The New York Times
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
Condé Nast Traveler
For Starry Waters and Tiny Glowing Squids, Head to These Best Places to See Bioluminescence
From the dazzling atolls of the Maldives to Mexican shores via the British Isles, these are the places to add to the bucket list for waters akin to starry skies.
Lonely Planet
Sydney to Perth by train: What to expect on one of the world’s longest train trips
The Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth is one of the world
Lonely Planet
4 fabulous road trips from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia
The most intriguing routes between Australia’s two biggest cities.
Afar
A New National Park Is Coming to Sydney
Australia’s New South Wales government has announced plans for Gulguer National Park in western Sydney, an area that will protect Indigenous artifacts and history, natural habitats, and wildlife such ...
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Places to Visit in October to Extend Your Summer or Lean Into Fall
From Indianapolis to Australia, here’s where to go in October.
Lonely Planet
Guide to the Tweed, New South Wales
With a flourishing food scene, brand-new biking and hiking trails and pristine beaches, the Tweed might just be one of Australia
BBC Travel
How King Charles saved Scotland's forgotten treasure
A last-minute royal rescue transformed a forgotten Scottish estate into one of Britain's most rewarding visitor attractions.
National Geographic
Where to eat in Sydney, according to chef Josh Niland
Where would you head for a special meal in Sydney? Sean’s in North Bondi. Sean [Moran] serves food like your grandmother would cook, if your grandmother was a chef at a Michelin ...
Atlas Obscura
Statue of Lennie Gwyther and His Horse Ginger Mick in Leongatha, Australia
9-year-old Lennie spent his spare time helping at the family’s farm, and when his father was incapacitated following a serious accident, young Lennie ran the farm until his father could return to work. When asked what he would like as a reward for his efforts, he asked if he could travel from the town of Leongatha in the state of Victoria to see the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…
The Guardian
Whale watching and skinny dipping: three leisurely days on the Tomaree coastal walk
The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free The waves are tracking higher than the average Australian house when the opportunity arises to bare all. We’ve arrived on foot at Samurai beach, a remote nudist spot midway along the 27km Tomaree coastal walk on the New South Wales mid-north coast in the Port Stephens area. The one…
Atlas Obscura
Tomb of the Dunbar Victims in Newtown, Australia
Hidden in a nondescript corner of Camperdown Cemetery is the tomb of the victims of the Dunbar sailing ship. The Dunbar was an English ship bound for Sydney. Near midnight on August 20th 1857, after 81 days at sea, all the passengers were excited and dressed for disembarking despite heavy weather and poor visibility. Captain Green believed he was approaching the entrance to Sydney Harbour, but…
The Guardian
From fragile bodies to feral packs: Ron Mueck returns to Sydney
Ron Mueck: Encounter is the artist’s most extensive Australian show to date These are not the kind of dogs you greet with a whistle and a pat. Snapping, snarling and monstrously large, the packs of charcoal-grey canines that face off in Ron Mueck’s newest work, Havoc (2025), are frankly terrifying. All pricked ears, tense musculature and dagger-like teeth, Havoc makes its global debut at the Ar…
National Geographic
Explore the Southernmost Coral Reef in the World
Reason: This isolated chain of islands formed by volcanoes boasts spectacular vistas and the southernmost coral reef in the world. The serene green peaks of the Lord Howe Island Group, overlooking ...