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.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel's rooftop infinity pool

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast’s brand-new beachfront hotel is worth the hype

The Sunshine Coast’s first international hotel in four decades transforms Mooloolaba into its brightest beach break.

Port Douglas

Australia’s best town for nature adventures has reef and rainforest

Face your fears or explore ancient ecosystems in the newly crowned nature and adventure capital: Port Douglas.

Sydney

Spoil the kids at the 25 top family-friendly restaurants in Sydney

Keeping smaller humans fuelled while exploring the big smoke is a breeze with the best family-friendly restaurants in Sydney.

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.

Thirty Three Degrees restaurant in Tuncurry

Forster

The best Forster restaurants for contemporary coastal dining

Dive into a flourishing NSW foodie scene right off the coastline with the best Forster restaurants.

Forster

13 perfect Forster accommodation picks for every budget

Score easy access to the NSW beach town’s countless wonders with the best Forster accommodation to splurge – or save – on.

Forster

The 12 best cafes in Forster for slow beachy mornings

Linger longer at the best cafes in Forster to embrace the NSW North Coast town’s delightful snail-paced mornings.

Resolute Beach Circuit Walk, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Sydney

The most breathtaking bush and coastal walks in Sydney

Suck up the city’s cleanest air while admiring its most magical sights with the best bush and coastal walks in Sydney.

Forster

Things to do in Forster: Oyster slurping, ocean baths and more

Get your daredevil on or lean into just-shucked delicacies with our list of the best things to do in Forster.