Destinations
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN: Spend a Perfect Day Exploring the Rainforest
Tamborine Mountain, only an hour from Brisbane, feels like another world. Climb the mountain and enter the rainforest, and you'll be met with tranquil settings, stunning views and excellent food and drink. Here's how I'd spend a perfect day in Tamborine Mountain....
PINEAPPLE HOTEL: Brisbane Pub with a Playground and Great Food
The Pineapple Hotel in Brisbane is a historic bar and restaurant in Kangaroo Point. Built in 1864, this family-owned pub complex is the fifth oldest pub in Queensland. There isn't much left of the historic building frontage, but if you go out on the street, you'll see...
HALLOWEEN HIGH TEA: Trick or Tea at the QT Hotel, Gold Coast
The QT Hotel is a modern, funky spot on the Gold Coast, so it stands to reason that their high tea offering would be just as contemporary and fun. I took my 9 year old daughter Rose with me to sample their Halloween high tea, "Trick or Tea", available daily throughout...
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: A Day Among the Blooms
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a month-long annual festival of flowers held every September in the "Garden City" of Toowoomba. Throughout the city, parks and gardens burst into colour with spectacular floral displays. Think chrysanthemums, pansies, poppies and...
Mountain Sanctuary B&B: A Peaceful Escape on Tamborine Mountain
Just steps from the rainforest and a short stroll from Gallery Walk, Mountain Sanctuary B&B on Tamborine Mountain is a warm, welcome hideaway. This award-winning B&B offers a cosy base in the Gold Coast Hinterland, where you can expect a friendly welcome,...
5 Best Things to Do in Coolum, Sunshine Coast
Coolum is a beachside suburb at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast. This relaxed coastal town is known for its beautiful beaches, cafe culture and laid-back vibe. Here are five things to do in Coolum. 1. Hit the Beach If you're coming to the Sunshine Coast, you're...