New South Wales
Australia’s highest lift ready as ski resort rivalries heat up after snow
As the resorts celebrate a strong start to ski season, here’s what’s new on the mountains this year.
- Kate Allman
The luxury farm-stay tents so nice, they won gold
From a pool to electric blankets to the latest tech: solitary confinement has never looked so good.
- Julie Miller
- Opinion
- Opinion
Skip this ‘forlorn’ Blue Mountains town? You’ll be missing out
Poor old Katoomba has seen better days, but to suggest it be bypassed en route to other sights in the area does the town a major disservice.
- Julie Miller
The must-do highlights of Byron Bay in three days
Tick off Byron Bay’s top attractions and explore its lesser-known neighbours and hinterland gems in a long weekend with this action-packed itinerary.
- Angela Saurine
The best places to stay in Byron Bay
There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.
- Angela Saurine
How Aussie island’s ’70s-style apartments became a luxe ‘house hotel’
Begun in 2016 and delayed by COVID, this project created a retreat that’s difficult to leave, despite Lord Howe’s abundant outdoor attractions.
- Jane Richards
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.
- Riley Wilson
This new alpine walk crosses Australia’s highest suspension bridge
The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking resumé.
- Andrew Bain
Country town with no traffic lights continues to top tourism awards
Wine, artisanal produce and bucolic scenery – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the breadth of things to do, eat and drink over a long weekend in Mudgee.
- Julie Miller
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
This in-demand region’s airport got an upgrade. It may need another soon
Fresh from a $20 million upgrade, this is a great regional hub. But given the growing popularity of all things Byron, the terminal might need to grow.
- Shaney Hudson
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