Byron Bay’s ‘daggier neighbour’ named in Lonely Planet’s 2027 Best in Travel list
The Tweed region is easily as beautiful as nearby Byron, but without the glamour and crowds. For locals, the biggest drawcard is the community
August 2026
Salt flats and ancient riverbeds: aerial photography from Western Australia’s midwest – in pictures
Martine Perret’s latest aerial images are part of an ongoing photo series from the last five years showing sweeping landscapes from the Abrolhos Islands, Gascoyne, and Wheatbelt areas
July 2026
Mushroom trip: a mycologist’s tour of the Tarkine
On a three-day fungi workshop in Australia’s largest cool temperate rainforest, Alexis Buxton-Collins unearths an unexpected appreciation for the third kingdom of life
June 2026
Whale watching and skinny dipping: three leisurely days on the Tomaree coastal walk
The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free
Mansions on wheels: Australia’s growing obsession with luxury RVs
From underfloor heating to big screen TVs, there seems to be nothing in the average house that isn’t available in one of these uber-vans
The best new cycling and ebike trails in Melbourne and surrounds
Bike trails around Victoria have received extensive upgrades, including more spots for ebikes. With many trails accessible by public transport, it’s a great time to go for a ride
May 2026
Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. And there are signs of renewal
April 2026
Fuel-free travel, train journeys and staycations: how the fuel crisis is reinventing the Australian Easter break
The fuel crisis has spurred many Australians to abandon their original plans for the holiday period in exchange for creative alternatives
February 2026
Kindness of strangers
The kindness of strangers: while we waited outside in the rain, a young boy brought us hot tea and cake
Our youthful enthusiasm was starting to falter when a child came out of a cottage with a basket, sent by his mum
January 2026
Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026
The place that stayed with me
The place that stayed with me: on a wild, misty river I learned I have the strength for almost anything
Local's guide to Australia
‘In summer it transforms’: a local’s guide to the Snowy Mountains
Bargain tickets and barebones carriages: the ins and outs of travelling Australia by train
December 2025
Summer essentials
Kids’ own adventures: 25 free school holiday activities around Australia this summer
Drop in to gallery workshops to make plushie pals or shimmering sun catchers, design the first city on the moon, control a gigantic whale puppet or meet a mermaid these school holidays
Kindness of strangers
The kindness of strangers: when I was stranded at the edge of the world, two campers helped me get home
After breaking his leg on a mountain bike trail, my husband was airlifted to hospital. I felt relief – then reality hit
Summer essentials
Pop art, folk festivals and grape crushing: Australian summer events worth travelling for
From contemporary art exhibitions to eccentric festivals, regional Australia has no shortage of big events over the summer of 2025-2026
November 2025
‘It just blew me away’: the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW follows ancient trails
Bundjalung man Ashley Moran has a personal connection to the track and says the multiday hike will give walkers a new appreciation of the area’s significance
October 2025
‘It’s become a bit meaningless’: why does Australia have so many new Great Walks?
Whether a clever marketing ploy or truly great by nature, these walks are attracting hikers in increasing numbers
September 2025
Vast and spectacular: a five-day hike to Smitt Rock and Eighth Gorge in Nitmiluk national park
Local's guide to Australia
‘The next generation is coming up’: a local’s guide to the Barossa Valley
