Travel is all about experience. It's what you do with your time away that counts. Whether you're an adventure-seeking daredevil or prefer strolling through gardens, we've curated the very best things to do around Australia and New Zealand so you'll never find yourself bored.
We've got the locals on board to give us the insider knowledge on how they spend their days - their morning run routes, places to entertain kids, ways to have fun without blowing the budget and more. We don't want you caught up in tourist traps, and while we know you need to see the sights, it's always best to do as the locals do, you'll get the most out of a city and it's people.
If you are heading to Melbourne this autumn and looking for the ideal base to explore, look no further than the Docklands harbour precinct. Here, you can get a great night’s sleep, enjoy a stone oven pizza by the water, indulge in retail therapy or adventure down the Yarra River by night.
Read MoreThere’s always family-friendly fun to be had at Melbourne's picturesque Docklands precinct. From immersive art, to gliding on ice, and snacking on plenty of tasty treats, keep the kids entertained with these fun-filled activities when staying in Docklands.
Read MoreEveryone knows about Sydney’s big guns: the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the museums, the galleries. But look deeper and you’ll find plenty of quirks and eccentricities befitting a city so diverse and rich in both nature and culture. Here are some of the less celebrated but still enchanting things to do in Sydney.
Read MoreOn the southern fringe of Sydney’s CBD, Surry Hills is a warren of streets and laneways that were once filled with pubs, workers’ cottages and humble terrace houses. These days, it’s a lot more gentrified with a quirky edge, some great street art, and a community spirit that makes the neighbourhood a great place. Explore it like a local.
Read MoreClean, white sand and the bright blue of the Indian Ocean act as the centrepiece for Scarborough, enticing locals and out-of-towners alike. But it’s not just the beach that makes this suburb an excellent place to visit: the drinking and dining options are some of Perth’s best, the vibe is gloriously relaxed and there’s plenty of fun to be had once the sun goes down.
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