Oaks Hotels Blog

OAKS HOTELS BLOG

Enjoy an insiders view on all of our favourite travel destinations in our Oaks Hotels Blog.

Broome on a Budget

19 Sep 2016

Broome is an ideal family-friendly holiday destination, which can be enjoyed at any time of the year. With a myriad of low-cost activities to keep the whole family entertained, we’ve picked our top experiences for families looking to add Broome to their bucket list. Read More
Townsville the secret holiday gem

16 Sep 2016

Queensland’s second largest city is blessed with over 320 days of sunshine a year, making it the perfect year-round holiday destination. Savvy families are quickly discovering that this beautiful city, home of the famous North Queensland Cowboys, boasts not only a wealth of natural beauty, but also presents as a family friendly break with plenty of activities on offer! Read More
World Class Wine in the Gibbston Valley

21 Aug 2016

Less than half an hour from Oaks Shores and Oaks Club Resort, in Queenstown is a wine region which is amongst the finest in the world. With over 75 wineries, and popularly known for its Pinot Noir, the only way to explore the Gibbston Valley is via a tour because there is no way you will be driving home! Read More
Explore the Sunshine Coasts food bowl

09 Aug 2016

The Sunshine Coast is already blessed with beautiful beaches, an idyllic year round climate and a verdant hinterland, but it is also winning acclaim as one of Australia’s most popular food bowls. Read More
Antique road trip from Melbourne

06 Aug 2016

A weekend in the Mornington Peninsula is always a good idea and with an antique trail to follow around Victoria’s glorious southeast - wining, dining and finding has become the road trip du jour. Heading out along the back roads that snake across this narrow stretch of land jutting out into seas of shimmering blue, Tyabb, a sharp inhale towards the west of Mornington, is the epicentre of antiques and home to Australia’s largest antique and collectable store – The Tyabb Packing House. Read More
Butcher, Baker and Winemaker – Barossa Valley

03 Aug 2016

Comprising of two valleys, one being the Barossa and the other Eden Valley, this region is famous throughout the world for producing wines from such notable labels as Penfolds, Henschke, Wolf Blass and Peter Lehmann to name but a few. With a distinctively Mediterranean heritage, largely left over from the early European settlers, and a climate that mirrors the famous Med’s own, The Barossa has developed a distinctive regional cuisine that is buoyed by the famous vines but also the fresh local produce that sprouts so readily in this rich fertile landscape. Read More
Getting to Know Gladstone

18 Jul 2016

Recognised as the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone region also stands on its own two feet as a leisure destination in its own right, famous for sailing, fishing and diving. With activities that take you from the sand and surf to coral cays and mountain tops all in a day’s travels, there’s something to appeal to everyone, from nature lovers, to turtle enthusiasts and adventurers. Read More
Coolangattas Top 3 Surf Breaks

11 Jul 2016

Coolangatta has a reputation for the longest wave and best surf breaks on the Australian East Coast. This relaxed beachside town located down the southern end of the famed Gold Coast in Queensland is a breeding ground for grommets and a beacon for some of the best in the business. If you enjoy catching a wave on your holidays, here’s our top 3 breaks. Read More