Fish and chips on the beach, contemporary riverside dining or cocktails with an ocean outlook? It’s your call with these Townsville restaurants.

So long tacky beer-stained carpets and smoke-enveloped pokie rooms, hello sleek interiors and seasonally driven menus. A slew of our favourite watering holes have undergone multi-million-dollar makeovers of late, elevating our Aussie pub scene in both style and substance.

With 26 beaches and bays, a backdrop of ever-shifting sand dunes and large pockets of lush coastal forest, Port Stephens camping is simply extraordinary. 

Adventures are more than heart-racing, dangerous pursuits. They’re venturing into remote regions. Trying something new. Experiences that fill you with awe and leave you with exciting stories to tell. These 15 inspiring adventures will do just that.  

As far as legendary hotels go, the Hydro Majestic is one of the best known, with accommodation that blends history and glamour.

From luxury hotels to family-friendly resorts and stylish holiday homes, this is the best accommodation in the Blue Mountains.