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As travel is allowed again, let’s check out the best Australian holiday hot-spots for this year
As we approach the end of a year defined by the words “social isolation”, you may find yourself struggling with a chronic case of cabin fever. The good news is, with coronavirus restrictions easing and the summer holidays almost upon us (yes, really), many Australians are now looking to leave the house and explore their...
Travel to Kakadu National Park, there are thing you should do for the best experiences
Cascading waterfalls, rugged escarpments, aboriginal rock art, giant crocodiles and exotic bird life. Kakadu National Park will change how you see the world. Experience the magic of this ancient land which is only a few hours from Darwin. There’s plenty to do in Kakadu. With a World Heritage-listed national park as your playground, the options...
Travel to Broken Hill, do you know what to do ?
THE ONE VIEW Savour the spectacular outback sunset when travel in a Australia’s tour to Broken Hill, surrounded by the Living Desert Sculptures that spread across a hilltop a short distance from this famed mining town. The 1993 public art project behind the commissioning of the 12 sandstone sculptures from artists around the world was...
Experience the jewels of Western Australia in the best time of the year for travel and tourism
Daydreaming about your future travel plans? You are not alone, wanderlust is at an all-time high. But in a country with so many alluring possibilities – urban escapes, pristine beaches, rugged outback, gourmet delights – where you’ll be heading first will be a tricky choice. Unless, of course, you opt for all of the above....
Australia’s best potato scallop: Top potato cake spot revealed
The potato scallop – or potato cake, to some – has a special place in Australia’s heart. But not all are created equal. And this one’s the very best. While the recipe is fundamentally simple, it’s also true that not all potato scallops are created equal. There’s the potato to batter ratio, the thickness of...
Do you know what is the best thing to do when visit Port Douglas?
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, go deep into the Daintree and simply wind right down and relax in this charming tropical holiday destination. A trip to Port Douglas is typically centred around the three ‘Rs’ – reef, rainforest and relaxation. From this laid-back coastal town in Far North Queensland, sitting pretty on the Coral Sea,...
Australia’s iconic monolith makes Top 10 of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List
2020 has been bad news for getting out and seeing the world, but it sure has provided us with plenty of opportunity to compile travel bucket lists and even visit a few destinations in our own backyard. To get those planning juices flowing, Lonely Planet has published their Ultimate Travel List part 2, which outlines...
Australia’s best schnitzel, do you know where to get them ?
Simple in design, humble in origin and a permanent fixture on pub menus from coast to coast, the classic schnitzel is a deeply revered part of Australian food culture. And the matter of who sells the nation’s best is very serious business. After an exhaustive assessment of schnitties across pubs, clubs, bowlos, restaurants and takeaways...
Turquoise Bay – an untapped gem holiday destination of Western Australia
Consistently voted amongst the top three best beaches in Australia, Turquoise Bay is the highlight of Exmouth’s Cape Range National Park. The white sand beaches of Turquoise Bay give way to the crystal clear waters of the Ningaloo Reef Lagoon which are brimming with pristine coral gardens just footsteps from the beach. This makes Turquoise...
The new holiday hotspot in NSW that you cant miss amid COVID-19 restrictions
It’s a glorious coastal destination a mere hour-and-a-half’s drive from Sydney that’s so under-the-radar, even most Sydneysiders have never heard of it. But they’re certainly discovering it now – suddenly this suburb is where everywhere wants to go. Daleys Point on the NSW Central Coast is one of the lesser-known destinations that have sprung to...
Broome – beating Bali and Hawaii to become the top travel hotspot for 2021
Six months ago, we never would have imagined that planning a holiday, jumping on a plane or spending a few weeks abroad would be such a far-fetched concept. While having a holiday might not seem like a priority right now, there’s no denying that taking time to detach from work and the stresses of everyday...
The best Australian holiday destinations for you to unplug and unwind in 2020
Sure, travelling overseas is off the cards and may well be for a while. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a holiday – and better yet, explore our beautiful country. If you can’t travel interstate, there’s loads of unique stays within a couple of hours drive from each capital city guaranteed to help you...
Why you should travel to Canberra – Australia’s Perpetually underrated Capital
Australia’s capital city rarely enjoys the limelight. Here’s why you should give it a whirl on your next trip to Oz, along with its beautiful surroundings. In the city It has top-class art One of Australia’s greatest galleries, the National Gallery of Australia showcases homegrown and international talent. The Tate loaned it dozens of paintings...
Heart Reef: the iconic spot in Great Barrier Reef is now open after 45 years off limits
Alone, but not unloved, tiny Heart Reef is the pin-up star of everything that’s beautiful on the Great Barrier Reef – its perfect heart shape, its glittering lagoon, its intricate corals and its romantically remote location. How remote? Hidden within the Hardy Reef lagoon, Heart Reef is about 90km from Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday...
Top reason why you should visit the Great Barrier Reef now
The downside of most of our travel bucket list experiences is they’re on everyone else’s bucket lists too. If you’ve ever craned your neck over a crowd to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa, or queued for hours for a spot on a Statue of Liberty ferry tour, or been shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of...
Rediscover why Canberra is one of the coolest city in Australia
At this point it’s a little obvious to tell you that Canberra is cool now. If you haven’t heard that Australia’s capital has quietly but radically changed face, you haven’t been paying attention. The last decade has seen what feels like an almost complete transformation of the inner-city suburbs of Braddon and New Acton, in...
NSW south coast – everything you could ever want in a holiday.
Beaches, rainforests, swimming, surfing, snorkelling, camping, fishing, hiking, delicious local restaurants and countless locally owned boutique shopping options complete with that small-town Aussie charm. And best of all? It’s right on the doorstep of both Canberra and Sydney. The south coast was battered by the summer’s NSW bushfires, all but destroying the usual bustling local...
Rediscover Australia’s top hikes and mountain trails fo the best weekend getaways
Many of us feel safe to travel at home now, but physical distancing is still important. And there’s no better kind of holiday for keeping distance than by exploring the wonderful wilderness. Embrace the positivity that comes from actively immersing yourself in nature by donning a suitable pair of hiking shoes, packing a map, water,...