OAKS HOTELS BLOG
Enjoy an insiders view on all of our favourite travel destinations in our Oaks Hotels Blog.
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Robin Esrock’s Top 5 Adelaide Bucket List
19 Mar 2018
Adelaide may not be on the top of everyone’s bucket list but according to our travelling partner Robin Esrock, who is currently writing The Great Australian Bucket List there are many reasons why this not so sleepy city is a destination to be enjoyed. Read More
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Top Day Trips from Adelaide
12 Dec 2017
From the seaside town of Glenelg to tasting your way through the Barossa Valley, there are so many day trips that are only a stone's throw away from Adelaide. Read More
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Love it up in the city this February
10 Feb 2017
It’s February – and we've decided that just one day devoted to love is not nearly enough, so are instead dedicating the whole month to the sweet stuff. And with a selection of romantic city rendezvous on offer and an array of loved up activities to consider, isn’t it time you took your love to the next level? Read More
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Our guide to the best vantage points this New Years Eve
06 Dec 2016
Still deciding on your New Year's Eve plan? Accommodation is still available from as little as $122 per night, it’s not too late to book. Choose from our hand-selected hotels rated for their central city locations, vantage points for watching the fireworks and walking distance to the best parties! Read More
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Go island hopping this summer with Oaks
05 Dec 2016
As the days get longer and the breezes warmer, it’s the perfect time to explore the idyllic islands located off our Australian coastline. As a country surrounded by sea there are so many islands you could choose to explore this summer, (8,222 to be exact) where do you start? Here are our five Aussie favourites that everyone has to visit at least once! Read More
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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
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Art and Culture in Adelaide
20 Jun 2016
South Australia’s capital of Adelaide is known for many things – its cathedrals and churches, world-class wineries, colonial architecture, grassy parklands, fantastic food and an enviable laidback lifestyle. But it’s Adelaide’s thriving arts, culture and festival scene that is gaining momentum and putting the city on the map as a vibrant, cultural hub. Read More
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There are so many things to see and do in Adelaide
18 May 2016
Here are our favourite family friendly activities in the region: take the tram to Glenlelg beach, explore the vibrant parks, gardens and zoos, catch a game at Adelaide Oval or plan your travel around one of Adelaide's famous festivals Read More
