All articles filed in Destination

Written by Jessica Palmer The plan was to paddle all the way over to the other side of Lake Cootharaba and explore the narrow canals of the Noosa Everglades system, one of only two everglades systems in the world. The other is found in Florida in the USA. However, things didn’t quite go to plan…

Written by Brooke Wilson A little closer to home this month, and a leisurely 90-minute drive north to just past Bundaberg lies Splitters Farm, a 160-acre property bursting at the seams with all sorts of animals, both domestic and native alike. From humble beginnings as a refuge for neglected or abandoned animals, Splitters Farm has…

Written by Brooke Wilson Not long returned home, a recent trip to my hometown of Toowoomba to visit family has given me much to be grateful for. Having grown up there, there is always the sense of nostalgia upon returning, and while I didn’t get out and about much this time, there is still plenty…

Written by Brooke Wilson It is hard to beat the serenity of sitting by the beach on a warm and sunny day, listening to the waves crashing on the shore, with a book in hand. While we are lucky to call our own patch of coast home, there is nothing quite like the secluded nature…

Written by Brooke Wilson As the weather cools down, and a chill settles in the air, we can either plot to escape the cold, or choose to embrace it. Embracing the cold comes with a sense of adventure, so this month we are heading far south to Thredbo, nestled in the heart of the Snowy…

Written by Brooke Wilson I think we can all agree that Hervey Bay is a wonderful little pocket of paradise that we are lucky enough to call home. Crystal clear calm waters, relaxed coastal lifestyle, a plethora of cafes and restaurants, the whales in winter, and of course, World Heritage listed Fraser Island right on…

Written by Brooke Wilson With ANZAC Day fast approaching, it is a time of reflection and honouring those who have fought forour country, so it only seems right to approach this piece with a commemorative nature. For any patriotic Australian, it is a rite of passage to journey to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.First…

Written by Brooke Wilson Wide open spaces, crisp fresh air, uninterrupted starry nights, what more could you ask for? This month we are heading to El Questro, located in the heart of the Kimberleys. El Questro offers the ultimate exclusive getaway, tucked away in the rugged wilderness. From humble beginnings as a cattle station, the…

Written by Brooke Wilson It’s that time of year again where you have the perfect excuse to spoil your loved ones, your significant other, your friends, or even yourself! Treat yourself to a weekend away in the Gold Coast hinterland, where the lush mountain ranges play host to a dizzying array of activities. The first…