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When in Woombye. The Big Pineapple lives up to its name. You can even tour and enjoy a slightly higher view from inside, if you’re keen. (I still have a soft spot for the medium-sized pineapple in Ballina though.) #visitsunshinecoast #thebigpineapple #bigthings #repeattraveller #astw
It’s like a deep exhale opening the door to an overwater bungalow at @novotelsunshinecoast. The room is bright and airy, and transforms with the changing light throughout the day. It beams into the living room early in the morning, casting shadows across the floorboards and furniture. And in the evening, you can kick back on the lounge, watching the sunset paint a live artwork outside. I recommend coffee time on the deck. #hosted
Embracing resort life at @novotelsunshinecoast — a longtime family favorite that’s now in the midst of a huge refurbishment. We had a sneak peek at the new-look hotel rooms last night. They’re sleek, sexy, modern, and very different from my last stay here 15 years ago. The whole refurb is expected to be complete in February 2027. #hosted
Scenes of Montville. Chocolate, cuckoo clocks, amazing galleries and a quirky crystal shop that’d be right at home in the Northern Rivers #astw #visitsunshinecoast #hosted
Just call me the animal whisperer. We’ve been walking and talking with the animals at @malenybotanicgardens. It’s home to more than 500 rescue birds — macaws, cockatoos, pigeons, peacocks, ducks, guinea fowl — plus a miniature petting zoo, fairy gardens, natural waterfalls and spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mountains. You could easily spend a couple of hours exploring #hosted
Making new friends at @qcameldairy — Australia’s only certified camel dairy. They’re a photogenic bunch. We stopped by the QCamel farm gate in Bells Creek for a ‘cuddle with a camel’, and to learn the surprising benefits of both camel milk and companion farming. Thank you to co-founder Lauren Brisbane and the team for showing us around. #hosted
A warm welcome from the @discovermooloolaba team and Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli. Live music, live painting from @joshwrightart, and a chance to meet some of the local producers, like @blackflag_brewing, @walkers_tuna and @sunshineandsons_spirits. And, an espresso martini tower! #astw
Day 1 of the @astw_inc Convention coming through with the goods. Engaging conversations with our speakers and panelists, diving into the ethical considerations of travel promotion and the responsibilities we all share, and how to tap into cultural moments in PR. It was fascinating to see just how much goes into a campaign, when we typically only see the finished product.
Dinner at @sullysrooftop. We went for the bountiful banquet, tasting our way through fried gnocchi, crab rolls, chermoula spatchcock, wagyu beef snags (way fancier than a Bunnings sausage) and more. Great conversations around the dinner table. And how about that sunset?! #hosted
Following months of planning, the 2026 @astw_inc Convention finally kicks off at @avanimooloolababeach later today. Let the fun begin!
Today I’ve been doing a deep dive into the content that resulted from my trip to Seoul in 2022, looking to see what’s current and what needs updating. It spurred me to trawl through the hundreds of photos and videos I took, and I couldn’t go past this memory — freshly prepared Bungeo-ppang (aka taiyaki) and oribenishiki filled with red bean paste. These tasty treats originated in Japan, but are common throughout Korea. I need to track down somewhere that makes these locally... or just go back to Korea/Japan.
A new (to me) splash of colour on the afternoon walk through Lismore’s Back Alley Art Gallery. @the_back_alley_gallery @visitlismore

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