Queensland
The best places to stay in Brisbane
This former big country town has come of age, and its accommodation offerings reflect this.
- Craig Tansley
Controversial new five-star Gold Coast hotel set to open
The much anticipated Mondrian Gold Coast is finally about to open – two years after its target date.
- Julietta Jameson
Port guide: Cairns, Australia
This is one of Australia’s busiest ports beyond the capital cities, and for good reason. You won’t want to waste a minute of your time ashore.
- Brian Johnston
Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant
Catseye Pool Club in the new The Sundays resort features the distinctive cooking of the country’s pre-eminent seafood chef, Josh Niland.
- Julietta Jameson
On board the cruise ship that’s not ashamed to be a cruise ship
Some cruise ships aim to win over people who don’t like cruising. This isn’t one of them.
- Craig Platt
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Iconic ’90s resort’s new must-see island spectacle
This is a tranquil, eco-friendly base to explore the beauty, landscapes and wildlife of the biggest sand island in the world.
- Kerry van der Jagt
I did an epic outback road trip without a four-wheel drive (or a tent)
If you’ve never visited Australia’s great outback before, this is the place to do it.
- Emily McAuliffe
Sorry, southerners, but this bargain city is our coolest summer capital
Fifty-cent public transport and $2 public swimming pools? Bring your spare change and swimmers for a good time in Brissie.
- Christine Retschlag
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No running water, no escape, but this trip became my idea of paradise
I still can’t believe we did this – camping on a remote coral cay. We cooked our own meals, slept in basic tents, spent days conducting “science” experiments. Now I realise it was brilliant.
- Ben Groundwater
How to do Queensland’s dreamiest islands without breaking the budget
Let Airlie Beach be the launchpad for your affordable island-hopping escape. Here’s where to eat, stay and play without spending a fortune.
- Riley Wilson
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