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A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

December 27, 2022 06:00 AM

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Michelle Law

A guide speaking to a tour group near a body of water in Shark Bay, Australia.

History + Culture

12 Meaningful Ways to Experience Indigenous Culture in Australia

Get to know the world’s oldest continuously living culture through these dozen enlightening (and fun) tours.

November 17, 2023 01:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A kangaroo standing in a patch of grass between rows of grapevines

Bars + Nightlife

A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Australia’s Best Wine Regions

Consider this your go-to guide to wineries in the Land Down Under.

March 15, 2024 11:03 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Next List

6 Places in Australia to Visit Now

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup crisscrosses the country, so do we with these of-the-moment recommendations for where to eat, stay, and play.

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

United Just Announced 3 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite Destinations in Asia and Australia

The airline has unveiled its latest batch of new international flight routes, making it easier than ever to get to some of the Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations.

April 2, 2025 07:22 PM

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Chris Dong

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One

You can visit 180 countries without getting a visa in advance, but these others require one.

October 13, 2025 01:05 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

Here’s how to get out on (and under) the water sustainably.

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement

Indigenous-owned tours in Western Australia’s Shark Bay offer travelers the chance to see conservation firsthand.

January 16, 2025 11:56 AM

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Keith Drew

Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula can be explored on foot or by kayak.

Winter 2023

Eclectic Art, Fresh Seafood, and Wild Landscapes—Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Tasmania

Across this secluded and beautiful island state near Melbourne, irreverence and experimentation reign.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Southern Ocean Lodge is located on the coast of remote Kangaroo Island, 70 miles south of Adelaide across a wild ocean.

Stay Here Next

After Devastating Wildfires, One of Australia’s Most Iconic Lodges Has Been Reborn

After having been decimated by wildfires in 2020, Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia is back—and it’s better than ever. Here’s a firsthand look at the reimagined retreat.

March 25, 2024 02:04 PM

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Lee Tulloch

An aerial shot of a Reef Cruise ship near Hastings Reef

Longreads

Meet the Indigenous Women Who Are Saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

For thousands of years, Indigenous women have played an important role in stewarding the country. A new generation of rangers is carrying on that legacy.

December 15, 2023 11:45 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Jagged orange cliffs rise from the water in Australia's Kimberley region with a couple of Zodiacs riding along the edge of the cliffs at the waterline

Cruise

Connecting With Indigenous Culture on a Cruise Through Australia’s Kimberley Region

A first look at the inaugural voyage of the “Seabourn Pursuit,” which set out to redress some of the historical neglect of Indigenous voices in the Kimberley.

July 26, 2024 03:11 PM

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Kendall Hill

aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion

United will soon have more flights to hubs throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

April 18, 2023 09:35 AM

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Michelle Baran

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