Hotels
Stay and play – the creators of Elements of Byron have unveiled Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
Design

Stay and play – the creators of Elements of Byron have unveiled Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

17 Apr 2024

The southern Gold Coast suburb of Kirra is etched in hazy, salty memories of sun-soaked beach days and summer vacays. In recent years, it's become seriously hot property as people clamour to adopt the slightly slower pace and beach lifestyle it affords. One of the hallmark projects springing to life is Kirra Point Precinct, which is being undertaken by KTQ Group. This week, we've got our first glimpse of the high-end apartments that are set to usher in a new era of luxury accommodation. Take a peek ... more

Play
Five Gold Coast pottery studios to get your hands dirty with clay play
Design

Five Gold Coast pottery studios to get your hands dirty with clay play

28 Feb 2024

There’s something inherently grounding about the practice of getting your hands dirty, whether it’s digging in the garden or sinking your fingers into a clump of clay. The very process of rolling, shaping and moulding – while a means to an end – is also an act of mindfulness. When it comes to clay, it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. Fragile, frustrating, yet deeply satisfying, it's little wonder why the art of pottery has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. If you're keen to get your hands dirty, here are five of the Gold Coast's best pottery studios ... more

Product
Burleigh Pavilion could be set to welcome a new wellness space and restaurant under a new proposal
Design

Burleigh Pavilion could be set to welcome a new wellness space and restaurant under a new proposal

29 Nov 2023

Some exciting new additions could be in store for one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic buildings. A development application lodged with the City of Gold Coast by RPS, on behalf of Burleigh Beach Pavilion Holdings Pty Ltd, is seeking to create an indoor sport and recreation facility on the lower ground level of the beachfront landmark home to Burleigh Pavilion, The Tropic and Rick Shores. Here’s everything we know so far … more

Play
Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort's overwater villas are set to open soon
Design

Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort’s overwater villas are set to open soon

22 Nov 2023

A stone's throw from Bribie Island's white sandy beaches and the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel lies BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort. Coined as a 'coastal home away from home', this family favourite boasts stellar camping, glamping and caravanning facilities. With safari tents and luxury villas aplenty, the resort will soon add to its offering in the form of a swimmable lake fringed by six overwater villas. Our lake house getaway dreams are about to come true! more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

Becky Morton
It’s all the little things that can add up to great change ... ~ Becky Morton more
Architecture
Small but mighty fine – Tiny Away has launched new Queensland tiny houses
Design

Small but mighty fine – Tiny Away has launched new Queensland tiny houses

08 Sep 2023

We've already rolled into September and this year shows no sign of slowing down. If you're keen to steady the pace and unwind amidst natural surroundings, we know just the solution – Tiny Away's tiny houses! These adorable short-stay accommodation spots are set on private land in rural and regional locations, with a new series of houses just launched across Queensland. From the Gold Coast hinterland and Gladstone to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Fraser Coast, here are some of the new getaways where you can disconnect from the rat race and reconnect with nature ... more

Product
Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland
Design

Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland

23 Aug 2023

Those who wish to escape the 9-5 hustle culture and transport themselves into a tranquil paradise where adventure is aplenty should familiarise themselves with Sun Ranch, a newly open 55-acre coastal estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland. It's here where you can check in to a 70-style Californian ranch house where you can enjoy total privacy, incredible onsite experiences (hello, horse riding) and spellbinding retro-inspired hotel living. more

Property
The team behind Raes on Wategos to open The Bonobo by Raes, the holiday home of your dreams
Design

The team behind Raes on Wategos to open The Bonobo by Raes, the holiday home of your dreams

06 Mar 2023

If you've ever been lucky enough to stay at Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay or even stumbled upon the dreamy locale on a beach trip, you're well aware of how undeniably spectacular of a spot it is. The team behind the exclusive boutique retreat are set to spread the magic even further into the heart of Byron Bay with an entirely new concept called The Bonobo by Raes. Touted as 'where imagination, luxury and architecture combine to create an entirely new lifestyle concept', these luxe hotel-apartments will soon become the new place to stay and play in Byron Bay. more

Property
This impressive Brisbane house comes complete with a mancave, outdoor cinema, soccer field and two gyms
Design

This impressive Brisbane house comes complete with a mancave, outdoor cinema, soccer field and two gyms

19 Dec 2022

House hunting can be the pits. That said, sometimes it can be fun to up your price range all the way to the tippy top to see how the other half live. That's how we came upon 74 Bacton Road in Chandler, which is undoubtedly one of Brisbane's most impressive addresses. Boasting a number of too-good-to-be-true lifestyle offerings – we're talking a mancave, mudroom, outdoor cinema, soccer field, two gyms and a games room full of arcade-level fun – this fancy address is worth having a gander at. more

Hotels
Glamping in the city – a collection of luxe cabins has opened at QT Gold Coast
Design

Glamping in the city – a collection of luxe cabins has opened at QT Gold Coast

22 Nov 2022

The Gold Coast's accommodation scene seems to be bursting at the seams lately. One out-of-the-box addition to the mix is QT Gold Coast's newest luxe lodgings, a collection of cabins located on a greenery-laden private balcony within the hotel. Far from the ordinary staycay experience, these lavish sleeping quarters boast amazing amenities, firepits to warm up by and access to QT's signature splendour. more