Explore Things To Do
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.
5 things that are so Sydney
Everyone 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.
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Exploring Surry Hills Like A Local
On 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.
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Holiday in Scarborough
Clean, 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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Preparing for the Australian Open
The 2024 Australian Open will swing into action at Melbourne Park from January 15 to January 28. From what to bring to how to how to get there, here’s how you can prepare for the country’s best tennis tournament.
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Winter in the Yarra Valley
The beautiful Yarra Valley sits on Melbourne’s doorstep, bursting with nature trails, spectacular landscapes and charming cellar doors, all waiting to be discovered. Here are the region’s best winter activities.
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Escape the Chill with these Indoor Activities
Cold days and wet days – and days when you have a double whammy – don’t have to be a drag. Here are some awesome indoor activities you can do to help escape the winter chill when you’re staying at one of our properties around Australia.
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