Australia Trip Planner Blog

Are you looking for things to do with the kids during your stay on the Gold Coast? We have put together a guide made up of our best knowledge concerning activities, family friendly restaurants and playgrounds. Even the toddlers are taken care of. Read on if you want to make your holiday great.

Planning a trip to Cairns with family? No trip would be complete without the Great Barrier Reef, crocodiles or The Daintree Rainforest. Check out the rest of list to read about these, plus the other seven best things to do in Cairns with kids that suit families of all ages.

Are you planning your holiday in the Blue Mountains? Here are some ideas for your Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney!

Research shows that two thirds of traveller's say Australia has the second best food and wine in the world, following France and ahead of Italy.

If you’re a thrill seeker and planning to do the Gold Coast theme parks, get yourself a VIP pass which gives you all year round entry to Seaworld, Wet & Wild, and Movie World. VIP passes generally sell for around $109 each but there are regular special deals making it an even better buy. Even if you only use your pass twice, it’s still cheaper than paying the full entry price each time.

Galaxy poll research reveals that holiday-makers come home unhappy, tired, and feel their holiday choice has been 'compromised'.

Brisbane is one of the few destinations with a somewhat “different” lifestyle. If you’re thinking of visiting Brisbane, there are a few must-see attractions that are definitely worth checking out.

Research by Tourism Australia shows that Americans see Australia as an aspirational destination and lack any urgency to travel down-under.

If you’re looking for a beach holiday, then look no further than the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. This is where the first thing you smell is the salt from the beaches, the first thing you feel is the wind in your hair and the first thing you see is an endless stretch of golden sand. It's a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and an ideal destination escape perfect for a holiday.

Where in Australia can you go to enjoy the combination of sun, surf and shopping? The answer is easy - Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.

But don’t take just our word, Surfers Paradise was voted one of the top five ‘destinations on the rise’ in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2013. It seems travellers just can’t get enough of this place.