Australia
Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Developed in consultation with traditional owners, the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.
- by Julietta Jameson
Latest
★★★★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
Opinion
Road trips
Mind-numbing and mesmerising: The most beautiful place in the world
Driving in the outback offers something nowhere else has, something that makes the experience so special: monotony. Ancient, deep monotony.
- by Brian Johnston
On board epic Aussie train’s new ‘premium economy’ class
The Ghan’s new “gold premium” class is similar in concept to premium economy on a plane, except you have your own private bathroom.
- by Craig Platt
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
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
Australia’s longest river to get its first luxury cruise ship
PS Australian Star’s first season sailings are filling up; it isn’t hard to see why cruise lovers are jumping at the chance of travelling this river in style.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Ship review: Beautiful vessel hits the perfect trifecta for expeditions
As pioneers of small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising, Seabourn is taking expedition cruising to the next level.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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
World’s biggest airline adds new Australia-US route, revamps seats
The US traveller’s desire to escape the cold is the Aussie traveller’s gain, with the launch of a new Delta Air Lines service.
- by Julietta Jameson
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