Sydney
Back on top: Sydney voted world’s best city
The Harbour City has received the highest accolade in Condé Nast Traveller UK’s coveted Readers’ Choice Awards. But our visitor numbers tell a different story.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
Hotel reviews
This no-frills bush retreat just got a luxe upgrade
Eco wellness stay Billabong Retreat just got a flush $1.5 million revamp – but there are a few telling signs it’s stayed true to its modest roots.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★
Hotel reviews
This ’80s Sydney hotel’s $30 million revamp revives seaside suburb
The retro resort’s refurbishment has given holidaymakers a new reason to plan a break in Manly.
- by Anthony Dennis
Revamped bargain Sydney hotel is the first of its kind in Australia
There are now two reasons for guests to be happy after settling the bill at the just reopened and newly renovated Song in the heart of Sydney.
- by Jane Reddy
Glass rooms pop up at Sydney harbourside hotel for winter
Pier One’s Glass Rooms are back for winter, and this year guests can also enjoy private pottery classes with a knock-out view.
- by Katherine Scott
Australia’s hotel restaurants are undergoing a renaissance
An Australian hotel restaurant renaissance is under way – travellers’ tastes have evolved, and hoteliers and top chefs are taking note.
- by Katherine Scott
Opinion
Australia
Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted
Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Sydney hotels don’t get much more central than this
The 369-room Swissotel Sydney recently celebrated its 20th birthday, following a refurbishment with a focus on its grand lobby space.
- by Craig Platt
★★★★
Hotel reviews
A revamp has improved this boutique Sydney hotel
A stylish, classy boutique hotel that has been improved since Ovolo took over.
- by Craig Platt
Jetstar launches new route to Aussie west coast beach escape
East coast fans of Western Australia’s famed south-west now have a direct flight.
- by Julietta Jameson
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