Chris AshtonThe Q1 Tower is an icon on the Gold Coast, an Olympic-torch inspired sentinel of glass and steel rising 322.5 metres above the streets of Surfers Paradise. When it officially opened back in 2005, it briefly held the title of the ‘world’s tallest...
From Lamington and Springbrook National Parks to South Stradbroke and Currumbin Sanctuary, the Gold Coast is renowned for its natural beauty. But up until now, you often had to be part mountain goat to enjoy some of its more off-grid delights. Not...
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to cast your vote. Stayz recently launched its annual Holiday Rental Awards, and they’ve selected some pretty epic finalists across the nine categories – Indulgence, Romance, and Unique to name a few...
We’re always on the lookout for new and interesting places to go on holiday – cookie cutter hotels where every room, every lobby, and every restaurant are the same do not cut it. Holiday site Stayz recently caught our attention with a round-up of...
The term ‘best kept secret’ gets thrown around far too often these days, but in the case of Mackay – a coastal city located midway between Brisbane and Cairns – it’s quite fitting. Though bordered by abundant national...
To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar film Finding Dory, sequel to the much-loved 2003 film Finding Nemo, Airbnb is offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sleep in a floating home on the Great Barrier Reef. We’re suffering a serious case of...
I’ll admit it had been several years since I last stayed in an ibis Hotel, and I wasn't sure what to expect. Back before their rebrand in 2011, my sole experience with the chain was their rather dated Sydney Airport property. But the new ibis Mackay...
Surfers Paradise is a destination I've always had mixed feelings about. On one hand it's a soulless place where steel and glass dominate the landscape, and on the other a beachside haven that somehow fills my heart with a sense of childlike wonder...
It’s feeding time, and my heart is pounding. The skipper of our boat has spotted a dark shadow gliding beneath the surface. Moving closer to the edge, peering in to see if I can spot the shadow, I pull my dive mask into place. In just a few...
It’s been a few years since I’ve been on the back of a bicycle, so I’m feeling a little rusty. It’s not hard, kind of like riding a bike really, but it’s tough getting back into the rhythm and starting to feel the terrain, trusting the bike - and my...
