Australia
It’s not too late to book an affordable Easter escape in Victoria
If you dropped the eight ball, fear not: here are the best last-minute things to check out this long weekend and school holidays in Melbourne and beyond.
- Riley Wilson
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Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant
Catseye Pool Club in the new The Sundays resort features the distinctive cooking of the country’s pre-eminent seafood chef, Josh Niland.
- Julietta Jameson
Just 30 minutes from Byron, you can capture its bygone holiday magic
Just beyond the famed coastal spot, find gourmet meals, distilleries and stunning country hamlets that hardly anyone knows about – perfect for busy school holiday periods.
- Craig Tansley
Find epic hiking and breathtaking beauty in this Aussie national park
With its craggy peaks, dazzling glacial lakes and ancient forests, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is a place of breathtaking natural beauty.
- Julie Miller
This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter
Blazes decimated the Grampians tourism business over summer. Now visitors are ready to head back.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★
- 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
The perfect Australian holiday in our smallest state
Astonishing beaches, stupendous hiking, amazing food and some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Tasmania has it all, and you can see in just two weeks.
- James Stewart
- Holiday guide
- Tasmania
Best of Tasmania
Australia’s smallest state is packed with highlights. Its spectacular scenery is matched only by the quality of its food and wine.
The PM bought a house here. I can understand why
Copacabana is the ideal of egalitarian Australia. No one cares who you are.
- Ben Groundwater
The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia
The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most hardworking traveller will never exhaust.
- Julietta Jameson
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