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Helena Melton

Helena is a travel and lifestyle writer, beer enthusiast and avid gasbagger. No matter where in the world she is, you'll find her visiting every local art gallery or scoping out all the independent bookshops.

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An Adults-Only Hideaway in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Tucked into Montville’s rainforest, Misty View Cottages pairs Lake Baroon views with fireside evenings, cottage-by-cottage spa features and an adults-only setting. At Misty View Cottages, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland sets an easy pace: rainforest and Lake Baroon outside, a private spa bath and fireplace inside. These self-contained cottages are reserved just for adults, making them […]

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Cairns’ Reef Fleet Terminal Is Just Steps From This Stylish Hotel

At Shangri-La The Marina in Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef begins practically at your doorstep with garden-view rooms, a temperature-controlled pool and local flavours at The Backyard restaurant. Want a seamless day out on the Great Barrier Reef? Enter Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, located just steps from Marlin Marina and the Reef Fleet Terminal. Back […]

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Is The Gold Coast Still Australia’s Favourite Family Destination?

Planning a family holiday in 2026? New theme-park attractions, indoor entertainment and easy dining options give the Gold Coast plenty of reasons to stay on your school-holiday shortlist. The Gold Coast has long been a family-holiday favourite, and it’s easy to see why – famous theme parks, broad beaches and plenty of ways to fill […]

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The Port Douglas Stay Between the Reef and the Rainforest

At Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa, swim-out apartments, a 3,000sqm lagoon pool and Aluco dining sit beside Four Mile Beach, with the reef and Daintree ready for day trips. A Port Douglas day can start on the sand, continue out on the water and finish with a cocktail beside a lagoon pool […]

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The Chic Melbourne City Stay with a Taste of Victoria

Shadow Play by Peppers pairs sleek apartments with a heated pool, level-nine library and a distinctly Victorian wine list at Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar. In Southbank, your Melbourne day can move from browsing South Melbourne Market to an afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria, then finish with a full-bodied Victorian wine. That makes […]

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The Melbourne CBD Stay Made for Laneway Mornings and Rooftop Evenings

Pullman Melbourne City Centre pairs sleek rooms and breakfast at Eva’s with rooftop pizza, skyline views and Melbourne’s laneways just beyond the door. Melbourne days are built around small but important choices: do you spend the afternoon tracing the city’s arcades or head straight upstairs for rooftop pizza and skyline views? Tucked just off Little […]

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The Adelaide Stay Pairing Teppanyaki with Riverfront Views

InterContinental Adelaide puts you beside the River Torrens, Adelaide Oval and the city’s cultural precinct, with seasonal dining at Shiki, river-facing rooms, a heated outdoor pool and cocktails at The Atrium Lounge. Adelaide is at its best when the sparkling river, world-class restaurants and vibrant cultural precincts are all within easy reach. If that sounds […]

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Inside The Perth Stay That Brings Greek Island Energy to the CBD

HYDE Perth brings a relaxed Mediterranean mood to the city centre, pairing bohemian rooms with a heated outdoor pool, guided yoga and Greek-inspired dining at FARRA. Perth’s newly opened hotel mixes chic style with a little coastal ease and brings it to the CBD. HYDE Perth embraces that mellow atmosphere with tactile rooms, a pool […]

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The Yarra Ranges Retreat Made for Slow Weekends

Peppers Marysville is a polished base for exploring Victoria’s High Country, pairing contemporary rooms with regional dining, a heated outdoor lap pool and the mountain landscapes surrounding Marysville. Around 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peppers Marysville in the Yarra Ranges puts you close to forest walks, mountain roads and local produce, while its pool, sauna and […]

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The Best Places to Stay on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads or Coolangatta? Find the Gold Coast neighbourhood that suits your pace, then choose where to stay. The Gold Coast isn’t just a single holiday destination – Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta all sit along the same coastline, but they each have a different pace, crowd and reason to […]

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From Sunrise Balloons to a Rooftop Train: 10 Melbourne Moments You Can’t Recreate Elsewhere

From floating above the skyline at dawn on a hot air balloon to following a scale model of the solar system along the bay, step away from the usual Melbourne activities and try something distinctly local. When you think of Melbourne, what comes to mind? Look beyond the city’s art galleries, excellent coffee shops and […]

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Meet Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, An Overwater Escape Closer to Home

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort turns a family getaway into a full resort experience, with overwater bungalows, a private saltwater lagoon and a calendar of nearby coastal adventures. A private saltwater lagoon, palm-fringed pool and overwater bungalows – welcome to Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. Set in Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast, this resort blends coastal-cool […]

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