Why this guy flew a stranger to Australia
HAVE you ever really wanted something, so bad you couldn’t wait? Perth man Gun Hudson felt that way about a pair of glasses.
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Peppa Pig’s big trip Down Under
GLOBAL cartoon sensation Peppa Pig and family are about to give Australian tourism a further boost by airing episodes featuring some of our iconic delights.
Aussie islands everyone wants to visit
TWO Australian island experiences have earned a spot on Lonely Planet’s global top 10 list of what’s new in travel for 2017.
Our biggest domestic travel blunder
REBECCA Woolfe had nowhere to go. She and her family were forced to shell out $4300 to get where they wanted.
Best times to visit Aussie hot spots
BEFORE heading overseas there are a few places you might want to think about checking out right here.
The latest craze sweeping Australia
FOLKS, it’s time to ditch your clothes and get back to nature. Warning: there are more than a few cheeky snaps.
‘Australia sucks’: Tourist’s whinge
THIS traveller seemed to be less than impressed with his trip to Australia, but he was really playing an elaborate prank.
Lonely backpacker swamped with offers
ROBERT Keane was worried his friend would have to travel alone after he cancelled at the last minute. Turns out there was no need for concern.
Hotels that could only happen in Australia
CAVES, tree houses and an old jail. These are the places you need to know about if “unique” is on your list of musts.
‘The whale came right under the boat’
THESE awe-struck sailors had a once in a lifetime experience when some friendly giants stopped by to say hello off the coast of New South Wales.
Ideas so far for Qantas’ new plane names
IT’S risky letting the public name something important, but we’re seeing some pretty clever suggestions this time.
11 things you’ll only see in Australia
YOU know you’re Aussie when there’s a kangaroo hanging out under your Hills Hoist. How many of these Down Under experiences have you ticked off?
Tigerair sale: Flights from $25
IF YOU’VE been dreaming of cocktails on the beach in the Whitsundays, now is your chance.
Why NSW is a better state than QLD
IT BOASTS the world’s best beaches, entertainment and harbour. Thanks for trying, Queensland, but don’t bother — NSW is the superior state.
This is so much better than camping
THIS looks like a pretty fancy hotel suite. And it is — the only thing that makes it different is that it’s in a tree.
Aussie spots that will blow your mind
FORGET going overseas. Some of the world’s greatest natural wonders are right here in our own backyard.
Secret Aussie spots that will surprise you
RECKON you know your own country pretty well? This list of hidden highlights will have you rethinking that – and re-doing your travel bucket list.
Amazing new hotel coming to Hobart
THE new addition is unlike anything that has gone before. No surprise given the guy behind it.
You’ve never seen the Outback like this
FOR the first time, drones have been allowed to fly over Kakadu National Park and record footage of one of Australia’s most spectacular wonders. Here’s your first look.
Hilarious Aussie souvenir fail
WHAT message will this send tourists about Australia? Surprisingly, they don’t seem to mind the mistake.
‘Why I took my son out of school to travel’
NATALIE Tuck had dreamt about taking her son, 8, out of the classroom and hitting the road. And one day, she did just that.
Australia like you’ve never seen before
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew Bertuleit will spend days waiting for the perfect moment to capture an awesome shot. This is some of the best of what he’s seen.
The souvenir that could haunt you
IT’S a souvenir from an iconic Aussie spot that’s irresistible to tourists. But now hundreds of visitors to Uluru are desperate to send their mementos back.
What you need to know about $1 flights
TIGERAIR has dropped a huge $1 flight sale. And while you can snap up a bargain, you should be aware of the caveats.
The best days to take off in 2018
A LITTLE bit of planning is all it’ll take you to score a number of mini-holidays next year. Here’s all the days you should’ve already requested off.
Huge Google fail sends tourists to nowhere
GOOGLE might rarely put a foot wrong but when the tech giant does make a mistake, you can always count on it being a monumental one.
The one thing Australians really suck at
WE’VE got no end of gorgeous scenery and experiences — but the nation’s latest tourism campaign highlights the one thing Aussies keep getting wrong.
