A Guide to Visiting Australia's Bushfire-Affected Regions

Two Shipping Container Hotels Are Popping Up on Victorian Wineries This Autumn

The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen.

This Luxe and Leisurely Trip Will Take You Across the Outback on One of Australia's Oldest Trains

It's the Spirit of Progress' longest-ever journey — after first carrying passengers back in 1937.

Atari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels

From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.

A Weekender's Guide to Bilpin and Surrounds

Now's the perfect time to take a drive along the Bells Line of Road for summer fruits, garden walks and cute cabins stays.

The Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County

Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.

How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

The Localist: Western Suburbs

In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Why You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability

The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.

Discover Sonoma County

One moment you could be sipping vino from California's oldest winery. The next, you could be soaring through monstrous redwood trees on a zipline.

Melbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag

A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.

Five Nature Trails to Complete When You Visit Japan's Stunning Tohoku Region

Head north of Tokyo to hike epic mountains, swim in luminous lakes and chase soaring waterfalls.

Melbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes

The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.

Sydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service

Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.

Four Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer

The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.

'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition

It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.

This New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out

You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.

Seven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year

If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.

Seven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Japan's Tohoku Region

Participate in an ancient mountain pilgrimage and become a sake expert in Japan's underrated northeast region.

Melbourne Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers

Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.

Buses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Summer

Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout January and February to complete further upgrades for the Metro Tunnel.

Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020

The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.

Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January

You can start ridin' waves come January 6.

Sugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford

The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.

The Localist: Bayside

Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

Ten Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around

It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.

The Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer

Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.

How to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather

There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.

The World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight

The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.

Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms

The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.

All Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2019

So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.

The City of Melbourne Is Giving Free Movie Tickets and Pool Visits to the City's Homeless on Hot Days

The offer is part a long-term heat relief program to help disadvantaged Melburnians cope with heatwaves.

Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day

Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.

Woodford Is Now Home to Australia's Largest All-Natural Conservation and Recreation Lake

Lake Gkula will be open to festival-goers at this year's Woodford Folk Festival.

Qantas Has Delayed Its Decision On Direct Flights From the East Coast to New York and London

The airline has chosen its preferred aircraft, but won't make a call on whether the flights will come to fruition until March 2020.

NSW's Thredbo Valley Mountain Biking Track Has Just Opened an 18.4-Kilometre Extension

The full course now spans more than 35 kilometres from Thredbo Alpine Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2019–20

Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

The spectacular starry event only happens once a year.

NSW's Cabarita Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2020

Two inland beaches have made the Tourism Australia list for the first time, too.

A Heap of Flights Will be Cancelled This Weekend Due to an Industrial Strike

Jetstar pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew will take industrial action over three days.

Melbourne Aquarium Is Now Home to an Interactive and Luminous Jellyfish Exhibition

You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar 'Ocean Invaders' exhibition.

Arbory Afloat's Pool Has Finally (Officially) Opened for Summer

Take a dip then kick back with cocktails in one of the private poolside cabanas.