This Award-Winning Palm Cove Hotel Perfectly Blends Heritage Luxury and Beachside Charm

The Reef House Adults Retreat is one of Queensland’s most storied hotels, with an old-world magic that keeps guests coming back The Reef House Adults Retreat has been on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove since 1958 – one of the first hotels on the beachfront, and still the one with the most character. A boutique […]

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Ardo Brings Luxury Accommodation to Townsville

Everything, and we mean everything, about Ardo is new and luxurious. Writer Madeleine Keck checks in to uncover this Townsville newcomer’s gems. Ardo has become the first five-star accommodation to grace the sun-drenched coast of Townsville, helping elevate the laidback town to a tourism destination capable of rivalling Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Opening in […]

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Palm Cove to Hobart: Here’s Where to Spend Any Long Weekend

From R&R in a regional town to sparkling sky-high glamour in the city centre, here’s where to go when you have an extra day or two off work. Whether you’re up for a quick interstate flight or down for a regional road trip, there’s a short trip sure to tick all the boxes in each […]

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The Best Beachfront Resorts in Queensland

Everyone deserves a beachfront escape in the Sunshine State. From private estates to private islands, this is the round-up of the best beachfront resorts in Queensland. Queensland is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Naturally, the Sunshine State boasts some of the best beachfront resorts in Australia, ranging from high-end apartment-style […]

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Condé Nast Traveller Names Australia’s Palm Cove the Best Beach in the World for 2024

Flourishing wildlife, stunning natural landscapes and a charming cobble-paved esplanade have earned Queensland’s Palm Cove the prestigious title of the world’s best beach, according to Condé Nast Traveller. Queensland’s Palm Cove has been honoured as the best beach in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, with the magazine highlighting the region’s charming palm trees, stunning […]

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The Best Mother’s Day Experiences in Australia

From elegant high tea to a rejuvenating spa day, these are the best Mother’s Day experiences in Australia. Who doesn’t love receiving gifts? Tearing open Christmas wrapping paper, biting into an Easter egg or breathing in a fragrant bouquet of Valentine’s flowers is sure to bring joy year-round. But planning the perfect present for our […]

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Things to Do in Autumn in Australia: Your 2025 Guide

From hot air balloon expeditions to spooky tours and top-shelf gin in the Top End, these autumn activities offer something for every kind of traveller. Summer is often touted as the best time for live music, outdoor activities and highly anticipated events, but autumn in Australia is packed with festivities and experiences. Whether you’re eager […]

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8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Cairns

Move aside sun, sand and surf: Cairns’ rich outback, ancient geological heritage and UNESCO Heritage-listed vistas are just the tip of the itinerary. Few places in the world can take you from the world’s oldest continually surviving rainforest to savannah plains in one day trip – Cairns is the place that truly delivers it […]

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The Best Queensland Road Trips

From endless fields of sun-kissed sugarcane to the golden coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, some of Australia’s best road trips are found in Queensland. Windows rolled down, wind in your hair, hints of sea salt in the air: there’s nowhere more suited to the road trip than Queensland. Whether it’s food-filled sojourns from Bundaberg, […]

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Gold Coast to Cape Tribulation: A Guide to Queensland’s Best Beaches

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there is no better place to hit the ocean than Queensland. A vast and varied tropical playground, Queensland is a treasure trove of beaches. From the glitz and glamour of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast to the laid-back vibes of the Sunshine Coast and the remote feel […]

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What Not to Miss on Hamilton Island

Decadent dining, wild watersports and chilled-out spa days: here’s our guide to things to do on Hamilton Island. From white-sand beaches to rainbow-hued sunsets over hypnotic turquoise waters, Hamilton Island is an idyllic haven at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. While the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays may be the ideal launchpad for exploring some […]

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Date Night: Gold Coast’s Most Romantic Restaurants

Exquisite seafood or handmade pasta? Whatever your mood, romance is on the menu with the best Gold Coast date night restaurants.  If the way to your loved one’s heart is through their stomach, then make their heart flutter with a lavish dining affair to remember. Spend your days taking long walks on the beach, […]