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.
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NewsThis Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage
Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.
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NewsRest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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FeatureThe Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia
Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.
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FeatureDark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo
Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.
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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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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 Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsA 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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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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HotelThe Calile Hotel
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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HotelGrand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.
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HotelThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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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Travel & LeisureThis 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.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar 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.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland 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.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureClick 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.
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Travel & LeisureHow 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.
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Travel & LeisureOnly 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.
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Travel & LeisureSix 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.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians 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.
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Travel & LeisureSydney'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.
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Travel & LeisureYou 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.
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Travel & LeisureEight 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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Travel & LeisureParramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The $88 million complex will include three pools, spa and sauna facilities, and a cafe.
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Travel & LeisureThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt a Cat This Month
It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 for adult cats and $150 for kittens in an effort to free up space in its NSW shelters.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Luxury Overnight Retreat Takes You Hiking and Glamping in Victoria's High Country
You'll cover around 14 kilometres by foot, drink wine, sleep in comfy beds and even enjoy a sunrise yoga session.
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Travel & LeisureThe Great Escape
Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.
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Travel & Leisure
The Great Escape
Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.
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Travel & LeisureTen Country Towns You Should Visit on a Road Trip from Melbourne to Sydney
Hit the road to discover big landmarks, baked goods and plenty of history.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Book a Boozy Beachside Getaway in a Gin-Themed Caravan on the Gold Coast
Available to book until the end of June, it's the latest collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.
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Travel & Leisure
Ten Epic Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Victoria's High Country
With picnics on cliffs, steamy onsens and 100-kilometre bike tracks, the region is jam-packed with activities.
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Travel & LeisureThese Melbourne Hotels Are Offering Staycationers a Free Night's Accommodation This Month
Get in quick to enjoy a half-price stay at luxury spots like the Sofitel, Hotel Windsor and the new Quincy Hotel.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April
The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.
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Travel & LeisureJindabyne Is Set to Score Two Luxe Glamping-Style Shipping Containers Just in Time for Snow Season
NRMA's newest 'glamtainers' will pop up in July.
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Travel & LeisureDocklands Dollars Is the New Program Giving Melburnians $210 Rebates on Their Next Staycation
It's one of many new initiatives aimed at enticing locals to holiday at home.
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Travel & LeisureDomestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster
With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.
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Travel & LeisureThredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village
The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.
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Travel & LeisureThe Victorian Government's Third Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs This Week
A final batch of 50,000 vouchers will be available in this round.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently
If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.
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Travel & LeisureFive Adventurous Ways to Explore Sydney Without Spending Hours in the Car
Swap lame car games for soaring above the city or sailing along the coast.
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Travel & LeisureSix Ways to Explore Brisbane When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings
Become a tourist in your own city — without breaking your budget.
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Travel & LeisureNSW Is Giving Out 200,000 $100 Accommodation Vouchers to Use on CBD Staycations
Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced $31.5 million in other support packages for the tourism, live music and events sectors.
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Travel & LeisureFive Ways to Explore NSW When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings
From a three-night cruise to bike rides through vineyards, there's plenty to see and do in NSW that won't break the bank.
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Travel & LeisureFive Adventurous Ways to Explore Queensland Without Spending Hours on the Road
Don't feel like driving? There are plenty of other ways to explore the Sunshine State, from cruises to beautiful nature walks.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers
You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.
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Food & DrinkEight Eateries to Seek Out When You're Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney
Swap servo stops for leisurely long lunches.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.
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Travel & LeisureA Severe Weather Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane After a Particularly Rainy 24 Hours
Almost a month's worth of rain fell on the city from 9am Sunday, March 21 to 9am Monday, March 22.
