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Road trip that should be on your bucket list
Domestic travel is on the cards again. Fill the tank and set the GPS – these road trips will fill you with a healthy dose of nature, space and fresh air.
Where can you actually travel now?
Travel is very slowly starting to ramp up as restrictions finally lift. But what places have the green-light and which are still off limits?
New $99 Aussie flight better than Bali
Forget Bali or a European summer, because Queenslanders will now be able to book a flight for $100 to one of the most popular regions in the country.
Hot Aussie spot every celeb will flock to
From outback escapes to road trips along our coastline, we sure love a holiday. But there’s one location all the celebs plan on visiting this year.
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Lush Aussie beach is big Maldives contender
Pristine beaches, lush rainforests and some of the best cafes in the country – when travel restarts in NSW, you need to pack the car and drive to these towns.
Hidden holiday gem an Instagram dream
Surrounded by mesmerising hillsides, alluring beaches, a small-town country charm and the sparkling Moruya River — what more could you want?
Hidden beach that’s better than Bali
With bewitching turquoise waters, alluring beaches and incredible ancient geological rock formations, this coastal town is well worth the drive.
Mt Victoria is the hidden gem of the mountains
Oozing with old world charm, Mount Victoria is a small town that punches well above its weight and is a must-visit stop in the Blue Mountains.
Weird ingredient in Australia’s best vanilla slice
We’ve stumbled across a dish with a ‘genius’ secret ingredient that’s so good people are ordering it in advance to avoid missing out.
Aussie red rock that rivals Uluru
Forget the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building – this is where you should visit on your next trip.
Stunning new Aussie tourism attraction
Snaking around a 2.5km path, a new attraction has been launched that’s set to have the same impact as the mega light installation in Uluru.
PM’s ‘insulting’ Uluru decision
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been blasted for not attending the official closure of the Uluru climb and instead going to a sports match.
New $99 Aussie flight better than Bali
Forget Bali or a European summer, because Queenslanders will now be able to book a flight for $100 to one of the most popular regions in the country.
Public holiday date officially changed
It’s the midweek holiday Queenslanders look forward to each and every year. But the date has now been officially changed to help boost tourism.
Shower shock at new $1600 hotel
This traveller was thrilled to score a bed at one of Australia’s most exclusive stays — only to find herself being gawped at while using the bathroom.
Torrential rain floods theme parks
More than a month’s worth of rain has fallen on the Gold Coast, flooding the city’s theme parks and forcing them to close their doors.
Aussie region set to open to tourists
After recording their eleventh consecutive day of no new coronavirus cases, parts of this state could be the first to open to visitors.
Surprising truth about bushfire zone
It’s a part of Australia that was devastated by the recent bushfires. But there’s new life that’s been born on this island.
One-metre hot dog will blow your mind
Less than half an hour from Adelaide, you’ll find this picturesque, heritage-listed town. And it serves up one dish you cannot miss.
Tree-lined town an Instagrammer’s dream
With winding tree-lined streets and cafes galore, the towns of Stirling and Aldgate are an Instagrammer’s dream.
Virus cancels popular Australian festival
Popular midwinter festival Dark Mofo is the latest casualty in the coronavirus outbreak, with organisers today announcing the event has been cancelled.
The $2000-a-night private Aussie island
This island, off an island, off an island, is one of Australia’s best kept secrets — because it’s too private to simply check out for yourself.
What to expect at bizarre Aussie festival
Last year, it made headlines when a man buried himself under a busy road. Here’s what to expect as Dark Mofo returns for another outrageous year.
Where you’ll find Australia’s best eats
FORGET Sydney or Melbourne. If you want the best food and great places to grab a drink, this is the place to be in Australia right now.
Believe it or not, this is our own backyard
This picture may look like an idyllic setting in the Mediterranean, but it’s actually right here in Australia. So why not put it on your post-COVID road trip list?
Inside Australia’s adorable ‘koala island’
A short ferry ride from the seaside village of Paynesville, you'll find the home of one of Victoria’s largest wild koala populations, Raymond Island.
Holiday hotspot stuns with insane sunsets
With its rugged wilderness easing in to the breathtaking ocean at the very tip of Victoria’s coast, you’d be hard pressed to find a more scenic spot to watch the sunset.
Forget Fiji because this place is better
This stunning laid-back country town is close to scenic drives and your perfect base for exploring the Mitchell River.
Popular Aussie tourist destinations snubbed
The New York Times’ annual list of must-see destinations has been published for 2020 – but as fires ravage the country, only one Australian destination has made the cut.
Perth named Australia’s friendliest city
A definitive ranking of Australia’s friendliest cities has been released. It’s good news for the WA capital but bad news for Sydney.
Sleepy Aussie town tops ‘Best In’ list
Often overlooked by other destinations Down Under, this coastal spot has just put WA on top of the world’s most prestigious travel list.
Photo costing Aussie city $400,000
This has become the most photographed building in Perth but visiting tourists have created a very expensive problem for locals.
