DOMESTIC TRAVEL

Indigenous Guides Hit The Trail For 2026 Season

Intrepid Travel has expanded its First Nations-guided experiences on the Larapinta Trail, with two new Indigenous guides joining its 2026 trekking season. Troy ‘Ninga’ Golder and Henry James will guide alongside experienced Intrepid leaders across nine departures this season, helping travellers connect more deeply with the stories, culture and significance of Country along one of…

June 2, 2026

Coordinated Push To Grow Our Visitor Economy

Councils and tourism leaders have come together to collaborate, share insights and unlock new opportunities for the visitor economy. The gathering took place during the 2026 LGNSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference in Maitland. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of LGNSW, said the conference was a resounding success, showcasing the critical…

June 1, 2026

Hall Of Fame Entry As Top Tourism Towns Revealed

Kiama (ab0ve) has claimed Hall of Fame status in the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards after securing its third consecutive Gold win. The victory cements the South Coast town's reputation as one of the state's most outstanding visitor destinations. The awards were presented at the Local Government NSW Destination…

May 29, 2026

The Estate Making A Mark On The Tourism Map

Just 30 minutes south of Hobart, Iron Creek Bay Estate is quietly becoming one of southern Tasmania's most compelling destinations. It combines contemporary accommodation, a rising restaurant and a working coastal property that shifts beautifully with the seasons. Set at the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula, the estate spans cherry,…

May 28, 2026

Why Winter Is The Best Time To Eat Your Way Through Tasmania

There is a quiet argument to be made that Tasmania in winter is more compelling than Tasmania in summer. The crowds thin, the landscapes sharpen and the food gets better. Much better. From May to August, Tourism Tasmania's Off Season program transforms the island into one of Australia's most extraordinary…

May 27, 2026

Six Things You Didn’t Know About Elements Of Byron

Elements of Byron has long been one of Australia's most recognised luxury resorts. But beyond the lagoon pool and Belongil Beach frontage lies another side to the property, shaped by large-scale reforestation, native wildlife conservation and a few unexpected guest obsessions. It has one of Byron Bay's largest private reforestation…

May 25, 2026

Vivid Sydney’s Biggest Ever Drone Show Lights Up Darling Harbour

Vivid Sydney 2026 is set to deliver its most ambitious drone show program yet, with 22 large-scale shows across 11 nights transforming Cockle Bay into a theatre of light, sound and storytelling. Named Star-Bound and created by world-leading drone artistry company Sky Magic, the show features an original musical score…

May 25, 2026

Central Coast’s Bold Bid To Win Short-Break Travellers

Destination Central Coast has launched a major new tourism campaign aimed at driving visitation and supporting local operators as demand for short-break travel continues to surge. The new “BE. RIGHT. THERE.” campaign positions the NSW Central Coast as a leading easy-access getaway destination for Sydney travellers seeking affordable, low-effort escapes…

May 20, 2026

REVEALED: First Look At Vivid Sydney 2026’s Stunning New Installations

Sydney's annual festival of light, music and ideas returns from May 22 to June 13, and new imagery of the 2026 program has just been released, offering a first look at some of the most anticipated installations along the Circular Quay and The Rocks precinct. Highlights in this zone include…

May 20, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: New Outback Safari Unlocks Far West NSW

A new six-night small-group safari through the far west of New South Wales has been released by Tri State Tours by Overland Adventures, taking travellers through the ancient wilderness areas of Mungo, Mutawintji and Menindee. The fully hosted journey, led by expert local guides in custom-designed air-conditioned four-wheel drives, blends…

May 13, 2026

Coolcations Returns With Winter Escapes Across Australia

A curated collection of winter escapes is back for 2026, with Coolcations returning across a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels and retreats from Ardour, Spicers Retreats and Bannisters. Victoria Peterson, Salter Brothers Hospitality Senior Group Director of Marketing Performance, said the campaign reflected a growing desire to embrace winter rather…

May 7, 2026

Get In Quick For Discounted Holiday Deals

The first 400 bookings for a Tropical North Queensland holiday with My Queensland from today will receive a $300 bonus on package deals for travel during May and June. The promotion is part of a destination brand campaign to drive immediate visitation to the region. Mark Olsen, Tourism Tropical North…

May 5, 2026

Giddy Up And Jump Aboard This Track Special

Two of Australia’s greatest experiences have come together in a new package from Journey Beyond.

