• 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

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
  • Food & Drink
    Long Jetty

    The Savoy Long Jetty

    Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Norah Head

    Norah Head Lighthouse Quarters

    Sleep in a lighthouse keeper’s quarters next time you visit the Cenny Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Mooney Mooney

    Broken Bay Pearl Farm

    New South Wales' only pearl farm is home to the precious akoya pearl.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia's Kalbarri National Park Is Now Home to a 100-Metre-High Skywalk Over a Gorge

    The $24 million project overlooks the park's Murchison Gorge via two cantilevered platforms.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Aussie Getaway Generator

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Selling 500,000 Cheap Flights to (and from) Queensland to Celebrate the Border Reopening

    And those cheap flights include 23 kilograms of baggage, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two of Victoria's Major Snow Resorts Have Closed Again — Just Weeks After Reopening

    Despite being outside of Victoria's lockdown area, the resorts have stopped the ski lifts.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nelson Bay

    Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

    Dolphin- and whale-watching cruises around Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Salt Ash

    Oakvale Wildlife Park

    Make some new native Australian animal friends at this 25-acre wildlife park in Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    More Than 200,000 Australians Are Hoping to Enter Queensland This Week

    So, if you're planning to make the trip north — or you're heading home to the Sunshine State — expect plenty of congestion and delays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides Every Weekday for the Rest of July

    If you don't want commute to work via public transport or bike, you can rideshare — for cheap.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Government Has Warned Sydneysiders Not to Visit Towns Near the Victorian Border

    With Victorian COVID-19 cases spiking, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has said there is an "extremely high" possibility of increased cases here.

  • Food & Drink

    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Port Stephens

    Animal encounters and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities await.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Anna Bay

    Port Stephens 4WD Tours

    Take an exhilarating ride in a 4WD over monstrous sand dunes and discover a 'lost' village.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NSW-Victoria Border Will Close from Midnight on July 7 for the First Time in 100 Years

    The move comes as Victoria records its highest daily total — 127 cases — since the pandemic began.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Whitsundays' Luxury Daydream Island Resort Is Reopening Alongside Queensland's Border

    Head north to check out the 200-metre living reef, three restaurants and the onsite gin bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Hot Spots in Far North Queensland for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Look beyond the reef and the rainforest to get the bigger picture of our tropical north.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Brisbane, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and swimming in rooftop pools.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Dog-Friendly Trips Around Regional Victoria to Take with Your Fur Baby

    Treat your very good dog to a very good time.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Road Trip the Coral Coast in Seven Days

    Take a scenic drive to see dolphins, sharks, reefs, beaches and one of Australia's most famous rock formations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do in Alice Springs

    Take in spectacular sunsets, explore incredible rock formations and meet friendly kangaroos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Foodie's Guide to Road Tripping from Sydney to Tasmania

    Savour every moment with these seven pit stops.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region

    Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

    Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

    "Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Road Tripper's Guide to Central West NSW from Bathurst to Parkes

    One trip, three stops and many local produce feasts are in order at beautifully repurposed historic buildings.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Rainbow Beach

    Where you can ride a horse along the beach or glide right over it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula

    Restaurants in caves, architectural masterpieces in vineyards and some of the world's best red wine — you'll find it all 40 minutes from Adelaide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to the Adelaide Hills

    This acclaimed wine region is home to a pizzeria in a 130-year-old church, a gin distillery, a historic German settlement and even a giant rocking horse — all just half an hour from Adelaide.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Corlette

    The Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel & Spa

    This Port Stephens resort overlooking Anchorage Marina boasts a luxe spa, two restaurants and a whisky bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Unlikely to Run Any International Flights Until at Least July 2021

    But the airline has started ramping up domestic flights and expects domestic travel to be back to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Spectacular Walks, Hikes and Cycling Routes in Port Stephens

    Amble your way around the coastal region on your own two feet — or on two wheels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Carnival Cruise Line's Australian Adventures

    Starting dreaming of trips to the Great Barrier Reef, Tassie and the sunny Whitsundays.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nelson Bay

    Wild Dolphin Swim

    Make friends with Flipper and his mates.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas and Jetstar Have Launched a Huge Domestic Sale with 10,000 Flights for $19

    And the sale kicks off at 9am today.

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