Travel & Leisure
Metro Melbourne's Off-Peak Public Transport Fares Are Being Cut by 30 Percent for Three Months
The discounted weekday fares start on Sunday, January 31.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Dolomites
Have you ever wondered where the Europeans holiday in Europe? This under-the-radar region may be the answer.
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NewsThe Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria
Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.
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NewsThe Easiest Way to Travel Top to Bottom Around Singapore, and Where to Stop Along the Way
Say goodbye to feeling lost with Singapore's incredibly efficient MRT system.
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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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FeatureExquisite 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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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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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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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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim
Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureThe Victorian Government's Second Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs Today
After making 70,000 vouchers available in December 2020, an additional 40,000 will be available in this round.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022
Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.
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Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Romantic Escapes for Two You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene spots with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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Travel & LeisureMount Hotham's New Eco-Glamping Experience Lets You Sleep Under the Stars in a Suspended Tent
Mattresses, cosy sleeping bags and stunning mountain sunrises all included.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Is Reopening to 25 Greater Sydney Local Government Areas from 6pm on January 18
Which means, travellers from most of Sydney can now enter the state once applying for a permit — and self-isolating until receiving a negative test result on arrival.
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Travel & LeisureThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Camping Trip
Bring a little bit of home comfort to your next night under canvas.
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Travel & LeisureGreater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Extended Its Fee-Free Booking Changes Until the End of June
So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with Victoria From January 18
The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.
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Travel & LeisureThe ACT Has Lifted Some of Its Border Restrictions with New South Wales
Effective since Tuesday, January 12, only folks who've been in 11 specific local government areas are currently unable to enter the territory.
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Travel & LeisureThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Day Trip
Add these lightweight items to your backpack for your next summer adventure.
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Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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Travel & LeisureJervis Bay Territory Is Currently Off Limits to Sydneysiders Due to Commonwealth Border Restrictions
Jervis Bay Territory, a small peninsula section of Jervis Bay, is actually administered by the Commonwealth Government, and falls under the laws of the ACT — which currently deems Greater Sydney a COVID-19 hotspot.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Now Need a Permit to Enter Victoria Under the State's New Traffic Light-Style System
And if you try to travel to the state without a valid permit, you'll be fined $4957.
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Travel & LeisureFive Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region
Adventure off road, seek out silo artworks and sample locally made drops.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Has Shut Its Borders to Greater Brisbane in Response to the New COVID-19 Strain
The closure came into effect overnight, but includes anyone who has been in the area since January 2.
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Travel & LeisureThe Federal Government Has Declared the Greater Brisbane Area a COVID-19 Hotspot
Domestic border arrangements with Queensland have been changing, too, in response to Australia's first local case of the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.
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Travel & LeisureFace Masks Are Now Mandatory On Domestic Flights Within and International Flights to Australia
And at airports, too — and international travellers coming to Australia will also be required to undertake a pre-flight test.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Won't Open Its Borders to Greater Sydney Until the End of January at the Earliest
The Sunshine State is currently closed to 35 local government areas in New South Wales.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Take Your Car to Tasmania Via Ferry for Free Between March and June
The $6 million plan will save travellers an average of $240 for a return trip.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Hybrid Buses Will Soon Be Able to Achieve Zero Emissions in Certain Drive Zones
Get set for clearer air and quieter bus rides once the system is rolled out across all 50 vehicles.
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Travel & LeisureThe Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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Travel & LeisureA Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry — we're expecting large hailstones and damaging winds.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is How Many People You Can Have Over on Christmas Day in NSW — Region by Region
There are different rules across regional NSW, Greater Sydney and the northern beaches, so we've broken it down.
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Travel & LeisureTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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Travel & LeisureTake a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From December 21
The Sunshine State only completely opened to its southern neighbour on December 1.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast From December 21
It comes as NSW records 30 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the northern beaches area.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Pit Stops You Should Make on a Road Trip from Brisbane to Sydney
Hit the road to discover cruisy coastal towns, inland food havens and stunning national parkland.
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Travel & LeisureAll Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2020
So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Explore Sydney Like a Local When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites
Uncover the hidden neighbourhood gems you'll never want to leave.
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Travel & LeisureFive Adventurous Activities in the Snowy Mountains that Are Better in Summer
Avoid the beach-bound crowds and head to the hills for the biggest thrills this summer.
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Travel & LeisureSydney Is About to Cop an Onslaught of Rain So Prepare Your Brollies
Thunderstorms and flash flooding are on the cards for some parts of NSW, too.
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Travel & LeisureBuses Will Replace Trains on Every Line Through Brisbane's CBD Over the Christmas Long Weekend
If you're travelling across the city over the festive period, take note.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Has Launched Its Christmas Sale with Flights Starting From $29
If travelling the country is one of your 2021 resolutions, this is great news.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Win $5000 to Put Towards a Luxury Holiday By Buying New Threads for Summer
Pick up a new shirt and go into the draw to have your trip to The Whitsundays bankrolled.