May 5, 2026

Travel Trio Launch Major Product Program

Helloworld Travel, Viva Holidays and Tourism Western Australia have joined forces for a major initiative showcasing an extensive range of itineraries, exclusive offers and standout travel experiences across WA. The collaboration builds on a long-standing and successful partnership, continuing a shared commitment to driving demand for Western Australia and supporting…

May 4, 2026

Aussie Outback Homestead Gets A Makeover

Bullo River Station has unveiled further details of its homestead redevelopment, with the 400,000-acre outback cattle station set to reopen in May 2027. "The power and rhythms of the station and its extraordinary setting outshine any of its human-made structures. Our hope is that guests returning to Bullo in 2027…

May 4, 2026

Green Island: Where The Turtles Rule And The Reef Is Your Backyard

Jenny Evans discovers that on Green Island, you don’t always have to enter the water to experience the best of the reef.

May 3, 2026

Australia’s Underrated Island Paradise

“We could do this ourselves, you know,” one guest said aloud to me one morning while we enjoyed a hot cooked breakfast with a magnificent sunrise over the Freycinet Peninsula that had otherwise stunned the room into silence. “But it’s just not fair to have one person do all the…

May 1, 2026

Top 6 Reasons Why Now Is The Time To Choose Touring Over FIT

For years, fully independent travel has been seen as the ultimate way to explore Australia. Flexible, self directed and on your own terms. But as travel conditions shift, so too is the way people are choosing to experience it. Rising costs, long distances and increasing complexity are prompting both travellers…

April 28, 2026

New Aussie Walk That Will “Blow Your Mind”

Tasmanian Walking Company has officially launched the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk, marking the 15th addition to the Great Walks of Australia collection. The five-day, 54km experience connects Kata Tjuṯa to Uluru across a 500-million-year-old landscape and introduces a new cultural offering to the premium walking category. Brett Godfrey, Tasmanian Walking…

April 28, 2026

OPINION: Why Now Is The Right Time To Take An Aussie Holiday

The fuel crisis has had a dramatic impact on Aussie households and regional tourism operators. Despite this, Ben Hall, AAT Kings CEO, believes there’s never been a better time to explore our own backyard.

April 20, 2026

Early Bird Savings Offered On Outback Tours

Outback Spirit has released its full 2027 touring program, with early bird savings of up to $4,200 per person now available on select departures for bookings made before September 30. Cesar Piotto, Outback Spirit Executive General Manager, said the program offered travellers an unrivalled way to experience Australia's most remote…

April 18, 2026

Regional Tourism Hit By Fuel Crisis And Flight Cuts

Regional tourism is coming under increasing pressure, with the cancellation and suspension of regional air routes, combined with fuel conservation messaging, impacting confidence in domestic travel. Australian Regional Tourism (ART) says the current environment is compounding challenges for regions that are already recovering from bushfires, floods, cyclones and other natural…

April 16, 2026

Intrepid Boosts Aussie Footprint As Expansion Continues

Intrepid Travel has acquired an historic outback property, marking a further step in its expansion beyond tours and into experience-led accommodation. The acquisition of Ooraminna Station Homestead in Central Australia supports the company’s 2030 growth strategy. It also reflects increasing demand for curated, immersive stays that offer a deeper connection to…

April 15, 2026

REVEALED: Aussie Tourism Beating Global Benchmarks

Australia’s tourism operators have surpassed global and regional guest satisfaction benchmarks. Businesses participating in the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) outperformed both global (86.7%) and Oceania (83.6%) benchmarks in 2025, according to Shiji’s Guest Experience Benchmark Report 2026. Australian companies achieved a GRI score of 89.7% during the same period, reinforcing this…

April 15, 2026

Taste 65,000 Years Of Aboriginal Heritage On A Plate

The Taste of Kakadu festival will return next month, celebrating the world’s oldest living culture.

