Friday Finds: Win one of 15 luxury holidays & more

Every Friday we do the searching so you don’t have to. From giveaways and travel deals to free events, useful apps and money-saving tips, here are five fresh finds worth knowing about this week.

Giveaway: Win one of 15 luxury holidays

If you’re already dreaming about your next getaway, this week’s giveaway is well worth a look.

Australian Traveller is giving readers the chance to win one of 15 luxury Australian holidays simply by voting in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The prize pool includes a range of premium travel experiences across Australia, making it one of the biggest travel giveaways we’ve seen this month.

With multiple prizes up for grabs, your chances are better than many one-winner competitions.

Enter here: Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

Free Event: Bastille Festival returns to Sydney

Sydney will come alive with French flavour July 16-19 as the Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks.

Entry is free, with visitors invited to wander through artisan markets, enjoy live music and street entertainment, and soak up the atmosphere inspired by one of France’s biggest celebrations. While food and drinks are available to purchase, simply enjoying the entertainment and festival atmosphere won’t cost a cent.

If you’re in Sydney in two weeks, it’s a wonderful excuse to experience a little Paris without leaving Australia.

Find out more: Bastille Festival

Free App: Google Arts & Culture

Love travelling, history or great art?

Google Arts & Culture lets you explore thousands of museums, galleries, famous landmarks and cultural treasures from around the world, all from your phone or tablet. You can take virtual tours, zoom into masterpieces and even discover fascinating stories behind some of history’s greatest works.

It’s free to download and perfect for curious minds.

Travel Deal: Step aboard a golden vintage rail journey

If slow travel, heritage rail and spectacular Australian scenery are your idea of the perfect holiday, this week’s Travel at 60 pick deserves a closer look.

The Golden Vintage Rail Journey combines classic rail travel with handpicked touring experiences, taking travellers through some of Australia’s most memorable landscapes while enjoying the charm and nostalgia of a bygone era.

Designed especially for over-60s, the fully escorted journey offers the chance to relax, meet like-minded travellers and experience the romance of train travel without the stress of planning every detail.

Find out more: Travel at 60’s Golden Vintage Rail Journey 2026–27.

Money Saver: Check if there’s money waiting for you

It might sound too good to be true, but thousands of Australians have forgotten money sitting in old bank accounts, share dividends, refunds, trust accounts and other sources.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s MoneySmart website explains how to search for unclaimed money through official government registers in your state or territory. The search is free, only takes a few minutes and could uncover money you didn’t even realise was yours.

It’s well worth adding to your weekend to-do list.

Find out more: MoneySmart – Find Unclaimed Money.