On the Fraser Coast, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. On one hand, Hervey Bay is the ideal spot to kick back and relax. On the other, it’s the ultimate destination for adventure out on the water! Between the mainland and Fraser Island lies the Great Sandy Strait, a 70 kilometre stretch of […]

Go no farther than the stunning Sunshine Coast for a memorable backdrop to your ‘down on bended knee’ moment. There are so many gorgeous venues for a surprise gourmet picnic – from glorious beaches to the evergreen hinterland.  But if you really want to take the moment to the max, why not choose a […]

Long before holidaymakers and highrises, the Sunshine Coast was home to the Kabi Kabi –  or Saltwater people. The ocean, beaches and estuaries were the source of both their sustenance and their stories. To learn more about their rich indigenous culture, you can join a 2-hour sunset cultural cruise with Saltwater Eco Tours, onboard their […]

School holidays have officially begun, so if you’re thinking a taking a local trip with the family, you don’t always have to make a stay out of it, there’s plenty to see and do on North Stradbroke Island… even if it’s just for the day.  And there are many ways that you can get […]

It’s a great time to discover the best of Queensland, and if you’re needing destination inspiration, look no further! The Great Barrier Reef We are blessed to have the world’s largest coral reef system on our doorstep. It’s the gift that just keeps giving to destinations from Cape York in the north to Bundaberg to […]

Queensland’s premier wine-making region is the Granite Belt… you can do the rounds of dozens of top cellar doors, but if you want to take your wine tasting beyond the usual chardonnay and shiraz, then we recommend you start at the top!  Summit Estate Wines has a long history on the Granite Belt. Vines […]

To appreciate the beauty of the world’s largest sand island, you have to be prepared to go off-road and the great thing is that you don’t even need your own four-wheel drive. Fraser Explorer Tours offer travellers a once in a lifetime four-wheel-drive island experience. The tour highlights a number of Fraser’s bucket list destinations […]

With restrictions lifting, it’s time to revisit the classic weekend getaway to the country.  And – heads up, foodies! – we’ve got a delicious drive suggestion for you.  Less than two hours from Brisbane is leafy Toowoomba where a wintery nip in the air only sharpens the appetite for great food.  First stop – for brekky or morning […]

One of the beautiful things about living in Brisbane is that it only takes an hour’s drive to deliver you from the stress of the city to the serenity of small rural towns. And here’s a perfect example. Head west from Brisbane, through the quaint township of Rosewood towards Grandchester – taking in the countryside […]