Travel & Leisure
The Nine Best Coastal Walks Near Melbourne
It's time to get off of the couch and onto the coast by hitting up some of these seaside walking trails.
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PromotionThis South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit
58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla
If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.
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NewsPlanning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List
The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.
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NewsHungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips
Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.
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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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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 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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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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HotelThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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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GuideThe 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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NewsThe 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.
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NewsThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureNorth SydneyRydges North Sydney
The North Sydney mainstay has reopened with a fresh new look.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Slinging Domestic Fares From $34 — Plus Cheap Overseas Flights to Bali, Japan and Hawaii
Whether you're keen to head to Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bangkok, Seoul or Vanuatu, there's a discounted fare on offer.
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Travel & LeisureChoppy Seas Ahead: How to Make the Most of a Cruise with No Destination
Cruising is the one holiday model where a cancelled stop doesn't mean you've lost the whole day.
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Travel & LeisureAll Eight of the New City and Southwest Metro Line Stations — Ranked
From art-filled pavilions and tranquil waterfront gardens to mighty architectural triumphs buried beneath the city — there's more to Sydney's new Metro line than riding the rails.
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Travel & LeisureThe New Sydney Metro Line Is Finally Opening on Monday, August 19 2024
The original opening date on August 4 was postponed following an accident during the line's final tests.
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Travel & LeisureBook a Getaway with Carnival Cruise Line By September 30 and You'll Score Half-Price Deposits
Save precious dollars on an adventure at sea.
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Travel & LeisureGadgets on the Go: Five Pieces of Tech to Take on Your Travels This Year
Touch down to stress-free travels with these practical gadgets.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: Peninsula Hot Springs' New Luxury Eco Lodges Have Their Own Geothermal Baths with Wetland Views
You can either spend your whole stay relaxing around lodge, or mix it up by dipping in and out some of the property's other thermal pools.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Latest 72-Hour Sale Features 500,000 Discounted Domestic Flights with Fares From $45
You've only got three days to score cheap fares to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar's Japan-Only Sale with Free Fares Home From Tokyo and Osaka Is Back for 72 Hours
The latest Japan edition of the airline's 'return for free' sale has flights on offer between September 2024–June 2025.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland's Translink Public Transport Fares Have Been Slashed to 50 Cents Until February 2025
Whether you catch trains, buses, CityCats or ferries, this is excellent news for your bank balance for six months.
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Travel & LeisureThe New City and Southwest Metro Line Will No Longer Open on Sunday, August 4, As Planned
It's frustrating news for Sydney commuters as the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator is yet to give the new Metro line the green light to open.
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Travel & LeisureFirst Look: StandardX Is Fitzroy's Sleek New Boutique Hotel From Global Accommodation Chain The Standard
The new StandardX will have a private rooftop venue as well as a contemporary Thai diner that's open to the public.
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Travel & LeisureFirst Look: Barangaroo Metro Station's Sprawling Waterfront Precinct Is Now Open to the Public
Visitors to the new public space can expect hundreds of new plants, a monument to a unique piece of Sydney history and a range of easy onward-travel options.
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Travel & LeisureSights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems
From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam
If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.
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Travel & LeisureQantas' Midwinter Flight Sale Boasts Over One Million Discounted Domestic Fares — with 40-Plus Routes Under $160
Start planning your next getaway, whether you want to head from Sydney to Byron Bay for $109, Melbourne to the Gold Coast from $129 or Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $119.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian Landscape-Inspired Lighting Will Help Fight Jetlag on Qantas' Direct East Coast Flights to London and NYC
First announced in 2017, the Aussie airline's ultra long-haul Project Sunrise flights are set to launch from Sydney in mid-2026.
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Travel & LeisureStock Your Camper and Meet the Artisans on the Central Coast Makers Trail This Winter
Learn to shuck fresh oysters, join a cocktail-making workshop or try your hand at creating ceramics.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Sydney's New Light Rail Route Is Getting Ready to Welcome Its First Passengers
The new public transport system has entered its final phase of testing ahead of the 12-kilometre, 16-stop line coming online within weeks.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Paris to Make Getting to Your Next French Holiday Even Quicker
Taking 17 hours and 20 minutes from Perth, this brand-new route is the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere across the globe.
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Travel & LeisureMaking the Most of the Coast: Where to Play and Eat in Noosa
Roller coasters, swimming with whales and an intimate seasonal dining experience — discover a new side to Noosa.
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Travel & LeisureBeyond the Blowhole: Top Spots to Eat, Stay and Play in and Around Kiama for a Wonderful Winter Long Weekend
At only a two-hour drive south of Sydney, Kiama combines idyllic landscapes with charming local flavour.
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Travel & LeisureNoosa Nights: Eight Accommodation Options for Every Kind of Traveller
Sparkling water views, beachfront pools, deluxe spa treatments and private jetties — these stellar hotels and holiday homes have it all.
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The Official Opening Date of Sydney Metro's New City and Southwest Line Has Been Announced
It's taken years of construction, but one of the most ambitious transport infrastructure projects in the city’s history is finally ready to welcome passengers.
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First Look: Transport for NSW Has Revealed Several New Metro Stations as the New Rail Fleet Begins Testing
Following 11,000 hours of trials, the first phase of Sydney Metro's City and Southwest line will open in August.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One-Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49
Start booking your getaways for the next year, including to Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Hamilton Island, Hobart and more.
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Travel & LeisurePublic Transport Fares Across New South Wales Are Increasing From July 1, 2024
While the average price of a rail, bus and ferry journey is set to rise, the weekly fare cap, reduced rates on Fridays and transfer discounts will remain unchanged.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027
Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.
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Food & DrinkUlladullaThis Luxury Wine Estate Is Offering a Bunch of Sweet Perks on Overnight Stays for a Limited Time Only
Treat your special someone to the ultimate wine and dine escape on the NSW South Coast.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Dropped One Million Discounted Fares — Including 30-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
Get from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $109, Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $129 and Melbourne to Hobart from $149.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: The CBD's New Boutique Hotel Melbourne Place Will Boast a Sleek Basement Bar and Rooftop Restaurant
The 14-storey hotel has brought on hatted Young Chef of the Year Nicholas Deligiannis to run the culinary program.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ultimate Playground
From the wild Pacific coast to the jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's no shortage of memories to be made in California.
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Travel & LeisureThe Top Food and Drinks Stops to Make on a California Road Trip
Taste your way through the Golden State by following one of these epic routes.
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Travel & LeisureFind Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel
Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.
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Travel & LeisureLights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour
California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.
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Travel & LeisureCruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip
Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.
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Travel & LeisureFrom Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip
The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guides: Europe
It may feel like everyone you know is heading to Europe, and if you plan to join them, we have the destinations for you.
