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Angela Saurine

Angela Saurine

Travel writer

Travel writer

Cool off in pristine rock pool Booloumba Creek.

10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss

You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look.

  • Angela Saurine
Main Beach at Noosa Heads.

The best times to visit the Sunshine Coast

The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets.

  • Angela Saurine
The Noosa River forms part of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to the Sunshine Coast

From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause excruciating pain, the Sunshine Coast certainly has its quirks. Here’s what to know before you go.

  • Angela Saurine
Season restaurant overlooks the beach at Noosa.

Best places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast

Trendy Asian eateries, retro diners, fresh Mooloolaba prawns and farm-to-table fine dining? Yep, Sunny Coast has something for every gourmand.

  • Angela Saurine
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort.

The best places to stay on the Sunshine Coast, for all budgets

From romantic hinterland hideaways to luxury oceanfront apartments, there’s an accommodation option for every type of traveller on this sunny stretch.

  • Angela Saurine
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Virgin Australia’s Economy X seats offer extra legroom.

Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route

This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.

  • Angela Saurine
The Crystal Guardians in the Byron Bay hinterland are among the tallest crystals in the known world.

Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Byron Bay

Cut through the Hemsworth hype, and you may be shocked by what you still don’t know about Australia’s most talked-about beach town.

  • Angela Saurine
Natty drops and hatted food.

Byron Bay’s best places to eat and drink

First came the hippies, surfers and celebrities. More recently, a swell of chefs and foodies have moved in, taking its food scene to another level.

  • Angela Saurine
Sheer power: Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park.

Ten hidden Byron Bay highlights that most visitors miss

From a powerful waterfall formed 20 million years ago to a hidden swimming spot, check out some of the region’s lesser-known attractions.

  • Angela Saurine
Enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Brunswick River.

The best times to visit Byron Bay

With an eclectic calendar of annual events and superb year-round weather, there’s never really a bad time to go – but each season offers something entirely unique.

  • Angela Saurine

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