Broken Hill, also known as ‘The Silver City’, was shaped by underground riches. Today this quirky mining hub in the far west of New South Wales also boasts a thriving cultural and artistic scene. Here are six must-dos for a first-time visitor to Broken Hill. 1. Unearth the city’s arty side There’s a particular reason...
As a travel writer, the question you get asked most often is ‘what’s your favourite place?’ And when it comes to New Zealand, the answer is invariably ‘everywhere’. This is a destination packed with highlights, and every city, town and village has a story to share and something special within its grasp. So putting together...
Our corner of the world is packed with amazing places to visit and things to see and do, but how do you do it without it costing the earth, literally? While everyone loves a holiday, more and more of us are recognising the impact of our travelling carbon footprint on the planet and making attempts...
Australian country hospitality is legendary and if there was ever a year to experience it for yourself, 2021 is it! Farming communities form the backbone of this wide brown land of ours, and every rural centre has its own unique story to share. Start with these six amazing country towns and immerse yourself in their...
Ah Melbourne, how we’ve missed you. As the city awakes from its deep sleep, borders open and travellers make plans to return in the coming months, it’s timely to reflect on some of the things we’ve missed most about the incomparable Victorian capital. Whether you’re a local planning a staycation or a first-time visitor, here...
Napier makes for a wonderful weekend getaway, and if you add just a couple more days to your stay, you can enjoy even more of what the incredible Hawke’s Bay region has to offer. Napier has one of the best collections of Art Deco buildings in the world, attracting lovers of architecture from all over....
With most of us keen to consign 2020 to the history books, and borders reopening across the country, 2021 will certainly be the year of domestic travel. And while much of the population will flock to popular tourist hotspots, it is possible to escape the crowds and follow the road less travelled. Here are five...
Australia offers art lovers access to a world-class array of galleries, museums and exhibition spaces. And while the country’s most prestigious collections of fine art are generally to be found in our capital cities, don’t discount the offerings of regional galleries – many of which punch well above their weight in terms of the priceless...
Travelling with a toddler, to most, seems like an almost impossible task. Toddlers tend to be difficult to control on a good day let alone in a confined space, strapped to your lap and with next to zero form of entertainment! Seems like something a crazy person would do, right? Well, sometimes you’re left with no...
