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Riley Wilson

Riley Wilson

Desk editor

Riley Wilson is a desk editor at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, and the creator of the Greater Good newsletter.Connect via email.

Last-minute availability at the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at Reflections Norah Head, on the Central Coast.

Left Easter plans late? Nine ideas for a quick getaway or staying put

Whether you’re staying in Sydney or keen to get out of town, the Easter holidays are yours for the exploring – even if you’ve left it to the last minute.

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Poolside at Mildura’s newest boutique property Kar-Rama.

It’s not too late to have an Easter escape – city or country

If you dropped the eight ball, fear not: here are the best last-minute things to check out these holidays in Melbourne and beyond.

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Take a dip at Bounce, Noosa.

Less than $100 a night: 15 cool budget stays setting a new standard

Across Australia and the world, hostels are becoming more like hybrid hotels with private rooms, exciting design and quality bedding.

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Make Airlie Beach your base.

How to do Queensland’s dreamiest islands without breaking the budget

Let Airlie Beach be the launchpad for your affordable island-hopping escape. Here’s where to eat, stay and play without spending a fortune.

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Poolside at retro-styled Sunnymead Hotel in Aireys Inlet.

Relive your childhood summer holidays at these 10 retro Victorian stays

From reinvigorated motels to bush cabins laced with luxury, here are some of our favourite nostalgia-inducing spots across the state.

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Nostalgic flashbacks: The Kyah Hotel.

Ten NSW summer holiday spots that will take you back in time

From country pubs to retro motels and campsites by the sea, these excellent summer stays will make you feel like you’ve turned back the clock.

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Oaks Ranch Mossy Point

Former NSW jillaroo camp is now an oasis between beach and bush

This Spanish Mission-style boutique hotel on NSW’s South Coast has undergone a renovation while respecting its 1970s roots.

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Melshell Oyster Shack is a must for oyster lovers.

The ultimate Aussie road trip for oyster lovers

There’s something in the water down here in Tasmania, hidden in plain sight.

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Travelling with carry-on only means you’re already on your way to the hotel while others wait at the carousel.

Ten essential travel skills worthy of their own gold medals

From beating the carry-on luggage limit to the perfect travelator dismount, if travel was an Olympic sport, these would be the events.

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A room with a (tiny harbour) view.

There’s no room for error with rooms this compact

Little National’s third Australian hotel shows the brand has fine-tuned making the most of a compact space.

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