Go where the nail-biting finale unfolds in the bestselling book and Netflix series.
Whether you're a fan of Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe (the fastest-selling debut novel in Australian history) or the eponymous Netflix series, which has received rave reviews ("Incredible", screams a Sydney Morning Herald headline, accompanied by five stars), we have some sensational news for you.
Tourism and Events Queensland has created a 48-hour itinerary that'll take you to some key locations in both the book as well as the TV series. Head to Brisbane City Hall for a free guided Clock Tower Tour, where you won't only ride the city's oldest working cage lift, but can also see the giant analogue clock on the eighth floor - the very location where the book's 13-year-old protagonist Eli comes face to face with his arch nemesis in the story's nail-biting last chapter.
Just don't forget to book a table at Stanley Restaurant at Howard Smith Wharves. While the Cantonese eatery doesn't feature in the book or TV series, it's made it to the itinerary for reportedly being one of Dalton's favourites places to eat in the city. You never know, you may bump into him there. queensland.com
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Akash Arora
Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.
Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.
My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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