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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.

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First 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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Fifty-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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Domestic 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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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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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 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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A 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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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.

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A 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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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.

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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.

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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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Lanson 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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Ten 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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The 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

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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Newtown

Cuckoo Callay's Dog Day Afternoon

Yes, there will be a costume competition.
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The Most Weird and Wonderful Food Museums to Visit Around the World

Entire temples dedicated to bizarre, niche foods, from chicken risotto ice cream to giant creepy currywurst men.
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Dungog Festival 2015

Country NSW's best festival for music, film and long table feasting.
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Spend the night with 6 million skeletons this Halloween.
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Be a part of the world's first Instagram relay.
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The Museum of Food and Drink to Open in New York

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A Weekender's Guide to Orange

Find vintage shops, paddock-to-plate dinners and a new respect for Chardonnay in the 'food basket' of NSW.
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There's a Secret Pop-Up Hotel Travelling Around Australia

Featuring a rooftop hot tub, Apple TV and a fully-stocked cocktail station.
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Australia's Apres-Ski Scene Is Hitting New Heights

The European alps feel closer than ever.
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Michael Sloane’s Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend

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A Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France

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A Weekender's Guide to Marysville

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New York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets

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Patience Hodgson's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

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Make a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao

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The Four Best Winter Cabins Near Brisbane

Enjoy the view from the comfort of your hot tub.
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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne

Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.
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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Sydney

Hibernate in style.
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