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This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

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Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

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Sydney in Summer

See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips

Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.

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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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Chase 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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Your 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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Nine 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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Into 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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Green Playground

Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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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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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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A 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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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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A 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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A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

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A 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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Hotel
The 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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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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Ten 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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Guide
The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

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, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

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The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa

Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

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Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

Apple picking, wine fiestas, berry farm tours, grape-stomping sessions, leafy gardens — you'll find them all southwest of Brisbane.
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The Queensland Government Is Giving Out 50,000 $50 Tourism Vouchers to Use on the Gold Coast

Get a discount on theme parks, tours and other attractions, as part of an initiative to help the region recover after this summer's severe weather.
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Start Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49

Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.
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NZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'

The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations

The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024

In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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Parramatta

SKYE Suites Parramatta

You'll find this luxury apartment-style accomodation with a stunning pool deck in the heart of the Parramatta CBD.
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Four Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now

Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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Five Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam

Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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Travel Guide: Osaka

Osaka is Tokyo's wild sibling. It's a place where folks laugh loudly, comedy flourishes, and neon lights glitter bright throughout the city's main canals.
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A Seasoned Hong Kong Local Shares Their Tips for a Perfect Night on the Town

Hong Kong is known for a lot of things, the most prominent being its night vibes.
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PSA: All Public Transport Will Be Free Across Brisbane on New Year's Eve 2023

Don't spend your pennies getting to and from your NYE parties — travel by bus, train and ferry for free instead.
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Travel Guide: New York

You know it from 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s'. You know it from 'Taxi Driver'. You know it from 'Gossip Girl'. You know it from, well, any of the 395,000 movies that IMDB says are set in his thriving metropolis.
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Enjoy an Idyllic Winery Escape on the South Coast with a Bonus $150 Credit to Spend Across the Estate

Spend two nights in this premium winery for the most romantic weekend this side of Sydney.
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Peppers Marysville's New Makeover Includes an Italian-Inspired Restaurant and Luxe Day Spa

The Yarra Valley hotel is sporting a new look, including updating all 100 guest rooms and adding a bike zone.
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Travel Guide: Queenstown

Many destinations purport to be the ultimate playground for adults. Of course, it depends on your particular vices. If you get your thrills from extreme sports or, conversely, sipping a top-notch pinot noir, Queenstown should be top of your list.
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The Adventurer's Guide to Exploring Vanuatu

If Vanuatu isn’t on your bucket list yet, it should be.
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You Can Get a Discount on Studying Italian in 2024 — And Travel to Italy for a Unique Language Experience

Learn Italian at a leading school or immerse yourself in a one of a kind holiday.
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You Can Get a Discount on Studying Italian in 2024 — And Travel to Italy for a Unique Language Experience

Learn Italian at a leading school or immerse yourself in a one of a kind holiday.
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Coming Soon: Basq House Is Byron Bay's New 32-Room Boutique Hotel That's Opening in Autumn 2024

The hotel's reception will double as a bar, while its rooftop will host yoga, meditation sessions and sunset drinks.
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Voyage Vanuatu: Five Ways to Experience the Breadth of the Islands

Venture off-road and discover the unexpected in the dense rainforests and fiercely blue waters of Vanuatu.
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Auckland Is Calling: Why You Should Pop Over to Explore a New Side of Auckland

New culinary horizons and wildly different scenery await in a city break just three hours from Australia’s eastern coast.
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Qantas Is Now Opening Its Onboard Economy Wine Bar From Midday So You Can Say Cheers to a Free Drink Earlier

This is the first time that the Australian airline will start pouring its complimentary beverages over lunch, effective on all domestic and regional flights.
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Ho, Ho, Holidays: Santa's Supremely Festive Cabin in Finland Is Available to Book on Airbnb for Free

Slumber in a winter wonderland adjacent to Santa's Main Post Office in Rovaniemi — elf attire included.
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Intrepid Generator
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Find Your Wow with Intrepid

They say travel broadens the mind, but just going on holiday isn’t enough — explore, take chances and dive into the unknown to find your 'wow'.
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Betty's Burgers Is Giving You the Chance to Win a Luxe Stay For Two at the Betty's Besties Beach Resort in Noosa

You and your bestie can win a five-day exclusive stay with unlimited luxury (and burgers).
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The Hobbiton Movie Set Has Opened Its Hobbit Holes to the Public So You Can Step Inside Bagshot Row

For the past two decades, Hobbiton's hobbit holes have only existed as an external facade — but not anymore.
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Feel-Good Travel: Nine Adventures That Won't Cost the Earth

Indulge your wanderlust by being mindful of how you travel.
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Virgin's Black Friday Sale Is Slinging 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $49

Dedicate your Black Friday budget to cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Tokyo, Hamilton Island and Queenstown.
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There's no better way to get to know new cultures than by diving in with a dance at a local festival.
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Explore the Extremes of Earth with These Six Epic Adventures

Are you ready to chase waterfalls, trek mountains and see the ends of the Earth?
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Five Unforgettable Wildlife Experiences to Cross Off Your Bucket List

Escape on a wildlife adventure of a lifetime.
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Travelling Seoul-o: First-Timer's Guide to Seoul, The Capital of South Korea

Seoul is the perfect city to stroll and snack. Come for the fried chicken, stay for the tteokboki and kimchi dumplings.
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Sandstone Point Holiday Resort Is Adding Overwater Villas with Private Plunge Pools Just in Time for Summer Stays

Before the end of 2023, you'll be able to sleep atop a lake in one of six new cabins, then take a dip in your own heated plunge pool.
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Score a Holiday Before the Holidays with Last-Minute Fare Deals

Take advantage of these fare deals to escape before the holidays begin.
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Global Hotel Chain The Standard Is Coming to Australia in 2024 with a Brand-New Concept

Standard International's new The StandardX will open in Fitzroy in February 2024.
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Virgin Australia Is Launching Its First Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane From June 2024

The airline will fly between Melbourne and Uluru four times a week, and between Brisbane and Uluru three times a week.
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From Dawn to Dusk: A Complete Guide to the Perfect Day (And Night) In South Melbourne

From sunrise lake strolls to moody late-night beach stargazing, with all the eats, beats and treats in between.