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.

Sydney

15 hidden bars in Sydney you need to discover

If you can find their entrances, the best hidden bars in Sydney dish up fun-fuelled revelry long into the night.

Sydney

24 of the best Sydney markets: Fresh produce, vintage fashion and night bites

Visiting one, or some, of the best Sydney markets is the backbone of any local’s weekend calendar.

Sense of Self showers and relaxation area, Surry Hills

Sydney

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2026)

Soak up head-to-toe pampering with heavenly treatments at the best day spas in Sydney.

Sydney

Things to do in Sydney: Undiscovered waterways, secret bars and ghost hunting

The Harbour City is overwhelmingly dazzling, so let’s whittle down the best things to do in Sydney to enhance your next visit.

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 serves up coastal views and high tea

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.