What you need to know about Tigerair’s $1 flights
A MASSIVE Tigerair sale, which starts today, will see return airfares drop to a single dollar. What’s the catch?
The best camping spots in Victoria
YOU’LL be surprised by how refreshing a nature getaway can be. Here are Victoria’s best weekend and week-long getaways.
How to escape the east coast low
WEATHER making you miserable? Us too. Can’t afford Thailand? Us neither. Here’s the cheap solution to avoiding the miserable weather.
The Magic Kingdom time forgot
IT was once a place of magic and fun, but after its closure in the 90s — the Magic Kingdom in Sydney’s south west has been left abandoned and vandalised.
We quit work to travel with our two kids
BRYONY Sumner once took a flight with a baby and never wanted to leave the house again. So her husband’s idea for a family adventure took a lot of convincing.
Summer of cricket just got so much better
ARE you glued to the telly during the cricket season? Well, has Qantas got some good news for you.
Crocodile kid delivers classic reaction
A BOY has described his shock at seeing a crocodile in Townsville, saying he decided not to go swimming after the run-in with the monster. Watch the video.
Surprising winner on our best beaches list
THE results are in. A comprehensive and government-approved list of Australia’s best beaches has been announced.
Mum with Australia’s wildest job
LASHED by freezing wind on a Himalayan ridge, Di Westaway wondered what she was doing. It’s all part of her wild job.
‘Outrageous’: World’s best beach shambles
TRIPADVISOR has named the best beaches in Australia — and the world. But the results have left many fuming. And confused.
Aussie slang no one else understands
IF YOU need proof of how unique Australian expressions are, get a load of these people from overseas trying — and miserably failing — to interpret them.
Whale nearly hits boatful of tourists
A BOAT full of Sydney tourists were given a shock when a huge humpback whale breached just metres from their boat.
$15k on offer to relocate here
WOULD you relocate your entire family to another Aussie state for $15,000? The government is hoping so, under a bold new plan to boost population growth.
Can you spot the diver?
RAINE Island, located about 620 kilometres north of Cairns, is the largest green turtle nesting ground on planet Earth.
Australia’s best Airbnb
INSIDE the stunning Sydney Airbnb apartment that has been named among the best places to stay in the world.
Pilot Andrew Kube captures Australia from above
SOME are abstract, some look like paintings, and some are simply landscapes. Whichever way you look at it, Australia’s outback is bloody beautiful.
Can you spot the diver?
RAINE Island, located about 620 kilometres north of Cairns, is the largest green turtle nesting ground on planet Earth.
Move over Hawaii: These islands are back
GRAB your beach towel. This destination hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, but now its idyllic beaches are set to lure tourists again.
Only Aussie spot in biggest travel guide
IT’S not the place that springs to mind when it comes to world-class destinations, but this quiet achiever is the only Aussie region the world wants to visit.
Suburban Aussie hotel a world best
According to cool travel site, Mr and Mrs Smith, the best hotel in the world is hidden just behind a suburban Australian beach
Australia’s most underrated city
WE’RE a bit sick of weekend getaways to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, to be honest. Here’s something different.
The Aussie spot revealing its secrets
FINALLY, Aussies are waking up to the riches of our big backyard and discovering one our most beautiful, natural secrets.
Best out-of-office replies ever
FORGET your standard auto-reply, this tourism employee has gained legendary status for her amazing email responses.
Surprise beach among nation’s best
AUSTRALIA’S best beaches have been revealed in a much-anticipated list but there’s one surprising spot that has shot up the charts.
Best Aussie hotel not where you think
NO, IT’S not a penthouse, or a luxury suite, in fact you’ve probably never heard of this hotel but it’s just been named number one in Australia.
These beaches could be better than Bondi
SYDNEY’S Bondi Beach hogs all the fame and glory, but these lesser-known gems are just as beautiful — and with none of the crowds.
Places you can book a last-minute trip
IF YOU haven’t had a chance to book a summer getaway yet, don’t panic. These are the great deals in prime Aussie destinations where you can nab a last-minute booking.
