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When & Where to Go in the Australian School Holidays

Looking to get away during the upcoming school holidays? This is everything you need to know about where to stay and when to get the best value. The school holidays are the perfect time to press pause on the everyday and make special memories as a family, whether that’s building sandcastles on golden beaches, chasing […]

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Barks and Recreation: These Are Australia’s Top Pet-Friendly Escapes

Taking your dog (or other pet) on the discovery trip of a lifetime is a breeze thanks to these paws-itively amazing escapes where pets are not only accepted, they are celebrated. Pet-friendly travel has been a hot topic in recent years, with more travellers than ever foregoing the pet sitter in favour of a […]

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6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Sea World Resort, Gold Coast

Gold-infused massages, seafood buffet cruises and moonlit rollercoaster rides – you may come for the animal encounters, but you’ll stay for the unexpected. Sea World Gold Coast may be famed for its marine exhibits and wildlife encounters, but there’s a lot more than meets the eye at this Gold Coast family favourite. You can level […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in Brisbane

From cuddling koalas to splashing around in inner-city lagoons, Brisbane is Australia’s number one family playground. From cycling along riverside paths to exploring interactive museums, Brisbane offers an irresistible mix of city thrills and outdoor adventures that will have everyone from toddlers to teenagers begging to stay longer. Read on to discover our pick of the […]

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The Best Birthday Breaks

From stylish staycations to indulgent self-care getaways and sunny beachside escapes, these are the best birthday holidays in Australia – and beyond. Every birthday – be it 33 or the big 5-0 – deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you prefer to mark the occasion with a short and sweet spa retreat or a […]

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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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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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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 […]

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Turn Up the Knots on Your Port Douglas Escape

You’ve strolled sweeping rainforests, explored technicolour coral gardens and dined at chic restaurants… so what’s next? Spice up your standard Port Douglas itinerary with these exciting new additions. If you’ve been to Far North Queensland before, you’ll know that Port Douglas is the perfect home base for luxurious dining and spectacular adventures. If you’re planning […]

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Things to Do in Winter in Australia

From cosy cellar door stays and snowy mountain getaways to sun-kissed escapes up north, there are plenty of ways for the cold not to get you down. The mercury taking a dive is no reason to hibernate. While shorter evenings and less sunshine for part of the country can bring the winter blues, the cooler […]

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Top 20 Things to Do in Townsville

Snorkelling by mammoth granite boulders, majestic hikes through sacred lands and bucket-list animal encounters – here are the top experiences to add to your Townsville itinerary. When North Queensland comes to mind, visions of aquatic adventures, emerald islands, cascading waterfalls and sprawling national parks follow. Townsville, the largest city in North Queensland, boasts all the […]

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How to Spend a Luxurious Weekend in Townsville

The recent introduction of the first five-star hotel has turned heads toward this picturesque town in Queensland, Australia. Welcome to Townsville, where luxury meets sun-drenched paradise. Townsville, towns-ville, – a place so nice they named it twice – officially holds its own among its better-known neighbours, with Port Douglas and Cairns to the north; the Great […]