Travel & Leisure
Stay 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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NewsThe Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane
Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.
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NewsFirst Look: Sydney's Luxury Boutique Stay The EVE Is an Inner-City Hotel with Tropical Resort Vibes
This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.
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NewsFifty-Cent Public Transport Fares Have Been Locked in Permanently on All Translink Networks Across Queensland
Initially set to run for six months, the flat 50-cent fare now applies to all Translink buses, trains, ferries and trams on an ongoing basis.
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NewsDomestic Flights Start at $35 and International Fares at $149 in Jetstar's Big 2024 Cyber Monday Sale
You've got two days to get a travel bargain — including on overseas flights to Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Honolulu, Osaka and Tokyo.
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Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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FeatureThe 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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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 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 Port Stephens
Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.
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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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Daylesford
Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsThe Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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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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HotelLanson Place Parliament Gardens
502 Albert Street, East Melbourne
This new Melbourne hotel houses a 20-metre lap pool, gym, all-day diner and cocktail bar, and 137 rooms.
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NewsTen Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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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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Travel & LeisureNew 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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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureRydges 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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Travel & LeisureStay 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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Travel & LeisureKangaroo 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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Travel & LeisureYou 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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Travel & LeisureStay 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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Travel & LeisurePack 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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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureDigital Nomad: What You Need to Know to Get Yourself Set Up for a Working Holiday in Thailand
Today's office isn't bound by four walls and watercoolers. Now, the possibilities are almost boundless.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Zoo Has Expanded Its Overnight Stays Among the Animals with New One-Bedroom Cabins
Fancy a sleepover at the Irwin family's zoo? You've now got more options — and three-bedroom cabins are also on their way.
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Travel & LeisureNew Low-Cost Australian Airline Bonza Is Finally Set to Take to the Skies in 2023
The new carrier has just received regulatory approval, and will fly 27 routes to 17 destinations.
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Travel & LeisureBeachfront Hotel Manly Pacific Has Unveiled Its Luxe $30-Million Revamp with a Rooftop Pool and Lobby Bar
The hotel's extensive renovation has been unveiled with dog-friendly rooms, customisable wellness packages and an all-out luxury suite for those who want to splurge.
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Travel & LeisureYour Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure
By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.
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Travel & LeisureMilsons PointJapan Travel Fair
Start planning your next Japan trip at this weekend-long event — and go in the running to win return flights to Japan for two.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne
This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Boxing Day Sale Is Slinging 800,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55
Give yourself cheap flights to Tokyo, Bali and Vanuatu as a post-Christmas gift.
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Travel & LeisureThe Gourmand's Guide to the Most Delicious Food and Drink Events Coming to Queensland
Calling all foodies, here are five stand-out festivals that celebrate the flavour, provenance and craft of the Sunshine State.
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Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort
Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.
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Travel & LeisureThis Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation
A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.
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Travel & LeisureUnited Airlines Has Launched New Direct USA Flights — and Upped Frequency on Lots of Existing Routes
The airline will soon be flying more than 40 direct US flights from Australia each week, departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureForget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter
Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.
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Travel & LeisureEleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year
These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Can Get You to Tokyo (and Back) For Less Than $700
Check out the airline’s Hello Tokyo sale and snag a ticket to Japan for a ridiculously good price.
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Travel & LeisureNine Things to Eat, See and Do in Wollondilly Next Time You Need to Escape Sydney for a Day
From bushwalks and hot-air balloon rides to boutique stores and some of the best baked goods you’ll taste, here are nine reasons why the Dilly should definitely be on your summer road trip list.
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Travel & LeisureSydney Summer Guide 2022-2023
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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Travel & LeisureThe Best Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations in Japan For Pros and Rookies Alike
Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Reasons to Put Frankston on Your Must-Visit List This Summer
This severely underrated beachside suburb offers so much more than just coastline — you'll find waterfront bars, street art tours, picturesque walking trails and more.
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Travel & LeisureWoodfordia Is Now Home to 20 Permanent Glamping Tents — and They'll Eventually Be Available Year-Round
Glamping has arrived at the Woodford Folk Festival site's 500-acre parkland, complete with fixed ensuites and kitchens in each tent.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Summer Guide 2022-2023
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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Travel & LeisureAll Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2022
So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to the Best Swimming Spots in and Around Sydney
Slip, slop and slap your way to these local swimming holes.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to the Best Swimming Spots in and Around Melbourne
Slip, slop and slap your way to these local swimming holes.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: The Lindis Pods
Get closer to New Zealand's epic landscapes without losing any of your creature comforts.
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Travel & LeisureThe Westin Brisbane Is Hosting a Summer-Long Amalfi-Themed Beach Club at Its Luxe Swim-Up Pool Bar
Brisbane's only swim-up pool bar is opening to the public for summer splashes, complete with seafood, spritzes and DJs spinning tunes.
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Travel & LeisureThe Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion
The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.