Destinations
ABBEY MEDIEVAL BANQUET REVIEW: Inside Queensland’s Hottest Ticket
Getting a ticket to the Abbey Medieval Banquet is definitely not easy. Held annually the week before the Abbey Medieval Festival and seating only 300 people, these highly sought-after tickets sell out within minutes. I've been trying to secure a spot at the banquet...
BRISBANE MARRIOTT HIGH TEA REVIEW: Blooming Elegance in the CBD
Brisbane Marriott has launched a new Blooming Afternoon Tea and true to its name, this one is all about florals, botanicals and beautifully presented treats. I took my 10-year old daughter Rose with me to sample this new high tea. We're already giving Marriott extra...
ALEXANDRA HILLS HOTEL: Resort-Style Brisbane Pub with a Playground
Alexandra Hills Hotel is a huge resort-style complex in Brisbane's southeastern bayside. Near coastal suburbs like Cleveland and Wellington Point, this pub with a playground leans into its coastal setting, with white furniture, leafy palms and a breezy ambience....
DIG IT Tamborine Mountain Review: Excavator Fun for Kids
Dig IT is Australia's first excavator site designed for kids, located in Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain, only an hour from Brisbane. It's a fantastic day out with the kids, perfect for the school holidays. Thunderbird Park Thunderbird Park is an adventure park...
BRISBANE FARMS AND ZOOS: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Animal Experiences in and Around Brisbane
We are lucky to have some wonderful animal experiences in South East Queensland. This guide to the best farms and zoos in the area includes family-friendly farms, zoos and animal encounters in and around Brisbane, including easy day trips to the Gold Coast and...
HYATT REGENCY BRISBANE HIGH TEA: A Taste of Queensland in the City
The Hyatt Regency is an upmarket hotel in the heart of Brisbane. I took the whole family to sample their "Season of Sunshine" Queensland high tea, held in Lennons Restaurant. If you like high teas, have a look at my guide to the best high teas in Brisbane. The...