Mantra Blog

With a population of just over 125,000 people, Darwin certainly isn't Australia's biggest city - but it's one of the country's most interesting. Darwin is the only tropical capital Down Under, and enjoys a climate that's significantly different from what you'll experience elsewhere in Australia...

The Gold Coast has a reputation as one of the best beach destinations in the world, with 36km of sandy coastline and the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. Your visit here isn’t complete without sprawling out on the sand on your beach towel and cooling off with a swim in the sea...

New South Wales has some of the best surf breaks in Australia, and when you're travelling around this coastal state you'll find endless stunning coastline with waves that will have you begging to hit the surf. New South Wales offers good swell during both summer and winter, and lots of uncrowded spots that will remind you of why you love surfing, giving you that complete feeling of serenity while out in the ocean...

Nothing says 'Christmas' quite like carols, and Woolworths Carols in the Domain is quite possibly the best Australian Christmas carol celebration on offer...

Here on the Gold Coast, the sun shines 300 days per year and the shops are just waiting for you to dive in and pick up some bargains. We hope you've saved plenty of room in your suitcase, because the shopping facilities here are some of the best in the country...