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How Co-living Spaces Are Redefining the Concept of Home

In today’s fast-paced world, co-living spaces are becoming a popular choice for individuals seeking more than just a place to live. These innovative spaces offer a unique blend of privacy, social interaction, and convenience, creating a new paradigm for the concept of a home. From fostering a sense of community to providing shared amenities and flexible living arrangements, co-living spaces are redefining the way people live and connect with others.

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Community Building

Co-living spaces such as lyf Collingwood Melbourne prioritise community engagement and foster meaningful connections among residents. Shared common areas, communal activities, and events create an inclusive environment where individuals can forge friendships and support networks.

Shared Amenities

One of the key advantages of co-living spaces is the abundance of shared amenities. From fully-equipped kitchens and coworking spaces to fitness centres and recreational areas, residents can enjoy access to facilities that enhance their daily lives.

Flexible Living Arrangements

Collingwood serviced apartments and other co-living spaces offer flexible living arrangements to cater to different needs. Whether it’s private bedrooms with shared living spaces or studios with self-contained facilities, residents can choose the setup that suits their preferences and budget.

Convenience and Cost-Effectiveness

Co-living spaces simplify the process of finding accommodation by providing fully furnished units and all-inclusive rent that covers utilities and services. This convenience, coupled with cost-effectiveness compared to traditional renting, makes co-living an attractive option for many.

Your Ultimate Bucket List Items To Do in Gold Coast – Not just a surfer’s paradise

Situated on the East Coast of Australia, Gold Coast is celebrated around the world as a tourist destination for the amazing variety of experiences it has to offer.

The beaches

Hotels in Gold Coast Qld are only minutes away from some of the city’s best beach attractions. Properties including the Oaks Gold Coast Hotel are near some of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Whether it is a thrilling time at Surfer’s Paradise or a quiet stroll along a sandy quiet beach, you are sure to get a great tan and some fresh air.

The natural world

Gold Coast boasts of a range of nature experiences including a visit to the Springbrook National Park, Tambourine Mountain, the Sea World, or an exploration of the dolphins in the ocean. These can be done as individual day trips where you spend an entire day doing one activity or couple together for a full day of diverse experiences.

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Shop and dine

The shopping and dining scene in Gold Coast is vibrant and exciting. The Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is one of the central destinations in the area.

The adrenaline rush

Another exciting thing to do in Gold Coast is to visit a theme park. If you want a day full of thrilling adventures, this is a must-do. The Warner Bros. Movie World is a much sought-after destination for adventure lovers.

The Ultimate Bucket List to Do in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

For those who are lucky enough to have a bit of extra time at hand, Sunshine Coast is nothing short of splendid and dreamy things to do. It’s an absolutely fantastic destination to explore while enjoying unbelievable Sunshine Coast hotel deals.

Climbing Mount Ngungun

Located approximately within a 36-minute driving distance from Oaks Seaforth Resort via M1 are the Glasshouse Mountains. Also known as Mount Ngungun, this site boasts ten volcanic plugs that are scattered across Hinterland’s landscape, adding a bit of adventure for your visit here.

Explore Eumundi Markets

These markets have got everything that you’d ever need. Held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, one can look forward to purchasing jewellery, fresh local produce, artwork, plants, and so much more!

Surf at Alex Heads

A spectacular spot for surfing on Sunshine Coast is down at Alexandra Headlands. It is often bustling with people from all walks of life as the place offers surfing opportunities for all levels including complete amateurs.

Watch the Sunset at Maroochydore River

Sit along the stretch of quaint fishing houses that fringe the Maroochydore River and watch as the sun goes down its horizon. It’s a surprisingly tranquil setting and the sundown will have you immersed in a completely surreal atmosphere.

The Ultimate Weekend Trip to Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a fantastic pit stop on the way to the Pacific Coast or Sydney and is a place you should spend the day and make the most of it. Here’s how.

1. Set Your Alarm to See Dolphins

Set your alarm for the morning and leave your Port Stephens accommodation and head out to sea to catch a glimpse of the dolphins. If you can take a kayaking tour you can get even closer to the dolphins in the harbour.

