Although Noosa is often considered the Sunshine Coast holiday destination of choice for relaxing by the beach, it's also an excellent surfing spot for the more actively inclined. Famous for its calendar of eventsthat revolve around surfing, Noosa Heads is the place to be for some of the coast's best opportunities to hang ten. Every year in March, Noosa is flooded with board riders from all over the country and even the world. It's this international acclaim that has seen the town get serious about riding the wave of fame to secure its status as a National Surfing Reserve. Now Noosa is set to drop in on the action of the world stage.
Read moreThe idea of relaxing Noosa holidays sound pretty sweet, but there's much more to this Sunshine Coast paradise than beaches. Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Noosa Chocolate Factory, a small family business that has grown from selling at farmer's markets to a modest 150m² factory in Noosaville. If you're lucky enough to live in Brisbane, you can also rekindle some of the magic back home with two shops opening in the CBD on Adelaide Street.
Read moreIt's time to discover Southern Queensland Country, Queensland's best kept tourism secret. The region, home to Australia's newest airport: Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, is a myriad of food and wine trails, quirky festivals, artisan delights, luxurious escapes and family fun. To help you explore this hidden tourism gem, Wellcamp Airport have put together 5 unique festival experiences that will have you longing for a taste of Southern Queensland Country.
Read moreIt's summer school holidays in Australia and as the temperatures rise, so too do your stress levels. You and the kids made it through Christmas, but as the excitement of their new toys begins to dim you realise there are still 4 weeks until the school term starts. If you're feeling exhausted and have exhausted all your usual school holiday activities, we've put together some alternative options with our top tips for the best Aussie summer holiday.
Read moreNoosa is renowned as a picturesque seaside holiday destination famous for its golden beaches and the boutique shopping and 'eat street' of Hastings Street. A consistently popular holiday destination for families, Noosa is becoming increasing popular with couples after an easy and affordable romantic getaway.
Read moreForget Tinder, the new way to find love is at a live event according to recent research by Eventbrite, a self-service ticketing platform. The survey found that 49% of respondents had met their 'significant other' at a live event, with almost 50% of all those surveyed reporting finding love at a festival. 4% of survey respondents had gone on to exchange vows with partners they had met at an event. So whether you're into music festivals or sporting spectacles, it seems live events are the right place to look for love and with Queensland offering over 100 of the country's best live events, your chances of finding a match are much higher than simply swiping right.
Read moreThe Whitsundays have always been a beloved holiday destination with people all over Australia, however a recent survey has ranked the islands among the top 10 most popular Australian regional holiday destinations. The Whitsundays have been a favourite holiday hotspot in Australia for decades. It's really no surprise when you consider it's easier than trying to organise your passport for an overseas holiday. With wonderful weather all year round, the islands are particularly popular during the winter holidays. Let's take a look at what makes this North Queensland region so special.
Read moreAustralia is known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and laid-back locals. It is also home of the Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, UGG Boots, and of course kangaroos and koalas. Before you hop in your car hire and start exploring the Land Down Under, there are some things you should know.
Read moreThe largest festival of light and music, Vivid Sydney is Australia's premier winter event and is now in its eighth year. Illuminating Sydney from 27 May to 18 June, the 23-day festival is a spectacle of discovery for children and offers fun for the whole family.
Read moreTripAdvisor, the largest travel review site in the world, has released the results of its annual travellers choice awards. Based on booking interest and traveller feedback across the last 12 months, the 2016 Trip Advisor travellers choice awards rank everything from the hottest destinations of the year to the most outstanding hotel providers and more. They've also released a list of the top 10 Australian holiday hotspots, so we thought we'd take a look at the list and consider what makes these destinations so good.
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