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.

Ballarat

15 culture-steeped things to do in Ballarat

From enthralling portals into a bygone era to cutting-edge creativity, the best things to do in Ballarat are pure gold.

Ballarat

12 Ballarat cafes for epic farm-fresh indulgence

Vegan, paleo, gluten-free, kid-friendly, creative – whatever your brunching needs, the best Ballarat cafes deliver with locally refined flair.

Port Macquarie

11 of the best Port Macquarie bars and pubs for good vibes

Character-filled drinking dens plus budget-friendly bites equal epic holiday revelry at the best Port Macquarie bars and Port Macquarie pubs.

nature views from a fining dining table at Appellation at The Louise

Barossa Valley

18 Barossa Valley restaurants to add to your dining hit list

With exceptional dining reimagined at the speed of light, there’s always something interesting to sample at the best Barossa Valley restaurants.

Port Macquarie

8 of the best Port Macquarie markets to aimlessly wander

Embrace sea-to-stall produce, locally crafted treats and a warm, relaxed ambience at the best Port Macquarie markets.

Port Macquarie

14 unforgettable things to do in Port Macquarie

Pristine beaches, sleepy coastal enclaves, a bustling foodie scene and lush hinterland offer a smorgasbord of things to do in Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie

The best wineries and cellar doors in Port Macquarie

It seems the operators of Port Macquarie struggle to do anything by halves, demonstrated best in their offering of fully-fledged wineries.

Port Macquarie

8 breathtaking walks and hikes in Port Macquarie

Discover the region’s boundless beauty at your own pace with the most captivating walks and hikes in Port Macquarie.

Port Stephens

16 of the best Port Stephens restaurants to book in 2025

From fine dining and fish and chips to everything in between, Port Stephens restaurants are diverse and ever-growing.