Vintage Rail Journeys is Journey Beyond’s newest addition. Leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, announced on Thursday that Vintage Rail Journeys has joined its portfolio of iconic Australian train experiences. Alongside the likes of The Ghan, the Indian Pacific, the Great Southern and The Overland, Vintage Rail Journeys is in good company in Journey Beyond’s ‘Australia by Train’ portfolio. Who are Vintage Rail Journeys? The NSW-based Vintage Rail Journeys offers itineraries throughout the state, from the Golden West Rail Tour which passes through the Hunter Valley and Orange, th ..read more

Make the most of your upcoming long weekend with these short road trips from Australia’s capital cities. With a long weekend almost upon us, it seems that it has snuck up on so many of us without a single plan. But it’s not too late. There are so many incredible short road trips from Australia’s capital cities that allow for last-minute, impulsive getaways. Whether you’re a foodie, hiker, cosy book reader or a mix of all the above, we’ve got a long weekend suggestion for you. Sydney 1. Central Coast Distance: One hour drive The Central Coast might be the epitome of a relaxed beach lifestyle, b ..read more

Drop into Sydney’s first-ever wave park to score epic surf, day and night. URBNSURF Sydney is the city’s first wave park, which is great news for those who live in Sydney’s west and even better news for those who want to work on taking their surf skills to the next level. What is URBNSURF Sydney? URBNSURF Sydney opened in Sydney’s Olympic Park in mid-May, which was great news for young and old frothers of this hugely popular sport and pastime. Forget the paddle battle. Don’t worry about kooks dropping in on you. Overcrowded line-ups. Surviving the clean-up set. Or getting stuck in a meaty rip ..read more

Tread beyond the urban jungle for unspoiled natural beauty at the best camping in Brisbane and just beyond. You know its famed inner-city river, but did you know Brisbane is also home to extraordinary natural wonders? Camping in Brisbane and the wider region including North Stradbroke Island, Bribie Island, and the northern parts of the Scenic Rim, will open your eyes to incredible beach hopping, bushwalking, water sports, and stargazing. Grab your adventure kit and get moving with our guide to Brisbane’s greatest outdoor immersions. 1. Mt Barney Lodge, Scenic Rim Distance from CBD: 1.5-h ..read more

From Chiko Rolls to vegemite, Australia has offered the world some very weird culinary creations. Australians have a global reputation as marching to the beat of our own drum, and nothing demonstrates why that is more than our whackiest food inventions. Got a meat pie? Chuck it in some soup. Sprinkles are great on cake, but have you ever tried slathering them over buttered bread? And let’s not even get started on vegemite (marmite will not be dignified with a response in this article, sorry/not sorry New Zealand). Here, we’ve rounded up the best of weird Australian foods. 1. Pavlova The old pa ..read more

Tap in your tentpoles and pop your top at these beautiful campsites and caravan parks in Mudgee and her surrounds. From adorable Airbnbs to stylish glampsites, Mudgee lays out a spread of incredible accommodation for travellers and revellers alike. But when it comes to more modest escapes that hero nature over luxury, you’ll also find plenty of places to camp out. Read on for our round-up of caravan parks to plug in your motorhome, cabins to keep kids contained and entertained, and secluded, 4WD-only spots in picturesque national parks. No matter how barebones or facility-friendly yo ..read more

Curl up by the fire at these stylish stays in beautiful, vine-filled Mudgee. Retreat to the country to unwind among Mudgee’s rural beauty and incredible wineries. Here, in the NSW town and her bucolic surrounds, cooler weather beckons with an array of cosy stays. From generous riverside barns to sweet, woodland cabins and downtown terraces, you’ll find the perfect Airbnb to settle in and warm up. 1. Highgrove Cottage Best for: A couple of couples happy to share a hot tub You had us at a hot tub on the deck. Add wine and we’re all in. This hilltop cottage lays out 360-degree views across M ..read more

The Red Cente’s Finke Gorge National Park tempts adventurers with its tall wavering palms, historic police camp ruins, and spectacular landscapes that inspired the renowned watercolourist Albert Namatjira. If you’re an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast in search of the rare cabbage palm, or keen on some serious four-wheel-driving, you will adore Finke Gorge National Park. Covering an impressive 46,000 hectares in Alice Springs, it is home to ancient landscapes, Aboriginal cultural sites, Palm Valley, and the Finke River; one of the oldest water courses in the world. Here is the ultimate guide to ..read more

The immense Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park boasts some of Central Australia’s most spectacular scenery. Stretching for 160 kilometres west from Alice Springs, its concentration of pristine waterholes, cliffs of colourful ochre and biodiversity is hard to match. Best explored on foot, it’s home to the epic 223-kilometre Larapinta Trail, one of Australia’s most challenging multi-day walks. But you don’t have to commit to the entire length of this iconic line to experience the valleys, plains, and canyons of the West Macs. Here’s your ultimate guide to exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges ..read more

The Sunshine State is now officially the home state of TV’s Bluey after it bump-passed a tidal wave of red balls. In a dizzying display of fun-fuelled athleticism, nimble Aussies right across Queensland have set a world record for playing the biggest game of Keepy Uppy. As seen in the children’s TV series Bluey, Keepy Uppy involves keeping an inflated ball airborne as long as possible by ever-so-strategically whacking it from one person to another. Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast was one of the three sites where fans could join the biggest game of Keepy Uppy. (Image: Tourism and Events Queens ..read more