• News

    Brisbane's Public Transport Is Starting to Resume But Plenty of Services Are Still Being Affected by the Severe Weather

    With the weather still wet and flooding occurring due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, you'll want to check Translink before making plans to get around town.

  • News

    All Public Transport Services in Southeast Queensland Are Cancelled From Thursday Until Further Notice

    CityCats and ferries have already stopped running, and now buses and trains will cease after the last service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

  • News

    Brisbane's CityCats and Ferries Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Services stopped on Monday, March 3, 2025 to move the vessels to safety ahead of the storm making landfall — and all ferry terminals are now closed.

  • Guide

    Stellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas

    The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Daylesford

    Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.

  • News

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hotel

    The StandardX

    62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

    Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary Thai restaurant.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    The NSW Government Is Urging Sydneysiders to Postpone Non-Urgent Travel to Greater Melbourne

    NSW Health has also issued a number of requests that cover folks from Victoria who have already made their way to NSW — or plan to in the future.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Has Been Paused

    The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after five locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Melbourne this week.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar Is Giving Away $10,000 Worth of Flight Vouchers at Train Stations in Sydney and Melbourne

    Head to Flinders Street station in Melbourne — or Central station in Sydney — then look for the giant screens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Country Towns Near Brisbane You Should Day Trip to This Winter

    These picturesque spots offer everything from ancient rainforests to cosy pubs with fireplaces.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Easy Melbourne Day Trips to Tick Off Your List This Winter

    Historic oak forests, gardens atop extinct volcanoes and country bakeries are all just a short drive away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria's Silo Art Trail Will Boast Two Street Art-Themed, Shipping Container Hotels

    The boutique accommodation will let you stay right in the heart of the country's largest outdoor art gallery.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven New Zealand Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding

    From dogsledding to backcountry trekking and driving around a snow-covered race track.

  • Food & Drink

    Heathcote on Show

    Sample the best that one of the country's finest wine regions has to offer this Queen's Birthday long weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sky Bus Has Launched in Brisbane If You Need Another Way to Get to the Airport

    The company's bright red buses will take you to the domestic and international terminals from the CBD, Fortitude Valley, Newstead and Hamilton.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Nine Best One-Day Hikes to Conquer in and Around Brisbane This Winter

    Swap the pavement for bush tracks, waterfalls and mountain peaks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas and Jetstar Have Pushed Back Plans to Resume International Flights Until December

    Initially, the airlines were hoping to start jetting overseas in October.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Year's Federal Budget Gives Roads, Rail and Infrastructure Projects a $15.2 Billion Boost

    The funds cover the next ten years, as part of overall $110 billion spend across the same period.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Qantas Flight Over Sydney Will Let You Get a Sky-High Glimpse of This Month's Supermoon

    The second supermoon of 2021 also coincides with a full lunar eclipse, so you'll have plenty to see.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Adrenalin Adventures in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    You're going to want to throw yourself off a tall structure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australian Borders Are Likely to Remain Closed to International Travel Until At Least Mid-2022

    "International borders will only open when it is safe to do so," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and New South Wales Has Reopened

    Flights resumed following no locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in NSW over the weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country Again This Year

    The trips to the icy continent will return for their next flights from November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and New South Wales Has Been Paused

    The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after two locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Sydney this week.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been to a Sydney Exposure Site to Go Into Quarantine

    The Sunshine State hasn't shut its border to NSW, but it has implemented new rules that apply to anyone heading north.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Stromlo

    Cotter Campground

    A scenic campsite just 25 minutes from the CBD.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Gundaroo

    Tallagandra Hill Cottages

    Sleep near the vines, then sip wine on your cottage deck.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Lake George

    Little George

    This pet-friendly tiny home is hidden within the gorgeous grounds of Lake George Winery.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand Is Opening a Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands But It Doesn't Extend to Australia

    Australians can still leave the country for a NZ holiday, but extending the journey to another country afterwards isn't currently permitted.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar, Virgin and Rex Have Dropped a Heap of Sydney–Melbourne Flights with Fares From Just $30

    For flights with checked baggage included, the fares start at $39.

  • Food & Drink

    Ten Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on NSW's Sapphire Coast

    Discover picturesque swimming holes, wild mountain rides and seafood trails along this glistening coastline.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Epic Mountains in Australia You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life

    Climb Kosciuszko, conquer Cradle Mountain and scale Mount Sonder for incredible views over the Aussie ocean, bush and desert.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Queensland Government Is Giving Out 5000 Extra Vouchers to Use on Tropical North Getaways

    This time, the $200 vouchers will be given to travellers already in the region.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Surprising Reasons Wangaratta Should Be Your Next Regional Destination

    From hot air ballooning to a stay in a yurt, there's plenty to eat, see and do in Victoria's spectacular northeast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Lodge in New Zealand's Southern Alps Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods

    Cosy up under the stars at this new glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar Is Launching a Big Sale on Domestic and Trans-Tasman Flights with Fares From $33

    More than 250,000 cheap fares are available, with flights to NZ starting from $175.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Is Giving Out 36,000 Vouchers for Greater Brisbane and Whitsundays Holidays

    You can either take a staycation in the Greater Brisbane region, or add a tourism experience to your already-planned vacation up north.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The SA Government Is Giving Away Another Round of Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway

    $50, $100 and $200 vouchers are up for grabs for residents of SA, New South Wales and Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Click Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

    Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Cosy Autumn Weekend in the Bathurst Region

    With bars in old schoolhouses, thriving art communities and plenty of fine, fine wine, this rural pocket of NSW is anything but boring.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Only in Victoria's High Country

    One moment you could be sipping sparkling with King Valley's prosecco pioneers. The next, you could be exploring mountainous peaks on horseback.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Essential Arts and Culture Stops to Add to Your High Country Itinerary

    Whether you like to see art hanging on walls or painted on grain silos, you'll find it in northeastern Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

    The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Be Able to Up Their Capacity to 75 Percent From April 19

    Which means that 66 people will be allowed on a bus and 122 on a train carriage.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial

    And Ingogo taxis and Lime bikes as well — and you'll also receive a credit if you transfer to public transport within 60 minutes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Food and Drink Stops for When You're Road Tripping Around Victoria's High Country

    Seek out top-quality cups of joe, sip glasses of prosecco and feast at farm-to-table fine diners.

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