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
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
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
When it comes to entertainment and hospitality, Brisbane has some of Australia’s best offerings. With stunning hotels, fun bars, distilleries where you can make your own gin, and restaurants galore, here’s where to eat, drink and sleep in Queensland’s capital. When I first visited Brisbane almost 25 years ago, the nightlife here was just okay. … 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
The bright button on Maroochydore’s new keyboard, Market Bistro with its electric atmosphere and big-city vibe heralds a whole new look to what once was a quiet beachside town on the Sunshine Coast. Promising to be the high-tech heartbeat, financial hub and CBD of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore is developing into a fascinating destination. It’s … Read more
Within earshot of the cascades of Gardners Falls outside the Hinterland town of Maleny, Spa Anise day spa brings another level of tranquility to this beautiful part of the Sunshine Coast. Maleny is famous for its verdant landscape and deep sense of peace. Not to mention its food offerings. But east of the town, hidden … 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