The little town of Bellingen, near Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales mid-north coast, is quickly replacing Byron Bay as the arts, crafts and entertainment capital of Australia. A small town with a total population of under 3000, Bellingen is located on Highway 78, the stunningly beautiful "Waterfall Way" that links the coastal Pacific [...]

Until the late 1980s, Terrigal and the rest of the New South Wales Central Coast, was still considered to be "country" New South Wales. It was a great area to visit during the summer months, but became quiet throughout the rest of the year. All of that changed with the completion of the F3 Freeway [...]

Once something of a secret the locals kept to themselves, Coolum Beach is fast becoming a haven for the jet set. It’s a wonder it hasn’t been that way for decades, given its magnificent location on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. While some of those who discovered Coolum before the boom may miss the old days, [...]

Magnetic Island got its name back in 1770 when Captain Cook commented that it seemed to exert a magnetic force that interfered with his compass. It was an interesting theory, but Cook was wrong. The only magnetic force this island has is the one that attracts visitors to it. Maybe a better name for Magnetic [...]