• 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.

  • Guide

    Adventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand

    For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

  • 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
  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2018

    Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Modern Family Holidays in Victoria That Will Save You From Resort Kids Clubs

    Get away, go feral and have fun — together.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Modern Family Holidays in Queensland That Will Save You From Resort Kids Clubs

    Get away, go feral and have fun — together.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Modern Family Holidays in NSW That Will Save You From Resort Kids Clubs

    Get away, go feral and have fun — together.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Ultra Lavish Italian Castle Now Doubles as a Hotel, Museum and Cooking School

    The former Norman fortress and 17th century palace also boasts a huge kitchen garden, and will host wine tastings in the future.

  • Travel & Leisure

    What's the Future of Travel? Find Out From the Best in the Business

    The way we travel is changing — and it's becoming more evident every single day.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nagambie

    Mitchelton Hotel

    A $16 million luxury hotel in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Merricks North

    Jackalope Hotel

    The Mornington Peninsula's extravagant hotel has two restaurants, an infinity pool and a seven-metre sculpture.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Sydney

    The Capsule Hotel

    Seventy capsules that wouldn't look out of place in The Fifth Element.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Unyoked

    Get off the grid, disconnect and have your own tiny getaway — but this is not a hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Airline Will Only Fly to Art Events Around the World

    Meet the world's newest niche airline, from Chinese-American performer Qinmin Liu.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Idyllic Australian Spot Has Been Named One of the World's Best Beaches

    Four Australian beaches have made FlightNetwork list of the top 50 best beaches in the world.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Box Hill

    The Chen Melbourne - Art Series

    Box Hill's 100-room boutique hotel inspired by Australian artist Zhong Chen.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Public Transport System Has Had a Huge Timetable Overhaul

    Over 8,600 new weekly ferry, train and bus services have been added across the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Glamp in a Vineyard in Regional Victoria

    Spend your next weekender sipping top-notch wines on an outdoor lounge on your own private deck, all less than two hours outside of Melbourne.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Travel Ho Chi Minh City on a Shoestring

    There are a lot of perks to travelling Vietnam: the food, culture and incredibly diverse countryside to name just a few. But nothing makes it easier to enjoy than the cost of living.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Travel Honolulu on a Shoestring

    For pure paradise — tropical fruits, birds and volcanos to boot — Honolulu is an ideal holiday location and we've got a guide to doing it on the cheap.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Travel Bangkok on a Shoestring

    Since Bangkok is the proverbial beating heart of the South East Asian region, it's no wonder each year millions continue to go back again and again.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Aussie Platform Camplify Is Like the Airbnb for Campervans

    The peer-to-peer renting platform lets you hire someone else's van or RV for that weekend camping trip.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel the World on a Shoestring

    Explore the world without blowing that Christmas bonus.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Muralist Scott Marsh's Top Ten Spots in Sydney for Artists and Art Lovers

    Roam the Sydney streets with the artist who's given them some of their most memorable imagery.

  • Design & Style

    Designer Naomi Murrell's Top Ten Creative Hot Spots in Adelaide

    Get to know Adelaide's design and maker scene through the eyes of an expert.

  • Food & Drink

    Food critic Max Brearley's Top Ten Spots for Gastronomes in Margaret River

    Eat your way across one of Australia's premier food and wine regions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Hot Spots in Margaret River for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Drink beer with cows and swim with stingrays in Australia's always-surprising southwest.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Photographer Alicia Taylor's Top Ten Spots in Melbourne for Art Lovers and Aesthetes

    Let this trip be one of the few times in your life where you're guided by looks alone.

  • Food & Drink

    Wine Entrepreneur Glen Cassidy's Top Ten Foodie Hot Spots in Sydney

    Experience one of the finest dining and drinking scenes on the planet, on the advice of a host with the most.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Brisbane Hot Spots for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Dig a little deeper and you'll find this city is full of surprises.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Sydney Hot Spots for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Hop from harbour to coast to the streets of the inner city, and you'll get a real picture of Sydney.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Melbourne Hot Spots for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Your ticket to cutting-edge cuisine, culture and cocktails in the Victorian capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Photographer Adam Pinzone's Top Ten Foodie Hot Spots in Brisbane

    Follow a Brisbane food trail that's both delicious and photogenic.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Underwater Photographer Jemma Craig's Top Ten Things to Do in Cairns and North Queensland

    It takes being raised on the reef to get this insider info.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Matcha Mogul Sarah Holloway's Top Ten Spots in Melbourne for the Healthy Foodie

    Give in to green for a city break that doubles as a detox.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Gippsland For Nature Lovers

    Mountains, beaches, inlets and rainforests — all within three hours from Melbourne.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Adelaide Hot Spots for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Jump from new art spaces to old smelly cheese shops, and you'll get to know the real Adelaide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Lonely Planet Has Named Canberra as the Third Best City to Visit in 2018

    Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane didn't event make the list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Remote Cabins Outside of Sydney Where You Can Go Off the Grid

    These spots have no Wi-Fi, no electricity, and nothing between you and your greatest nature fantasies. Bring a book, not your laptop.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Margaret River During Margaret River Gourmet Escape

    Where to eat, play and stay around town at one of Australia's best food festivals.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Launceston During Mona Foma

    Where to stay, eat and party around town at one of Australia's favourite summer festivals.

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