New South Wales
★★★★★
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
Sydney landmark hotel reveals its $70 million facelift
The storied Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens after a $70 million top-to-toe refurbishment.
- by Julietta Jameson
The scenic coastal spot that punches above its small-town weight
Midway between the Gold Coast and Sydney, Port Macquarie is shrugging off its “God’s waiting room” label.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
New app helps visitors dig deeper into stunning NSW national park
Visitors to Mungo National Park can use a new app to gain a more immersive experience.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Former NSW jillaroo camp is now an oasis between beach and bush
This Spanish Mission-style boutique hotel on NSW’s South Coast has undergone a renovation while respecting its 1970s roots.
- by Riley Wilson
Underrated beach town could be Australia’s next big thing
Urunga is a long way from being another Byron Bay or even a Yamba, but it might be about to burst free from the sleepy secret zone.
- by David Whitley
I swam Australia’s humpback highway. But should I have?
The wish-list item for many travellers, gaining traction on the NSW South Coast, also comes with questions about humans getting so close to ocean wildlife.
- by Belinda Jackson
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