Travel & Leisure
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FeatureTravel Guide: Oaxaca City
Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.
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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsJetstar's Pre-Christmas 2024 Sale Is Discounting 140,000 Domestic and International Flights — and Fares Start at $35
Give yourself the gift of cheap flights to Uluru, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Bali, Seoul, Osaka and more.
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NewsNow Open: TRYP by Wyndham Southport Is the Gold Coast's New 4.5-Star Apartment Hotel with a Rooftop Pool
At this chain's first Queensland site, you'll also find an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant serving up dishes — and a luxe day spa is on the way.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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FeatureThe Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape
From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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FeatureNine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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FeatureInto the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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FeatureTaste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.
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FeatureA Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsMeet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce
Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands
Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Adelaide Hills
This acclaimed wine region is home to a pizzeria in a 130-year-old church, a gin distillery, a historic German settlement and even a giant rocking horse — all just half an hour from Adelaide.
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The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsTen Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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NewsThe Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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Travel & LeisureWelcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof
This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.
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Travel & LeisureTen 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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Travel & LeisureDouble-Vaccinated Australians Will Be Able to Holiday in New Zealand From Mid-April
Keen on a trip across the ditch? NZ is reopening its borders to double-vaccinated tourists, without isolation, from next month.
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Travel & LeisureYou and Your Mates Can Rent This Entire Brisbane Hotel for a Vodka-Fuelled Stay for a Cool $49,999
Grey Goose is taking over Spring Hill's The Inchcolm by Ovolo — and if you're feeling flush, you and at least 39 of your besties can stay and sip there.
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Travel & LeisureA Second Super Nintendo Theme Park Will Open in 2023 So You Can Play 'Mario Kart' IRL in Hollywood
You'll soon have two Nintendo-themed amusement parks to visit, with the new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood joining its sibling site in Osaka.
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Travel & LeisureFive Things to See and Do in the Murray Border Town of Tocumwal
Stroll through an ancient forest or while away an afternoon on an inland beach in this fascinating Murray border town.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Reasons Cunnamulla Is the Ideal Spot for a Quintessential Outback Adventure
In this pocket of southwest Queensland, you can work at an outback station and go for river swims.
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Travel & LeisureThe Town with No Street Names: Why You Should Take a Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW
Join a dinosaur dig, fossick for opals or take a selfie with an 18-metre-tall emu made from car bonnets in this fascinating outback town.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away an Eco-Conscious Trip to Tropical North Queensland for You and a Mate (or Date)
A tropical holiday that gives back — on us.
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Travel & LeisureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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Arts & EntertainmentHere's What Makes Tropical North Queensland the Ideal Destination For Eco-Conscious Travellers
It turns out that it's quite easy being green.
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Arts & EntertainmentTen First Nations-Led Activities to Experience in Tropical North Queensland
Seize the opportunity to experience Tropical North Queensland through the eyes of the Traditional Land Owners.
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Travel & LeisureEight Ways to Experience the Great Barrier Reef That Help Protect its Natural Beauty
Planning a trip to the Reef? Here's how you can do it responsibly.
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Travel & LeisureNine Ways to Explore the Rainforest Responsibly in Tropical North Queensland
The world's oldest rainforest is brimming with eco-friendly ways to experience it.
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Travel & LeisureSixty-Thousand South Australian Travel Vouchers Are Up for Grabs If You're Keen on an Autumn Getaway
$100 and $200 vouchers are on offer for tours and experiences in SA — but you'll need to head south by the end of May.
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Travel & LeisureEight Eco-Friendly Experiences to Try For a Lower-Impact Trip to Tropical North Queensland
Here's how to give back to the environment while exploring the tropics.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia's Turquoise Bay Has Been Named the Best Beach in the South Pacific for 2022
Beaches in Australia and New Zealand took out nine of the top ten spots.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Reasons Barrington Tops Is an Underrated Weekend Getaway Spot
Dive into hidden swimming holes, tackle rewarding overnight hikes and sleep in ancient forest in this vast region four hours north of Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureSix Incredible Ways to Explore Talbingo at the Edge of the Snowy Mountains
Spend the morning exploring dramatic caves and take a dip in a natural thermal pool when you're back above ground.
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Travel & LeisureSix Reasons to Head to Nelson, the End of the Great Ocean Road
Remote beaches, rugged waves and unforgettable camping await in the far southwest corner of Victoria.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Celebrating February 22 By Dropping $22 Flights to Destinations Around Australia
The airline's 22,000 super-cheap fares cover everywhere from Cairns and Hamilton Island to Hobart and Uluru — and they're only available for one day.
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Travel & LeisureThese Sight-Seeing Day-Trip Plane Tours of Antarctica Are Taking to the Skies Again in 2022
Spend a day scoping out the icy continent from the air, with day-trip flights leaving from Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away
Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Will Reopen Its Domestic and International Borders on March 3
After postponing its plan to ditch its hard border in February, WA will finally reopen to the rest of the country — and the world — in March.
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Travel & LeisureSoon-to-Launch New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Fly 25 Routes Between 16 Australian Destinations
The new carrier's routes include stops on the Sunshine Coast and in the Whitsundays, at Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, and in Melbourne and Mildura.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Doing a Huge Week-Long Sale with 1.5 Million Flights to and From Queensland From $59
If you're looking to spend your next break in the Sunshine State, this'll help.
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Travel & LeisureA Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre
Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.
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Travel & LeisureNine Exhilarating Experiences Every Adventure Lover Should Have in Alice Springs and Beyond
Soar over the Red Centre in a glider, captain a buggy over desert terrains, or camp out under a million stars
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Has Recreated the 'Bluey' House in Brisbane If You'd Like to Spend a Night in the Hit Series
The homegrown animated hit comes to life — and you can stay in this IRL replica of the Heeler family home for $20 a night.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Will Allow Vaccinated Australian Tourists to Cross the Ditch for Holidays by July
By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
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Travel & LeisureBali Is Reopening to Australian Tourists This Week
Double-vaccinated travellers will still need to spend their first five days in quarantine, however.
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Travel & LeisureAn Outrageously Luxe Itinerary to Follow on That Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Central Australia
Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.
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Travel & LeisureTen Rewarding Cultural Experiences to Immerse Yourself in on a Trip to Central Australia
These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.
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Travel & LeisureNine Unexpected Things You Didn't Know You Could Do (and See) in Central Australia
Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia's Misery Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2022
Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway
Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Has Postponed Reopening Its Borders to the Rest of the Country (and the World)
Due to the COVID-19 situation in the rest of Australia, WA is indefinitely delaying its plans to drop its hard border.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
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Travel & LeisureEight Incredible Ways You Can Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland
From luxury multi-day adventures to First Nations-led tours, there are many different ways you can experience the Great Barrier Reef.