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Coming Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley
Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.
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Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale
Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.
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Head to the Central Coast This June Long Weekend for Three Days of Food, Art and Live Music
Sat, 6 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun 2026
Various Central Coast locations, Central Coast
Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.
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Seven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling
From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.
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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.
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Chase 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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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.
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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.
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Into 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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Green Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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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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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A 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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Gastronomy, 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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News
A 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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A 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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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.
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Guide
The 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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Hotel
Grand 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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The 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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The 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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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.
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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.
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A Food Lover's Guide to Hiking Victoria's High Country in Autumn
Work up an appetite in the fresh country air.
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This New Sydney Car Park Is Offering Up $4 Per Day Airport Parking
Meet Sydney's newest and most affordable off-site airport car park.
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Bright Autumn Festival 2018
Celebrate the season with orchard walks, produce markets and the country's only nut festival.
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Murray Farm Gate Itinerary: Where to Eat Autumnal Produce in Country Vic
It's harvest season in the Murray, and there's no better time to feast.
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Paramount House Hotel
The hyper-local hotel in Surry Hills has 29 luxe suites, a rooftop cafe and a natural wine bar.
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One of Australia's Top National Parks Is Getting a Huge Facelift
The Northern Territory's Litchfield Adventure Park will gain five new swimming spots and waterfalls, 40 kilometres of new four-wheel drive tracks and three new campgrounds.
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You Can Now Ditch Your Opal Card on Sydney Ferries and Light Rail
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for some forms of Sydney public transport.
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High-Speed Rail Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Is Closer to Becoming a Reality
The new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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Five Spectacular Hiking Trails to Try in the Snowy Mountains This Autumn
Get active in the region to see an entirely different, but just as beautiful, landscape.
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A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Snowy Mountains
From drinking beer in the mountains to apple picking in small-town orchards, the region has so much more than just snow.
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Felix Is Sydney's New Airport Hotel That Looks Nothing Like an Airport Hotel
It ditches the usual drabness of an airport hotel with a top-floor lobby and a colour scheme of blue, green and millennial pink.
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{"id":659589,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown","description":"Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine \u2014 here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/queenstown-e1520892121193-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/queenstown-e1520892121193.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/a-less-obvious-guide-to-queenstown","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Queenstown_Unsplash_omer-faruk-bekdemir.jpg","alt":"A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/yonder-e1520567486679.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/The-library.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/around-the-basin.jpeg","alt":""}]}Travel & Leisure
A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown
Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.
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{"id":658450,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Jam-Packed Itineraries in the Snowy Mountains for the Avid Adventurer","description":"For the food lover, adventure seeker, history buff, art aficionado and sightseer among us.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/kosciuszko-national-park-flowers-tourism-snowy-mountains-1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/kosciuszko-national-park-flowers-tourism-snowy-mountains-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/5-jam-packed-itineraries-snowy-mountains-avid-adventurer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/kosciuszko-national-park-flowers-tourism-snowy-mountains-1.jpg","alt":"Five Jam-Packed Itineraries in the Snowy Mountains for the Avid Adventurer"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/courabyra-wines-tumbarumba-destination-nsw-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/main-range-track-kosciuszko-tourism-snowy-mountains-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/LakeCrackenbackResortSculptureTrail.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/etheridge-range-seamans-hut-snowy-mountains-credit-paul-sinclair-destination-nsw-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/yarrangobilly-caves-destination-nsw-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}Travel & Leisure
Five Jam-Packed Itineraries in the Snowy Mountains for the Avid Adventurer
For the food lover, adventure seeker, history buff, art aficionado and sightseer among us.
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{"id":657398,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Port Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel","description":"Featuring 80 four-and-a-half-star rooms with views of either the river or bushland.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_2751-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_2751.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/bannisters-volume-two-coming-north-coast-town","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_2751.jpg","alt":"Port Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel"}]}Travel & Leisure
Port Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel
Featuring 80 four-and-a-half-star rooms with views of either the river or bushland.
