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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 Best Hotels in Sydney

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.

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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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The Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland

Cool off at an inner-city waterfall, a North Shore hidden gem or a crystal lake surrounded by mega sand dunes at these Auckland swimming spots.
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The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

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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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Gwyneth Paltrow Is Renting Out Her Montecito Guesthouse for Free on Airbnb for a Full Goop-Style Getaway

Score this one-night-only stay and the actor-turned-lifestyle brand founder will even be there to greet you.

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Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip

Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.

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Latest Places

Restaurant
Monsoon Poon

Cnr Custom St West And Lower Hobson Street, CBD

Through Monsoon Poon's doors are the lantern-lit South East Asian vibes of yesteryear.
Bar
Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

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Attention Snow Fiends: Mt Ruapehu Got a Snow Dump So Big That Some Ski Fields Are Opening Early

A powerful winter storm has covered the mountain in snow just ahead of some major openings.

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The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024

Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

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Stay of the Week: Wallaringa Farm

Wallaringa Farm is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, nestled on 750 acres of cattle farm in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

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Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

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Stay of the Week: Crystalbrook Riley

Whether you dive into the deep end of its lagoon, settle on the sands of the beach or enjoy complimentary access to the nearby aquarium, a stay at this resort is a water-lover's wonderland.

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Latest Events

Event
The Fall Guy

Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
Event
Food Truck Round Up at MOTAT

Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs

Three nights of delicious eats, live entertainment and top-notch vibes at the beloved transport museum.

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Event
Abigail

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.
Event
Challengers

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
Event
Civil War

Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Author-turned-filmmaker Alex Garland adds another unforgettable movie to his directorial resume, diving into a divided America with Kirsten Dunst playing a war photojournalist.
Event
Late Night with the Devil

Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.
Event
Origin

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

'Selma' and 'A Wrinkle in Time; filmmaker Ava DuVernay returns with a sensitive, sincere and supremely smart biopic that's also an exploration of caste systems.
Event
Lovers and Castaways

Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Pah Homestead, Auckland

This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.
Event
The Effect — Auckland Theatre Company

Tuesday, April 16 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

This ethically ambiguous, toxic love story is the work of Lucy Prebble, one of the brains behind HBO’s ‘Succession’.

Buy Tickets
Event
Aotearoa High Tea in The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart

Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

Enjoy some of Aotearoa's best food in the elegant, heritage spaces of The Libraries.

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Stay of the Week: Mountain Shadows Resort USA

Situated in the heart of Arizona, this pristine property is the ideal stay for a luxury desert holiday.

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Japan Airlines Is Hiring Out Clothes to Travellers So You Can Leave Your Suitcase at Home

From AU$42, you can ditch your baggage and get rental clothes sent to your hotel instead to wear while you're in Japan.

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Stay of the Week: Castaway Island Fiji

Enjoy snorkelling, sunset kayaking and exclusive invitations to weekly cocktail celebrations with the staff at this secluded South Pacific Paradise.

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Come on Barbie Fans, Let's Go Party: Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse Is Available to Book Via Airbnb

To celebrate the 'Barbie' movie hitting cinemas, Ken is hosting super-pink stays in this beachside sanctuary.

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Auckland Has Been Named One of the World's Most Liveable Cities for 2023

In a list topped by Vienna, Auckland shared tenth place with Osaka in Japan.

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Japan's World Heritage-Listed Suganuma Village Is Opening to Overnight Guests for the First Time in Decades

Via Airbnb, the nine-home village is welcoming in two guests for a two-night stay in one of its Gasshō farmhouses — and for free.

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Stay of the Week: Plataran Canggu Bali Resort and Spa

Enjoy complimentary meals, massages and exclusive access to the iconic Cafe del Mar with a stay at this beautiful Balinese property in the heart of Canggu.

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Stay of the Week: Mirage Whitsundays

Snorkel, sail or soar above the beach voted the most beautiful in the world, with this four-night Whitsundays winter travel deal.

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Disney's 'Magic at Sea' Cruises Will Sail Down Under for the Second Time From October 2024

Enjoy a whole new world of holiday fun while cruising the sea, including Disney, Marvel, Pixar and 'Star Wars' entertainment — and a 'Frozen' musical.

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Chasing the Sun: Nine Nature-Filled Western Australian Holidays You Can Book Right Now

Jump on a luxury cruise around the Top End, swim with whale sharks at Ninglaoo Reef or road trip around Margaret River wineries.

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Just In: Air New Zealand Has Been Named the Airline of the Year for 2023

It's the seventh time since 2013 that the New Zealand airline has nabbed the accolade, while Qantas came in sixth and Virgin seventh.

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Stay of the Week: Desa Potato Head

Enjoy free daily cocktails, complimentary massages and more at this renowned beachfront retreat in Seminyak.

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From African Safaris to Diving with Whales: Eight Epic Holidays for Animal Lovers You Can Book Now

Book these once-in-a-lifetime nature-filled travel experiences through Concrete Playground Trips.

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Wintjiri Wiru Is the Stunning Nightly Light Show with 1000-Plus Drones That's Arrived Above Uluru

If you need another excuse to head to the Red Centre, this nightly cultural storytelling experience featuring more than 1000 drones is it.

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For the Cruise Curious: We Sent a Trepidatious First-Timer on Her Maiden Cruise Voyage

Have you been curious about what it's like to travel by cruise? We sent a writer to experience it first hand.

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Stay of the Week: Reef Resort Vava'u

Located in the pristine beauty of Tonga, this lush resort welcomes you to a tropical oasis — and will have you swimming with humpbacks.

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Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Bunk Beds Will Be Available on New York and Chicago Routes From 2024

Ultra long-haul flights from New Zealand to America are about to get a whole lot more comfortable, starting in September 2024.

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You Can Now Book a Tequila-Fuelled Stay in a Margarita-Inspired Room at Coolangatta's The Pink Hotel

Check in at The Herradura Hacienda and you can even get a bartender to come to your room to mix you up some margs.

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Three Fancy New Hotels to Check Out If You're Looking for a Chic Weekend in Melbourne

Looking for a luxe weekend away in Melbourne? You’re in luck with these three new openings.

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Stay of the Week: The Hive Apartment Beechworth

Find rest and relaxation in this honey-themed homage to the town's gold rush era.

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How to Spend a Cosy Weekend Away on Phillip Island

Escape the city hustle for fireplace-adjacent relaxation, leisurely strolls along rugged coastlines and dining with panoramic ocean views.

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A Weekender's Guide to Jervis Bay

Paddle across clear waters, spot dolphins and dine in an adult treehouse.

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A 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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Seven Outrageously Luxe Australian Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself

Find comfy beds, outdoor baths and spa treatments, all set in some of Australia's most secluded and stunning spots.

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