Travel & Leisure
Stock Your Camper and Meet the Artisans on the Central Coast Makers Trail This Winter
Learn to shuck fresh oysters, join a cocktail-making workshop or try your hand at creating ceramics.
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HotelThe Calile Hotel
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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NewsThis South Bank Hotel Just Scored Tripadvisor's Highest Hospitality Honour — Landing at Top Spot for Australia and South Pacific
Checking in at number one, Emporium Hotel South Bank topped the regional rankings, while also earning acclaim on an international scale.
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NewsCelebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations
Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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The 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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FeatureChase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales
There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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FeatureYour Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
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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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Taste 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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Taste 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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Taste 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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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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Hotel
The Calile Hotel
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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HotelGrand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.
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HotelThe StandardX
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary restaurant with rotating chefs in residency.
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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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 & LeisureWestern Sydney's New Light Rail Route Is Getting Ready to Welcome Its First Passengers
The new public transport system has entered its final phase of testing ahead of the 12-kilometre, 16-stop line coming online within weeks.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Paris to Make Getting to Your Next French Holiday Even Quicker
Taking 17 hours and 20 minutes from Perth, this brand-new route is the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere across the globe.
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Travel & LeisureMaking the Most of the Coast: Where to Play and Eat in Noosa
Roller coasters, swimming with whales and an intimate seasonal dining experience — discover a new side to Noosa.
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Travel & LeisureBeyond the Blowhole: Top Spots to Eat, Stay and Play in and Around Kiama for a Wonderful Winter Long Weekend
At only a two-hour drive south of Sydney, Kiama combines idyllic landscapes with charming local flavour.
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Travel & LeisureNoosa Nights: Eight Accommodation Options for Every Kind of Traveller
Sparkling water views, beachfront pools, deluxe spa treatments and private jetties — these stellar hotels and holiday homes have it all.
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The Official Opening Date of Sydney Metro's New City and Southwest Line Has Been Announced
It's taken years of construction, but one of the most ambitious transport infrastructure projects in the city’s history is finally ready to welcome passengers.
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First Look: Transport for NSW Has Revealed Several New Metro Stations as the New Rail Fleet Begins Testing
Following 11,000 hours of trials, the first phase of Sydney Metro's City and Southwest line will open in August.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One-Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49
Start booking your getaways for the next year, including to Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Hamilton Island, Hobart and more.
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Travel & LeisurePublic Transport Fares Across New South Wales Are Increasing From July 1, 2024
While the average price of a rail, bus and ferry journey is set to rise, the weekly fare cap, reduced rates on Fridays and transfer discounts will remain unchanged.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027
Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.
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Food & DrinkUlladullaThis Luxury Wine Estate Is Offering a Bunch of Sweet Perks on Overnight Stays for a Limited Time Only
Treat your special someone to the ultimate wine and dine escape on the NSW South Coast.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Dropped One Million Discounted Fares — Including 30-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
Get from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $109, Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $129 and Melbourne to Hobart from $149.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: The CBD's New Boutique Hotel Melbourne Place Will Boast a Sleek Basement Bar and Rooftop Restaurant
The 14-storey hotel has brought on hatted Young Chef of the Year Nicholas Deligiannis to run the culinary program.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ultimate Playground
From the wild Pacific coast to the jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's no shortage of memories to be made in California.
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Travel & LeisureThe Top Food and Drinks Stops to Make on a California Road Trip
Taste your way through the Golden State by following one of these epic routes.
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Travel & LeisureFind Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel
Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.
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Travel & LeisureLights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour
California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.
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Travel & LeisureCruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip
Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.
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Travel & LeisureFrom Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip
The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guides: Europe
It may feel like everyone you know is heading to Europe, and if you plan to join them, we have the destinations for you.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Latest Flight Sale Has Dropped 300,000-Plus Domestic Fares From $45 for Getaways This Winter
Add a holiday to Hamilton Island, Byron Bay, Cairns, Hobart, Darwin, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast to your plans.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Monaco
The glitz and glamour of the French Riviera is exemplified in this small but mighty principality.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Budapest
The Hungarian capital is a treasure trove of modern and ancient history.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Slinging Cheap Fares to Celebrate Its First Direct Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane
The Melbourne–Uluru and Brisbane–Uluru routes are both taking off to start June — and discounted flights begin at $119.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Crete
Journey from the mythical labyrinths of Knossos to sun-drenched beaches that kiss the shores of this olive oil paradise.
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Travel & LeisureAirtrain Fares Aren't Dropping to 50 Cents — But They Will Be Half Price for the Same Six-Month Period
The most you'll pay is $11 each way if you're travelling to and from Brisbane Airport from Monday, August 5, 2024 under the Queensland Government's under cost-of-living relief measures.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Sardinia
Whether seeking a relaxing beach holiday or an action-packed adventure, you'll be spoiled for choice in Sardinia.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Paris
France's capital is on the bucket list of most Aussies — and is set to be the top European destination of 2024 with the Summer Olympics on its roster.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Malta
Uncover a treasure trove of history along sun-kissed shores of this Mediterranean island nation.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open: Australia's First LyLo Has Brought Its Budget-Friendly Sleeping Pods to Brisbane's Former Limes Hotel
The hotel chain first launched in New Zealand — and now it has opened its first Aussie site, where you can stay in a private sleeping pod from $69 per night.
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Travel & LeisureBathurstRest at BoxGrove
Unwind and breathe in the fresh countryside air at this luxe sustainable cabin retreat outside Bathurst.
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Travel & LeisureNow Cruising: Travelling to and From Howard Smith Wharves Via CityCat Has Finally Become a Reality
Almost six years after it opened its doors, the CBD precinct beneath the Story Bridge is now serviced by CityCats.
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Travel & LeisureEscape to the Country: How Best to Spend a Restorative Weekend in Bathurst
There's more to this regional area than fast cars and green pastures.
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Travel & LeisureAll Translink Public Transport Fares Across Queensland Are Being Slashed to 50 Cents for Six Months
Effective Monday, August 5, 2024, you'll only pay 50 cents per journey on Translink services no matter how far you're travelling.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb
This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.
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Travel & LeisureFood, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange
If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.
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Travel & LeisureWeekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat
To the west of Melbourne is an epicurean haven that has flown under the radar for far too long. Let's change that.
