From swimming with humpback whales and manta rays to watching little penguins, sea lions and turtles in the wild, these are the Australian wildlife experiences that have stayed with me long after the journey ended. Here’s where to find them and why they deserve a place on your travel bucket list.
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Driving through North West Tasmania is unforgettable, but staying awhile is even better. From wilderness cabins and boutique waterfront retreats to luxurious coastal hideaways, these are the places that made me slow down, linger longer and fall in love with this remarkable corner of Tasmania.
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What if your next Brisbane stay felt less like a hotel and more like coming home? The newly opened Adina Chermside Brisbane pairs apartment-style comfort with thoughtful design, a welcoming neighbourhood café and one of the city’s most convenient northside locations.
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Think salmon is too fishy? This easy pan fried maple salmon recipe could change your mind. A sticky maple, ginger and soy glaze creates tender, caramelised salmon that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and wins over even reluctant seafood eaters.
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What if you could have a 150-year-old country estate all to yourself? At Braeside Residence, heritage elegance meets modern luxury with crackling fireplaces, a freestanding bath, sweeping gardens and a working cattle station that stretches to the horizon.
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What happens when a classic lemon meringue pie gets a secret makeover? You get a buttery tart shell, vibrant lemon curd, billowy toasted meringue and a hint of maple syrup that takes this much-loved dessert somewhere unexpected. It’s familiar, comforting and just different enough to keep everyone guessing.
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A pie made with 23 apples. Limoncello distilled from giant local lemons. And a family story that spans prawn trawlers, orchards and three decades of hard work. Sutton’s Shed is far more than a café. It’s one of the Granite Belt’s great food stories.
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Forget everything you think you know about Queensland food. In Tropical North Queensland, the menu includes smoked papaya masquerading as salmon, crocodile wrapped in native pepper leaf and chocolate made just metres from where the cacao grows. This is a place where reef, rainforest and red dirt collide on a plate.
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After staying here through its Sheraton and Sofitel eras, I didn’t think this iconic Noosa resort could surprise me again. Then came Elysium Noosa. With dreamy river views, quietly luxurious rooms, marble-and-brass bathrooms I wanted to smuggle home, and a new connection to Hastings Street that finally feels worthy of the location, this reimagined resort delivers a fresh level of coastal sophistication. Even the lorikeets outside my balcony sounded impressed.
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