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The GuardianOct 9, 2026

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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HitchwikiPlaceSydney, AustraliaOnline resource for hitchhiking information
TrustrootsPlaceSydney, AustraliaOffshoot of Hitchwiki with over 120,000 members
CSIROPlaceSydney, AustraliaAustralia's national science agency
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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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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The Ritz-Carlton, PerthHotel
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The Ritz-Carlton, MelbourneHotelMelbourne, AustraliaExperience the gold standard of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.
Capella SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaCapella Sydney: Luxury 5 star hotel with bespoke service, fine dining, and world-class amenities in the heart of Sydney.
Roki CollectionHotelUnknown, New ZealandLuxury meets adrenaline in Queenstown, the Southern Hemisphere’s adventure capital.
Shangri-La SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaLocated in the Rocks overlooking views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Shangri-La Sydney offers…
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 Langham, SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaFive-star retreat The Langham, Sydney occupies a quiet spot in historic quarter The Rocks, within walking distance of…
W MelbourneHotelMelbourne, Australia
Pihopa RetreatHotelUnknown, New Zealand
The LouiseHotelUnknown, Australia
Lancemore Lindenderry Red HillHotelRed Hill, Australia

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Lonely PlanetSep 29

The Ultimate 2 Days in Perth, Australia

This two-day Perth itinerary is full of unmissable sights, sips and sea views.

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Kings ParkParkExcellent views of the city and Swan River
Swan RiverTrailSilvery expanse viewed from Kings Park
Perth's Botanic GardenSightShowcase of indigenous plants, riotous wildflowers in spring
Federation WalkwayTrailStriking glass and steel elevated bridge
WildflowerRestaurantPresents local ingredients attuned to the Noongar calendar
Long ChimRestaurantAuthentic Thai dishes in a bustling downstairs space
PostRestaurantModern Italian in an elegant space
PetitionPubSeasonal creative cuisine paired with wine or beer
Bar LoveBarRetro-leaning cocktail den
Mechanics InstituteBarTerrace perfect for sinking back WA craft beers
GeishaNightclubLong-running favorite for house and techno
Perth MintMuseumGold Exhibition showcases bullion and bling
Elizabeth QuayNeighborhoodCatch a Captain Cook Cruises departure to Fremantle
FremantleNeighborhoodPort town with well-preserved Victorian townscape
Alabama SongRestaurant
Joe's Juice JointRestaurant
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New Edition BookshopPlaceFremantle, AustraliaLocal fiction, design titles and Fremantle histories
Moores Building Art SpaceGalleryFremantle, AustraliaFormer merchant warehouse hosting contemporary exhibitions
Moore & MooreRestaurantFremantle, AustraliaLeafy courtyard cafe
JapingkaGalleryFremantle, AustraliaShows exceptional Indigenous works from across Australia
Shipwreck Galleries of the Western Australian MuseumMuseumFremantle, AustraliaCompelling story of the Batavia
Fremantle PrisonSightFremantle, AustraliaConvict-era prison with foreboding walls
Little CreaturesRestaurantFremantle, AustraliaBrewery with waterfront views of Freo's harbor
Running with ThievesPubFremantle, AustraliaBrewery by South Beach
Gage RoadsPubFremantle, AustraliaBrewery

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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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Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceVenice, ItalyHollywood actress Anna Kendrick featured in an Instagram Reel
Indian Pacific train journeyPlaceSydney, AustraliaAustralia's southern hemisphere version of the Orient Express
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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Atlas ObscuraJul 27

Nostalgia Box in West Perth, Australia

The museum has over 100 video game consoles on display. Dating from the 1970s, when video games were in their baby shoes, all the way to the early 2000s where we can see how much these games have grown, just like how you have done over the years. There is also an interactive section where you can get hands on with and play with many of the systems.

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Nostalgia BoxMuseumOver 100 video game consoles from the 1970s to early 2000s.

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Atlas ObscuraJan 21

Jacob’s Ladder in West Perth, Australia

Dating back to 1909, Jacob’s Ladder was originally constructed from local jarrah wood by Joseph Huck and Sons. Reconstructed in the 1960’s using concrete and steel, the staircase is an iconic shortcut that takes you from the banks of Perth’s Swan River to Kings Park in a matter of minutes. The gruelling ascent may seem daunting as you gaze up the narrow, steep steps zigzagging back and forth ou…

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Jacob’s LadderSightIconic shortcut from Swan River to Kings Park
Kings ParkParkPark at the top of Jacob's Ladder
Swan RiverTrailRiver banks are the start of Jacob's Ladder

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