Travel & Leisure
NZ Has Announced the Roadmap to Reopening Its Borders to Australia (and the World)
But don't get too excited just yet — there are still a few rules when you return home.
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FeatureNew Zealand Summer Guide 2024-2025
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsTwenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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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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NewsSix Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source
Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.
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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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NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.
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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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NewsOur 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe 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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Travel & LeisureThese Relaxing Summer Escapes Are Still Available to Book If You've Left Planning to the Last Minute
Don't be that one person left in the city, sadly watching your friend's Instagram stories of the beach.
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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 & LeisureAucklandThe Boatshed
Calming, salt-washed decor and quirky nautical touches will have you feeling like you're on your own private island at this boutique Waiheke hotel.
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Food & DrinkWellingtonNaumi Studio Hotel Wellington
Known for a mesmerising interior decor and a bloody good cocktail list, Naumi exudes Alice in Wonderland meets SoHo.
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Travel & LeisureTen of the Most Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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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 & LeisureAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks
The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.
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Travel & LeisureThe NZ Government Has Mapped Out Its Plan for Reopening Borders to International Travel
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that quarantine-free travel will return in a phased approach once enough New Zealanders are vaccinated.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks
With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.
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Travel & LeisureEleven Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand to Visit This Winter
Find everything from full-blown commercial operations with poolside bar services and hydroslides, to free spots to soak surrounded by cascading waterfalls.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States
From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused
New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between NZ and NSW Has Been Paused Due to Sydney's Latest Outbreak
The suspension has been put in place for 72 hours initially, and will be under constant review.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Is Set to Resume
Almost a month after it was suspended due to the recent COVID-19 cluster, the trans-Tasman travel bubble will reopen to Victoria.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors
From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.
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Travel & LeisureFive New Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Wants You and Your Mates to Spend a Year Living in Its Properties for Free
It's looking for 12 people to spend 12 months hopping between Airbnb rentals — and staying anywhere you like.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Has Been Paused
The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after five locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Melbourne this week.
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Travel & LeisureAucklandBike Rave: The Southern Bike Path Edition
This roaming cycle tour brings together lights, music and dance on two wheels.
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Travel & LeisureA Series of Retro Apres Ski Parties Will Hit Queenstown This July
Throw on your most vibrant ski suit and dance to nostalgic 80s tunes.
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Travel & LeisureAuckland's Five-Star Park Hyatt Has Opened a Collection of Top Floor Suites
Including the 370-square-metre Presidential Suite.
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Travel & LeisureSeven New Zealand Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding
From dogsledding to backcountry trekking and driving around a snow-covered race track.
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Travel & LeisureFive Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Tasmania the Best One Yet
From winter festivals and scenic walks to whisky distilleries and cosy cocktail bars.
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Arts & EntertainmentHawke's Bay's Roaming Light and Fire Experience Is Returning for Nine Nights
The interactive walking experience will see animation, augmented reality, projection mapping and roaming performance art dotted across two kilometres.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Adrenalin Adventures in New Zealand's Christchurch Region
You're going to want to throw yourself off a tall structure.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and New South Wales Has Been Paused
The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after two locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Sydney this week.
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Travel & LeisureKiwis Will Be Able to Travel to the Cook Islands Without Quarantining From Mid-May
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed the travel bubble this week.
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Travel & LeisureTen Epic Mountains in Australia You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life
Climb Kosciuszko, conquer Cradle Mountain and scale Mount Sonder for incredible views over the Aussie ocean, bush and desert.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Launching a Big Sale on Domestic and Trans-Tasman Flights with Fares From $33
More than 25,000 cheap fares are available, with flights to Aussie starting from $159.
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Travel & LeisureThis New High Country Lodge Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods
Cosy up under the stars at this new glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea.
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Travel & LeisureClick Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight
Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealanders Can Now Head to Australia for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival
The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.
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Arts & EntertainmentNew Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside
From slopeside music festivals in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these festivals are made for winter weekenders.
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Travel & LeisureAucklandStay & Kids Go Free
Book the ultimate family staycation in the heart of the city.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Is Now Offering a Non-Stop Service to Tasmania
Just in time for the opening of the long-discussed trans-Tasman travel bubble.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you'll soon be able to enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions across the ditch.