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Some trips feel a little like work; alarms, maps, research and a list of places to “do” before you depart. But they don’t have to be. Slow travel is what happens when you stop trying to cover ground and start letting a place sink in, through things like coffee and

Above the still waters of American River, a small collection of villas sits among the trees looking straight out over Eastern Cove. Paperbark, eucalypt and scrub oak lean up close to the decks, and the line between bush and building stays blurred. Here, just 30 minutes from Penneshaw, guests get

K’gari looks a lot like an island, but it behaves more like a far-flung country. The roads are beaches, the trees grow out of sand, and there aren’t really any towns, just small scatterings of civilisation. How long you stay here decides which version of K’gari you get to meet.

Autumn is when the Riverland really comes into its own. The heat eases and harvest season brings the region to life in a totally different way to summer. So in this article, we take a look at why autumn is the perfect moment to plan a Riverland escape. Plus, with

If you live in South Australia, you already understand what Murray River travel is all about. Renmark, Loxton, Waikerie and all the smaller river towns in between have long been places for quiet escapes. What often happens, though, is that the trip stops at the border. The Murray keeps flowing,

When the Sunshine Coast heats up, it truly does. But the beach isn’t the only answer in this part of Australia. Inland, forests are thick and the air damp and refreshing, with creeks and waterfalls which carve their way through shaded gullies. We look at where to find the Sunshine

Places just makes more sense when you understand the history of where you’re standing. Melbourne is no exception. Built on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, part of the Kulin Nation, this area has been a place of living culture, knowledge-sharing and connection to land for tens of thousands of years. There’s

Adelaide isn’t a city that bundles its culture into a single landmark or flagship museum. In fact, it spreads it out; across North Terrace, Port Adelaide, university buildings, old gaols, workshops, and quiet galleries. So when visiting South Australia’s capital next, pick a few and take your time. You certainly

Despite what you’ve heard about the Victorian capital, beyond its rooftop bars and ticketed attractions, Melbourne offers plenty to do that costs nothing. This guide rounds up some inspiring free things to do that show you the essence of the city; on foot, along the river and inside public spaces.

If your last Byron Bay trip was a few years ago, the outlines will feel familiar, but the details have changed. New dining, fresh precincts and a fuller events calendar give the town a different energy heading into 2026. Here’s few tempting new reasons to visit Byron Bay this year.

Where the lodge sits Set inside the World Heritage–listed Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge lies within one of Australia’s most significant wilderness regions. The secluded mountain lodge is reached after a scenic two-hour drive from Launceston, following a gradual ascent through flat land and later

Canberra is often treated like a day trip, isn’t it? This article takes a full weekend instead. Take 48 hours with us to move between the national sites and the places locals actually spend their time, because this is a city that rewards those who invest time. [caption id=”attachment_17422″ align=”alignnone”