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See. Susannah Place↗ Visit these historic terrace houses in The Rocks, built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. Il Porcellino↗ See the bronze wild boar replica on Macquarie Street, a philanthropic replica of Florence's statue. Gulguer National Park↗ Discover this new protected area in western Sydney, preserving bushland and Aboriginal cultural sites. Art Gallery of New South Wales Experience Ron Mueck: Encounter, the artist's most extensive Australian show to date.

Eat. Sean’s in North Bondi Enjoy creative, intellectual cooking in a humble setting, recommended by chef Josh Niland. AP Bakery Grab croissants and beautiful bread on a rooftop in Surry Hills, with a focus on quality ingredients. Carriageworks Farmers’ Market in Eveleigh Explore this broad Saturday market for local growers, coffee artisans, and diverse food purveyors.

Stay. Capella Sydney↗ Consider this hotel, rated among the top in Australia by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Shangri-La Sydney↗ Stay at this hotel, recognized in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Langham, Sydney↗ Choose this hotel, a top pick in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Lonely PlanetOct 13, 2026

The 13 Best Places to Visit in December

December is the ideal month to get away. Try these perfect winter escapes, taking in festive markets, action-packed adventures and the northern lights.

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  • La JollaNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesFancy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Puerto PrincesaHotelPalawan, PhilippinesCapital of Palawan, gateway to Subterranean River.
  • El NidoNeighborhoodPalawan, PhilippinesOffers 20-plus dive sites with diverse marine life.
  • El YunqueParkPuerto RicoRainforest for hiking in Puerto Rico.
  • Bioluminescent BaySightPuerto RicoOffers dazzling after-dark kayaking.
  • RincónNeighborhoodPuerto RicoKnown for surfing in Puerto Rico.
  • San JuanNeighborhoodPuerto RicoOld town founded in 1521 with bright alleyways.
  • ViequesSightPuerto RicoLocated about 8 miles (13 km) east of the main island of Puerto Rico, it is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 4.5 miles…
  • PonceNeighborhoodPuerto RicoLively second city of Puerto Rico.
  • Coron IslandSightPalawan, PhilippinesOffers thrilling wreck diving on a sunken Japanese fleet.
  • Triglav National ParkSightSloveniaPark with thrilling landscapes for resorts.
  • Lake BledSightSloveniaMagical lake with an isle and castle.
  • HatilloNeighborhoodPuerto RicoTown known for high jinks on Día de los Inocentes.
  • Subterranean River National ParkSightPuerto Princesa, PhilippinesNavigable underground waterway through karst formations.
  • Lake BohinjSightSloveniaBeautiful lake in Triglav National Park.
  • Central Kalahari Game ReserveNature reserveBotswanaLarge reserve attracting big predators in rainy season.
  • Northern Deception ValleyNeighborhoodBotswanaArea attracting grazers and predators in the reserve.
  • EncinitasNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesSurfy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Ocean BeachSuburbSan Diego, United StatesAlternative neighborhood in San Diego.
  • CulebraNeighborhoodPuerto Rico
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The GuardianOct 9

I hitchhiked from Sydney to Perth, and found comfort in the company of strangers

The lost practice of hitchhiking is a subculture, an art, and a way of travel that satisfies wanderlust like no other trip. Plus, it costs nothing Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I’m alone, hunched over by a dusty road junction, and feeling the bite of the morning sun. I’ve already been waiting here, on the outskirts of Esperance on the south coast of Western Australia, for more tha…

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  • HitchwikiPlaceOnline resource for hitchhiking information
  • TrustrootsPlaceOffshoot of Hitchwiki with over 120,000 members
  • CSIROPlaceAustralia's national science agency
  • Elsewhere
  • Eyre HighwayTrailNullarbor, AustraliaHighway where Neil pulled off at a truckstop
  • 90 Mile StraightTrailNullarbor, AustraliaLongest straight road in the southern hemisphere
  • noisy scrubbirdPlaceAlbany, AustraliaOne of Australia's rarest birds
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Atlas ObscuraOct 6

Susannah Place in The Rocks, Australia

Located in The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood, the four humble terrace houses that make up Susannah Place were built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. For over 150 years, the row housed more than 100 working class families ranging from the families of Greek shopkeepers to Norwegian sailors. Having survived a bubonic plague outbreak, the resulting slum clearances, and the threat of gentrificatio…

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  • Susannah PlaceMuseumTerrace houses converted into a museum displaying snapshots in time
  • The RocksNeighborhoodSydney's oldest neighborhood
  • Susannah Place MuseumMuseumPeeled back layers, displaying houses as snapshots in time
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

15 Best Hotels in Australia and New Zealand 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Australia and New Zealand.

