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.

an aerial view of Bougainvillea Pool on Catseye Beach

Hamilton Island

8 of the best Hamilton Island beaches and pools for island bliss

It isn’t a tropical escape until you dip your toes into a magical Hamilton Island beach, pool or secluded swimming spot.

Norfolk Island

10 of the best Norfolk Island restaurants and cafes

Dine on everything from fresh-from-the-sea fare to flavour-crammed breakfast classics at these Norfolk Island restaurants and cafes.

Hamilton Island

10 of the best Hamilton Island accommodation picks

Cool hideouts, beachfront hotels, five-star resorts and grand holiday homes shine bright amongst the stellar selection of Hamilton Island accommodation options.

Tasting at The Curated Plate with oysters and scallops

Sunshine Coast

First look: Every delicious thing we ate at Sunshine Coast food fest

A taste of what’s in store when The Curated Plate rolls into Queensland’s coast this July.

QLD

The ultimate Pacific Coast Way road trip itinerary

Soak up one of just two of the world’s Everglades, wildlife encounters and culinary excellence along a Pacific Coast Way road trip.

Bendigo

10 of the most bountiful Bendigo markets

Stock up on the freshest of ingredients and one-of-a-kind statements at the most charming markets in Bendigo.

Ballarat

8 of the best Ballarat markets for one-of-a-kind pieces

Crammed with hard-to-replicate gems and infectious community spirit, every great Ballarat market is worth a morning’s exploration.

Ballarat

10 of the best restaurants in Ballarat for knock-out global flavours

Whether you’re craving something exotic or inventive Australian fare, the best restaurants in Ballarat unleash a booming Victorian food scene.

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.