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
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
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
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Hilton spin-off in WA makes elegance look easy
The first Garden Inn for the Hilton brand in Australia, the Albany waterside property leans into its role as a focused-service hotel.
- Riley Wilson
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
On Australia’s deepest lake, this is a truly memorable place to stay
Wild weather only serves to highlight the rich, warm interiors of this beautifully designed getaway.
- Anthony Dennis
A screen-free staycation with my daughter taught us both a lesson
Getting back to basics without a phone or a TV goes well – until we need to use a QR code.
- Tatyana Leonov