6 Things We Can’t Wait for This Winter in Melbourne & Regional Victoria

Night markets, after-dark light shows and a Cartier exhibition at the NGV: Victoria’s winter lineup this year is stellar. Victorian winters get deliciously gloves-on, light-the-fire cold, giving you license to lean fully into cosy, hot-chocolate-fuelled festive activities (Christmas in July, anyone?) Australia’s cultural capital doesn’t slow down its programming in the cooler months, either, with […]

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The Outback Queensland Guide: The Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Grounding, surprising and simply unforgettable, Outback Queensland is like nothing you have seen before and it’s more accessible than you might imagine Outback Queensland isn’t just a destination – it’s something else entirely. This is where vast, cinematic landscapes stretch to the horizon, where bespoke bath houses and natural hot springs offer luxury in the […]

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Arrival Hall: The Latest Travel News From May & June

Travel news from the past month including exclusive rare wine pourings at Bistro Guillaume, new beachfront residences from Six Senses, degustation heroing caviar, ice driving with BMW and a return to the history of expedition travel. Guillaume opens the cellar Bistro Guillaume at Crown Melbourne opened La Cave Privée on 18 May, and some bottles […]

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Why Uluṟu Should Be Your Next Long Weekend

Field of Light just turned ten. Wintjiri Wiṟu sends 1,200 drones into the desert sky every night. The rock looks different every single time you face it. Here’s why the Red Centre has never been hotter. Uluṟu has a habit of sitting on the list. The plan is always to get there eventually – a […]

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The Best Escapes in Your Backyard: Where to Travel in Australia in 2026

Australia is the place to be and explore. Between farm stays, city breaks and every bucket list destination in between, these are the best escapes in your backyard. From the red-dusted heart of the outback to mist-covered Tasmanian wilderness, sun-scorched coral coastlines and the rolling hills of the wine country, Australia does diversity like nowhere […]

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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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Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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7 Reasons Guests Keep Coming Back to This Melbourne Hotel

Most Melbourne hotels are easy enough to leave. QT Melbourne – laneway address, award-winning rooftop bar, three restaurants and rooms that feel like a designer’s fever dream – is not. In a city that takes its boutique hotels seriously, repeat guests are the real review. More than half of Luxury Escapes travellers who stay at […]

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Why Pullman Bunker Bay is the Ultimate Margaret River Base

If the world-class wineries of the Margaret River Region are on your bucket list and you’re ready for a peaceful coastal escape, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is the place for you. Think direct beach access, a sweeping infinity pool overlooking the bay and self-contained villas that balance comfort with understated luxury. Spend your days wine tasting among rolling vineyards before returning […]

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Where to Go for the Best Adventures in Western Australia

Western Australia is full of exciting experiences – from getting up close and personal with gentle marine giants to snapping a selfie with smiling marsupials. It doesn’t matter if you find wonder in the beauty of pristine beaches or feel stirred by travelling through the red dust of the Australian outback. Whether you love exploring […]

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The Perfect Perth to the Margaret River Region Road Trip

Pure sand beaches, candyfloss sunsets, countryside vineyards and quokkas – this is one of Australia’s greatest road trips, for reasons that are both expected and unexpected. The southwest coastal strip between Perth and the Margaret River Region is one of the most rewarding drives Australia has to offer. Unfalteringly scenic with its sweeping white sands […]

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Why the Cathedral Invitational is the Ultimate Excuse for a Victorian Escape

Drives, dinners and country winners. Find out why Victoria’s most unique golf tournament is your next mini escape. The exclusive Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club covers more than 300 acres of family-owned farmland in Thornton, a small town on the banks of the Goulburn River in North East Victoria. It’s just two hours’ drive from Melbourne but feels a world away with its idyllic scenery and laidback vibe. This December, the world-class lodge and its course are set to host the Cathedral Invitational on December 9 […]