Famous for its stunning beaches, exciting attractions and buzzing nightlife, the Gold Coast is an iconic holiday destination. However, what you may not realise, is that the Gold Coast offers some of the most epic waterfalls and incredible hiking tracks in Australia. Here, we have compiled a list of our favourite waterfalls just outside the Gold Coast.
Read moreDive beneath the picture perfect beach holiday to find a world of natural wonders, diverse culture and incredible food. We've brought together a few of our favourite holiday destinations and the unique attractions that offer an exciting, remarkably different perspective of familiar holiday haunts.
Read moreAs the cold snap descends and school holidays near, it’s only natural to start thinking of warmer pastures. While still a few weeks away yet, we like to book our winter escape early so as to provide a little motivation through the darker days. It’s in those moments that your feet first touch the cold morning tiles, or you head to work in wet mist only to return under darkness, that a pre-planned Vitamin C break becomes a symbol of resilience and strength. Here we’ve compiled a little list of the sultry destinations that caught our attention this year; now it’s just a matter of counting down.
Read moreDespite the tour buses which power through the nearly five hour drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles in an afternoon, the Great Ocean Road is best experienced over a number of days (or weeks if you can spare it). Sheer cliffs overlook the expansive, brilliant blue Bass Strait with each turn bringing yet another spectacular view.
Read moreIt’s usually the part of the holiday that people look forward to the least. It can be long, uncomfortable and exhausting but in most cases, it’s also mandatory. It’s the journey that must be taken in order to get to the journey we really want to take. Flying typically has a bad reputation, but the truth is that it’s not all bad. Although many people still dislike the idea of boarding a plane, apparently there are actually people who look forward to some of the aspects of flying. Huh?
Read moreWhile temperatures around the country soar, the Whitsundays are heating up for the world's most wondrous sailing event - the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The countdown is on for the fantastic Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival and the 70-foot ocean-going yachts who are the stars of the show are already on their way, sailing up Australia's east coast as part of the Wondrous Whitsundays Race.
Read moreWith summer just around the corner and the weather already warming up, we're looking for more chances to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for something different to do on the weekend or plan on spending the week enjoying the wilds, Noosa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather while exploring the spectacular national parks and trails nearby.
Read moreDespite sustaining severe damage earlier in the year during Cyclone Debbie, Hamilton Island Wildlife has reopened, much to the delight of keepers and visitors. One of the most popular activities on Hamilton Island, the wildlife attraction had been temporarily closed while the damage was fixed which saw regular residents Billy, Bobby, Jeddah and Tallow the koalas take a holiday of their own to the Sunshine Coast’s Australia Zoo. Now, the koalas have returned to their newly renovated home.
Read moreThe golden beaches of the Sunshine Coast make it the gold standard of Queensland holiday destinations. Earning its sunny name from its ideal combination of wonderful weather and friendly locals, Sunshine Coast holidays are sure to put a smile on your face. Offering 13 beaches over a 100km stretch of pristine sand, the Sunshine Coast encourages you to do as little as possible, relaxing on the beach or reconnect with your adventurous side in the spectacular nearby hinterland.
Read moreDespite its reputation as a relaxing coastal holiday destination, there’s plenty of nightlife bubbling under the surface of Noosa’s idyllic sunny days. In fact, when the sun sets over the glittering beaches and the stars come out to play, so too do locals and visitors. To glittering lights of a different kind, there are a great range of bars, nightclubs and live entertainment venues scattered throughout Noosa. Of course, the best bars and live entertainment in Noosa is really up to your own individual taste, however there are a number of places that a renowned as nightlife hotspots and for good reason.
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