A host of new premium hotels, restaurants and experiences will headline what's new in Melbourne and Victoria in 2020.  According to Visit Victoria, Melbourne has more hotel rooms in the pipeline than any other city in Australia. Here are the hotel openings, all scheduled for the first half of this year: Lancemore Crossley St. Crossley Street i...

One of Australia's most popular states for tourists, Queensland has an impressive line-up of attractions and developments scheduled for 2020. Here are eight of the best.  1. Sail into the Cooktown Expo 2020 2020 is a big year for Australia, marking 250 years since British explorer, Captain James Cook, sailed up the east coast of the count...

In one of the first events of 2020, the streets and laneways of Sydney's Chinatown will come to life in a spectacular celebration of the Lunar New Year. ​ The Sydney Lunar Festival will kick off at the start of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, 25 January with free performances, markets, amusement rides and roving performers ...

Tropical fruits are ripening, wildlife is awakening, and waterfalls will soon be pumping as summer unfolds in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region in Australia's far north Queensland. ​ December rains regenerate the landscape bringing wildlife out to forage and refreshing the rainforest. Waterfalls put on a spectacular show as waterways repleni...

The northern West Australian town of Broome is gearing up to compete more aggressively with its east coast rivals. Perched on the edge of the vast Kimberley region and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Broome is a truly unique destination. Built on the pearling industry, Broome offers a fascinating insight into its past and a tempting array of present&...

​ Australasian specialist, Austravel is highlighting a selection of Australian islands that should be considered in trips down under. Tasmania Tasmania's well preserved natural wilderness and colonial legacy continues to attract visitors to the island. Located just south of Melbourne, Tasmania has more to offer than just natural beauty, with its ca...