Dean Heckscher

Dean Heckscher was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for more than five years until 2024, most recently as the Site Editor. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative and Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.


north-qld-beach

10 best places to visit in North Queensland

Posted by May 23rd 2023

If you’re dreaming of a holiday where sun-bleached sands meet lush rainforests, with a dash of cave-walking and gemstones for good measure, then it might be time to take a trip up to North Queensland. …


Outback QLD Sign

10 best places to visit in outback QLD

Posted by May 23rd 2023

Step back in time and discover outback Queensland through an assortment of museums, cultural displays and prehistoric time-capsules dotted across the west. From dinosaurs and preserved fossils to rich indigenous culture and everything in between, …


Nullarbor

10 things to see between Perth and Adelaide on the Nullarbor

Posted by May 23rd 2023

Nothing encapsulates Dorothea Mackellar’s Australia quite like the drive across the Nullarbor from Perth to Adelaide. With horizons that stretch across sweeping plains that never end and more ragged cliff edges than you can poke …


BritBox Shows

BBC and ITV team up to launch BritBox in Australia

Posted by May 17th 2023

Another streaming service, you say? You and your bank account are probably still recovering from the launch of Disney+ and Apple TV+, but it’s time to put that behind you and let the Brits have …


Cape York Map

10 things you have to see between Cairns and Cape York

Posted by May 23rd 2023

Whether you prefer the hum of tropical rainforests or the vast spectacles of the country’s arid centre, the trip to ‘The Tip’ from Cairns has it all. This lush paradise, where two World Heritage Areas …



WA Map

10 things to see on the Gibb River Road

Posted by May 23rd 2023

An icon of Australia’s outback odysseys, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the Gibb River Road track for an old stock route placed Broome and Kununurra. In fact, that’s exactly what the now-4WD trail was made …


Tasmania Sunset

The ultimate Tasmanian road trip

Posted by May 14th 2024

Tasmania may be a small state, but it sure does pack a punch. Crystal-blue bays, white sandy beaches, World Heritage listed hikes, spectacular countryside, and yes the 100+ wineries (and cheese) – the Apple Isle …


Protein Bars

Protein Snacks Compared

Posted by October 12th 2023

When it comes to getting your protein intake, there’s no shortage of options when you walk into your local pharmacy or supermarket. In addition to shakes and powders, you’ll be met with a wide range …


12 Apostles Great Ocean Road

10 stops you can’t miss along Australia’s Great Ocean Road

Posted by May 14th 2024

The Great Ocean Road is Australia’s ultimate road trip – breathtaking views, famous beaches, lush rainforests, cuddly koalas, seaside towns, and of course, The Twelve Apostles. Located in Victoria, the Great Ocean is a permanent …