Shake off the winter blues with a spring road trip that takes you on a sunkissed adventure alongside the glittering blue Pacific Ocean. The Sydney to Brisbane road trip is not only packed with lively coastal towns, stunning coastal scenery and great food – it’s also one of Australia’s best road trips. So buckle up...
Wax the board and get ready to hit some of the best surf beaches in Australia. From the world-famous surfing reserve at Bondi Beach to the curling tropical waters of Queensland, Australia is renowned for surfing spots that cater to all levels of experience. Those looking to find their feet and master the breaks will...
Rocky packs a punch as a regional Australian travel destination. This historic city of 80,000 people is probably best known as the capital of central Queensland’s cattle country – a status attested to by the six ‘Big Bulls’ that mark the major throughfares into the city, and the upcoming uber popular Beef Australia triennial event in May....
Perched on the top of the Great Dividing Range west of Brisbane, a lofty 700 metres above sea level, Toowoomba is affectionately known as the ‘Garden City’. It’s a nod to the temperate climate that allows just about anything to grow here, and this is a destination that comes up roses for travellers on every...
Picturesque coastline, epic national parks, and incredible wildlife viewing are all within easy reach of the palm-lined streets of Mackay’s city centre, which is dotted with Art Deco architecture and opportunities for al fresco dining. Here are some of the top things to do in Mackay. Book your stay with Choice Hotels. 1. Splash down...
Tucked away on Queensland’s shimmering Fraser Coast in the Wide Bay–Burnett region, Hervey Bay is a holiday retreat that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised. Roughly four hours’ drive (with breaks) north of Brisbane, Hervey Bay is perhaps best known as the home of humpback whale watching, and as the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage-listed...
Those in need of some R&R in South East Queensland should make a bee-line for the ‘garden city’ of Toowoomba. Just one-and-a-half-hours’ drive west of Brisbane, this regional centre is the perfect short break destination. Situated on the top of the Great Dividing Range, and overlooking the rolling pastures and bushland reserves of the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba...
Flying into Mackay, you just know you’re in Queensland. The turquoise blue water of the Coral Sea sparkling beneath you gradually gives way to long stretches of white sandy beaches and great swathes of emerald green sugar cane fields. Mackay is an incredible school holiday destination in Queensland, and is renowned as the cane capital...
As we get deeper into the Australian winter, it’s to be expected that those from the southern states will make a beeline for Queensland to get their mid-year dose of sunshine, and holiday destinations that always feel like Summer. With cities like Townsville and the Gold Coast boasting as many as 300 sunny days a...
May is a big month for festivals and events across beautiful Queensland. Here are a few of the highlights and why these events should be on your radar if you’re planning a visit to the Sunshine State this month. 1. Celebrate eco-culture at The Planting (Woodford) Release your inner tree hugger at The Planting –...