2. Grab some Breakfast

Head back into Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort for a hearty breakfast. You can look over fantastic views of the beach in the morning light from your restaurant while you enjoy a delicious meal and some Australian coffee.

3. Hit the Road

Hire a car drive off into the desert at Worimi National Park to see the spectacular dunes. You can try some quad biking or sandboarding if you’re feeling adventurous.

4. Try Some Walking

In the afternoon, once you’ve had lunch and a little nap, head out to Tomaree National Park for some trekking with spectacular views of the dramatic Australian landscape as your reward.

5. Sunset Dinner

Finish off your day at Port Stephens with a sunset dinner of freshly caught seafood and a nice draft of cool beer.

Weekend Escape Series Hervey Bay!

Spend some time over the weekend in Hervey Bay with your children. It’s the best little holiday you can have as a family and let us tell you how to go about it.

Where is Hervey Bay?

Hervey Bay is located about 290 km away from Brisbane and is a natural harbour that rests between Queensland and Fraser Island. The seas are sheltered thanks to the island and are shallow and flat making the beaches ideal for small children.

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How to Get There

If you are driving in from Brisbane it’s about 3.5 hours and from the Sunshine Coast, it’s about 2.5 hours. You can also fly into the regional airport as there are flights from Sydney and Brisbane daily.

Places to Stay

There are many a great Hervey Bay hotel that you can stay in, like Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa that is great for the whole family. There are also plenty of Airbnbs and camping spots you can stay at.

What to See and Do

There’s so much to see and do in Hervey Bay from whale watching to fishing, tours of Fraser Island, visiting marketplaces and learning all about the history spanning as far back as the mid-1800s. you can also take the children out to the water parks and aquariums as well as the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.

Springbrook and Tambourine Rainforest Tour in Brisbane

Submerge into the lush greenery and to a multifarious fauna that is hidden on the outskirts of Brisbane. Visitors in Brisbane are often spoilt by the variety of outdoor activities available for them to enjoy.

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Springbrook is a world heritage listed, a national park located on a 23-million-year-old volcanic plateau whilst adjoining Tamborine is also a mountain plateau and rainforest with a 360 view of Queensland from the Surfer’s paradise to the Rim Mountain Range. With waterfalls, caves, brooks and even nature’s own bridges, these rainforests are an ecosystem of those.

Winery

If you are joining one of the rainforest tours expect to stop at the winery for a hearty lunch. To enter the Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery in Mount Tamborine you would have to go through the estate’s purpose-built glow worm cave.

Location

Located near the Queensland & NSW border, the rainforest is over an hour’s drive south from Brisbane CBD. Hotels in the business district also host a wide variety of long stay accommodations like the Oaks Lexicon Apartments which would be ideal for you if you are hoping to stay in CBD to explore Queensland.

spectacular view of Brisbane city skyline at night from Oaks Lexicon Apartments hotel balcony — Image Credit: Oaks Lexicon Apartments

Additional facilities

End the day in Tamborine by taking a gallery walk browsing the arts and craft stores. Grab an ice-cream on your way out or simply get a coffee at The Tree House café which on Long Road and sharpens your senses for your journey home.

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Drifting down the Yarra River

Melbourne’s Yarra River provides a scenic backdrop to the busy city. although far from crystal clear, head up the river where the water is much cleaner and take a dip during the summer months.

Ride the river like an Aussie

Most locals opt to kayak or drift down the river on inflatable tires and rafts. This is a laid-back way of experiencing the river, but it can take you far from roads, so make sure you get to know the route well.

The best time to enjoy the river

The river is at its best between December to March, but if you’re staying at a hotel like Oaks On Lonsdale, for instance, a Melbourne hotel apartment, you can always check with them for the best times and locations along the river to visit. Locals usually avoid swimming after heavy rains, which tends to wash debris into the river.

Stay safe and covered

Protect yourself against the harsh sun with sunscreen and wear long sleeves if you plan on being in the water for more than an hour or two. Also, try to wear surf or river shoes since most of the river bed is made up of sharp stones.

Explore the riverside

There are several spots along the river you can experience, from shallow beds and streams to the deeper parts of the river. Depending on how much time you have, try and check them out.

