Weekend getaways
Famed country estate reopens after $10 million makeover
Heritage values remain in the bones of the 1910 estate, but the experience has been recalibrated for modern travellers who value comfort, design and dining.
- Julietta Jameson
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A country escape without leaving Melbourne’s city limits
A rural reset in Melbourne’s deep north – and without the crowds of the Yarra Valley? This is a one-stop shop of good wine, food and accommodation.
- Belinda Jackson
The must-do highlights of Mudgee in three days
From boundary-pushing cellar doors to world-class art and farm-to-table feasts, this three-day itinerary explores the very best of a region on the rise.
- Katherine Scott
The best places to stay in Cairns
Long known as a backpacker town, Cairns’ cool factor has skyrocketed in recent years thanks to a $600 million accommodation investment.
- Angela Saurine
The historic home of a ruthless police chief is now a boutique luxury stay
A weighty history and a spirit of entertainment have been revived in Bathurst’s newest boutique accommodation.
- Julie Miller
Australia’s all-time greatest cities and towns for a holiday
Big, small, quirky, artistic, historic and simply charming: there’s something for everyone on our list, as selected by Traveller’s experts.
- Traveller Team
The new must-do highlights for a family Blue Mountains escape
From steam power to ice skating, there are plenty of ways to keep kids occupied on a Blue Mountains getaway.
- Julie Miller
‘More Med than Rotto’: Four of the best weekend getaways in WA right now
A revived Rottnest resort, a 1960s-groove beach shack, a Busselton beauty and moonlight magic – Western Australia’s weekend-away options keep getting better.
From a mudbrick hut to a tranquil harbourside B&B – 17 perfect getaways in Victoria
Geothermal-pool paradise, off-grid glamping, a pet-friendly coastal nirvana … Victoria’s latest weekend whirls are all within easy reach of the big smoke.
From farm stays to island escapes – five perfect Queensland getaways
Hamilton’s five-star resort reset, a hinterland haven that becomes stargazer heaven at night, mid-rainforest luxury – and more.