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    Palm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'

    Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.

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    Sydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024

    Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.

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    Now Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland

    With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.

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    JW Marriott Auckland Has Revealed 40 New Renovated Luxury Rooms — and You Can Be One of the First Guests

    The CBD hotel is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover and you could be one of the first guests to experience it.

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    Queenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup

    This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.

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    What an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay 

    Ain't no better way to enjoy a trip to Nevada — the pop icon will chat with guests over drinks, then you'll get a burlesque lesson and see her Vegas show.

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    Now Open: Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Is the First Five-Star Hotel in Auckland Airport's Precinct

    The hotel is a homage to Tainui waka iwi, with stunning Māori designs featured from the exterior of the building to the furniture in the rooms.

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    Now Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary

    This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.

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    Calling All Adrenaline Seekers: South Island's Kaikoura Just Launched 600 Metres of Ziplines

    Experience the stunning landscape of this South Island town as you zip through the sky.

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    Unyoked Has Built Three New Cabins in the Kawakawa Bay Wilderness to Help You Relax and Recharge

    If you're yearning for an escape, heading to a remote cabin called Max, Maia and Lea might just be what you need.

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    QT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home

    Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.

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    NZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'

    The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.

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    Coming Soon: The InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Accommodation with Breathtaking Views to Auckland's CBD

    A rooftop bar, a Middle Eastern fusion restaurant and stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour — what's not to love?

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    Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations

    The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.

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    Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024

    In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.

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    Four Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now

    Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.

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    Five Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam

    Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.

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    Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0

    Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

    Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.

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    How to Have Sex

    Thursday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.

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    Flora and Fizz at QT Wellington

    Saturday, February 10 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    QT Wellington, Wellington

    Indulge in Perrier-Jouët's best drops at QT Wellington's Gallery Lounge.

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    Dune: Part Two

    Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.

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    Love Lies Bleeding

    Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Kristen Stewart plunges into a wild 80s-set tale of love, lust, blood and violence in the latest standout from 'Saint Maud' filmmaker Rose Glass.

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    Ho, Ho, Holidays: Santa's Supremely Festive Cabin in Finland Is Available to Book on Airbnb for Free

    Slumber in a winter wonderland adjacent to Santa's Main Post Office in Rovaniemi — elf attire included.

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    The Hobbiton Movie Set Has Opened Its Hobbit Holes to the Public So You Can Step Inside Bagshot Row

    For the past two decades, Hobbiton's hobbit holes have only existed as an external facade — but not anymore.

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    Air New Zealand's New In-Flight Snacks Include Kiwis' Favourite Cookie, Crunchy Cheese and Feijoa Popcorn

    The NZ airline has revealed its revamped snack menu, whittling down more than 400 choices to just 14.

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    Auckland's JW Marriott Has Transformed One Suite Into a Christmas Paradise — and It's Open for Bookings

    One of Auckland's most luxurious hotels has given its suite a Christmas makeover.

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    It's Time to Book the Island Getaway You've Been Dreaming of with These Black Friday Travel Deals

    Been looking for an excuse to book a much-needed holiday? Here you go.

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    The New Zealand Leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Has Been Postponed Until January 2024

    While Red Bull Cliff Diving will not go ahead in November, Aotearoa is not missing out on the exhilarating competition all together.

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    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

  • News

    The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Is Splashing Into New Zealand for the First Time in November

    Aucklanders will have the chance to watch the world's best divers launch themselves off a 27-metre platform into the Waitematā Harbour.

  • News

    Picture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas

    Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.

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    Now Open: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Has Installed Two New Hydroslides Just in Time for Summer

    After 25 years, the site's green and beige slides have been replaced — and there's one option for thrillseekers and another for folks looking to relax.

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    These Airbnb Hosts and Their Stays Were Just Named the Best in Australia and New Zealand for 2023

    These hosts with the most have won some love for a romantic Sunshine Coast retreat, a stay in a 1920s steam train carriage and a Hamurana cabin with an outdoor bath.

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    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • News

    Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

    You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of Australia.

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    The Best Day Spas in Wellington

    Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.

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    Skiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest

    It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.

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    The Ten Best Hotels for Swingers

    Here are ten hotels where you can indulge in the universal act of swinging.

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    Hey Now, You Can Stay (and Go Play) in Shrek's Swamp for a Weekend Thanks to Airbnb

    Donkey is the host of this free fairy tale-inspired getaway in the Scottish Highlands, which is happening in the lead up to Halloween.

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    The Calile in Brisbane Was Just Named Oceania and Australia's Top Spot at the World's Best 50 Hotels 

    Coming in 12th on the World's Best's first-ever hotels list, the Sunshine State drawcard is the only Australian venue to make the cut.

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    The Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

    Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.

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    Eyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.

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    Ride with Pride Is the Transfer Service That'll Take You Around Queenstown's Winter Pride LGBTQIA+ Festival

    Booking.com is making sure that partygoers get around Queenstown's Winter Pride safely — and look good doing it.

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    Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Are the Latest Celebrities Renting Out Their Guesthouse on Airbnb

    The one catch: you'll need to be in Santa Barbara this weekend, on Saturday, August 19, to enjoy this free stay.

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    Remote Islands, National Parks and Regional Towns: Here Are 20 of the Best Places to Visit in Australia in 2024

    Make this the year you explore more of Australia's outstanding natural and cultural offerings.

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