Travel & Leisure
You Can Now Book a Getaway at One of Australia's Three Board Game-Themed Holiday Homes
Game night just became game weekend away, with House of Uno, Pictionary Palace and Scrabble Shack.
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NewsThis Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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NewsSay Hei to Finland: The World's Happiest Country Just Got Closer, Thanks to Finnair's New Daily Flights From Melbourne
Finland's national airline has landed in Melbourne, opening up a new daily connection to Bangkok, Helsinki and the rest of Europe.
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NewsThis Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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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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GuideThe Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.
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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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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.
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Travel & LeisureBeam Is Sydney's New Purple-Hued E-Bike Service with Designated Parking Spots
Fifty e-bikes are now available around Bondi, with that number set to grow to 250 around the Waverley area in the coming weeks.
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Travel & LeisureRoxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia
You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Stay in These Luxe Shipping Container Tiny Homes That'll Move Between Resorts
NRMA's new 'glamtainers' have landed on the NSW Central Coast until the end of autumn, before heading to Jindabyne for ski season.
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Travel & LeisureUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences
The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.
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Travel & LeisureFive Secluded Swimming Spots to Discover Around Sydney
The authors of 'Places We Swim Sydney' pick five peaceful swimming spots that every NSW water-lover should visit.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Selling $129 Flights from Brissie to Hamilton Island So You Can End 2020 with a Getaway
And you've got two months to take the trip.
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Travel & LeisureSydney Has Once Again Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
The NSW capital came in at number four in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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Travel & LeisureTasmania Looks Set to Open Its Border to Most of the Country by the End of October
It'll open to "low-risk Australian jurisdictions" — which includes Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and, depending on case numbers, possibly NSW.
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Travel & LeisureA Road Tripper's Guide to the Far South Coast
Go snorkelling with fur seals, eat the world's best oysters and sleep under canvas.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
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Travel & LeisureJBL's Aussie Travel Competition
Let JBL cure your wanderlust with $5000 to go towards your next trip.
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Travel & LeisureThese Three Refurbished Cottages in NSW's National Parks Are Now Available for Scenic Getaways
You can now spend a night in a historic abode on the mid north coast — or pick between two in Kosciuszko National Park.
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Travel & LeisureTourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots
Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year
The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Selling $59 Flights from Sydney to Adelaide to Celebrate the Border Reopening
Godspeed.
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Travel & LeisureThe South Australian City of Whyalla Is Now Home to a Spectacular New LED-Lit Circular Jetty
Add it to your must-visit list — it spans 315 metres, and is the only jetty of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Australia Is Opening Its Borders to NSW So Time to Book a Wine-Fuelled Holiday
Sydneysiders will be allowed into SA (without quarantining) from this Thursday.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Expanding Its Border Zone So You Can Travel to Byron Bay Without Quarantining
The state is opening up to the Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes council areas — but you'll still need a border pass.
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Travel & LeisurePipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Scrapped Its Booking Change Fees Until January 2021
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 & LeisureSeven of Australia's Eight States and Territories Hope to Reopen Their Borders By December
You might be able to put that Christmas leave to good use on a domestic holiday.
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Travel & LeisureWentworth FallsStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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Travel & LeisureJapan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
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Travel & LeisureThe Sydney Harbour Bridge Is Currently Closed in Both Directions Because of a Serious Crash
Sydneysiders are advised to avoid the area and consider working from home, with no forecast for when all northbound and southbound lanes will reopen.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Explore the Stunning Orange Region When You Need a Break from the City
From fine, fine wine and buzzing bakeries to dramatic peaks and hot air balloon adventures, Orange is the perfect antidote to the daily grind.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Unlikely to Reopen Its Borders to NSW and Victoria Until There Is No Community Transmission
In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".
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Travel & LeisureThe City of Melbourne Has Temporarily Relaxed Some Parking Fees and Restrictions
The change applies to green sign parking bays only.
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Travel & LeisureTen of the Most Indulgent Harbourside Staycations You Can Book in Sydney
Choose a favourite, pack those bags and get ready to live your best-ever holiday life.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on the Central Coast
Race quad bikes, cruise around a pearl farm and sleep over at a lighthouse.
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Travel & LeisureOver 1000 Extra Buses and Trains Are Being Added to Brisbane's Public Transport Network
They'll start being rolled out from Monday, August 10.
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Travel & LeisureThis Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country
The sight-seeing flights to the icy continent will kick off again from November.
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Food & DrinkA Foodie's Guide to Eating and Drinking Your Way Around the Central Coast
Beachside cafes, casual fine diners and lively cocktail bars are only a road trip away.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Completely Shutting Its Borders to NSW and the ACT from August 8
The new closure will apply at least until the end of August.
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Travel & LeisureSeddonEcopia Retreat
This remote eco-escape is surrounded by wilderness as far as the eye can see.
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Travel & LeisureCassiniStowaway Kangaroo Island
Enjoy the finer things in life in a luxe cabin on the edge of Lathami Conservation Park — complete with your own hot tub.
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Travel & LeisureFive Incredible New Zealand Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney from August 1
It comes as the state records two new COVID-19 cases in travellers who returned from Victoria via Sydney.