Travel & Leisure
Interstate Travel Could Be Back on the Cards by Early July
And, when it is allowed, some interstate airfares could be as cheap as $19.
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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 & LeisureThe Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island
It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.
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Travel & LeisureUnyoked Is Offering Discounted Off-Grid Getaways for Hospital and Emergency Service Workers
So you can 'prescribe' your friend on the frontline a weekend in the wilderness — once travel restrictions have eased, of course.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden
Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian Borders Look to Remain Closed to International Travel for at Least Three-to-Four Months
But travel between Australia and NZ could be allowed to start before then.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Entered Voluntary Administration
The 20-year-old Australian airline company will continue to run its scheduled flights and hopes to emerge from COVID-19 in a "stronger financial position".
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Travel & LeisureA Winter Escapist's Guide to Port Stephens and Its Surrounds
Don't go into hibernation this year. Follow your wanderlust up the coast instead.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians 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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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 & Leisure
Virgin 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.