Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kristie Lau-Adams

Travel Journalist

Kristie Lau-Adams is a Gold Coast-based freelance writer after working as a journalist and editorial director for almost 20 years across Australia's best-known media brands including The Sun-Herald, WHO and Woman's Day. She has spent significant time exploring the world with highlights including trekking Japan’s life-changing Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and ziplining 140 metres above the vines of Mexico’s Puerto Villarta. She loves exploring her own backyard (quite literally, with her two young children who love bugs), but can also be found stalking remote corners globally for outstanding chilli margaritas and soul-stirring cultural experiences.

Blue Mountains

Every unmissable Blue Mountains cafe to fuel your next weekender

Offering excellent meals and cheerful hospitality, a quality Blue Mountains cafe will fuel, nourish and delight.

Kiama

This vintage steam train journey returns with new dates this August

Step back in time aboard the completely intoxicating vintage Kiama Picnic Train – a living museum on rails returning for two more winter departures this year.

Blue Mountains

The best Blackheath restaurants for mountain indulgence

Village life in the Blue Mountains tastes better than ever thanks to these outstanding Blackheath restaurants.

Blue Mountains

15 must-visit markets in the Blue Mountains by town

With a collection of weekly, monthly and yearly markets rotating through the Blue Mountains, you’re sure to discover one during your stay.

Blue Mountains

The 15 best Blue Mountains hikes to clear your mind

Discover secrets amid rolling splendour with our guide to the best Blue Mountain hikes.

Blue Mountains

The 10 best Katoomba cafes to fuel Blue Mountains adventure

Find creamy caffeination and farm-fresh meals at the best Katoomba cafes.

Daintree Rainforest

14 accommodation picks for instant Daintree rainforest access

Wake up to nature at your window with the most astonishing Daintree accommodation choices.

Daintree Rainforest

The best Cape Tribulation camping to soak up ancient wonders

Wrap yourself in the magic of ancient rainforest and shimmering reef with the best Cape Tribulation camping spots.

Back Country Bliss’ River Drift Experience

Daintree Rainforest

Things to do in Daintree Rainforest: Crocodiles, ice-cream and Dreamtime walks

From immersive cultural tours to literal tastes of the rainforest’s treasures, the best things to do in Daintree Rainforest instantly captivate.