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  • Capella SydneyHotelCapella Sydney: Luxury 5 star hotel with bespoke service, fine dining, and world-class amenities in the heart of Sydney.
  • Shangri-La SydneyHotelLocated in the Rocks overlooking views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Shangri-La Sydney offers…
  • The Langham, SydneyHotelFive-star retreat The Langham, Sydney occupies a quiet spot in historic quarter The Rocks, within walking distance of…
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  • The Ritz-Carlton, MelbourneHotelMelbourne, AustraliaExperience the gold standard of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.
  • Roki CollectionHotelUnknown, New ZealandLuxury meets adrenaline in Queenstown, the Southern Hemisphere’s adventure capital.
  • The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, HobartHotelHobart, AustraliaTake your pick of rooms in three buildings of starkly different eras in a first-of-its-kind Hobart hotel that matches…
  • Park Hyatt AucklandHotelAuckland, New ZealandThe 2021-opened Park Hyatt Auckland looms like a glass palace beside Waitematā Harbor in Wynyard Quarter, the docklands…
  • Cordis, AucklandHotelAuckland, New ZealandThe Cordis Hotel, Auckland is a luxury hotel in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Emporium HotelHotelUnknown, AustraliaFrom the fantastically funky red lobby to the zebra-print ironing boards, every trait of the Emporium is by design.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, PerthHotelPerth, Australia
  • W MelbourneHotelMelbourne, Australia
  • Pihopa RetreatHotelUnknown, New Zealand
  • The LouiseHotelUnknown, Australia
  • Lancemore Lindenderry Red HillHotelRed Hill, Australia
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

The Best Train Trips in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The world’s most swoon-worthy train trips, from the rugged Peruvian highlands to the romantic Canadian Rockies.

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Atlas ObscuraSep 23

Sydney’s Philanthropic Bronze Boar in Sydney, Australia

Along the sidewalks of Macquarie Street, in the shadow of the grand stone arches of Sydney Hospital, sits a striking geographical and cultural anomaly. A bronze wild boar squats above a fountain basin, its snout worn down to a polished, gleaming gold. Anyone who has ambled through the Mercato Nuovo in Florence will experience an immediate sense of déjà vu: this is an exact 1:1 scale replica of…

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Lonely PlanetAug 17

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

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  • Indian Pacific train journeyPlaceAustralia's southern hemisphere version of the Orient Express
  • Elsewhere
  • Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceVenice, ItalyHollywood actress Anna Kendrick featured in an Instagram Reel
  • Nullarbor PlainSightCeduna, Australia200,000 sq km flat, nearly treeless plain, a rite of passage
  • HahndorfBarAdelaide Hills, AustraliaCute German town with a winery and meal with live entertainment
  • The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, AustraliaTrain expedition with full-day excursions in Alice Springs
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Lonely PlanetAug 14

4 fabulous road trips from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia

The most intriguing routes between Australia’s two biggest cities.

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AfarAug 10

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 ...

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BBC TravelJul 25

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.

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National GeographicJul 19

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 ...

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  • Sean’sBarCreative, intellectual cooking in a humble setting.
  • AP BakeryRestaurantCare about flour and butter used in products.
  • Carriageworks Farmers’ MarketMarketAttracts growers from all over the state.
  • OnaCaféGeeky staff take coffee very seriously.
  • OnlyParkRanked fourth in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.
  • Room 10CaféDoes incredible coffee and beautiful bread.
  • PiñaCaféBeautiful Australian breakfast with toast, avocados, tomatoes.
  • Maybe SammyRestaurantLively and theatrical with signature cocktails.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

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…

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Atlas ObscuraDec 9, 2025

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…

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  • Camperdown CemeterySightThe cemetery was founded in 1848 and was for twenty years the main general cemetery for Sydney, with the total number…
  • The GapParkCliffs below South Head where the Dunbar struck.
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The GuardianDec 9, 2025

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…

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