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Hotel
Hotel Sorrento
15 Hotham Road, Sorrento
Designed with a beach house aesthetic, this chic dining room will be the perfect place to perch this summer.
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Guide
Views and Lookouts That Handsomely Reward the Effort of the Climb
Lookouts across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that make you work for the view, whether it's a coastal track, a granite peak or a bushland summit walk.
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Guide
Sunset Picnic Spots to Stake Out and Claim Early Before the Crowd
Picnic grounds across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with room to spread a blanket, crack open a bottle and settle in just as the sky turns pink.
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Guide
Road Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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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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Feature
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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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.
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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.
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Feature
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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Feature
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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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.
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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
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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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News
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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News
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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News
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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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.
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Hotel
The 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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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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Hotel
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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Guide
The Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.
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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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Their trams have crochet blankets, for one thing.
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All the Best Daylesford Indulgences That Are Just Made for Winter
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A Look Inside The Collectionist, the New Sydney Hotel Letting Guests Pick Their Own Designer Rooms
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An Out-of-Towner's Guide to Sydney During Vivid
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Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.
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Five Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive
Chase summer around the country.
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Offbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World
This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.
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This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes
Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.
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Every Train Line Through the Brisbane CBD Is Closed This Weekend
Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.
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We're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania
Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.
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Five Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)
We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.
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Five Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer
Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe.
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An Intrepid Guide to Latin America
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An Intrepid Guide to Europe
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An Intrepid Guide to Asia
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An Intrepid Guide to Africa
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A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley
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We're Giving Away a Night of Luxury For Two at The Star
One night in a top-notch hotel, a free spa treatment and complimentary dinner for two.
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Spring Hill's New Hotel Ovolo Inchcolm Combines Old-School Glamour with Luxe Mod Cons
If you're going to take a staycation, you should do it in art deco digs with a Parisian-style salon and a free in-room mini bar.
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Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Trip to Darwin
Take a dip in a lush swimming hole — or with a friendly, sharp-toothed local.
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Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Melbourne
If you only have 48 hours, make sure you hit these spots.
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Coburg's Getting a Sleek New Design Hotel
The new addition to the Holiday Inn group is set to open on Sydney Road by 2020.
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The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year
The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.
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Tasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest
Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.
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Tasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive
Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.
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New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza
It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.
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The Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City
The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.
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Ten Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland
As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.
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Brisbane Might Be Getting 24-Hour Transport on Weekends
Services won't commence until 2023, but will Sydney is yet to receive the same kind of commitment to all-night public transport.
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{"id":665371,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Here's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You","description":"Services are set to commence in 2023, and will include a three-minute frequency in peak periods and 24-hour transport on weekends. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Brisbane-Metro--488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Brisbane-Metro-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/news-2\/heres-what-brisbanes-new-high-frequency-metro-transport-lines-will-mean-for-you","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/australia\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Brisbane-Metro-.jpg","alt":"Here's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You"}]}Travel & Leisure
Here's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You
Services are set to commence in 2023, and will include a three-minute frequency in peak periods and 24-hour transport on weekends.
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You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives
Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.
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Here's What the Epping to Chatswood Train Line Closure Will Mean for You
Trains are set to be replaced by Station Link buses for seven months, starting September 30.
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A Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast
Where to dine and drink, rest and relax, experience and explore on the west coast of New Zealand's biggest city.
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Sydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In
Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.
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A Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island
Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.
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United Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens
Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.




























































































































































