Australia Travel Stories

Feb 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Australia is not a cheap destination, but these money-saving tips will stretch your Aussie dollars a little further.

Feb 8, 2025 • 8 min read

From its tropical reefs to its snow-covered mountains, Australia is the ultimate family travel destination. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 8, 2025 • 9 min read

Find your way around Australia with our top tips for road trips, internal flights and long-distance coach and train services.

Jan 21, 2025 • 8 min read

Eight trips across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific that will leave you with lasting memories.

Jan 7, 2025 • 16 min read

From scenic day walks to epic treks that take several weeks, these are some of the best hiking routes in Australia.

Jan 2, 2025 • 12 min read

Exploring Australia's vast and awe-inspiring outback takes a little planning. Here's when to go, what to see and how to do it.

Dec 31, 2024 • 6 min read

It’s always snowing somewhere: here’s our guide on where to ski throughout the world all year long.

Dec 9, 2024 • 23 min read

Whether it’s the atmosphere or the culture, some places are naturally suited for people traveling alone. These 23 spots are perfect for solo travelers.

Sep 21, 2024 • 11 min read

From culture-packed coastal towns and cities to the iconic Red Centre, here are the best places to visit in Australia.

Sep 18, 2024 • 2 min read

Australia offers far more than meets the eye.

Sep 11, 2024 • 7 min read

From planning your route to choosing your motor home, here's what you need to know before taking a camper round Australia.

Sep 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Here's our guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism opportunities in Australia.

Sep 6, 2024 • 11 min read

Australia has an incredible breadth of unique wildlife but it can be a challenge to locate them. Here's how to respectfully observe the cutest critters.

Aug 24, 2024 • 7 min read

Australia is so vast and varied that the best time to visit depends entirely on what you want to do. Here's how to choose the perfect time for your trip.

Aug 24, 2024 • 10 min read

From crocs to Indigenous culture, understand what's really important in Australia with this guide to health, safety and etiquette.

Aug 22, 2024 • 12 min read

Experience the very best of Australia with this guide to the country's top things to do.

Aug 22, 2024 • 8 min read

What’s the best way to explore a continent-size country? By hitting the road.

Aug 21, 2024 • 4 min read

It’s a complex question wherever you’re traveling: how much should you tip, and how? Here’s our guide to navigating the tipping cultures of Oceania.

Jul 24, 2024 • 9 min read

Plan your perfect first trip to Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.

Jun 20, 2024 • 6 min read

Which of these two wonderful countries should you pick? We asked two writers to make the case for each.

Jun 19, 2024 • 7 min read

With an immense shoreline and many rivers, Australia is a playground for kayaking, canoeing, surf-ski and whitewater. Here are its best paddling spots.

May 29, 2024 • 8 min read

Lace your boots for the best day hikes and short walks on Australia’s Great Ocean Walk.