Australia
Queensland’s ‘least likely paradise’ is not your standard resort island
Craig Tansley discovers that 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
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