• Feature

    Travel Guide: Dolomites

    Have you ever wondered where the Europeans holiday in Europe? This under-the-radar region may be the answer.

  • News

    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria

    Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.

  • News

    The Easiest Way to Travel Top to Bottom Around Singapore, and Where to Stop Along the Way

    Say goodbye to feeling lost with Singapore's incredibly efficient MRT system.

  • News

    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

    Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.

  • 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

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays 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.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

  • News

    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

    Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    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 and pillow menus await.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Ovolo Is Giving Fortitude Valley's Old Emporium Hotel a Huge Makeover

    It’ll be Ovolo’s second site in Brisbane, and it opens in November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the Top Ten Best Cities in the World

    Melbourne came in at number three — and Sydney at number six — in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula

    Here, you can enjoy two expansive sculpture gardens, quaffable cool-climate wines straight from the cellar door and tasty hatted fare — and it's only an hour's drive away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island

    Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping

    From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Train Network Is Affected by Huge Delays This Monday Morning

    Five train lines are impacted and replacement buses are being organised.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Bannisters Is Port Stephens' Luxe New Waterfront Hotel with an Infinity Pool

    Featuring 80 stunning rooms with views of the river or bushland, and a restaurant from an acclaimed chef.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island

    Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Surry Hills Is Getting a New Multimillion-Dollar Boutique Laneway Hotel

    The 12-storey hotel will have a basement swimming pool, plant-filled rooftop and in-house restaurant and bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Epping to Chatswood Train Line Is Closing for Seven Months This Weekend

    Here's everything you need to know about it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Events Worth Travelling to Bendigo for This Spring

    Venture beyond Melbourne and discover everything this vibrant city has to offer.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney International Airport Now Has a Team of Very Good Dogs to Help Passengers De-Stress

    The pups are available for pre-flight cuddles, as part of the new emBark program by American Airlines and Assistance Dogs Australia

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

    The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Free Public Transport Is Coming to Three Melbourne Train Lines In December

    Commuters on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Gippsland lines will be gifted 23 days of free travel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Tour Antarctica on a Day Trip Thanks to This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour

    Explore the icy continent during the day, then return home to your own bed.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Lon Retreat and Spa Is Point Lonsdale's New Luxury Coastal Escape

    The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Point Lonsdale

    Lon Retreat

    The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Bowral

    Tulip Time

    Wander through more than 100,000 tulips at this flower festival in the Southern Highlands.

  • Travel & Leisure

    South Island Journeys

    Break free from the daily grind, and head east then south for a tour around NZ's South Island. Together with Tourism New Zealand, we’ve fashioned these guides to take you all over the South. Based on key driving routes, these journeys will help you find the very best experiences — from adrenaline-charged adventures to luxurious days of pamper.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Direct East Coast Flights to New York and London Look Set to Become a Reality

    It's looking likely that you'll be able to fly non-stop from Australia's east coast by 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia's First Super-Luxe St Regis Hotel Will Be Built in Melbourne

    The 168-room hotel will be part of the Flinders Bank towers and will open in 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two New Glamping Retreats Are Popping Up in Victorian National Parks

    The retreats are popping up in Mount Buffalo and Lake Eildon National Park as part of a Parks Victoria trial.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Free App Will Help You Find the Best Hikes and Camp Sites in NSW's National Parks

    It's filled with handy guides to all 225 of NSW's national parks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Abandoned Brunswick East Supermarket Fire Is Causing Tram Delays This Morning

    If your usual commute is along Lygon Street, expect delays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel

    Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Service Lets You Travel to Japan Without Any Luggage

    Leave your clothes at home and rent someone else's.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Luxury Weekend at the New Bannisters Port Stephens

    Win a weekend getaway for two at this new boutique beachside hotel — you deserve it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Adventure Collective Is Sydney's New Boutique Adventure Store

    Heading off on a multi-day hike? An adventurous camping trip? Stop here first.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Stunning Onsens in the Forest to Visit on Your Next Trip to Japan

    The authors of 'Onsen in Japan' have found the most secluded spots for naked bathing in the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Culture Vulture's Weekend Guide to Bendigo

    This historic city boasts a vibrant contemporary art scene and, of course, great food and wine.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney Could Soon Be Home to an Ambitious 61-Storey Hotel at The Star

    The proposed Ritz-Carlton hotel tower would have three swimming pools and a rooftop terrace.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Cycling (and Drinking) Your Way Around the Hunter Valley

    Wind your way through the Hunter's many wineries, cafes and estates on two wheels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Affordable Winter Cottages You Can Reach by Train from Melbourne

    Put yourself (and maybe some mates) on a train out of the city for a weekend surrounded by gums, log fires and fresh country air.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Pentridge Prison Site Will Soon Be Home to a 120-Suite Hotel

    You'll soon be able to spend the night in a luxurious prison cell

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Art Lover's Weekend Guide to Geelong

    It's time to get acquainted with this refreshed art-proud cultural hub.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

    If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

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