We’ve travelled far and wide through this beautiful island continent – the country we’re lucky to call home. Here are some of our favourite travel stories, guides and reviews.
Peering down into the opalescent waters of the Coral Sea, Reefworld—a three-storey pontoon anchored to the seabed—is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience. You can even spend then night here! We’ve been lucky enough to visit the Great Barrier Reef a few times, either sailing between the stunning archipelago of the Whitsunday Islands or snorkelling … Read more
Standing taller than the Eiffel Tower and as wide as Manhattan, Uluru is sacred to Anangu, the people who have lived here for 50,000 years. It holds the secrets to many of their creation stories including the Mala Story, which Anangu are now sharing in a way that’s almost as impressive as the rock itself. … Read more
Stretching over 100km north from the Victorian border, the Sapphire Coast of NSW has so much to see and do. Here are just seven to give you a taste of this wonderful region. From its famous Oyster Trail and superb range of restaurants to a truly stunning coastline, the Sapphire Coast—so named for the glorious … Read more
With its elevated view out over the jetty to the sparkling ocean, The Wharf Restaurant in Merimbula, NSW is the obvious choice for seafood lovers. But does its adjoining aquarium create a conflict of interest? How would you feel about eating seafood in a restaurant that’s also an aquarium? Is it the perfect storm of … Read more
Made famous by its craft market that’s been running twice-weekly since 1979, Eumundi in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is well worth visiting. But what else is there to do here once the stalls close? Here are 7 things to do aside from Eumundi Markets. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
Under 90 minutes north from Brisbane, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has so much to offer. We’ve put together just 10 top things to do here, but as soon as you arrive, you realise this is the tip of whatever the subtropics’ version of an iceberg is. From pristine beaches to rare subtropical rainforests and waterfalls, from … Read more
Surely there’s nowhere better to learn how to shuck oysters than on the shores of one of the world’s finest oyster regions. We travel to the Sapphire Coast and Broadwater Oyster Farm on Pambula Lake in southern NSW to get our shuck on. Not far from the southern border of New South Wales, the extraordinary … Read more
As Brisbane’s fine-dining scene expands and evolves like the rings of a pebble dropped into a still pool, the ripples of Essa’s focus on flavour, senses and style are making waves in the city’s gastronomic circles. Just off the busy thoroughfare of popular James Street in the high-end side of the Valley, Essa hides behind … Read more
A river cruise is all well and good, but when you leave with an awareness of the culture and history that surrounds a place, it makes your trip significant. That’s what Saltwater Eco Tours in Mooloolaba is all about. The waterways of Mooloolaba in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast have special meaning for the Kabi Kabi, the … Read more
Hiding the quiet hills of Queensland’s beautiful Hinterland, Spicers Clovelly Estate and its incredible hatted restaurant Long Apron offer a notion of French elegance in the lush sub-tropical countryside. You might not think a five-star French-inspired luxury retreat would fit with the dense evergreen jungle and rugged terrain of southeastern Queensland. But after visiting Spicers … Read more