Australia

One of the most amazing things to do in Tasmania is to stay at Pumphouse Point. In the 1940's, Pumphouse Point was a hydro-electric power pumping station. Located in Tasmania's central alpine highlands, Pumphouse Point is an art-deco boutique hotel. Inside you’ll find luxurious, modern, earthy, warm and intimate...

Can you imagine what a 170-year-old Tasmanian whisky might taste like? Thanks to some very poor behaviour from early Tasmanian convicts and harsh words from Lady Jane Franklin, you’ll never know as whisky distilling was outlawed in Tasmania in the 1830s. “I would prefer barley be fed to pigs that...

At the end of a day’s travelling, there’s often nothing better than sitting back with a cool drink on the shady verandah of a country pub and quietly surveying the local scene. Here’s my guide to some of the best small-town Australia pubs.  Even if you're not a regular patron...

Of the many places to visit in Tasmania, some of the best spots are for those who want to get off the bitumen. Australia’s most southern state has an array of pristine locations, from secluded beaches to ancient rainforests. Here are four Tasmania 4WD off-road touring drives for your...

Mention the word “party destination” and the place that pops into mind is the Gold Coast. The Queensland seaside holiday region has a buzzing night life of bars, nightclubs and music venues. And you don’t even have to set off outside your lodgings to have a great time as...

Have you ever gone on a trip you enjoyed so much you ended up moving to your holiday destination? That’s what happened to Stephanie Sutcliffe. Her first visit to Tasmania, a few years ago, left such a big impression she ended up moving there. “I came to Bruny Island and saw...