A perfect mix of homely and grand, and with wines that are both approachable yet complex, John Wallace Wines and its beautiful cellar door are set to become a centre-pin of any Hunter Valley wine experience. Every time we go to the Hunter, we always seem to spot new wineries we’ve either never heard of … Read more
Iconic as it is, the Ghan is more than just a train journey through the centre of Australia. It’s an opportunity to get out and see some of the most unique parts of the outback. Here’s what the off-train experiences on the Ghan Expedition are like. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more
Do you think you could get a good night’s sleep on a pontoon floating above the Great Barrier Reef 70km off the coast of Queensland? Here’s what it’s light to spend the night on ReefWorld’s ReefSleep. Moored in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, ReefWorld is a 45-metre long triple-deck pontoon that up to … Read more
Staying somewhere beautiful is always going to lift your travel experience to a different dimension. And although there are plenty of luxury accommodation options in the Hunter Valley, Tower Lodge and its five suites will elevate your stay in NSW’s premier wine region. Set amongst the vines and rolling lawns of Tower Estate Winery in … Read more
Set in the desert dunes with the silhouette of Uluru glimmering in the last rays of the sunset, Tali Wiru is the most unique romantic fine-dining experience Australia has to offer. It’s hard to imagine how the incredible experience of visiting the sacred Australian landmark of Uluru can be improved. Maybe ‘improved’ is the wrong … Read more
Choosing where to stay on Hamilton Island is tricky because there are just so many options. But the Reef View Hotel, with its wide range of room types, pools, beach access, bars and restaurants, is a great choice for a relaxing stay on Hamo Island. Best known and most popular of the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton … Read more
Balanced on its twin filigree rails that stitch their way through the vast desert and scrub of central Australia, the Ghan Expedition train threads its four-day journey from Darwin to Adelaide. But what’s it like to travel on the Ghan? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
It’s fair to say that there are lots of wonderful perks to running a travel site. We get to see and do some amazing things all in the name of ‘work’. But when we were asked to be ambassadors for South Coast Experiences—an excellent company that curates some of the best things to do on … Read more
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
Rising in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island in Tropical North Queensland is the perfect spot for a romantic break. To top it off, here’s where to go for the most spectacular views of the sunset over the water. I’ve always been a fan of the window seat on a plane—for a … Read more