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When Kirsten King returns to Six Senses Fiji this May for the third annual Fluidform retreat, she’s bringing something her Australian clients rarely get: four uninterrupted days to actually listen to what their bodies are telling them. King, whose Fluidform Pilates method has cultivated a devoted following across Australia, brings her exacting yet intuitive approach […]

There’s something quietly magical about Brisbane in early January. The pace softens, the river glimmers a little longer at dusk, and the city feels like it’s exhaling after the festive rush. Whether you’re easing into 2026 with a long lunch, discovering a new bar, or finally ticking off that exhibition you’ve been meaning to see,

In a town where coastal sophistication meets free-spirited living, 28 Degrees Byron Bay captures the essence of Australia’s most iconic beach destination at its best — refined yet relaxed, polished yet soulful. The QH team checks in to discover why this luxury adults-only retreat has become the discerning traveller’s favourite way to experience Byron Bay

The River City has quietly evolved into one of Australia’s most compelling urban destinations — where culinary sophistication meets a thriving creative pulse. From inspired kitchens to design-led bars, Brisbane’s artistic energy flows through every bite and sip. Here’s how to eat, drink, and wander your way through 24 delicious hours in Queensland’s cosmopolitan capital.

For travellers who love their stay to feel as thoughtfully designed as their own home, this tiny cabin in Blackheath is one to bookmark. Tucked among the misty gums of the Blue Mountains, the century-old cottage has been lovingly restored by architect and builder Stewart Smith, director of Brisbane-based Smith Architects, who is also the

Clear your diary — Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2026 is officially on the horizon, and it’s set to be more delicious, dazzling, and distinctly Noosa than ever. From 11–14 June 2026, Australia’s favourite coastal culinary celebration returns to its roots with a renewed name, refreshed energy, and a program bursting with flavour and creativity.

QH Editor, Natalie Bannister, checks into a private Little Cove sanctuary — the perfect short break escape from city life — where relaxed comfort meets natural drama, mornings begin with walks through Noosa National Park, and the chic seaside lifestyle of Noosa is right on your doorstep. The best luxury accommodations understand that true sophistication

Palace Barracks Cinema is aglow with the magic of Japanese cinema as the Japanese Film Festival makes its long-awaited return. Running from 6–19 November in Brisbane, the festival offers an unmissable escape into the world of Japanese storytelling — where every frame is a work of art, and every story a window into the country’s

At the intersection of sculpture and silk, colour and couture, a new collaboration between London artist Elsbeth Shaw and Sydney designer Mariam Seddiq is redefining the dialogue between art and fashion. Brought together by Studio Gallery, the partnership is a study in precision and poetry. Elsbeth Shaw, known for her expressive and tactile canvases, reimagines

The Sunshine Coast’s signature food festival, The Curated Plate, is nearing its final course – but there’s still time to savour the flavours. Now one week in, this vibrant celebration of Queensland’s best producers, chefs and ingredients wraps up this weekend, and it’s not to be missed. Launched with a lush farm-to-fork experience in the