Where our Aussie travel experts are travelling this summer
Summer’s the perfect time of year to get away, but where should you go? To help you figure out your own plans (and because I’m an incorrigible stickybeak), I asked some of Wotif’s awesome Aussie travel experts where they’re going this summer. Check it out! Donna Rodios, Director of eCommerce Where are you going? Palm …
Behind the scenes: Chinchilla wins the Big Melon!
Have you heard the BIG news? To celebrate our 18th birthday, Wotif has given Australia its newest and juiciest Big Thing – the Big Melon in Chinchilla, QLD. Some of the team were lucky enough to go to Chinchilla for the grand unveiling. Here are some highlights from an amazing couple of days. The Big …
NSW & NRL or VIC & AFL? Which state (and game) is best?
The NRL and AFL grand finals are both on this weekend and some serious questions need to be answered. No, not “Which team is best?” or “Who will take home the trophy?” And not even “Will Cooper’s shoulder recover in time?” or “Do the Eagles have more Melbournians barracking for them than Collingwood?” What we …
Should Kingaroy win Australia’s Next Big Thing?
Kingaroy is Australia’s Peanut capital, but you’re nuts if you think that’s all there is to this charming Queensland destination. Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s hometown is home to awesome wineries, excellent local produce, and a fantastic observatory. It’s also a quick 30-minute drive from Coomba Falls, which is perfect for picnics and day trips. But that’s just …
18 reasons 2000 was an awesome year for Australia (and travel!)
I don’t want to exaggerate or anything, but 2000 was probably the greatest year in the history of the world – especially for Australia. Here are 18 reasons why. 1. It was the best New Year’s party of our lives New Year’s 1999 – 2000 was big. It wasn’t just a new year, a new …
BIG NEWS! 10 OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST BIG THINGS
If you haven’t already heard, this year is Wotif’s 18th birthday and we’re celebrating by giving Australia its Next Big Thing. Seriously. We’re taking nominations right now and in a couple of weeks you can vote for your fave from a shortlist of finalists. It’s going to be HUGE (all puns intended). It’s all super …
5 reasons to go to Sydney (and 5 to get out of it)
Everyone knows that Sydney is an iconic, must-visit destination. People come from all over the globe just to get a photo with its world-famous harbour. But only locals know the real Sydney – the cool pocket precincts that make it buzz. And even fewer know the best-kept secret of all: the many awesome NSW regional …
10 things people from NSW NEVER say on holiday (outside their home state)
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of QLD and NSW battling it out to decide which state is the most awesome. But QLD-NSW rivalry is about more than sport and it’s impossible for us to leave our competition on the footy field. It influences every part of our lives, including how we holiday. A …
