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.

Great Barrier Reef

12 Great Barrier Reef facts to help you plan a bucket list adventure

Soak up every extraordinary inch of the world’s largest coral reef system with our round-up of the most fascinating Great Barrier Reef facts.

Great Barrier Reef

10 of the most environmentally conscious Great Barrier Reef tours

Be treated to world-class snorkelling and diving, or just sit back in total awe, by signing up for one of the best Great Barrier Reef tours.

Great Barrier Reef

Where to dive and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef

Immerse yourself in under-the-sea wonderment with our guide to precisely where to dive and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef

8 of the best spots to go camping in the Great Barrier Reef

Your access-all-areas pass to a spectacular natural wonder is up for grabs at the best spots to go camping on the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef

10 of the most idyllic Great Barrier Reef accommodations

Your key to unlocking once-in-a-lifetime marine exploration starts with the finest Great Barrier Reef accommodation picks.

Hamilton Island

15 of the best things to do on Hamilton Island

There are plenty more things to do on Hamilton Island than sip on cocktails and catch magnificent sunsets.

Hamilton Island

The best family accommodation on Hamilton Island for a perfect holiday

Lagoon-style pools and dining extravaganzas extend to visitors of all ages thanks to the wonderful assortment of Hamilton Island family accommodation options.

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.