Celeste Mitchell

1 week ago | canberratimes.com.au | Celeste Mitchell

Where: 47A Cedarvale Road, Bangalow, NSWHow much: From $850 per cabin, per nightExplore more: amaroobangalow.comWhen Mike and Cathy Tomkins snapped up a swathe of land in Bangalow in 2016, they had no idea of the regeneration work that lay ahead. Based in Brisbane Monday to Friday, the couple got acquainted with the land while camping in swags on weekends. Once part of the fourth-generation dairy farm next door, the land had been smothered by camphor laurels.

Jan 30, 2025 | australiantraveller.com | Celeste Mitchell

Relax over a few tipples at these laidback watering holes. At first glance, you could be mistaken for thinking the Noosa bars and pubs scene only extends as far as the Hastings Street strip. But just as the region is blessed with alluring smaller neighbourhoods, its drinks offering is just as varied and, sometimes, tucked away. Consider this your guide to the best Noosa bars and pubs you need to visit next time you’re in town.

Jan 30, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Celeste Mitchell

If you’ve ever packed for a family beach holiday – especially one in a destination you need to fly to – you’ll know three things to be fact: CoolCabanas are not overhead compartment-friendly; beach towels are space hogs; and it’s hard to justify buckets and bodyboards over other holiday essentials. Like that novel you still plan to read this summer. I’ve developed a few new packing hacks since becoming a mum and not all of them revolve around snacks. I call my top hack “leave it at home”.

Jan 30, 2025 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Celeste Mitchell

If you’ve ever packed for a family beach holiday – especially one in a destination you need to fly to – you’ll know three things to be fact: CoolCabanas are not overhead compartment-friendly; beach towels are space hogs; and it’s hard to justify buckets and bodyboards over other holiday essentials. Like that novel you still plan to read this summer. I’ve developed a few new packing hacks since becoming a mum and not all of them revolve around snacks. I call my top hack “leave it at home”.

Jan 23, 2025 | australiantraveller.com | Celeste Mitchell

When it comes to nature settings, these Noosa walks offer peak Australiana, from the coast to the mountain peaks of the hinterland – koala spotting, all but guaranteed. Gracing the junction of two UNESCO-recognised Biosphere Reserves (Noosa and the Great Sandy), Noosa offers rocky coastal tracks, verdant hinterland trails, vertiginous mountain climbs, and serene riverside pathways. Whatever your predilection when it comes to hiking, you’re sure to find one of these Noosa walks to suit.