wine. That makes […]

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The Melbourne CBD Stay Made for Laneway Mornings and Rooftop Evenings

Pullman Melbourne City Centre pairs sleek rooms and breakfast at Eva’s with rooftop pizza, skyline views and Melbourne’s laneways just beyond the door. Melbourne days are built around small but important choices: do you spend the afternoon tracing the city’s arcades or head straight upstairs for rooftop pizza and skyline views? Tucked just off Little […]

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The Adelaide Stay Pairing Teppanyaki with Riverfront Views

InterContinental Adelaide puts you beside the River Torrens, Adelaide Oval and the city’s cultural precinct, with seasonal dining at Shiki, river-facing rooms, a heated outdoor pool and cocktails at The Atrium Lounge. Adelaide is at its best when the sparkling river, world-class restaurants and vibrant cultural precincts are all within easy reach. If that sounds […]

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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 […]