Most controversial holiday homes
FROM a ghastly block of flats to an 25-storey brick tower that sticks out like a sore thumb, Harry Seidler designed some of Australia’s most disliked buildings.
Best places to celebrate NYE
IT’S time to decide where you’ll bring in 2017 — and from the obvious big guns to the alternatives, here are the best Aussie spots to ring in the New Year.
Outback Australia as you’ve never seen it
SOME pictures are abstract, some look like paintings, and some are simply landscapes. Whichever way you look at it, Australia is bloody beautiful.
Secret spot is named best Aussie beach
A BEACH unknown to most Australians has taken out the top spot in a new list that ranks the best of the country’s spectacular coastline.
Is this Australia’s best Airbnb?
NORTH Bondi is home to the best Airbnb property in Australia — and it might even be among the best in the world.
Is this really Australia’s favourite hotel?
THIS humble bed and breakfast in a coastal spot unknown to most Australians has just become the most talked about accommodation in the country.
Things I thought I’d never do on holiday
My usual idea of a holiday solely consists of booze and food. I’m usually the world’s laziest traveller but this holiday offered a lot more.
This hot spot is Australia’s new No.1
TAKE a look at the hidden gem destination that’s hit the global spotlight thanks to this incredible snap — plus more award-winning aerial photos.
Property bungle ‘like lotto win’
A FAILED government project has created accidental millionaires in Queensland, handing them stunning land at a fraction of its value.
Pippa’s lavish honeymoon suite
PIPPA Middleton and James Matthews spared no expense on the Sydney leg of their epic honeymoon, staying in one of the city’s most sought-after rooms.
New island getaway on our doorstep
THIS place has the sun, surf and sand we love for holidays but it’s known for something else entirely. Now locals want to change that.
Proof we’ve been underrating this place
Forget Sydney and Melbourne. This amazing region is home to the only two Australian places included in a prestigious global list.
This $50 a night hotel changes everything
They’re big in Japan, but by definition, they’re tiny. So will pod hotels take off Down Under? This traveller reveals his verdict on Australia’s first capsule hotel.
Aussie spot that stunned Steve Jacobs
HE’S got more frequent flyer points than most of us could ever imagine and he reveals Australia’s best hidden gems.
Strange things that actually exist in WA
IT HAS a city of gnomes, rivers that are pink, and another nation sitting inside its borders. Western Australia, you weird and wonderful thing.
Jacaranda-seekers running into trouble
SELFIE-LOVING tourists are flocking to see a jacaranda tree tunnel in Sydney and it’s creating local headaches.
How Australia is selling death to tourists
TOURIST attractions in Australia have taken a morbid turn. Cemeteries are the new, hot place to visit — and people can’t get enough.
Inside Australia’s most haunted city
FROM the hotel haunted by a former prime minister to weird reportings around the Parliamentary Triangle, something strange is happening in the nation’s capital.
Best Aussie beaches you’ve never heard of
SOME are well-known and some are completely off-the-beaten path. These Aussie experts know a good stretch of sand when they see one. Here are their hot picks.
Aussie icon like you’ve never seen before
There’s a world-class experience happening for a limited time in Australia. And we’re embarrassed to admit it almost slipped under our radar.
Hip Aussie spots you’ve never heard of
MANY Australians haven’t visited these places or even know about them but tourists are flocking to them thanks to social media.
Inside Wonderland’s decaying graveyard
Sydney’s Wonderland was the largest amusement park in the southern hemisphere. Now, new images show how the theme park was left to rot.
How to enjoy Sydney’s least-understood beach
ALL tourists are told to come here, but when they arrive, they have no idea what to do. Here are the secrets to enjoying Manly like a local.
Surprise winner of Australia’s best beach
Forget Bondi, Manly or Surfers Paradise – Australia has a new list of favourite beaches – and one of the winners is 400km from the coast.
Tourist climbs on back of monster croc
THIS is the astonishing moment a Danish tourist climbed onto a huge 650kg saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory.
Worker’s hidden horror at day job
From abandoned prisons to dilapidated asylums — these real-life Aussies reveal what it’s like to work in some of the country’s most haunted buildings.
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