Travel
Rethinking a family favourite - a weekend on the Gold Coast without any theme parks
From art to surf – the Gold Coast has thrills that won't empty your pockets.
Latest from Australia Holidays
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
8 of Melbourne's best activities for a family holiday, recommended by a savvy mum
Ensure the whole family has a memorable trip to Melbourne with these top recommendations.
Revealed: The country that beats NZ as Aussies' top tourist destination
New Zealand isn't Australians' top tourist spot for first time since records were kept.
Thousands track Taylor Swift’s flight into Melbourne for Eras Tour
The luxury private jet quickly became the world’s most-tracked flight.
Robert Irwin’s surprising go-to Aussie holiday spot
Born and bred in Queensland, Irwin's favourite vacation spot isn't the predictable choice.
From treehouse stays to cliff-edge campsites – the top spots for 'high-altitude tourism'
The world’s highest treehouse sits deep in Laos jungle and your fellow guests are gibbons.
The joys of supporting local and what NZ could learn from Australia
A holiday in Tasmania champions everything Tasmanian.
How to futureproof the Great Barrier Reef for our grandchildren
How one luxury lodge hopes to preserve Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
This unlikely Australian city is getting a ski resort
A winter resort is to be built in one of the hottest regions in Australia.
New year, new you: 7 Australian getaways for men on a mission to wellness
TLC is now known as travel-loving care.
Model reveals unexpected 's word' you should never say in regional Australia
Locals went friendly to frosty the second she said the word.
5 of the best hotels that opened in 2023
If you didn’t get to rest your head here this year, there's always 2024.
Luxury travel: The best glamping in New Zealand and Australia
Get amongst nature in these dreamy spots.
Settling Australia’s greatest urban rivalry: Melbourne or Sydney – which is better?
Telegraph: Which metropolis takes the crown?
'Don’t cancel Christmas' says Queensland tourism after record floods
Four days from Christmas, Cairns tourism operators and airport have reopened for business.
Brutal schedule - man attempts to run the length of NZ and Australia
He's not sure it's ever been done before but he'll give it a crack.
Airline offers Kiwis $30 flights, expert says air fares will drop in 2024
If cheap travel in 2024 is on your Christmas wishlist, you may be in luck.
I’m a stressed parent. Does a Disney Cruise give me a break too?
Disney Cruise Line has arrived downunder, but is it as magic as they say it is?
Limited to 400 visitors, this island paradise ensures a crowd-free holiday
It's time to disconnect two hours off the shores of Sydney.
In the travel know: 2024 cruise deals, Christmas fun and upcoming festivals
A little forward planning will see you right.
People spend a lifetime dreaming of Uluru: We can be there in six hours
Joanna Wane falls under the spell of this ridiculously magnificent hunk of rock.
Australia’s new chocolate farm is phe-nom, nom, nom-enal
Reason one thousand to go to Australia: Guided farm tours for chocoholics.
Should you fork out for the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay?
Fresh cream donuts for breakfast: one of many reasons to indulge in The Marriott.
Where to seek solitude in some of Australia's most remote regions
Australia's Northern Territory blends a serene retreat experience with outdoors adventure.
Breaking down on an Australian road trip: from mishap to pure magic
RV trouble, cyclones, and whale sharks add twists and turns to this Australian road trip.
Jurassic Park is real in NSW... Or at least the kids will think so
Watch out, more than 25 dinosaur species are roaming The Blue Mountains.
From laksa to cabaret: Five unmissable Northern Territory activities
Australia's Northern Territory is home to the country's unique mix of old and new.
Australia's bush tucker is set to be the next superfood trend by 2025
Are you ready to taste Australia’s most vibrant native foods this Kambarang season?