Tag Archives: Australia

A family friendly hotel on the Gold Coast has picked up the most reviews of any accomodation in Australia on Tripadvisor. Over 12,700 guests of the Meriton Suites Broadbeach have taken to the platform to leave their thoughts on their stay, and even with that volume of responses, the high rise hotel …

Sydney in summer is immediately recognizable. Of course its iconic sights can be enjoyed year-round, but if you’re mad about beaches, or prefer a cutting-edge arts festival, you’ll want to pick the best time to visit this eclectic and electrifying city. Whether its cheaper accommodation or cooler weather you’re after, our tips …

If you’re wanting to escape the bustle of the city and get comfy in nature, but camping isn’t your thing, then we have the perfect – and cosy – solution. A tiny house is the perfect winter weekend escape, to head somewhere unique and close to nature, without sacrificing creature …

It’s difficult to explore the East Coast of Australia alone. So many travelers plough the snaking stretch of road that runs from Sydney to Cairns – seduced, in part, by stories of late-night revelry – that solitude is often harder to find than companionship. But it’s not just the good-time vibe that makes this stretch of …

New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has confirmed a two-way travel bubble will open with Australia later this month. Residents of both countries will be able to travel between the two without having to quarantine from April 19th. Since October, New Zealand-based travellers have been allowed to enter most Australian states …

A date for the commencement of the trans-Tasman bubble is expected to be made on April 6, according to New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, but it will depend on several criteria being met. Australia has mostly eradicated COVID-19, save for sporadic cases – much like New Zealand. In advance of the travel bubble …

In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district at 408 Flinders Lane, the hotel is seeking to join the emerging music scene. “Melbourne is the perfect locale for the playfully luxe spirit of the W brand, and we could not be more excited to unveil this highly …

Forget hang-gliding and paragliding – there’s nothing like the rush of jumping from a plane at 12,000ft. Just about anyone can tandem skydive, but sky surfing, wingsuit surfing and BASE jumping are best left to pros. Where to try it: choose an idyllic natural setting like Byron Bay, Australia (try Skydive Australia), the Swiss …

After bush fires ravaged Tasmania in early 2019, the Tahune Airwalk was fortunately spared enough to be able to reopen at the end of the year. Guests observe this Unesco World Heritage area from almost 100ft (30m) above the forest floor and 165ft (50m) above the Huon River while traversing 2030ft (619m) of walkway (which …

Given the sensitivity – and sometimes deadliness – of the oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world, there’s no better way to explore the Daintree in Queensland than from above. Some 26ft (11m) above the ground, guests with any level of mobility can look for cassowaries and tree-kangaroos knowing they’ve made the sustainable decision to …