Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Craig Tansley

Travel Journalist

Craig Tansley has been a travel writer for over 20 years, winning numerous awards along the way. A long-time sucker for adventure, he loves to write about the experiences to be had on islands, on the sea, in forests or deserts; or anywhere in nature across Australia, and the world.

<p><i>Why you should visit</i> <strong>Magnetic Island</strong>, <strong>QLD</strong></p>

Why you should visit Magnetic Island, QLD

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<p><i>The best places to camp</i> in <strong>Airlie Beach</strong></p>

The best places to camp in Airlie Beach

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Escape to <strong>Bright’s</strong> laidback yet majestic sceneries</p>

Top Towns for 2022: Escape to Bright’s laidback yet majestic sceneries

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<p><strong>Groote Eylandt</strong>: <i>the island where they keep crocs as pets</i></p>

Groote Eylandt: the island where they keep crocs as pets

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<p><i>The best tours</i> in <strong>Airlie Beach</strong> for your next getaway</p>

The best tours in Airlie Beach for your next getaway

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<p><i>A dreamy tropical getaway</i> to <strong>Airlie Beach</strong></p>

A dreamy tropical getaway to Airlie Beach

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<p><i>Review</i>: Baskk, <strong>Coolangatta</strong></p>

Review: Baskk, Coolangatta

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<p><i>The top ski resorts</i> in <strong>Australia</strong></p>

The top ski resorts in Australia

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Airlie Beach

The best places to camp in Airlie Beach

Sleep in camping sites set in hectares of tropical gardens within walking distance of town in caravan parks which offer the most cost-effective way to stay in Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach

The best tours in Airlie Beach for your next getaway

There’s so much to do and see in and around Airlie Beach and the best way to see all the region has to offer is on tours which range from a one hour boat trip to full day waterfall tours…

Airlie Beach

10 of best restaurants in Airlie Beach

Dine al fresco on fresh local seafood and drink in beautiful water views at these Airlie Beach cafes, bars and restaurants.

Bright

Top Towns for 2022: Escape to Bright’s laidback yet majestic sceneries

This historic town in Victoria’s high country might just take out the prize for Australia’s prettiest town, thinks Craig Tansley, but there’s plenty to do here besides leaf peeping. Discover why Bright landed at no.7 on your Top 50 Aussie towns list.

boat-inspired bungalow accommodation at Freedom Shores

Airlie Beach

A dreamy tropical getaway to Airlie Beach

Much more than just a gateway to paradise, Airlie Beach is a worthy place to linger, says long-time visitor Craig Tansley. Find out why Airlie Beach landed at no.20 in your Top 50 Aussie towns.

Arnhem Land

Groote Eylandt: the island where they keep crocs as pets

On an island in the remote far reaches of the Northern Territory is a journey not only through a remarkably wild and dangerous natural world, but through thousands of years of human history. Welcome to Groote Eylandt.

Aerial shot of Craig Parry Village in Mt Hotham

Australia

The top ski resorts in Australia

Little known fact: Australia has more mountains covered in snow than Switzerland and our biggest ski resort is over twice the size of New Zealand’s largest. And nowhere else can you ski between gum trees and among kangaroos. So, what more motivation do you need to strap on some skis and hit our home-grown slopes?

Gold Coast

Review: Baskk, Coolangatta

Craig Tansley discovers one of the Gold Coast's newest restaurants, Baskk at Coolangatta, that’s as much about dining out as it is about its (great) menu. Read his secret review now.

A swim with horses in where else but Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

Townsville

Why you should visit Magnetic Island, QLD

It was business as usual for travel journalist Craig Tansley, when an invitation to Magnetic Island arrived in his inbox. Next thing he knew, he was moving there. This is his attempt to explain why... (Photography Andrew Rankin).