New South Wales
The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer
Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Central Sydney hotel gets a new life (again)
This property has gone through several iterations, previously as a Travelodge before becoming a Mercure and now a Novotel after a $20 million revamp.
- by Craig Platt
Eclipsed by its hip neighbour, this town has two things Byron doesn’t
Amid the glamorous surrounds of a Bunnings car park, the Big Prawn rises like Kilimanjaro from the plains.
- by David Whitley
A health scare led two men to build their dream Byron holiday retreat
You’ll feel like a Rich Lister staying at ESTE Wategos, but bookings are only available “on application”.
- by Julietta Jameson
Epic hiking trail across ‘the roof of Australia’ finally complete
The 55-kilometre Snowies Alpine Walk has opened in Kosciuszko National Park, offering hikers the chance to immerse themselves in Australia’s highest terrain.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★
Hotel reviews
New Sydney hotel is a stellar stay for work or pleasure
Citadines Walker is a good choice if you have business in North Sydney, but the quality of public transport nearby means you don’t need to linger.
- by Jim Darby
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem
Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
The verdict on iconic Sydney hotel’s $70 million revamp
Expectations have been great that the Sofitel Wentworth’s owners should at last dig deep and restore it to its once near-supermodel status.
- by Anthony Dennis
Australia’s great new hike is just 90 minutes from Sydney
The beauty of the Grand Cliff Top Walk is that it can be done in bite-size chunks, so hikers can join the walk for as long as they choose.
- by Julie Miller
★★★★½
Australia
This is the five-star hotel Byron Bay was screaming out for
You won’t find backpackers or the hip Instagram set here, but you will discover peaceful and beautiful surroundings and a warm, unpretentious vibe.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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