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10 of the best cultural things to take your breathe away

Get inspired by Australia's culture

Australia might only be 200 years young since being colonised, but it's home to the oldest living Indigenous culture!  That's right, its Aboriginal history dates back 60,000 years. 

So get your culture fix and be inspired by the many different faces and cultures of Australia. Even better, we've curated a list for you to explore and immerse yourself into. Happy exploring.

 

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10 of the best beachy things to do

There's something so relaxing when you're surrounded by water....it just washes away any worries. So this September and October, enjoy the best of beach life on offer. We've found 10 of the best water activities to make you smile. 

 

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10 of the best hiking adventures this September

Nature is calling this September

As they say in the classics - take a hike! September is the time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. It's not too hot, not too cold, it's just right. Below are 10 of the best hikes to do this month, and again we've gone to all corners of Australia to find some of the off-the-beaten-track things to do. So - stop talking and start walking.

 

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10 of the best food & wine experiences this September

10 of the yummiest this September

Excite your taste buds this September with 10 of the best foodie things to do. We've gone to every corner of Australia, and found some off-the-beaten-track adventures.  

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Blue Mountains 7 day winter itinerary

Best things to do in the Blue Mountains this winter

The weather might be cool, so let’s look at cool things to do in the Blue Mountains this winter. There’s something special about getting cosy by the fireplace, taking a bushwalk, and eating hearty food when it's cold. So embrace the 2023 winter and head to the Blue Mountains for a perfect getaway. Pick and choose your holiday style using our suggested daily activities below. 

Happy travelling, Lisa x


Hop-on-hop-off the Blue Mountains Explorer bus. Photo: Destination NSW


Day 1: Explore the Blue Mountains

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Destination spotlight: Tweed Coa

7 days on the Tweed Coast

Summer will be here before we know it so let's look at what your holiday will look like. Let's not beat around the bush - one of my favourite summer holiday destinations is the Tweed Coast (which is in far Northern NSW).  It's easy to get to, easy to enjoy, has lots on offer, and is right beside the Gold Coast where you'll find theme parks, and a bit of glitz and glamour.

Here’s a preview of what your days look like. You wake up, glance out the window to the beach, throw on your cossies, wander across the soft sand and dive into the sparkling blue water. If there’s a heaven on earth, you’ve found it on the Tweed Coast. After playing in the water, you're now ready to get a coffee and pastry at one of the local cafes. If you have kids in tow, the day may include a visit to Wet and Wild or Dreamworld. If it's grown-ups only, may...

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Top 10 must-do activities in Brisbane

10 must-do activities in Brisbane

Welcome to Brisbane's Southbank. Photo: Siggy Nowak from Pixabay
 

If you’re in Brisbane, there are a few must-see attractions that are definitely worth checking out. To get the ball rolling, here's our top 10 must-see-must-do things in Brisbane.
 

1. Southbank Parklands

The Southbank Parklands are one of the top attractions for tourists, and make up seventeen hectares right along the Brisbane River.  There are restaurants,...

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10 of the best things to do in Melbourne in 2024

Marvellous Melbourne


Cruise up Melbourne's Yarra River. Photo: Alf Scalise from Pixabay 

I asked my good friend Jennifer De Luca, Founder of Luxury Adventure Travel, to share her thoughts on marvelous Melbourne. Here's what she had to say....


Melbourne is continually ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities, and with good reason! Thriving café culture, an excellent public transport network, some of Australia’s best museums and art galleries, world class shopping, sumptuous dining spots, beautiful parklands – what else could you want? Read more