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The first staff on a test run of the new Perisher ski lift.

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
Under the night skies.

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
The magnificent Carrington Hotel.

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
Venture into the hinterland for lunch at the restored 1902 Eltham Hotel.

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
A sprawling resort with appeal across demographics.

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
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Ancient stunner...Lord Howe Island.

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
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.

  • Riley Wilson
Main Range walk.

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
Linger all afternoon over a five-course lunch at The Zin House, Mudgee.

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
The Byron Shire needs a hub that can handle growing demand.

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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