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Qantas' Big Pre-Christmas Sale with Fares From $109 Is Your Latest Chance to Give Yourself the Gift of Travel

More than 800,000 seats have been discounted across 170-plus domestic routes, including flights to 17 destinations for under $150 one way.

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Travel Guide: Tokyo

Japan's capital city is the perfect intersection of rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology and world-class dining, plus quirky experiences to boot.

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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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The 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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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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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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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 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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A 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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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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Ten 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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The 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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Guide
The 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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Hotel
Lanson 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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Ten 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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Travel

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

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Travel & Leisure
Mount Royal

Pieries Peak Walking Track

Head to Mount Royal National Park for this steep climb with a view well worth the effort.
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Travel & Leisure
Wolgan Valley

Donkey Mountain Hike

With largely unmarked trails, this Wolgan Valley hike will see you go full explorer.
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Travel & Leisure
Wingen

Burning Mountain

Leave the big smoke to take a hike in this exceptionally unique nature reserve.
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Travel & Leisure
Blue Mountains National Park

Mount Banks Summit Walk

In the Blue Mountains? Trek along this summit track for stunning vistas, then try to spot a wombat on your way down.
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Silverton

Day Dream Mine

Crawl through an 1880s coal mine.
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Byron Bay

Byron Bay Ballooning

Enjoying the Northern Rivers? Take a trip and enjoy the hinterland from the sky.
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New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season

Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.
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The Waldorf Astoria Is Opening Its First-Ever Australian Hotel in Sydney in 2025

As well as 220 rooms, the 28-floor luxury hotel at Circular Quay will feature two restaurants and a rooftop bar with views of the harbour.
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Bridge Jumps, Dive Sites and Brilliant Food: Seven Reasons to Take Your Crew To Brunswick Heads

Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.
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You Can Now Enjoy a Luxe Houseboat Getaway on This Three-Storey 'Flotel' on the Gold Coast

Anchored for your entire stay — compete with national park views — this 12-metre-long floating hotel can sleep six.
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Tocumwal

Smithers Beach

Go beach hopping on the mighty Murray River.
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Koonoomoo

Bouchiers Beach

Go beach hopping on the mighty Murray River.
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Tocumwal

Finley Beach

Go beach hopping on the mighty Murray River.
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Travel & Leisure
Koonoomoo

Apex Beach

Go beach hopping on the mighty Murray River.
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Tocumwal

Tocumwal Beach

Go beach hopping on the mighty Murray River.
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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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Cunnamulla

Sandboarding in Cunnamulla

Sand dunes 850 kilometres from the beach? You must be in outback Queensland.
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Cunnamulla

Charlotte Plains Station

Camp in the outback — and cool off in the artesian springs — at this truly unique spot.
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Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla Heritage Trail

Take a stroll in the Shire of Paroo and learn about the land of the Gunya people.
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Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla Bushland

Take a stroll and spot wildlife at this outback nature reserve.
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Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla Golf Club

It's time to tee off in the outback.
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Cunnamulla

Warrego River

Kayak, fish or swim in this mighty Queensland waterway.
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Cunnamulla

Franc Villers Station

Head to outback Queensland and experience life on the land.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lightning Ridge

John Murray Art Gallery

If you find yourself in the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to stop at the gallery of this celebrated artist.
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Lightning Ridge

Kangaroo Hill Complex

If you've made it to the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to explore the many quirky creative spaces.
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Lightning Ridge

Amigo's Castle

If you've made it to the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to explore this quirky space.
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Lightning Ridge

Astronomers Monument

If you've made it to the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to visit a quirky monument or two.
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Lightning Ridge

Beer Can House

If you've made it to the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to explore a quirky monument or two.
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Lightning Ridge

Bottle House Museum

If you've made it to the outback town of Lightning Ridge, make sure to explore a quirky museum or two.
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Lightning Ridge

Car Door Tours

Lost in Lightning Ridge? Just follow the colour-coded wreckage lining the roads in lieu of street signs.
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Lightning Ridge

Chambers of the Black Hand

Where else to visit an underground art gallery than Lightning Ridge?
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Lightning Ridge

Bevan's Cactus Nursery

One of the largest cactus farms in the southern hemisphere only adds to the uniqueness of Lightning Ridge.
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Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Fossil Digs

What better way to spend a week than fossicking for fossils in the outback?
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Lightning Ridge

The Big Opal

No trip out to Lightning Ridge would be complete without a tour of a working opal mine.
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Talbingo

Talbingo Dam

Head to this huge body for water skiing, canoeing or swimming.
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Upper Allyn

Careys Peak Lookout

Enjoy a vista above the trees of World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park.
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Barrington Tops

Thunderbolts Lookout

Exploring Barrington Tops National Park? Make sure to stop and take in your surrounds from a mountaintop spot.
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Barrington Tops

Devils Hole Lookout

Perch up high and take in the expanse of Barrington Tops National Park.
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Barrington

Barrington River

Head to the water for a thrilling kayak journey — or just a calm dip.
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Sydney Commuters Will Receive 12 Days of Free Travel on Public Transport Across the Easter Break

You'll be able to hop on a train, bus, light rail, Metro and ferry for free between 4am on Thursday, April 14 and 3.59am on Tuesday, April 26.

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