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NewsStay of the Week: Epvalis Hotel
Be immersed in Greek culture and history at this stunning seaside stay.
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NewsThe Ten Best Summery Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.
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NewsSouth Island Region Marlborough Has Just Been Dubbed One of the Most Welcoming Spots in the World
It's known predominantly for its epic sav blanc and stunning walking trails — and now this famous wine region has been recognised for laying out the welcome mat.
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NewsAwaken Is Peninsula Hot Springs' New All-Encompassing Wellness Festival Debuting This Autumn
Lock in a day of expert-led wellness workshops, yoga, talks and live tunes, interspersed with geothermal bathing and massages.
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NewsTen Melbourne Date Ideas That Aren't Just 'Grabbing a Drink'
You're not boring, so don't be boring — make your next date one to remember.
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NewsWin a Night at the Luxury Five-Star InterContinental Sydney With Fleurs de Villes PRIDE
Brighten up your pride celebrations by seeing the Fleurs de Villes floral art show and spending a night in a lavish Harbourside hotel.
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NewsThe Ten Best Spots for Whale Watching on the NSW Coast
Grab your binoculars, some snacks and a little bit of patience and head to these prime whale spotting locations.
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The Ten Best Summery Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.
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GuideTen 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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GuideTen 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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GuideTen 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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GuideTen 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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NewsA Road Tripper's Guide to the Far South Coast
Go snorkelling with fur seals, eat the world's best oysters and sleep under canvas.
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GuideSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on the Central Coast
Race quad bikes, cruise around a pearl farm and sleep over at a lighthouse.
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GuideA Foodie's Guide to Eating and Drinking Your Way Around the Central Coast
Beachside cafes, casual fine diners and lively cocktail bars are only a road trip away.
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NewsTen Hot Spots in Far North Queensland for Visitors Who Want to Explore More
Look beyond the reef and the rainforest to get the bigger picture of our tropical north.
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NewsThis Five-Star Resort in Port Douglas Has Just Launched a Bali-Style Floating Breakfast
A tropical getaway doesn't get much better than this: two hectares of lagoon pools, five restaurants on-site and a new floating breakfast.
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NewsThis Is Saucy: Messina Has Teamed Up with Standard Procedure on a Banging New Finger Bun Gelato Lube
The dessert-flavoured lubricant smells like raspberry, coconut and brioche — and it's coming on Valentine's Day.
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NewsFifteen Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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NewsFree Flights Alert: Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Plane Tickets to Entice Tourists to Visit in 2023
From March, three airlines will hand out free tickets to Hong Kong — and visitors can also nab drink, dining, shopping and transport vouchers.
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NewsAll of the Best Inner-City Airbnbs Around Australia with Breathtaking Views
Spend less time travelling and more time holidaying at one of these stunning and centrally located Airbnbs around Australia.
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NewsThe Best Day Trips from Sydney to Take This Summer
Blowholes, bush walks, cycle trails and vineyard picnics are only a short drive away.
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RestaurantSafran
81/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach
An award-winning Turkish restaurant in Ettalong.
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RestaurantSouth End Social
32 Mann Street, Gosford
Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.
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RestaurantLittle Creek Cheese
141-155 Alison Road, Wyong
Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.
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NewsWin a Week in Thailand to Live Your Best Digital Nomad Life
Here's your chance to score $5000 worth of travel vouchers, including flights, accommodation and spending money, so you can trial a new way to work from home.
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NewsStay of the Week: Monte Pacis
Feel like royalty in this partially converted Lithuanian monastery.
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NewsBrisbane's Newest Park Is Turning a Wastewater Plant Into Wetlands As Part of a 150-Hectare Precinct
Archerfield Wetlands District Park is set to open in 2024, with the broader park spanning trails, eucalypt forests, open grassland, freshwater wetlands and creeks.
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NewsGlebe Markets Will Close Permanently at the End of February After 31 Years on Glebe Point Road
A petition has been launched to save the market.
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NewsThis Stunning Scenic Rim Festival Will Let You Wander Through a Million Sunflowers — and a Maze
Autumn is looking golden at Kalbar's returning sunflower fest, complete with picnics in the blooms, helicopter rides over the field and a sunset soirée.
