Travel & Leisure
Queensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15
To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.
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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 & LeisureRed Playground: An Extensive Travel Guide to Central Australia
Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2022
For the first time since 2013, Qantas didn't take out the top spot.
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Travel & LeisureOnly in Tropical North Queensland
One moment you could be diving deep into the Great Barrier Reef. The next, you could be hiking through World Heritage-listed rainforest.
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Travel & LeisureI Finally Made the Journey to Central Australia — and It Soars Beyond Expectation
Concrete Playground Editor, Suz Tucker, journeyed to the Red Centre of Australia to discover places and culture you'll find nowhere else on earth.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Launching Direct Flights From Australia to Rome Just in Time for European Summer Getaways
The only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, the Perth–Rome flights will take off three times a week between June and October 2022.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Will Reopen to the Rest of the Country (and the World) on February 5
WA will drop its hard border at 12.01am on Saturday, February 5, based on the expectation that 90 percent of residents over the age of 12 will be double-vaccinated by then.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Selling Flights to and From Queensland From $59 Now That the Border Has Officially Reopened
The Sunshine State now allows double-vaccinated travellers to visit without quarantining — and double-jabbed Queenslanders to return home from interstate trips.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Doing a Huge Four-Day Sale with 700,000 Domestic and International Flights From $49
The discounted fares cover domestic one-way trips, plus return flights to Fiji and Bali.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Will Start Reopening to Vaccinated Australians in the First Half of 2022
The trans-Tasman travel bubble has been on pause since July, but NZ has finally outlined when it'll begin reopening to Australia — and the rest of the world.
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Travel & LeisureTen Stunning Experiences to Gift Your Mate Who Needs a Break From the City
From soaring above bright pink lakes and steaming outdoor baths to swimming with dolphins and sky-high picnics, these Aussie adventures are the perfect antidote.
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Travel & LeisureTen Cultural Experiences to Get for the Person in Your Life Who Already Has Everything
Because people who say they don't want any gifts, actually do.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Second Movenpick Hotel Has Opened in Melbourne, Complete with Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site also boasts a dedicated recreation level, chocolate cafe, and modern Asian restaurant and bar.
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Travel & LeisureNine Waterfalls and Freshwater Swimming Spots to Explore in Tropical North Queensland
Get ready to slide and swing your way into some spectacular swimming spots this autumn.
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Travel & LeisureTen Great Gifts for Your Friend Who Appreciates the Finer Things in Life
Level up your gift giving with these extravagant experiences.
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Travel & LeisureThe Grampians' Epic New 160-Kilometre Walking Trail Has Opened Just in Time for Your Summer Hikes
The Grampians Peaks Trail takes 13 days to traverse in full, spanning from Mount Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.
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Travel & LeisureMount GambierThe Old Mount Gambier Gaol
A boutique hotel inside a 150-year-old former gaol where you can sleep a cell.
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Travel & LeisureTen Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now
It has been a very long year — treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays.
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Travel & LeisureTwelve of the Most Luxurious Fiji Stays to Splurge on Now That Borders Are Opening
Overseas adventures are back on the menu — and Fiji's stunning beaches, villas and resorts are ready and waiting for your visit.
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Travel & LeisureTen Thrilling Travel Experiences to Gift That Person Who Loves Big Adventures
Multi-day treks, sand dune surf sessions and jumping croc cruises — get your adrenaline-loving mate a present they won't forget.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Will Reopen Its Borders in Early 2022 When It Reaches 90-Percent Double Jabs
WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the state will start easing border controls both domestically and internationally.
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Travel & LeisureThe Historic Leonids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Sky This Month
Head outside and look up.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland's Scenic Rim Has Been Named One of the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2022
It's the only Australian location on the list — but Auckland was named the top city to visit in 2022.
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Travel & LeisureSingapore Is Opening Up Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaccinated Australians on November 8
A travel bubble between Australia and Singapore was first floated back in March, and it's finally becoming a reality.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Australia Is Reopening to Vaxxed Travellers So It's Time to Book a Wine-Fuelled Holiday
SA has revealed its reopening roadmap, including letting double-vaccinated visitors into the state without quarantining from November 23.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's New Domestic and International Flight Sale Is Selling 1.7 Million Fares Starting From $49
You can nab a cheap flight to 28 different destinations, including Fiji, Bali and New Zealand.
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Travel & LeisureThailand Is Reopening to Australian Tourists on November 1
Double-vaccinated Aussie travellers will be able to completely skip quarantine, too.
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Travel & LeisureTasmania Will Open to All Double-Jabbed Australian and International Arrivals on December 15
Dreaming of a summer getaway to Tasmania? The Apple Isle has set its official reopening date, based on when it expects to get to the 90-percent double-vaccinated threshold.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Bringing Forward International Flights to Singapore, Fiji, Johannesburg and Thailand
The airline will start flying to Singapore in mid-November — and Australia could have a quarantine-free travel bubble in place with the southeast Asian city-state by then.
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Travel & LeisureThe Tasman Is the Luxe New Hobart Hotel with Waterfront Views That'll Tempt You on a Tassie Getaway
Australia's first Luxury Collection hotel, it'll open its doors in December.
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Travel & LeisureTen Luxury Stays in Tropical North Queensland Where You'll Wake up Immersed in Paradise
Ever wanted to sleep in a tropical rainforest or see the ocean from your bed? Now's your chance.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Is Launching Vax Travel Certificates So You Can Show Your Jab Status When Heading Overseas
If you've been double-vaccinated and you have a valid Australian passport, you can access the new travel certificates from Tuesday, October 19.
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Travel & LeisureThe Tasmanian Government Is Giving Away $300 Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway
Travellers from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia can nab $200 to put towards accommodation, plus $100 for attractions and tours.
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Travel & LeisureBonza Is the New Low-Cost Airline Taking to Australia's Skies in Early 2022
The carrier plans to offer new routes into regional Australia, and give Aussies more options when it comes to airfares.
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Travel & LeisureFiji Is Reopening to Australian Tourists in November If You're Keen for a Tropical Getaway
Virgin Australia has also announced daily flights to Nadi from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from mid-December.
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Travel & LeisureQantas' Direct Australia-to-London Flights Will Depart From Darwin When Overseas Travel Restarts
Until at least April 2022, the airline will fly out of the Northern Territory instead of Perth due to Western Australia's strict border rules.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month
The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.
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Travel & LeisurePreview: Australia's First Ever Ace Hotel Looks Predictably Sleek as Hell
Take a sneak peek inside the first Ace Hotel to grace Australian shores.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Might Start Flying Direct From Darwin to London When International Travel Resumes
Due to Western Australia's strict border rules, the airline won't resume its direct Perth-to-London route until at least April 2022; however, it's looking to depart from the Northern Territory instead.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Will Increase Domestic Flights From Late October as NSW and Victoria Reopen
Travel between New South Wales and Victoria will resume on Friday, November 5, while flights within regional NSW will ramp up from Monday, October 25.