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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.

<p><i>18 fun things to do in the</i> <strong>Barossa Valley</strong></p>

18 fun things to do in the Barossa Valley

<p><i>16 of the best</i> <strong>Port Stephens</strong> restaurants to book in 2025</p>

16 of the best Port Stephens restaurants to book in 2025

<p><i>8 breathtaking walks and hikes</i> in <strong>Port Macquarie</strong></p>

8 breathtaking walks and hikes in Port Macquarie

<p><i>9 of the best</i> <strong>Noosa</strong> markets to get your shopping fix</p>

9 of the best Noosa markets to get your shopping fix

<p><i>A thrill seeker’s guide</i> to exploring the <strong>Stockton</strong> sand dunes</p>

A thrill seeker’s guide to exploring the Stockton sand dunes

<p><i>30 wineries you need to visit</i> in the <strong>Barossa Valley</strong></p>

30 wineries you need to visit in the Barossa Valley

<p><i>14 unforgettable things to do in</i> <strong>Port Macquarie</strong></p>

14 unforgettable things to do in Port Macquarie

<p><i>8 of the best</i> <strong>Port Macquarie</strong> markets to aimlessly wander</p>

8 of the best Port Macquarie markets to aimlessly wander

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.

markets in 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.

Things to do 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.

The best wineries and cellar doors in 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 walks and hikes

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 restaurants

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.

Barossa Valley wineries

30 wineries you need to visit in the Barossa Valley

Crafting a vineyard-hopping weekend itinerary is thirsty work so let us whittle down the most exquisite Barossa wineries to two fine mixed dozens.

A thrill seeker’s guide to exploring the Stockton sand dunes

A thrill seeker’s guide to exploring the Stockton sand dunes

Surf, bike or journey camel-back through Port Stephens’ otherworldly natural phenomenon — the Stockton sand dunes.

Things to do in Barossa Valley

18 fun things to do in the Barossa Valley

Shake off dusty morning-after brain with our list of fun things to do in the Barossa Valley that don’t include (too much) wine.

9 of the best Noosa markets to get your shopping fix

9 of the best Noosa markets to get your shopping fix

A trip to the Sunshine Coast isn’t complete without wandering through at least one or two local Noosa markets.