If you’re looking for inspiration on where to take the kids when the weather is cool (or cold!), you’ve come to the right place. We know the best family getaways are those where everyone is entertained and everything feels wonderfully easy. Rest assured the following suggestions tick both these boxes. 

With gorgeous poinciana- and jacaranda-filled parks, heritage Queensland architecture, and picturesque Brisbane River winding its way through the city, Brisbane is a great city for walking. From inner-city park and river walks to strolls at a leisurely pace to working up a sweat on mountain hikes, here are a couple of trails you can take to soak up the outdoors in the River City.

Let’s face it: international travel is parked on the tarmac for a while.  But for those missing the Big Apple, there is a way to create a New York-style staycation in beautiful Brisbane.

From a sparkling new winter solstice festival in Sydney to an illuminating event in Adelaide and crossing to the dark side in Hobart, Aussie cities have a huge array of festivals to get you through the chilly season

While our southern cousins are pulling their jumpers out of storage, Brisbane really comes into its own in autumn. The weather is balmy, the people are friendly, and a lively events calendar means there’s never a dull moment.