Australia
11 hotel pools you need in your life NOW
Remember being a kid and going on holiday? You’d toss your bags on the hotel bed and make a beeline for the pool. Truthfully, not much has changed as an adult. Here are 11 of Australia’s finest hotel pool experiences so you can relive that childhood joy once more. 1. Crown Towers Perth Perth, WA …
XMAS GETAWAYS: 10 places to score a bargain last-minute holiday
Think you’ve left it too late to book an Aussie Xmas holiday? No way! You just need to know where to go. Here are our top 10 places to score a last-minute Christmas getaway bargain. But you’d better get in quick! 1. Warrnambool, VIC This coastal city on the western end of the spectacular Great …
Revealed! 5 of Australia’s most romantic destinations
Gorgeous scenery, sweet B&Bs, a little special something in the air… Some places feel like they were made for romantic getaways. Here are five of our favourites. 1. Montville and Maleny Sunshine Coast, Queensland Why we love it: Nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland lies a world unlike any other in Australia. Take a short …
Is this Australia’s toughest geography quiz?
Heads up! Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change between when you make your booking and when you travel. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before visiting, take extra care and follow all rules to ensure their own health and …
7 of the spookiest places in Australia
Like your travel spooooooky? If you live for a shiver down your spine or a dose of paranormal activity, get set for a well-travelled Halloween. 1. Old Melbourne Gaol Melbourne, Victoria Join a night-time ghost tour to explore the gaol’s brutal heritage and learn about the whispers of hauntings that have been around since the …
10 things you’ll only ever experience travelling in Australia
Some travel experiences are so quintessentially Australian you’ll only find them here. How many have you had? 1. BYO restaurants BYO is a time-honoured tradition in Australia, but the rest of the world has yet to catch on to our genius. Free BYO remains the holy grail, but we’re okay with ‘corkage’ fees – within …
QUIZ: Can you guess the size of these famous Aussie Big Things?
Heads up! Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change between when you make your booking and when you travel. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before visiting, take extra care and follow all rules to ensure their own health and safety.
18 reasons 2000 was an awesome year for Australia (and travel!)
I don’t want to exaggerate or anything, but 2000 was probably the greatest year in the history of the world – especially for Australia. Here are 18 reasons why. 1. It was the best New Year’s party of our lives New Year’s 1999 – 2000 was big. It wasn’t just a new year, a new …
BIG NEWS! 10 OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST BIG THINGS
If you haven’t already heard, this year is Wotif’s 18th birthday and we’re celebrating by giving Australia its Next Big Thing. Seriously. We’re taking nominations right now and in a couple of weeks you can vote for your fave from a shortlist of finalists. It’s going to be HUGE (all puns intended). It’s all super …
