A land mass the same size as Ireland but with a population of just over half a million, Tasmania is a nature lover’s dream, offering mountains, forests, dramatic seascapes and plenty of curious wombats and wallabies. Australia’s Apple Isle is also famed for its produce. You simply can’t go to Tasmania and not sample the…
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A Locals’ Foodie Guide to Cairns: From Healthy Cafes to Fine Dining
Thinking back, I couldn’t tell you the name of even one of the cafes I visited on my last trip to Cairns, more than a decade ago. Not a single cup of coffee sticks in my mind to this day. Fast forward to today and the foodie landscape in this North Queensland hub has completely…
3 of the Best Road Trips in Australia
Whether you are first time visitor to Australia or someone who grew up in our beautiful country, you are guaranteed to find a road trip route that will woo you. A country of extreme contrasts, Australia promises landscapes from the picture perfect sets of Queensland’s beaches to the quiet rugged rusty-red roads of the Top-End. These…
A Guide to Wine Tasting in Margaret River
There’s a reason that the Margaret River, the South West peninsula in Western Australia, is world-renowned for its spoils of the grape variety. Whilst the region produces only small batches, its relative isolation, the meeting of two oceans and meticulous winemaking processes result in luxurious, heady wines that stay true to that old adage –…
The Perfect Weekend Guide to the Whitsundays
The Whitsundays is one of the world’s most iconic areas, known for its location near the Great Barrier Reef. Although this archipelago of islands covers more than 2,600 km2, only seven are inhabited. With so many breathtaking places to see and things to do in the Whitsundays, the hardest part is deciding where you’d like to go. If…
A Guide to Airlie Beach: The Gateway to the Whitsundays
One year ago, Cyclone Debbie unleashed her full category four storm cell on Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. With winds in excess of 195 kilometres per hour, she hit the islands and mainland with all the force of the strongest cyclone to hit Queensland since 2011. It flattened Daydream Island and made the luxurious resort on…
The Top Things to do in Byron Bay for Active Travellers
Byron Bay is Australia’s most easterly point and famed for its pristine beaches, unspoilt hinterland and laid back lifestyle. It’s the first to see the sunrise, and with each dawn comes the promise of another day in paradise. With cloudless skies, white, sandy beaches, scenic hikes and the perfect waves, Byron Bay is a haven…
The Ultimate Local’s Food Guide to Melbourne
The city of Melbourne has become synonymous with fabulous food. It’s exciting, it’s vibrant and it is home to an immensely diverse range of restaurants that will transport you around the globe, one bite at a time. Gone are the days of uninspiring meals of meat and two veg. From the Insta-famous freakshakes, to the…
5 of the Best Bondi Cafes for Brunch
Weekend brunching is almost a religion for the Bondi set. For some, it’s a chance to throw on their designer best, fashion a top-not and wander to a local hot spot to debrief with friends. For others, it’s a great recovery destination after their morning workout. Either way, one thing we all have in common in the Bondi bubble;…
