Australia
11 beaches to make you want to start your summer holiday NOW
Hands up if you wish the holidays were here RIGHT NOW? Well lucky for you, we’ve searched high and low for the best summer beaches to bring you the holiday vibes. Wherever you are, picture yourself at one of these beaches with your fave iced drink in hand… instead of at work, sitting in aircon, …
15 hot tips for 48 hours on the Gold Coast
No destination in Australia does holiday apartments better than the Gold Coast. There are sooooo many to choose from! But with all those properties at your booking fingertips, how do you narrow it down to the very best option? Well, I can’t confess to having tried them all, but I can vouch for the awesomeness …
BOO! 4 of Australia’s most haunted spots 👻
First of all, before we say anything else, I have a confession to make. I always thought being an Australian and celebrating Halloween was meant to be selling out. Doesn’t it make you officially un-Australian and a basic witch? Not according to our blog editors, who say this is the one time of the year …
10 awesome Aussie festivals to put on your bucket list
We do festivals a little differently down under – especially if you get out of the big cities. From the weird and wacky to annual celebrations of cultural icons, Aussie festivals are a hoot. They’re also a great excuse to explore somewhere new, learn about a destination’s unique local history and meet some fantastic people. …
JUDGES’ FAVES: 16 of your best Festival of Wot ideas
Have you heard the news? Wotif is helping one Aussie destination start their own festival and YOU get to decide what and where it will be. We started by calling for nominations from all over the country, and we were inundated with clever, quirky, original, and meaningful ideas. It was tough work for our judging …
Spring flings: 10 romantic getaways for spring
As we come out of hibernation and get ready for summer, there’s no better time for a spring fling. With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, it really is a romantic time of year. So, here are 10 romantic getaway spots to make use of the most wonderful time of the year. NSW Anchorage …
10 awesome Aussie festivals you’ve never heard of
Have you heard the news? We’re giving one lucky Aussie destination its very own festival – and YOU get to help us decide what and where it should be. We’re taking nominations now, and on 17 September 2019 we’ll be back with a shortlist of finalists for you to vote on. You can nominate a …
We’re calling it! These are Oz’s top 10 festivals
Australia is home to some seriously awesome – and seriously unique – festivals. They celebrate so much of what makes this country amazing and offer the perfect excuse to get out and explore more of Oz (not that you need one 😉). Which is why we here at Wotif think we need more of them. …
QUIZ: Do you know your Aussie slang?
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10 of Australia’s cosiest winter escapes
The wet, cold and wild winter weather has well and truly set in here in Australia, making your work commute just that little bit harder. Tempted to skip the board meetings, weekly catch-ups and endless layers of clothing with a cosy getaway? ⛄ So are we! Cuddle up to your loved one or huddle around …
