Australia
Queensland’s ‘least likely paradise’ is not your standard resort island
Craig Tansley discovers the McDonald’s and Bunnings outlets on Bribie Island just add to its unusual and secret charm.
- Craig Tansley
No-brainer ways to save on an Australian ski trip
If you’re walking up to the lift ticket window in the morning to buy a lift pass for the same day, something has gone seriously wrong with your planning.
- Kate Allman
This famous Aussie resort costs $3000 a night. But is it justified?
What does $3000 a night get you? It gets you anything you want. Or at least, that’s the idea.
- Ben Groundwater
New Australian cruise ship, converted from a luxury yacht, ready to sail
Paspaley Pearl, a former motor yacht modified to become a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel, is about to launch in the Kimberley.
- Julietta Jameson
The Gold Coast’s newest five-star hotel is not where you’d expect
It stands to reason that Mondrian hotels’ entry into Australia on Queensland’s Gold Coast isn’t among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise.
- Jane Reddy
- Opinion
- Travel tips
I lived in a caravan park for six months. Here are 10 things I learnt
The park becomes a catwalk at 5pm, duct tape is a commodity, and everyone has a story.
- Kerry van der Jagt
- ★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
The former luxe playground of visiting global superstars in the ’70s and ’80s, Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its biggest refurbishment to date.
- Katherine Scott
Sydney hotel won’t win any beauty awards, but it’s all about location
Its exterior isn’t flashy, but an interior revamp and new brand revitalise this centrally located hotel.
- Craig Platt
Queensland paradise islands are now our newest hiking destination
For most travellers, the Whitsundays are synonymous with the aquatic pursuits but there’s a whole other side to be discovered on land.
- Juletta Jameson
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
The only resort located on one of Australia’s most famous beaches
A stay at the finest resort in Broome makes me wish I had more time to spend in this remote town.
- Kristie Kellahan
Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/traveller/topic/australia-6gc