Travel & Leisure
Australians Have Been Encouraged to Start Dreaming of and Planning Domestic Holidays
But the Federal Tourism Minister has warned that international travel could be off the cards until 2021.
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HotelThe Olympia
1 Oxford Street, Paddington
25hours Hotels first Australian outpost is an homage to cinematic glory, built around a globally inspired hospitality precinct.
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NewsFrom Sporting Championships to Annual Spectacles: Ten Gold Coast Events That Are Worth the Journey
The Gold Coast is more than just sand and suntans.
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NewsMelbourne Metro Tunnel 'Big Switch' Opening Day Soured by Train Delays and Confused Commuters
Melbourne's biggest public transport upgrade for 40 years is off to a predictably rocky start.
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NewsIHG Hotels Is Offering 20% Discounts on Bookings for Over 270 Hotels Until Early February
Get a luxurious stay booked across the world before the New Year gets the better of you with this time-limited sale.
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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 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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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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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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GuideThe 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.
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NewsThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch
Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Suspended All Domestic Flights Except One Daily Sydney-Melbourne Service
The airline has already axed all its international flights.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is What You Can and Can't Do Under NSW's Social Distancing Laws
"Stay home" is the overwhelming message, but there are a few accepted reasons for leaving the house — here's what you need to know.
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Travel & LeisureQueenslanders Will Now Require a Permit to Cross Back Over the Border from Interstate
And anyone who's visited a hotspot, such as the greater Sydney area, will also now be required to quarantine for 14 days.
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Travel & LeisureA Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery
It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.
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Travel & LeisureJust In Time: Sydney's South East Light Rail Is Finally Complete
Considering its tumultuous journey so far, we're kind of impressed it's finally open — even if there are hardly any passengers to experience it.
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Travel & LeisureFlow After Dark Disco Yoga — Live Stream
Salute to the sun while listening to tunes in your lounge room.
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Travel & LeisureThe City of Melbourne Has Temporarily Stopped Issuing Some Parking Fines in the CBD
If you need to head out to pick up essentials or for medical needs, you have one less thing to worry about.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland's Borders Will Close From Midnight on Wednesday
"Unless you are returning home to Queensland, or you are coming to Queensland for an essential purpose like work or a medical appointment, or freight issues, then the border is closed to you."
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Advised That All Non-Essential Travel Should Be Cancelled
And the Prime Minister has warned that local lockdowns are on the cards, too.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Will Suspend International Flights from Late March
The airlines will also temporarily stand down two-thirds of their 30,000 staff.
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Introduced an Effective, Indefinite Ban on All International Travel
"The advice to all Australians is do not travel abroad."
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Introduced a Ban on Non-Essential Indoor Events of More Than 100 People
The ban, which does not include public transport, supermarkets or schools, is effective immediately.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Will Suspend All International Flights from March 30
And it'll cut domestic flights by 50 percent, too.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Are Drastically Cutting International and Domestic Flights Until the End of May
International flights will be cut by around 90 percent, while domestic flights will fall by approximately 60 percent.
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Travel & LeisureClick Frenzy's Huge Travel Sale Will Kick Off Tonight with a Focus on Aussie Businesses in Need
It's offering flexible dates and cancellation terms, so you can book a bargain holiday to a bushfire-affected Aussie region for the future.
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Travel & LeisureEight Outdoor Activities to Try in Canberra When You Want to Cram in as Much as Possible in One Weekend
Who'd have thought a weekend in the capital could feature so many thrillseeking, adrenaline-pumping experiences?
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Announced That Everyone Arriving From Overseas Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days
Australians have also been advised to take social distancing measures, including refraining from shaking hands.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Best and Worst Train Stations for 2019 Have Been Announced
Where does your local station rank?
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Travel & LeisureCabn Is Bringing Its Tiny Solar-Powered Houses to the Sunshine Coast's Multi-Day Hiking Trail
The company's compact abodes will pop up along the Cooloola Great Walk in 2021.
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Travel & LeisureUber Is Launching a Pet-Friendly Option in Australia So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride
Uber Pet is rolling out across Sydney and Brisbane from March 10.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is What the International Space Station's First Commercial Tourist Digs Will Look Like
As part of NASA's plans to open the low-orbit facility to private astronauts — and commercial and tourism ventures — there'll also be an observatory with 360-degree views.
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Food & DrinkEight Top-Notch Ways to Indulge on a Weekend Away in Canberra
Go all-out with up-close animal encounters, boozy high teas and luxurious spa experiences — you deserve it.
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Travel & LeisureCanberraJamala Wildlife Lodge
Sleep with the fishes (yes, actually sleep) — or in a luxe room overlooking a giraffe or cheetah enclosure.
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Travel & LeisureBartonLittle National Hotel
This well-designed hotel has a 24-hour library, pool, luxury spa, gym and cafe.
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Travel & LeisureA $42 Million Yarra Trams Proposal Could See Cars and Trams Separated by Concrete Kerbs
The tram operator wants to install concrete kerbs along 38 kilometres of tram tracks to help minimise collisions.
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Travel & LeisureA Derailment Is Causing Major Delays Across Sydney's Train Network This Morning
The maintenance train derailed between Circular Quay and Wynyard this morning.
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Travel & LeisureParamount House Hotel's Vending Machine Stocks Supreme Socks, Glossier Makeup and Sex Toys
You won't find Coke cans or bags of chips in here.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Train Network Is Affected by Major Delays This Tuesday Morning
Urgent repairs at Hornsby have caused delays and cancellations across the T1 and T9 lines.
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Travel & LeisureBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Autumn
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout March, April and May in a massive construction blitz.
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Travel & LeisureThe Best Out-of-Town Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the city and visit festivals dedicated to potatoes, oysters and blues music.
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Travel & LeisureChinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Sydney with a Month of Half-Price Rides
It's launching on March 16 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for both riders and drivers.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Six More Strikes Next Month
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its strikes in response to failed negotiations with Yarra Trams.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away Five Cafe Vouchers So You Can Eat Your Way Around The Northern Beaches
Drive up the coast and hit up some beachside brunch spots — for zero dollars.
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Food & DrinkNine Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to Wollongong
Spend a day exploring this beachside city — or make a few stops as part of a bigger road trip down the NSW south coast.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Visiting Australia's Bushfire-Affected Regions
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Travel & LeisureTwo Shipping Container Hotels Are Popping Up on Victorian Wineries This Autumn
The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen.