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…
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3 of the Best Wineries 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…
8 Top Things to do in Byron Bay for Active Travellers
Byron Bay is Australia’s most easterly point and is 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…
Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Bondi
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-knot 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…
10 Must-Try Healthy Cafes in Melbourne
As a Sydney girl, I’ve always been a little hard on Melbourne. There’s an often loudly spoken rivalry between the two cities. But the truth is they are both a foodie and fitness enthusiast’s dream. This really is a narrow snapshot of the southern city’s culinary goodies. There is such a long list of bars, cafes…
Horse Riding in the Glenworth Valley, North of Sydney
There’s a big misconception that holidays have to be extravagant events. Planes, trains, suitcases and so much planning. But I believe the best breaks are often short and sweet. Sometimes just a few hours is all you need to reset, recharge and experience something different. Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is an easy one hour drive north…
Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru
It’s been said that Uluru is Australia’s spiritual heart, and it’s not hard to see why. From the moment you arrive, the epic scale and awesome energy of this place engulfs you. Sails in the Desert expresses perfectly that feeling, rising up from the desert, one of the most impressive Uluru hotels, the sprawling complex sits in…
5 Unique Ways to See Uluru and the Olgas
I’m not a religious person, but for me, Uluru is an extremely spiritual place. It’s the single most powerful place I have ever visited. Perhaps it is the isolated and remote location. Perhaps it’s the sheer size of this monolith, and the sprawling nothingness surrounding it. Perhaps, as the traditional owners believe, it is a place steeped in energy, meaning and magic….
Cicada Lodge, Luxury Hotel at Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory
Cicada Lodge is located inside Nitmiluk National Park, 23 kilometres from Katherine and about 300 kilometres south of Darwin. From the moment you arrive, it’s clear this hotel experience will be different to your standard hotel stay. There’s barely a reception, just a simple desk situated by the entry. We were greeted by staff who make…