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‘Tis the Season: Experiences That Make the Best Christmas Gifts

Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is (almost) here, and the search for that perfect gift is on. This year, skip the socks and scented candles; the best gifts are all about experiences and making memories that outlast any tin of shortbread. Cosy up with a cup of cocoa and check out these experiences that have everyone on your […]

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Off-Road Adventures: The Brisbane Day Trip You Need to Know About

The shores of North Stradbroke Island are your destination for the ultimate off-road adventure from Brisbane. In search of Australia’s best beach adventure, Luxury Escapes invited Nat and daughter Harper to experience the ultimate off-road day trip from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island in the brand-new Land Rover Discovery. Our mother-daughter travellers tackle a world […]

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A Family-Friendly Road Trip to Discover the Gold Coast Hinterland

Queensland’s open roads call for adventure and in the brand-new Land Rover Discovery, a road trip through the lush Gold Coast Hinterland has never been easier. On the second leg of their Queensland discovery road trip, Natalie Bassingthwaite and her daughter Harper take the brand-new Land Rover Discovery from the beachfront to the verdant hinterland. […]

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Gold Coast Discovery: A Guide to Queensland’s Playground

Join Natalie Bassingthwaighte and daughter Harper as they uncover the gems of the Gold Coast on a luxury road trip in a brand-new Land Rover Discovery. Luxury Escapes recently invited Natalie Bassingthwaighte and daughter Harper to experience the ultimate Queensland road trip – from the Gold Coast Hinterland to Brisbane and North Stradbroke Island – […]

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The Best Things to Do on the Gold Coast

From interactive wildlife adventures to world-class shopping and bucket-list dining experiences, these are the best things to do on the Gold Coast. While its iconic beaches might be the biggest draw card – and for good reason – the sun-drenched Gold Coast has so much more to offer than just golden sands and perfect waves. […]

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Gentle Giants of the Sea: Whale Watching in the Whitsundays

The Whitsundays, crowned the Humpback Highway, recently achieved Candidate Whale Heritage status due to its impressive options for sighting these majestic creatures. Whale season may be winding down, but it’s still a great time to get a glimpse of whales in the wild, one of the most magical times to visit Tropical North Queensland. When […]

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The Best Gold Coast Restaurants

The Gold Coast: come for the beautiful beaches, stay for the brilliant restaurants. From spritzes and seafood on the beach to intimate modern Australian tasting menus in candlelit dining rooms, the Gold Coast has a restaurant for every occasion. Explore the diversity of the city’s culinary scene as you jump from Japanese izakaya to family-friendly […]

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6 Things to Do with Kids in Port Douglas

This Tropical North Queensland town is beloved by families for good reason: it’s a haven for kids. With its abundance of easy breezy apartment-style accommodation, barefoot bohemian vibes and pristine beachfront, Port Douglas is one of those destinations that holds magic for returning families again and again. With plenty to see and do, there’s something […]

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From Outback to Island: Where To Have The Ultimate Queensland Escape

Two very different stays, one state. Whether you embrace rainforest or reef, luxury is the constant. Covering more than 1.8 million square kilometres, Queensland is a state of many stories. It’s the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet – the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest – but is […]

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The Most Unique Stays in Queensland

Whether it’s a treehouse escape in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, or private island indulgence on the Great Barrier Reef, these are the most unique stays in Queensland’s. From the vast outback to the island-studded Whitsundays and the Daintree Rainforest’s ancient magic, Queensland sure knows how to put on a show. And what better […]

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12 Memories to Gift Dad this Father’s Day

The best Father’s Day gifts aren’t wrapped – cement your status as the golden child with an experience they’ll never forget. It’s never easy trying to find the perfect gift for the father figure in your life. But the best gift doesn’t always come in boxes – create memories with your dad or give […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Port Douglas

What to do, where to stay and most importantly, where to eat in this perennially popular TNQ town. If there’s one destination that epitomises everything Australia does best, it’s Port Douglas. There are countless natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest), cracking food and coffee (hello, Macrossan Street) and year-round temperate weather and […]