Travel & Leisure
Ten Incredible Hotels to Inspire a Long Weekend Getaway
Say 'yes' to coastal hideaways and wine region retreats.
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NewsThe 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.
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NewsFirst Look: Sydney's Luxury Boutique Stay The EVE Is an Inner-City Hotel with Tropical Resort Vibes
This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.
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NewsFifty-Cent Public Transport Fares Have Been Locked in Permanently on All Translink Networks Across Queensland
Initially set to run for six months, the flat 50-cent fare now applies to all Translink buses, trains, ferries and trams on an ongoing basis.
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NewsDomestic Flights Start at $35 and International Fares at $149 in Jetstar's Big 2024 Cyber Monday Sale
You've got two days to get a travel bargain — including on overseas flights to Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Honolulu, Osaka and Tokyo.
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Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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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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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 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Daylesford
Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.
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NewsTen 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.
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NewsThe 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.
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GuideThe 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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HotelLanson Place Parliament Gardens
502 Albert Street, East Melbourne
This new Melbourne hotel houses a 20-metre lap pool, gym, all-day diner and cocktail bar, and 137 rooms.
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NewsTen Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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NewsThe Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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Travel & LeisureThere's a Pop-Up Sculpture Gallery in the Blue Mountains Rainforest
Walk through a stunning rainforest and see some art while you're there.
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Travel & LeisureThe Rainy Day Guide to Melbourne
Shelter from the elements at cosy cafes, warm, dry galleries and fully-stocked bars.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take Underwater Tours of the Titanic
You'll need a cool $137,000 to wade through the historic wreck.
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Travel & LeisureTen Immaculate Specialty Coffee Shops Worth Booking a Trip to Japan For
From standalone coffee shops on the outskirts of town to tiny one-man stalls doing hand-drip.
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Travel & LeisureThis Australian Beach Has Been Lit Up Bright Blue by 'Sea Sparkle'
The natural phenomena on the Tasmanian coast has been caused by bioluminescent phytoplankton.
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Travel & LeisureNew York Now Has Its Own Chocolate Museum
Learn about the history of everyone's favourite sweet treat, and sample it of course.
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Travel & LeisureThe World's First Craft Beer Hotel Is Coming
Complete with in-room beer taps, shower beer fridges and beer-filled jacuzzis.
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Travel & LeisureThis Idyllic Coastline Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for Travellers
Get there before summer ends.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Tamworth (During the Country Music Festival)
Where to stay, eat and explore, according to some of Australia's best alt-country names.
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Travel & LeisureSurry HillsOpen Week at Fitness Playground
The colourful Sydney gym will open exclusively to Concrete Playground readers for a week.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a One-Year Fitness Playground Gym Membership
Plus ten personal training sessions — enter here for your chance to win.
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Travel & LeisureLaharumUnder Sky Pop-Up Glamping Hotel
Camp in luxury among the olive groves in the Grampians.
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Travel & LeisureCanada Resoundingly Named World's Best Travel Destination of 2017
Three leading international publishers have crowned the US's northern neighbour.
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Travel & LeisureThis Ocean Waterslide Is the Novelty Beach Activity Australia Needs
But for now you'll have to find it at luxury Maldives resort Soneva Jani.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Trek Through Harry Potter's Forbidden Forest
Follow in the boy wizard's footsteps as part of Warner Bros' London studio tour.
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Travel & LeisureA Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion
For when you're feeling a little lost for options.
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Travel & LeisureTwelve Award-Winning, Truly Spectacular Hotels From Around the World
Too good to be true?
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Travel & LeisureTen Travel Hacks That Will Save You Precious Time and Money on Your Next Holiday
Not one is 'roll your clothes in your suitcase'.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2017
Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.
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Travel & LeisureThis Nomadic Life Kit Lets You Travel With the Comforts of Home
Travel light and take your favourite things with you.
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Travel & LeisureA Game of Thrones-Themed Bar Has Popped Up In Edinburgh
It's enough to send you scurrying over land and sea like a lost Stark child.
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Travel & LeisureThis Whitsundays Beach Resort Has Just Gone Up For Sale
It'll set you back a cool $6 million though.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Adrenalin Adventures in New Zealand's Christchurch Region
You're going to want to throw yourself off a tall structure.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to the Breathtaking Nature in New Zealand's Christchurch Region
From the rugged beauty of Arthur's Pass to the serene waters of the Akaroa Harbour.
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Travel & LeisureA Quick Trip to Christchurch
New Zealand's South Island is filled to the brim with mountains, lakes and scenery waiting to be explored. It's just a three-hour flight away. We're here to help you plan.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel
Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.
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Travel & LeisureA Budgeter's Guide to Travelling Around Scandinavia
Travel to one of the world's most expensive regions without draining your wallet. Yes, it's possible.
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Travel & LeisureParis Could Be Getting An Exercise-Powered Floating Gym
You won't just ride your way along the River Seine — you'll ride on it.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Is Getting Its First Six-Star Beachfront Hotel
Featuring five on-site restaurants, a rooftop cinema and karaoke.
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Travel & Leisure200 Highly Awesome Outdoor Sydney Adventures to Try
There's got to be at least one in here for you. At least.
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Travel & LeisureTen Great Australian Houseboats for a Cruisy Summer Holiday
Explore the rivers less travelled (and take your accommodation with you).
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Travel & LeisureFive Epic Australian Treehouses You Can Spend the Night In
You couldn't have dreamed these up as a kid.
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Food & DrinkThe Summer Guide to Brisbane 2016/17
Slap on your invisible zinc and get out there, blue skies wait for no one.
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Food & Drink
The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2016/17
Slap on your invisible zinc and get out there, blue skies wait for no one.
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Food & Drink
The Summer Guide to Sydney 2016/17
Slap on your invisible zinc and get out there. Blue skies wait for no one.
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Travel & LeisureFive Places to Take a Summer Holiday (And Somewhere to Eat When You Arrive)
It's not too late to book a summer break.
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Travel & LeisureTen Glorious Places to Stay When You Finally Get to Take a Summer Holiday
'Tis the season to treat yourself.
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Travel & LeisureQantas to Run Non-Stop Flights from Australia to London
This could mean the end of hellish international stopovers.