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WITH MORE THAN 817,000 kilometres of sealed, gravel and dirt roads to explore across the country, it’s little wonder that road tripping is deeply ingrained in the national psyche: we have perfected the art of the driving holiday. In this issue, we take to the highways and backroads to showcase Australia from coast to country to outback – and invite you to do the same as we shake off our winter hibernation. With wildflower season in bloom, springtime presents an opportunity to embrace one of Australia’s most unique road trip propositions. On page 32, Charlotte and James Maddock, seasoned road trippers in Western Australia, share their top tips for chasing carpets of colour across the state. Elsewhere, Kristie Lau-Adams uncovers highlights and hidden gems along Queensland’s coast (page 114) while,…
THE ULTIMATE SPRING ROAD TRIP As the days get longer, there’s no better time to explore our own backyard. And what better way to farewell winter than on a spring road trip? Whether you cruise the coast of Tasmania/ Lutruwita to spot migrating humpbacks or opt to go inland along the Northern Territory’s Red Centre Way, lifelong memories are guaranteed. Pet-friendly towns across Australia Having to leave your furry friend at home can take a bit of the shine off your holiday. Save yourself the suffering and book your next trip to one of these pet-friendly towns across the country. From award-winning wine regions like Mudgee in NSW to beachside gems like Dunsborough in WA, there’s a destination for all types of travellers – the fluffy and four-legged kind included.…
A riot of colour is revealed each year when Western Australia’s wildflower season is in full bloom. The pretty pops of colour confetti the red dirt and grassy plains in pinks, purples, yellows and blues that resemble a colourful textile. From everlastings to delicate orchids, the floral landscape unfurls across the earth from late July to early October. Turn to page 32 for more.…
WE PULL INTO THE Nullarbor Roadhouse, hot wind hitting us in the glare of white sunlight. We’re surprised to find this place buzzing in the middle of nowhere. A French traveller takes our order and an English guy serves us bacon and egg rolls and coffee. Road trains kick up walls of dust. We pay $2 to take a hot shower and buy things we forgot at triple the cost. We shrug it off because we’re overlanding on the legendary Nullarbor Plain where time seems to stand still. The Roadhouse has drive-in vibes. Old square power boxes in the expansive car park. Hunched brick buildings accommodate more travellers passing through like us. The style takes us to a film set from another time. Priscilla striding out of a Jeffrey Smart…
GOURMET MEETS GRIT IN WA Matters of Taste has crafted an immersive culinary adventure on cattle stations in the Pilbara from 9-13 August. Expect helicopter musters, behind-the-scenes access to world-class wagyu operations, and unforgettable fireside feasts during The Epic Pilbara: Swags, Wagyu and the Wild Outback Food Journey within this remarkable region of WA. The interactive experience connects food lovers to the heart of the state’s outback and the people behind its exceptional produce. A rare foodie affair not to be missed. mattersoftaste.com.au LEADING THE RENAISSANCE Opera, Music, Theatre & Ballet in Melbourne is one of the new expert-led Australian itineraries on offer from Renaissance Tours during the remainder of 2025. Art aficionados might also appreciate Treasures of the National Capital, presented by journalist and author Helen Pitt in Canberra…
King Island calls Kittawa Lodge has unveiled a new architecturally designed two-bedroom hideaway just in time for spring. Panoramic coastal views are always in the periphery at Kittawa Retreat, which has been designed to encourage an appreciation of King Island and the coastal environment off the coast of Tassie in the Bass Strait. While the retreat has a fully equipped kitchen, you can time your visit to coincide with the Guest Chef Series in August if you’d rather chef Rosheen Kaul did the cooking. The retreat provides immersion in nature with an outdoor hot tub and breathtaking wilderness views. kittawalodge.com RESPITE IN THE ROCKS The Russell Boutique Hotel offers the perfect respite for weary travellers. The storied 19th-century building has been embedded into The Rocks since the 1800s, when it…
