Aboriginal Australia

Today, more than ever, you can enter into the world of an ancient culture accompanied by its modern day custodians, descendants of one of the most fascinating and unique cultures on earth. What's more, you don't have to go overseas to discover it! Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have an enormously diverse and complex culture that traces its roots back at least 50,000 years - one of the longest of any society on the planet! You can learn about their culture through art, story telling, dance, music and the land itself. So immerse yourself in the Dreamtime and discover the spirituality, tradition and ceremonies of our great land's first inhabitants.

Australian Journeys

Heard the saying "the journey is the destination"? Short or long, by horse power or horse back - it is the journeys that have always created the threads which continue to connect Australians to each other; that make our land seem small and immense at the same time. You can take weeks meandering through rolling countryside, red desert, sparkling waterholes and spiritual heritage, or a few days exploring wine regions, wilderness coast, island clusters, reefs…the choices are endless. It's a big country out there and there are thousands of scenic routes to be enjoyed - so you'd better start packing your bags.

Nature In Australia

A single rock rising from the earth like a giant red heart, sandstone figures clustered like ancient cities, giant leaping marsupials - such are just some of the unique wonders that distinguish Australia. Set adrift eons ago, our continent became a time capsule and Nature's canvas. Across our country you'll find desert wonders, Pinnacles and Bungles, two giant coral wonderlands running down each flank and scenery you'll never forget. From unspoilt beaches, tropical rainforests and rugged mountain ranges to vast tracts of desert, Australia's natural wonders are yours to enjoy. So strap on your boots and get up-close and personal with our spectacular land.

Aussie Coastal Lifestyle

Whoever said "life's a beach" must have been referring to Australia. We Aussies gravitate to the coast any chance we get; it's part of our love of the great outdoors and our laid-back lifestyle. But, our beaches aren't just places to enjoy the sun, sand and sea. Most are located right next to the bush. So whether you want to learn to surf, go sailing, swim with dolphins, see penguins, watch whales, hike in the hinterland, or simply sit on the sand - it's up to you. We'll put out a towel and save you a spot. Just don't forget to pack the cossie!

Outback Australia

The Outback is our ultimate mystery. It's a massive place where the immense distances and the raw nature of our land are most impressive, yet you won't find it on any map! It is a mystical place of red dust and endless tracks - a place so vast and empty the silence is deafening. But it's not just about a lifeless desert. You'll also find wide star-studded skies, unique wildlife, World Heritage wonders and quirky pubs where tall tales and big characters abound. So give it up and head up-country and Outback, to discover what lies beyond the black stump, out in middle of the Never-Never.

Australia’s Big Cities

Our vibrant cities best show off the Australian genius for blending a world of influence in lifestyle and culture. You can see it in our architecture, experience it in our cosmopolitan precincts, shops, theatres and bars, watch it in the people, taste it in our food and smell it in the scent of their ocean or bush backdrops.

Food, Wine and Film Under Mudgee Stars

The picturesque Central New South Wales town of Mudgee is well known for producing excellent wines and food. In recent years it's also become quite well known for its annual short film festival ' Mudfest', held under the stars and accompanied by local food and wine at the Elliot Rocke Estate winery.

Aussie Food and Wine

Food, wine and all the in-betweens are a serious passion for us Aussies. We've learnt the traditional techniques and then we've bent the rules to create impressive wines, spirits, beers and a unique cuisine all of our own. The infinite variety of foods available reflects the diversity of our land and our people. So, whether you're in the mood for a perfectly cooked, fresh-off the-grass steak that won't fit on the plate, Asian-fusion modern cuisine stacked in elegant nouveau style, a racy Riesling with hot chill mud crab (caught yourself), or a crocodile sausage with wattle seed sauce

New site improves user experience

PleaseTakeMeTo.com has just been dramatically upgraded to make finding what you're interested in faster and easier. In fact, one of our new navigation tools is a pull down menu entitled 'I am interested in' with a number of options to select from. We've also integrated Google maps into the site in a way that delivers much more than any other site we've seen.

Same Place, Different Adventures

Many Australians return to the same holiday spot year after year. It’s familiar, comfortable and there can be something really pleasant about revisiting the same things that brought you there in the first place. But it’s still possible to find new and different things to see and do in and around the same old place. The improvements to PleaseTakeMeTo.com make that a lot easier to do, especially with our new use of Google maps.

Christmas Time Dining in Brisbane

Eagle Street Pier, situated in the heart of the CBD with sweeping views of the Brisbane River, is home to some of the city’s most iconic dining institutions.

Christmas is traditionally one of Eagle Street Pier’s busiest times with thousands of diners from around Australia, and internationally, visiting the restaurant precinct to taste the very best of the Sunshine State’s fresh produce and wine.

This Christmas looks to be no different