Australians love a good festival. Day in day out across this vast country of ours, something is being celebrated somewhere, and the quirkier that something is, the better! From divas and diamantes in the desert, to beer can boat races and prize-winning vanilla slices, here are eight fabulous festivities that all offer something a little...
There’s no-one Australians hold in higher esteem than their sporting heroes, and the country’s love of a contest on the field is legendary. From capital cities to country towns, here are seven of Australia’s must-see destinations for sports lovers. Tick off all seven and you can proudly call yourself one of Australia’s greatest sports fans!...
One of the things you quickly discover when travelling around this vast country of ours is that every destination, big and small, has a surprise in store for visitors. It may not always be obvious to begin with, but it’s there, and half the fun is seeking it out! Here are five Australian short break...
Australia has one of the most diverse music festival and event calendars anywhere in the world. Across the country, in major capital cities and remote regional centres, homegrown and international talent packs festival stages to a rapturous reception from music lovers of all ages. Whatever floats your musical boat, from electronica to folk and everything...
It’s that time of the year when many of us start thinking about our travel plans for the coming 12 months. And while the country’s big-ticket destinations like Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Far North Queensland tend to get most of the attention, there are so many amazing regional cities and towns that shouldn’t...
Anytime is a good time to visit Christchurch, but December marks the start of summer and you can’t beat the warmer months in New Zealand’s third largest city. Wedged between the Southern Alps and the Pacific coastline, Christchurch is the gateway to many of the South Island’s most magnificent natural attractions and iconic outdoor experiences,...
The festive season in the northern hemisphere is famed for eggnog by the fire and sleigh rides in the snow, but here in Oz, we like to do things just a little differently. Combining the arid beauty of the outback, the serene surroundings of the Australian bush, and the community spirit of our provincial towns,...
The city of Melbourne is many things, among them, a sports-lover’s dream destination. Melburnians support sport with gusto at every level and from a lowly local footy match to a world-class sporting event like the Australian Open or Formula One Grand Prix, you can expect supporters to be loud and proud. Explore the city’s greatest...
The days may be cold in winter but the manaakitanga (the traditional Māori word for hospitality) is always toasty warm across Aotearoa New Zealand. There are so many amazing ways to get out and explore the country these school holidays, but we think one of the best options is a good old-fashioned road trip. It’s...
