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Rottnest Island, Reimagined: Beyond the Beaches & Quokkas

From Dreaming creation stories to crayfish pies, shipwrecks and fur seals, Western Australia’s favourite island runs deeper than its postcard image. Most visitors arrive on Rottnest Island / Wadjemup with a simple checklist: snap a quokka selfie and swim at a postcard-perfect beach. While there’s no better place to do just that, this protected nature reserve rewards those who look beyond the […]

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What to Do & Where to Eat: A Perfect Day on Rottnest Island, WA

From the most picturesque coves to the best places to dine and relax with a cocktail, here’s how to make the most of your visit to Rottnest Island (quokka selfies aside). Nowhere wraps outdoor adventure, wildlife encounters and next-level dining in a bow quite like Western Australia’s Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Welcome to the good life; […]

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The Best Hiking & Cycling Trails on WA’s Rottnest Island

Just 18 kilometres off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is known for its famous quokkas, but there’s so much more to explore. A quick 90-minute ferry ride from Perth, or an even quicker 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle, Rottnest Island is an an outdoor lover’s paradise. This protected nature reserve is home to […]

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The Best Birthday Breaks

From stylish staycations to indulgent self-care getaways and sunny beachside escapes, these are the best birthday holidays in Australia – and beyond. Every birthday – be it 33 or the big 5-0 – deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you prefer to mark the occasion with a short and sweet spa retreat or a […]

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Destination Dupes: This Year’s Hottest Travel Trends

Switch from Zermatt to Sapporo and leave London for Liverpool – swapping classic destinations for their equally captivating counterparts is one of the smartest travel hacks around. Santorini’s legendary whitewashed views and Sydney’s iconic harbourfront have competition – savvy travellers are swapping tried-and-true favourites for ‘destination dupes’. From Paros to Palermo, discover new destinations and […]

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Destination Down Under: 10 Quintessential Australia Experiences 

Dine under the stars in Uluru, ride a Cable Beach camel or come face-to-face with Darwin crocodiles: find your own slice of paradise in the Land Down Under. When you take off across the rich red horizon, a tapestry of unique, unmissable experiences starts to unfold. A South Australia road trip might find you in […]

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Best Beaches Near Perth: From Cottesloe to Rottnest Island

From a century-old shipwreck you can snorkel through to a car-free island where quokkas outnumber tourists – these are the best beaches near Perth, ranked. Perth‘s coastline runs for more than 100 kilometres of near-continuous white sand, backed by the Indian Ocean and facing a horizon with nothing between it and Africa. Within two hours […]

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