Practical tips, itineraries and local know-how for Queensland and Tasmania.
Green Island & Fitzroy Island
Cairns dining ranges from casual Esplanade meals to seafood and modern Australian spots around the CBD and foreshore. After a reef day, keep dinner simple and close to where you are staying. If you have a free evening, look for fresh seafood, tropical produce, and places with outdoor seating. Book ahead on weekends and […]
Read guideGreat Barrier Reef
MONA is Hobart’s headline museum experience — provocative contemporary art in a striking subterranean setting. Expect to spend at least half a day, and longer if you add food, wine, or the ferry arrival. Some works are confronting, so check guidance if you are visiting with kids or prefer a lighter museum day. Booking […]
Read guideDaintree & Cape Tribulation
Bruny Island is an easy food day from Hobart: oysters, cheese, berries, chocolate, and local spirits are the usual circuit. Start early so you can graze without racing the ferry home. Pair the food stops with a short coastal walk or lookout so the day is not only about tasting. Book ahead in peak […]
Read guideCradle Mountains
Tasmania has become a serious spirits destination, with whisky and gin producers spread around Hobart, the Tamar Valley, and beyond. Many cellar doors offer short tastings that fit easily between walks and scenic drives. If you are short on time, pick one or two well-reviewed stops near your route rather than trying to hit […]
Read guideCooktown Tours
For a first Far North Queensland trip, base yourself in Cairns or Port Douglas and keep the plan simple: one reef day, one rainforest day, and one flexible day for Kuranda, the Tablelands, or just recovering by the pool. Book the reef early in your stay so you have a backup weather day. After […]
Read guideCairns City
Discover Margaret River's best-kept secrets on a 7-hour small-group wine tour. Visit 3 boutique wineries, feed emus and alpacas at a private farm, enjoy a gourmet Italian-inspired lunch at Olio Bello olive farm, and taste handcrafted chocolate — all with hotel pickup included.
Read guideBruny Island
Queensland and Tasmania both work well with kids if you keep days shorter and build in downtime. Think wildlife parks, short walks, beaches, and boat trips with clear facilities rather than packing every highlight into one itinerary. Book flexible activities where you can, pack layers for Tasmania, and plan snack stops on longer drives. […]
Read guideAtherton Tablelands
Self-drive is ideal if you want flexible timing, small towns, and the freedom to stop for viewpoints or cellar doors. Guided tours suit travellers who prefer not to navigate, or who want wildlife and walking highlights packed into fewer days. A hybrid works well too: hire a car for Hobart and the east coast, […]
Read guideWineglass Bay & East Coast
The dry season from roughly May to October is the most popular window for Far North Queensland — clearer reef days, lower humidity, and generally easier outdoor plans. Shoulder months can still be excellent with fewer crowds. Summer brings heat, humidity, and a higher chance of wet-season weather. It can still work if you […]
Read guideTasmania
Five to seven days covers Hobart plus one or two major regions — Freycinet, Cradle Mountain, or Bruny Island. Ten days is more comfortable if you want both coasts and fewer long driving days. Tasmania rewards slower travel. Distances look short on a map, but winding roads and weather changes mean you will enjoy […]
Read guideTasman Peninsula
A simple east coast route runs Hobart to Freycinet, with optional stops at the Tasman Peninsula or further north toward the Bay of Fires. Wineglass Bay, coastal walks, and overnight stays near Coles Bay are the usual anchors. Two to three nights on the east coast is enough for Freycinet highlights without feeling rushed. […]
Read guideQueensland
Hobart wins if you want MONA, the waterfront, and easy access to Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula. Launceston suits travellers focused on the north — Tamar Valley wine, Cataract Gorge, and a shorter hop toward Cradle Mountain. Many visitors do both on a longer Tasmania trip. If you only have a few nights, […]
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