April 13, 2026

Aussies Embrace Pedal-Power On Local Cycle Adventures

As uncertainty around international travel continues to reshape holiday decisions, cycle tours across regional Australia are emerging as a compelling closer-to-home alternative, combining physical activity, great scenery and support for local communities. Australian Cycle Tours offers self-guided and guided itineraries designed for leisure cyclists of all ages and abilities, with…

April 10, 2026

Why Aussies Are Swapping Big Trips For Quick Escapes

Australians aren't giving up on travel, they're just rethinking it. New booking data from Minor Hotels shows a clear shift toward short, close-to-home getaways that deliver maximum reward with minimal effort, a trend the group is calling "comfort travel." "We're seeing a strong appetite for destinations closer to home that…

April 8, 2026

Aussie Surf Coast Earns Eco Destination Certification

The Surf Coast Shire has officially earned ECO Destination Certification from Ecotourism Australia, formally recognising the region's commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental management. Located south-west of Melbourne at the start of the Great Ocean Road, the Surf Coast becomes the second Victorian destination to achieve the certification, following East…

April 8, 2026

Africa Comes To Australia At New Safari Lodge

Journey Beyond has opened Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort, South Australia's newest luxury accommodation experience, welcoming its first guests to an all-inclusive safari retreat deep within the Mallee Plains. "We set out to create something that doesn't exist anywhere else in Australia, an all-inclusive safari lodge where you can…

April 2, 2026

$10 Million Museum Makeover At Iconic Aussie Attraction

BridgeClimb Sydney has opened pre-sales for its newly transformed BridgeMuseum ahead of its official opening in May. The $10 million-plus revitalisation, funded by the Hammon family, will transform the former Pylon Lookout and Museum into an immersive, interactive destination bringing the Sydney Harbour Bridge's story to life. "This transformation gives…

April 1, 2026

OPINION: As Cost Of Living Bites, Family Driven Travel An Opportunity For Operators

As cost of living pressures continue to impact household budgets across Australia, discretionary spending is tightening, with holidays often among the first expenses to go. But while many Australians are postponing or reducing traditional leisure travel, they are not stepping away from travel altogether. Instead, trips centred on visiting family…

April 1, 2026

Uluṟu’s Field of Light Extends To 2029

Voyages’ Ayers Rock Resort has confirmed that world-famous tourist attraction Field of Light will remain in Uluṟu until the end of 2029. News of the extension comes as the experience celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Created by internationally renowned light artist, Bruce Munro (above), the installation opened in April 2016 as a temporary…

April 1, 2026

Award-Winning Tourism Campaign Returns For Its Sixth Year

Tourism Tasmania has launched the 2026 iteration of its award-winning off season campaign, inviting Australians to ‘become a winter person’.

March 31, 2026

Which Aussie City Will Host Major Disney Exhibition?

Munich, London, Chicago, Paris and Madrid. All of these major cities have hosted Disney: The Exhibition – A Century of Magic, a global blockbuster experience that has captivated audiences across the globe. Now it’s heading Down Under and will make its Australian premiere at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)…

March 30, 2026

Christening Marks Arrival Of New Luxury Suites

Journey Beyond have celebrated the arrival of their new Aurora Australis Suites with a luxury carriage christening. A special ceremony was held with invited VIPs enjoying an exclusive day trip from Adelaide to the Clare Valley onboard the carriage. Formalities began with the official christening, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

March 30, 2026

Lake Eyre Is Filling Up And You Need To See It

One of Australia's most extraordinary natural events is about to unfold, and Outback Spirit wants to make sure you have a front-row seat. Record-breaking rainfall across Australia's interior is flowing toward South Australia, with experts predicting Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre could reach full capacity for the first time in decades. If…

March 27, 2026

Bubble Experience Ready To Burst Down Under

Melbourne will soon welcome the globally popular Bubble Planet Experience when the immersive exhibition opens on April 1. The multi-sensory attraction has already drawn more than five million visitors across cities including New York, Los Angeles, London, Singapore and Milan. The Melbourne edition will open at the Fever Exhibition and…

March 25, 2026

Aussie Resorts Achieve Sustainability Milestone

RACV’s portfolio of clubs and resorts has achieved Sustainable Tourism Certification across all 10 properties. Two of these resorts have also become the first in Australia to receive Advanced Sustainable Tourism Certification. RACV Noosa Resort on the Sunshine Coast and RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast were awarded…

March 25, 2026

Visitor Strategy Sets $3bn Target

The Northern Territory Government has launched the next phase of its Visitor Economy Strategy 2032, outlining plans to drive year-round visitation, infrastructure development and long-term economic growth.

March 24, 2026

New Lodge Leadership For Wild Bush Luxury

Wild Bush Luxury has announced two new appointments across its Australian portfolio. Frances Pollock joins Arkaba in South Australia while David Noakes (above) has been appointed at Bamurru Plains in the Northern Territory. The move reflects the brand’s continued focus on delivering immersive, conservation driven experiences across some of Australia’s…

March 20, 2026