A Guide to a Simple Summer
Survive the murky blur of days between Christmas and New Year's with a mix of culinary and local exploration.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The formalities are done and for many, there’s plenty of down time to go around.
Whether you’re based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or anywhere in between, we’ve teamed up with Abbott’s Bakery to bring you our end of year summer guides. They’ll feed you with inspiration and ideas to spend the last days of the year well and to keep your tastebuds tantalised. From effortless lunches to nearby sojourns, these are the picks of the season.
How to Have a Simple Summer in Sydney
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NewsEight Ways To Enjoy The Holiday Period When The Days Blur Into One
How to make the most of Sydney's spoils.
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NewsThe Ten Best Ocean Pools in Sydney for a Dip This Summer
Head to these stunning ocean pools to enjoy Sydney's best beaches, safe from rips and sharks.
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GuideThe Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney Right Now
The only way is up at these sky-bound bars, where crisp drinks and yummy snacks come with a generous pour of fun in the sun.
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NewsThe Ten Best Secret Beaches in Sydney For a Secluded Summer Swim
Beat the crowds this sunny season with a trip to these more secluded sands.
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NewsThe Best Free Camping Spots Near Sydney
At these NSW campsites, all you need is enough money for snacks, wine and petrol to get you there (and back). Then you can just sit back and enjoy some of the state's greatest natural escapes.
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GuideThe Best Waterfront Venues in Sydney to Check Out This Summer
Feel the ocean breeze on your skin as you settle into a lazy afternoon or balmy summer evening at these top venues with coastal views.
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GuideSydney's Best Dog-Friendly Bars, Restaurants and Cafes for 2024
All of your friends — most importantly, those furry ones with four legs — are welcome at these friendly haunts.
How to Have a Simple Summer in Melbourne
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NewsA Guide to Melbourne Summer for When You're on Holiday Mode
What to do in the Garden City when you don't have to do anything at all.
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NewsThe Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.
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NewsTen of the Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to some of the most picturesque picnic spots in Melbourne for a well-deserved park session with your mates.
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NewsThe Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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NewsNine of the Best Walks Around Metro Melbourne
Scenic trails in Melbourne that prove you don't need to venture far to take a hike.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Walks Near Melbourne
It's time to get off of the couch and onto the coast by hitting up some of these seaside walking trails.
How to Have a Simple Summer in Brisbane
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NewsThe Week-Between-Christmas-and-New Years Guide to Brisbane
It’s that stretch of the year when you’re not sure which day it is and the only priority is enjoyment.
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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane
Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.
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GuideThe Best Waterfront Venues Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year
Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.
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NewsThe Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane
Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.
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NewsThe Ten Best Summer Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.
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NewsThe Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.
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NewsSix Scenic Hiking Trails You Can Enjoy Within 50 Kilometres of Brisbane
Climb a mountain, go looking for koalas or wander around a lake at these Queensland hiking trails.
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