Airlie Beach is emerging as a luxury getaway, that won't break the bank and an alluring change from well-trodden destinations such as Noosa and Byron Bay.
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Airlie Beach is emerging as a luxury getaway, that won't break the bank and an alluring change from well-trodden destinations such as Noosa and Byron Bay.
The spotlight is firmly on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, with new development and infrastructure projects improving the look and feel of the GC for visitors. One such new development is the brand new Rhapsody Resort at the northern end of Surfers Paradise.
We take 5 with the wonderful and hilarious Beth Macdonald aka BabyMac. Beth's popular blog is all about motherhood, living in the Southern Highlands and ending the week with Prosecco! Here's Beth's local guide to the Southern Highlands...
The sun is out, the birds are singing and the wineries are brimming with greenery - what better way to welcome Spring than to get out and explore the Mornington Peninsula. Just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, this scenic peninsula is home to some of the most beautiful wineries with stunning views and menus designed to showcase the delicious local produce.
Got kids? No problem! The kids will love exploring these kid friendly wineries on the Mornington Peninsula:
My family and I haven't holidayed together on the Gold Coast since I was a teenager. We'd make the annual pilgrimage north to Surfers Paradise, the quintessential Aussie beach holiday destination, passing the iconic Pink Poodle for a week in our beachside apartment. My childhood days were spent on the waterslide at Grundy's, playing at Magic Mountain and navigating the remote controlled boats at Pacific Fair. It was a simple life, an idyllic life, before the high-rises infiltrated the skyline casting shadows on the beach.
In the lead up to school holidays, we're sharing a series of features designed to inspire family holiday fun!
Whether it's a weekend away, family holiday or simply time to escape the daily grind and enjoy some fun family time, Australia has a host of brilliant holiday hot spots.