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{"id":657158,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport","description":"In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.\r\n","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/German-train_Flickr_Shankar-S-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/German-train_Flickr_Shankar-S.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/germany-set-trial-free-public-transport","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/German-train_Flickr_Shankar-S.jpg","alt":"Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport"}]}Travel & Leisure
Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport
In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.
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{"id":657115,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Every Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend","description":"Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Roma-Street-Station_Flickr_Denisbin-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Roma-Street-Station_Flickr_Denisbin.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/every-train-line-brisbanes-cbd-closed-weekend","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Roma-Street-Station_Flickr_Denisbin.jpg","alt":"Every Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend"}]}Travel & Leisure
Every Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend
Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.
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{"id":657053,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Melbourne's Rooftop Glamping Hotel Is Zipping Up","description":"You've got until April 25 to spend a night above the city.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/st-jeromes-glamping-melbourne-supplied-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/st-jeromes-glamping-melbourne-supplied.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/melbournes-rooftop-glamping-hotel-zipping","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/st-jeromes-glamping-melbourne-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Melbourne's Rooftop Glamping Hotel Is Zipping Up"}]}Travel & Leisure
Melbourne's Rooftop Glamping Hotel Is Zipping Up
You've got until April 25 to spend a night above the city.
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{"id":655762,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Melbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport","description":"Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/aeroplane-plane-wing-travel-stock-Unplash-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/aeroplane-plane-wing-travel-stock-Unplash.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/melbourne-getting-second-international-airport","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/aeroplane-plane-wing-travel-stock-Unplash.jpeg","alt":"Melbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport"}]}Travel & Leisure
Melbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport
Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.
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{"id":654928,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards","description":"Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/opal-flickr-beau-giles-top-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/opal-flickr-beau-giles-top-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/might-soon-able-ditch-opal-myki-go-cards","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/opal-flickr-beau-giles-top-2.jpg","alt":"You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flinders-Street-Station-Flickr-Binayak-Dasgupta-large.jpg","alt":"You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bus-brisbane-flickr-Andrew-Thomas.jpg","alt":"You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards"}]}Travel & Leisure
You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
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{"id":653928,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold","description":"Independent hotel company Ovolo will take over operations from March.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/150307_Nishi_grand-stair_Tom-Roe_0094_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/150307_Nishi_grand-stair_Tom-Roe_0094_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/canberras-design-focused-hotel-hotel-sold","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/150307_Nishi_grand-stair_Tom-Roe_0094_supplied.jpg","alt":"Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/150307_Hotel-Hotel-air-lock_entrance_Tom-Roe_0720_supplied.jpg","alt":"Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/150307_nishi_hotelroom_tomroe_1229_supplied.jpg","alt":"Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/02_Hotel-Hotel_-March-Studio_photo-by-John-Gollings-\u00a9-Molonglo-Group_supplied.jpg","alt":"Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold"}]}Travel & Leisure
Canberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold
Independent hotel company Ovolo will take over operations from March.
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{"id":654271,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"High-Speed Rail Could Soon Travel Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in 45 Minutes","description":"Currently vying for funding, a new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mooloolaba_beach_sunshine-coast_Andy-Hay_Flickr-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mooloolaba_beach_sunshine-coast_Andy-Hay_Flickr.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/high-speed-rail-soon-travel-brisbane-sunshine-coast-45-minutes","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mooloolaba_beach_sunshine-coast_Andy-Hay_Flickr.jpg","alt":"High-Speed Rail Could Soon Travel Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in 45 Minutes"}]}Travel & Leisure
High-Speed Rail Could Soon Travel Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in 45 Minutes
Currently vying for funding, a new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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{"id":653511,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"You Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline","description":"Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/grand-canyon-unsplash-quinn-nietfeld-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/grand-canyon-unsplash-quinn-nietfeld.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/can-now-soar-300-metres-grand-canyon-via-zipline","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/grand-canyon-unsplash-quinn-nietfeld.jpg","alt":"You Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline"}]}Travel & Leisure
You Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline
Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.
