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Aug
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2019
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Hot Mantra hotel deals for Australia & NZ in Spring

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Sydney /

Looking for some great hotel deals in the warmer months Down Under? Whether you’re a business traveller or holidayer, the Mantra brand is one worth keeping an eye on to…

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Jun
25
2019
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Head for the Tweed Coast of NSW for some winter wonders

By Scott Podmore Gold Coast /

The Tweed region in northern NSW is where the days may be shorter and the air cooler as winter hits its stride, and a hum of events and new experiences…

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Nov
26
2018
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Gold Coast fun parks for summer holidays

By Brianna Piazza Gold Coast /

The Gold Coast is blessed with good weather all year round. But summer is the best time to take the kids, who are on school holidays, to the beach for…

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May
21
2018
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5 Great Places To Stay On The Tweed Coast

By Brianna Piazza Gold Coast /

The Tweed Coast is home to many amazing, natural treasures. The area is known for its stunning golden beaches, surf competitions and great restaurants. The Tweed Coast sits in northeast…

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Apr
10
2018
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5 Reasons to Head for the Hills on The Gold Coast

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Gold Coast /

The Gold Coast is one of Queensland’s premier destinations. With sun, sand and surf waiting for you all year round. If you’re there for the Commonwealth Games and fancy seeing…

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Oct
13
2017
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Five great reasons to escape to The Star Gold Coast

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

The hype is building as the countdown begins for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast next year. The good news for travellers looking for a bit of sun and…

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Mar
29
2017
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Looking for the best Gold Coast restaurants? Read on

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Gold Coast /

The Gold Coast is most famous for its sunshine, sandy beaches and busy nightlife. But you may not know that Gold Coast restaurants are some of the best going around. There…

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Sep
27
2016
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6 adventure activities in Byron Bay you can’t ignore

By DriveNow Team Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

Byron Bay is home to some of Australia’s most gorgeous beaches. The surf, sun and sand draw a crowd of approximately one-point-seven million visitors each year. But while the coastal…

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Sep
24
2016
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Gold Coast escape – how to plan your next winter school holidays away from Melbourne

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

What to do when the school holidays arrive next winter has the whole family shivering in its collective boots? You head north, hit the east coast and soak up the…

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Feb
29
2016
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5 unmissable features at this year’s Noosa Food & Wine Festival

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Queensland /

The Noosa Food & Wine 2016 is on again with more than 30 fantastic events showcasing some of Australia’s best chefs in beautiful locations throughout Noosa from May 20 to…

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Dec
30
2015
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7 unmissable Queensland food and wine events in 2016

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Cairns / Gold Coast / Port Douglas / Queensland /

THE Sunshine State is not just beaches, babes and sunshine, you know, it’s also home to an endless supply of delicious local produce that’s been grown, caught, baked and served…

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Jun
23
2015
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5 Great Ways To Discover Byron Bay in NSW

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / New South Wales / Queensland / Sydney /

A beautiful beachside town famous with backpackers for its laid-back vibe and enviable year-round weather, Byron is also a crackerjack holiday spot for everyone from families to grey nomads and…

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Apr
23
2015
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Three ways to enjoy adventure travel in Australia

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / Melbourne / New South Wales / Queensland / Sydney / Victoria /

Skydive in the best ‘drop zones’ Where: Toogoolawah, 120km north west of Brisbane THE blue skies in Toogoolawah aren’t just “famous for fun”, but are also skydiving central. People travel…

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Sep
29
2014
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5 bizzare events Down Under for wacky road-trippers

By Scott Podmore Australia / Darwin / Gold Coast / Northern Territory / Queensland /

AUSSIES are know to do some bizarre things, so much so that we have events that rival the most wacky and weird all around the planet. Surely that’s good enough…

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Jul
31
2013
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Park in profile – Lake Ainsworth Holiday Park, NSW

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / New South Wales / Queensland /

PARK IN PROFILE: Lake Ainsworth Holiday Park, NSW Where: Corner of Ross St and Pacific Parade, Lennox Head. Website: http://lake-ainsworth-holiday-park.nsw.big4.com.au 10 words or less: Great surf, quiet, quaint, great views,…

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Mar
15
2013
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Park in profile: Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

By Scott Podmore Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

PARK IN PROFILE: BIG4 GOLD COAST HOLIDAY PARK, QUEENSLAND Where: Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, 66-86 Siganto Drive, Helensvale, Queensland, set on 32 acres right in the heart of Queensland’s…

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Nov
19
2012
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Sizzling summer of Australian music festivals

By Scott Podmore Adelaide / Australia / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Sydney / Victoria /

Love hanging out with your friends and listening to great music during the summer? Then why not grab a hire car or an Australian campervan rental and head for a…

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May
24
2012
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DriveNow caravan and camping park of the month: Gold Coast Holiday Park

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Queensland /

So, you’ve packed the kids in and collected your campervan rental in Brisbane and you’re ready for adventure, but suddenly find you’re not quite sure to go from there? The…

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Mar
29
2012
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Pick up a car rental and go cruisin’ with your pooch

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Cairns / Gold Coast / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / New South Wales / Queensland / Sydney / Victoria / Western Australia /

WANTING a road trip and accommodation for the whole family, four-legged friends included? Gone are the days when pet-friendly accommodation consisted of mildew walls and flea ridden couches, or when…

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Oct
19
2011
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Big things in store on your next Australian road trip – Part III

By Scott Podmore Australia / Darwin / Gold Coast / Hobart / Northern Territory / Queensland / Tasmania /

SO, you’ve hit Brisbane, picked up the keys to your campervan and thought, ‘wow, Queensland is big. Where do I start?’ Well, Nambour, 101kms north of Brisbane is the home…

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Feb
02
2011
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The Gold Coast – the sun is still shining and the roads are clear

By DriveNow Team Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

Despite the devastation of recent flooding and cyclones in Queensland, the sunshine state is still, and always will be, one of the country’s best destinations for a road trip whether…

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Oct
04
2009
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Surfers Paradise and 2 Theme Parks in 2 Days

By chrisc Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

So, having relaxed on the beaches of Far North Queensland we headed for a slightly different pace of life, south to Surfers Paradise and the Theme Parks. Flying into Brisbane we picked…

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Apr
28
2009
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Boys weekend – Gold Coast (Queensland)

By DriveNow Team Australia / Gold Coast / Queensland /

The sun, the surf, the sights … the cheese. Ah, it’s what boys’ weekends are made of. The Gold Coast, Australia’s answer to Las Vegas minus a squillion casinos and…

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