AuthorsKristie Lau-AdamsK

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.
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Dorsett Gold Coast: Inside the Glitter Strip’s most glamorous stay

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Tamborine Boutique Hotel: A Hinterland haven with heart

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16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2025)

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19 incredible Airbnbs on the Gold Coast

Ditch hotels filled with unfamiliar faces and whirls of activity in favour of a wildly cosy Airbnb on the Gold Coast.

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The best Barossa Valley accommodation by town

A broad collection of homely stays, deluxe hotels and magnificent retreats make Barossa Valley accommodation as complex as the wine it’s famous for.

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Score instant access to the Gold Coast’s trendiest bar and dining scene with one of the best Burleigh Heads accommodations.

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Pair your visit to Australia’s most idyllic wine country with a stay at one of the finest Barossa Valley luxury accommodation offerings

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