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Explore the Great Barrier Reef; the 25 million year old gentle giant

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The Great Barrier Reef is the known largest living reef habitat in the world. It is made up more than 2900 separate reefs and well above 900 islands. These islands span for more than 2600 kilometres or 1600 miles in size. The area that the reef covers can be estimated as above roughly 344,400 square kilometres. This beautiful aquatic landscape is without a doubt the most exquisitely diversified ecosystem on the planet. The Great Barrier Reef that is aged at over 25 million of years is a beautiful home to more than 600 different species of aquatic organisms. In this there has been estimated to be, more than 1500 different varieties of fish, over 4000 types of molluscs and more than 360 different varieties of corals.
Once you go underwater you will be stunned by the brilliance of the colour differentiation that exists as well as the various textures and shapes. The hundreds upon hundreds of fish that live in the eco-system create complicated yet incredibly simple patterns with their graceful movements as they swim around the place that they call home. The many silent dwellers of the Great Barrier Reef include sea cucumbers, turtles, giant clams, starfish, snails, shells, anemones, eels, sponges, rays and much more.
Port Douglas is the nearest city and the leaving point to the reef and each day over 12 tours leave the port. It is a complete diving and snorkeling haven and the nature of the area is such that even a beginner could enjoy a fun and safe snorkeling session. There are many Port Douglas hotels such as the Oaks Lagoons among multiple others that cater to the accommodation requirements of the many travellers that travel to the area from across the globe in seek of a glimpse of this age old gentle giant.

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Moranbah – “The Mining Town” – The Youngest Town in Queensland, Australia

The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of development and advancement that led to the rapid increase in modes of transport. As a result, mining towns became an increasingly popular phenomenon especially in places such as Germany where historical communities were found in Lower Saxony, North Rhine Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden Wuttemberg, in the United States of America and Australia. Mining towns in the state of Queensland in Australia were found in Blackwater, Middlemount, Moranbah, Mount Mulligan and Willows Gemfields. One such town, Moranbah, is found in the Isaac Region and was established in 1969.

This mining town can be explored by any traveller staying in Moranbah hotels and one should not be deceived into imaging the town as one which has not been touched by modernity. Moranbah is peppered with a number of entertainment facilities such as AFL, a skate park, off road racing and motocross as well as quality accommodation such as the Oaks Moranbah.

Given that it was established only in the 20th century, this town is unsurprisingly one of the youngest towns in the state even though it was explored by colonial powers in 1845, specifically by Ludwig Leichhardt. Though the town was initially established to provide miners and their families with a place to reside in that was close to the mines, Moranbah experienced rapid growth in the late 20th century. Being one of the youngest towns in the state, it has been the subject of investigative journalism where many assessed the impact of the industry on the rural population

For tourists visiting the area, the mining town holds greater attraction in that the Peak Range National Park is located in the vicinity. The Park, established in 1983, is also noteworthy, especially for environmentalists and nature enthusiasts as types of plant and animal species have been identified there.

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Australia is a delightful place to enjoy and experience the pristine beaches and wildlife. For travellers who want to experience both of these natural attractions must stay in a hotel that is conveniently located closer to the beach and the wilderness. With a short drive from the Cairns Airport and the city centre you find the Australis Cairns Beach Resort on the Beach which is the ideal seaside resort that offer spacious apartments for its guests. Each apartment overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens or the glistening beaches there is no better accommodation that one can ask for during a holiday. This is a Resort in Cairns Australia that is also close to various tourists attractions such as Cattana Wetlands, Half Moon Bay Golf Course, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and of course the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a tour of Australia’s world heritage listed rainforest. The tour spans for 7.5 km over the pristine tropical rainforests that will take approximately one and a half hours one way or 2 and half hours for a return trip. You can glide just meters above the rainforest on a comfortable gondola cabin that can carry up to six persons.

The cable ride will take you above the Barron George National Park from Cairns to the town of Kuranda in Queensland. The tour allows you to unveil and learn about the botanically fascinating tropical rainforest, view the cairn’s tropical region and the glistening waters of the Coral Sea.

Considered as a major tourist attraction in the country the Skyrail is recognized to offer a premier eco-tourism experience. Most visitors combine the Skyrail tour with other adventure tours such as a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and cruises to the Great Barrier Reef which will add extra bliss to your holiday.