
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived — and after the stint we've had, we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
Summer — everyone’s favourite time of the year. With it comes eased restrictions, relaxed borders and the freedom to explore every inch of your backyard — from Brisbane all the way down to Victoria.
To celebrate the best months of the year, we’ve partnered up with White Claw to bring you the best of the season.
From weekend escapes with mates to the luxury vacation you’ve been dreaming about for more than a year, we’ve rounded up enough inspiration and intel to keep you busy from the silly season all the way through to March. BYO sunnies.
Out-Of-Town Escapes
This summer is about venturing far and wide — so pack your bags and spend the night somewhere new.
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Eleven Next-Level Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered. -
The Ten Best Summer Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away. -
All the Charming Beach Houses You Can Book Between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast
Find a lavish waterfront mansion, a quaint beachside cabin or an eco-friendly floating houseboat to complete your next beachside holiday. -
The Most Idyllic Island Getaways You Can Book in Queensland
Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie.
Things To Do
Here are all the best things to do in Brisbane this summer.
Stunning Getaways
Treat yourself to travel beyond your home state (and country!) this holiday season.
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Seventeen Charming Farm Stays You Can Book in Victoria
It's been a very long year — treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays. -
Eighteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands
Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays. -
Twelve of the Most Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress. -
The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Auckland and Wellington
Whether you're planning an out-of-town jaunt or just a much-needed staycation, these unique spots have something for everyone. -
Thirteen Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now
It has been a very long year — treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays. -
Twelve of the Most Luxurious Fiji Stays to Splurge on Now That Borders Are Opening
Overseas adventures are back on the menu — and Fiji's stunning beaches, villas and resorts are ready and waiting for your visit. -
The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW
Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode. -
Seventeen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
Best of the Season
From rooftop bars to blockbuster events, spend this season exploring the best of Brisbane.
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Freshies: Exciting and Vibrant New Brisbane Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts. -
Ten Sensational Exhibitions to See in and Around Brisbane This Summer
Spend your summer wandering through masterpieces, bouncing around a multi-sensory installation, and embracing the surreal and sublime. -
The Best Spots for an All-Inclusive Boozy Brunch in Brisbane
Say cheers to turning your first meal of the day into quite the occasion. -
All the Big Music Tours to Put in Your Diary for a Massive 2022 Filled with Live Tunes
Spend next year dancing in a crowd to The Killers, Billie Eilish, Alanis Morissette and Snoop Dogg.
Outdoor adventures
Go chasing waterfalls, caves and hikes this summer.
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The Five Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones. -
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
From visiting overwater bars to sailing a picnic boat along the river, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City in summer. -
The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane
Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more. -
The Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Brisbane
Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream.
Everything to binge this summer
Use your weekend to catch up on 2021's most talked-about films and television shows.
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Fourteen New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Including Joaquin Phoenix's latest mesmerising performance, a horror gem set on a porn shoot and the newest 'Batman' flick. -
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas This Week
Head to the flicks to see 'Evil Dead' director Sam Raimi make a Marvel movie, a gorgeous French drama about mothers and daughters, and a scorching Australian western. -
Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Make a couch date with season three of Donald Glover's 'Atlanta', Netflix's gorgeous new queer coming-of-age series and plenty of on-screen spies. -
Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Make a couch date with a savage and sublime new horror-comedy about dating, a documentary directed by Amy Poehler and Marvel's new Oscar Isaac-starring series. -
Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January
Get stuck into an eerie found-footage horror series, a hilarious new murder-mystery comedy and one of Aubrey Plaza's best films. -
Seventeen Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
From outback noir and Aussie westerns to unsettling horror flicks and expressive dance films. -
The 12 Best Films of 2021
From Oscar-worthy revisionist westerns to spice-war space operas, 2021 treated the big screen to a heap of stellar flicks. These are the very best. -
The 12 Best Straight-to-Streaming Films and Specials of 2021
Medieval fantasies, powerful documentaries, Jamie Dornan singing about seagulls — this year’s best streaming flicks just kept on delivering.
Seize the summer with 
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A Guide to Fortitude Valley to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset
Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Brisbane's most vibrant suburbs. -
We're Giving Away the Ultimate VIP White Claw Experience for You and Your Crew
Anyone keen for a Kombi limo, ice-cold White Claws and pumping tunes on a sunshine-filled day with mates? -
Four Ways to Take Advantage of Brisbane's Stellar Outdoor Spaces This Summer
From idyllic picnic spots to summer Sunday sessions, there are plenty of reasons to head outside if you're in the River City this season. -
We're Giving Away Epic Limited-Edition Summer Threads to Ten Sun-Loving Aussies
White Claw has teamed up with local label Barney Cools to create a capsule collection of party shirts, breezy tees and corduroy caps for summer.