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NewsSix Ways to Experience the Great Outdoors at Mt Hotham This Summer
Instead of winter's snow-tipped peaks, warm-weather visitors to Victoria's High Country can expect trekking trails, picturesque picnic spots and adrenaline-fuelled adventures.
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NewsYou Can Win a Free Valentine's Day Date Night Complete with Complimentary Pizza, Drinks and Axe Throwing
Sharpen your love life this Valentine's Day with a night of longing looks, fuzzy feelings and weaponry.
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NewsEscape with These Seven Luxe Island Holiday Packages (That Start at Just $105 a Night)
These incredible local and international travel deals can only be found on Concrete Playground Trips.
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NewsSixteen of the Most Enchanting Escapes You Can Book in the Blue Mountains
From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.
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NewsVirgin Has Dropped a Hefty Flight Sale with 500,000 Domestic and International Fares Starting From $55
New year, new excuse to book cheap flights to Tokyo, Fiji, Bali, Vanuatu and more.
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NewsOcean-Fresh Oysters, Wine and Getting Ade(laid)e: Five Romantic Reasons to Visit the City of Churches
Just some of the reasons this city is desirable for those seeking a loved-up holiday.
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NewsSouth Australia's Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2023
Tourism Australia's best ten beaches for 2023 also includes Queensland's Rainbow Beach, Victoria's Apollo Bay and Sydney's Balmoral Beach.
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NewsI Took the Plunge and Went Swimming With Sharks at SEA LIFE Sydney — Here's What Happened
After two years off the market, a famous Sydney adrenaline junkie activity has returned. Someone had to try it out.
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NewsStay of the Week: The Island Gold Coast
Gold Coast mainstay The Island has been reimagined as a tasteful modern boutique hotel with gorgeous rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar.
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NewsNew Aussie Airline Bonza Will Start Flying at the End of January — and Fares Are on Sale Now From $49
The low-cost carrier will hit the air from January 31, with fares to the Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Coffs Harbour and more available.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Rotorua in New Zealand's North Island
This famously sulphur-scented town offers far more than just zorbing — visitors can expect rich cultural experiences, delicious dining, and more than a little bit of mud.
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NewsA Weekend Guide to the Yarra Ranges for Your Next Summer Road Trip
Eat, play and stay your way around the Yarra Ranges with this essential guide to the region.
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NewsRydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace
Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.
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NewsSea Life Melbourne's New Digital Exhibition Is Dedicated to the Deep Blue Bioluminescent Sea
From mid-February, the aquarium is making its first foray into the digital realm with this fascinating look at the bioluminescent underwater world.
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NewsStay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth
Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.
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NewsKangaroo Island and Uluru Are Two of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 According to 'The New York Times'
One was recognised for its "incredible wildlife, breathtaking ocean views, and its status as an ecological haven" — and the other being "the shape-shifting sandstone heart of a continent and its Indigenous heritage".
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NewsSix Ways to Have a Romance-Heavy Valentines Day This Year (Even If You're Not Loved Up)
Whether you have a lover or not, there are more than a few ways to add some romance to your life this Valentine's Day.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Take a Guided Tour of Coburg's Notorious Pentridge Prison
The famed site is launching immersive daily tours, bringing history to life via original scores, true stories and voiceovers.
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NewsYou Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.
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NewsBeyond the Vineyards: Six Unexpected Ways to Experience the Yarra Ranges This Summer
The mountainous region might be best known as a winter destination, but there's plenty to do in the Yarra Ranges all year round.
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NewsTaronga Zoo's Sky Safari Cable Car Is Retiring After 35 Years, Then Getting a Huge Upgrade
You've got until the end of January to take a last sky-high ride in the cable car in its current guise.
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NewsStay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens
This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.
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NewsPack Your Suitcase: Webjet Is Slinging Flights to the Northern Territory From Just $19 One-Way
You've got until Friday, January 20 to score up to $150 off flights to the Red Centre.
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NewsToowoomba's Carnival of Flowers Has Locked in Its 2023 Dates After a Record-Breaking 2022 Festival
If you were among the 364,775 people who enjoyed a floral fix last year, rejoice — and start making blooming great plans for the carnival's 74th event in September.
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NewsThe Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel
The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.