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{"id":652565,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Seven Regional Events Around NSW to Travel to This Year","description":"Go beyond your usual trip to Sydney to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these summery events.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Canowindra-Balloon-Challenge-DNSW-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Canowindra-Balloon-Challenge-DNSW.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/best-of\/seven-regional-events-around-nsw-travel-year","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Canowindra-Balloon-Challenge-DNSW.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":"","id":642700}]}Travel & Leisure
Seven Regional Events Around NSW to Travel to This Year
Go beyond your usual trip to Sydney to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these summery events.
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{"id":652391,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros","description":"The pop-up Finland hotel has its own \u2018Hall of Faces\u2019 and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-bar-supplied-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-bar-supplied.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/game-thrones-themed-ice-hotel-will-take-freezing-depths-westeros","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-bar-supplied.jpeg","alt":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-bed-supplied.jpeg","alt":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-hall-supplied.jpeg","alt":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-restaurant-supplied.jpeg","alt":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/snowvillage-got-wall-supplied.jpeg","alt":"This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros"}]}Travel & Leisure
This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros
The pop-up Finland hotel has its own ‘Hall of Faces’ and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.
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{"id":650636,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River","description":"Float along the Seine, Danube or Rhine \u2014 for free.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Ship_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Ship_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/giving-away-eight-day-cruise-along-european-river","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Ship_supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Restaurant-supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Corridor-supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/UbyUniworld_TheB_Lobby_supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River"}]}Travel & Leisure
We're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River
Float along the Seine, Danube or Rhine — for free.
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{"id":652295,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month","description":"You'll soon be able to stay in the\u00a0Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Muji-Hotel-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Muji-Hotel-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/travel-leisure\/mujis-first-ever-hotel-opens-month","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Muji-Hotel-2.jpg","alt":"Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Muji-Hotel-1.jpg","alt":"Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Muji_hotel_PR.jpg","alt":""}]}Travel & Leisure
Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month
You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.
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{"id":652282,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji","description":"It is being offered peak Mount Fuji-viewing season, however.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hotel-Mt-Fuji_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hotel-Mt-Fuji_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/japanese-hotel-will-let-return-free-cant-see-mount-fuji","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hotel-Mt-Fuji_supplied.jpg","alt":"This Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji"}]}Travel & Leisure
This Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji
It is being offered peak Mount Fuji-viewing season, however.
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{"id":652053,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness","description":"As part of their focus on disconnecting, there's also no wifi and you're invited to lock away your smartphone.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Getaway_FB_1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Getaway_FB_1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/tiny-house-campsites-popping-secret-locations-american-wilderness","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Getaway_FB_1.jpg","alt":"Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Getaway_FB_2.jpg","alt":"Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness"}]}Travel & Leisure
Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness
As part of their focus on disconnecting, there's also no wifi and you're invited to lock away your smartphone.
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Sleeping Under the Stars: A Guide to Camping In, Near and Around Sydney
Where to sleep when you're slumbering under the stars.
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One of the World's Steepest Railways Has Opened in Switzerland
Soaring between snowy villages and scaling a height difference of 744 metres.
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Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its Frosty New Artist-Created Rooms
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This Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2018
This far north Queensland island beach has topped a list of 11,761.
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Melbourne Is Getting an Opulent New Designer Hotel
Featuring 32 luxury suites and a rooftop cloud bar.
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Seven Events Beyond Sydney to Travel to in the New Year
Go beyond our fair city to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these new year events.
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Beyond Sydney: Events of Regional NSW
From a quick day trip, to a weekend in the country — venture outside of Sydney and explore what the whole of NSW has to offer.
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Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2018
Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.




















































































































































