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    South Australia's Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2023

    Tourism Australia's best ten beaches for 2023 also includes Queensland's Rainbow Beach, Victoria's Apollo Bay and Sydney's Balmoral Beach.

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    Stay of the Week: The Island Gold Coast

    Gold Coast mainstay The Island has been reimagined as a tasteful modern boutique hotel with gorgeous rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar.

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    New Aussie Airline Bonza Will Start Flying at the End of January — and Fares Are on Sale Now From $49

    The low-cost carrier will hit the air from January 31, with fares to the Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Coffs Harbour and more available.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Rotorua in New Zealand's North Island

    This famously sulphur-scented town offers far more than just zorbing — visitors can expect rich cultural experiences, delicious dining, and more than a little bit of mud.

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    Rydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace

    Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.

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    Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

    Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

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    Kangaroo Island and Uluru Are Two of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 According to 'The New York Times'

    One was recognised for its "incredible wildlife, breathtaking ocean views, and its status as an ecological haven" — and the other being "the shape-shifting sandstone heart of a continent and its Indigenous heritage".

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    Six Ways to Have a Romance-Heavy Valentines Day This Year (Even If You're Not Loved Up)

    Whether you have a lover or not, there are more than a few ways to add some romance to your life this Valentine's Day.

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    You Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

    You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.

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    Taronga Zoo's Sky Safari Cable Car Is Retiring After 35 Years, Then Getting a Huge Upgrade

    You've got until the end of January to take a last sky-high ride in the cable car in its current guise.

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    Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

    This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

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    Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers Has Locked in Its 2023 Dates After a Record-Breaking 2022 Festival

    If you were among the 364,775 people who enjoyed a floral fix last year, rejoice — and start making blooming great plans for the carnival's 74th event in September.

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    The Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel

    The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.

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    Digital Nomad: What You Need to Know to Get Yourself Set Up for a Working Holiday in Thailand

    Today's office isn't bound by four walls and watercoolers. Now, the possibilities are almost boundless.

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    Australia Zoo Has Expanded Its Overnight Stays Among the Animals with New One-Bedroom Cabins

    Fancy a sleepover at the Irwin family's zoo? You've now got more options — and three-bedroom cabins are also on their way.

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    New Low-Cost Australian Airline Bonza Is Finally Set to Take to the Skies in 2023

    The new carrier has just received regulatory approval, and will fly 27 routes to 17 destinations.

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    Start Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

    Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.

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    The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Brisbane This Summer

    Spend the first two months of 2023 enjoying fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events.

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    Brisbane's East Just Scored a New 16-Hole Jungle-Themed Mini Golf Course with a Cocktail Bar

    Already home to the longest electric flying fox in the southern hemisphere, Tingalpa's The Jungle Adventure Play has added putt-putt.

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    Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure

    By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.

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    Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

    This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

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    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

    Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

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    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

    All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

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    Virgin's Boxing Day Sale Is Slinging 800,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Give yourself cheap flights to Tokyo, Bali and Vanuatu as a post-Christmas gift.

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    The Gourmand's Guide to the Most Delicious Food and Drink Events Coming to Queensland

    Calling all foodies, here are five stand-out festivals that celebrate the flavour, provenance and craft of the Sunshine State.

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    It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

    The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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    Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

    Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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    Stay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel

    Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.

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    This Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation

    A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

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    United Airlines Has Launched New Direct USA Flights — and Upped Frequency on Lots of Existing Routes

    The airline will soon be flying more than 40 direct US flights from Australia each week, departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Forget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter

    Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

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    Eleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year

    These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.

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    The Best Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations in Japan For Pros and Rookies Alike

    Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.

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    'Tis the Season: This Handy Map Plots Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Near You

    Enter your postcode or suburb, then this site will tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.

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    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in Australia's Night Skies This Week

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

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    Woodfordia Is Now Home to 20 Permanent Glamping Tents — and They'll Eventually Be Available Year-Round

    Glamping has arrived at the Woodford Folk Festival site's 500-acre parkland, complete with fixed ensuites and kitchens in each tent.

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    Brisbane Summer Guide 2022-2023

    Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.

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    Stay of the Week: The Lindis Pods

    Get closer to New Zealand's epic landscapes without losing any of your creature comforts.

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    The Westin Brisbane Is Hosting a Summer-Long Amalfi-Themed Beach Club at Its Luxe Swim-Up Pool Bar

    Brisbane's only swim-up pool bar is opening to the public for summer splashes, complete with seafood, spritzes and DJs spinning tunes.

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    The Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion

    The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.

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    Coming Soon: The Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 80-Storey Hotel in Melbourne's CBD

    On track to open in March 2023, the towering hotel will boast a sky-high pool, 257 rooms, and a culinary offering led by Michael Greenlaw and Mark Best.

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