Five Day Trips to Do from New York City If You Want to Venture Beyond the Concrete Jungle

Explore beyond the five boroughs to be rewarded with outdoor adventures, charming villages and must-see cultural icons.

Where to Eat, Play and Stay in New Zealand's Top Three Ski Regions

Because when you're on holiday in one of Aotearoa's stunning ski regions, how you spend your time off the slopes is almost as important as your time on them. Almost.

Australia Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through

Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this 15-room site in Sydney will get you playing 'Twister' and hanging out in the 'Titanic' room.

Do Look Up: The Impressive Lyrids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Skies This Month

Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and peer at the sky.

Brisbane's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Available to Book for River Cruises Once Again

After Brisbane's wild weather postponed its operations, your mates and your dog can now hop on the easy-to-operate boats at Breakfast Creek — just in time for all the public holidays.

Regional Victoria Is Officially Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

The MCG will host the opening ceremony — then four regional hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with their own athletes’ village and sport program.

Taronga Zoo Is Now Home to the World's Largest Bronze Gorilla Statue

Created by public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner, 'King Nyani' measures 30-foot-long — and Sydney is one of just three cities in the world to boast the giant gorilla statue.

Ten Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life

Whether you're keen to brave an icy winter dip or you're already dreaming of next summer, it's time to start planning your next trip across the ditch.

Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2025 Winter Travel Adventures Around

Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — our closest neighbours are brimming with idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just waiting to be enjoyed.

Melbourne Japanese Eatery Uminono Is Taking Sushi Lovers on a Luxe Guided Food Tour of Tokyo

Spend five nights in Japan eating your way through Tokyo's finest — and usually impossible-to-book — sushi restaurants.

We're Giving Away $1000 to Spend on Your Ultimate Long Weekend

A chocolate-filled weekend away on us? You betcha.

New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season

Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists. 

The Waldorf Astoria Is Opening Its First-Ever Australian Hotel in Sydney in 2025

As well as 220 rooms, the 28-floor luxury hotel at Circular Quay will feature two restaurants and a rooftop bar with views of the harbour.

Bridge Jumps, Dive Sites and Brilliant Food: Seven Reasons to Take Your Crew To Brunswick Heads

Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.

You Can Now Enjoy a Luxe Houseboat Getaway on This Three-Storey 'Flotel' on the Gold Coast

Anchored for your entire stay — compete with national park views — this 12-metre-long floating hotel can sleep six.

Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

Virgin Is Doing a Big Domestic and International Sale with 1.5 Million Flights Up for Grabs From $45

If you're keen to travel around Australia for cheap — or head to Fiji, Bali or Queenstown — then you've got just over a week to get booking.

Pre-Departure Tests Will No Longer Be Required to Enter Australia From Overseas From April 17

International holidays are about to get easier — anyone heading to Australia won't need to get tested for COVID-19 before hopping on a plane.

Six Reasons to Escape to Montville, Queensland, for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

You Can Pay Your Respects to Retiring Tennis Champ Ash Barty at These Two Brisbane Murals

The Wimbledon and Australian Open-winning Queenslander has hung up her racquet — but you can pay tribute by having a hit or taking a snap at these two Brissie spots.

The Guest Edit: Brisbane Lions Stars Cathy Svarc and Sophie Conway Pick the Best Spots to Get Active

From gorgeous parks to blissful surfing spots, the premiership-winning AFLW duo share their top places to get sweaty when they’re not on the field — and a favourite coffee shop, too.

Hey Caddy Is Brisbane's New 18-Hole Mini Golf Spot with Coachella and Oktoberfest-Themed Greens 

Putt past colourful cacti and giant steins of beer, then hit the bar for cheeseburger spring rolls and cocktails.

Win a Five-Night Stay in a Luxury Brisbane Penthouse and $5000 Spending Money

Spend five nights in the penthouse suite of Kokoda's new Brisbane property with your own private chef, plus $5000 for a shopping spree.

Brisbane Is Now Home to a 140-Metre-Long Flying Fox Inspired by the Myer Centre's Old Dragon Coaster

Strap in eight metres above the ground — and zoom around both indoors and outdoors — on this new electric flying fox in Tingalpa.

Bali Has Reopened to Australian and NZ Tourists Without Quarantine If You're Dreaming of a Holiday

Since early March, Bali has implemented a Visa on Arrival program for double-vaccinated visitors — with COVID-19 tests required before departing, and upon arrival at the airport.

A Virtual Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt Is Taking Place on Google Maps Right Now

Back for a second year, this online hunt lets you hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

Buses Will Replace Trains on All Lines Through the Brisbane CBD Over the Easter Long Weekend

The city's rail lines will close down over Easter due to track work, impacting all routes through town.

Eight Immersive Cultural Experiences You Can Have in Upstate New York

A historical castle, modern design haven and a museum devoted to Lucille Ball — that's just a taste of what culture vultures can discover beyond New York City.

Your Second Summer

Welcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof

This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.

Riverfire Is Moving Its Spring Fireworks Show to the Beginning of September This Year

Brisbane Festival's annual fireworks display will start the 2022 event, rather than end it.

Ten Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of Australia.

Inner South Day and Night Guide

Canberra's inner south is known for its prestige, and is teeming with young professionals and families. It's a hub of trendy restaurants and bars, lively cafes, lush gardens and prominent tourist sites.

Inner North Day and Night Guide

It's no surprise Canberra's inner north has become a popular area for both locals and visitors to spend time. Not only does it boast a thriving arts and culture scene but it also has top-notch food and drink options at every turn.

Double-Vaccinated Australians Will Be Able to Holiday in New Zealand From Mid-April

Keen on a trip across the ditch? NZ is reopening its borders to double-vaccinated tourists, without isolation, from next month.

You and Your Mates Can Rent This Entire Brisbane Hotel for a Vodka-Fuelled Stay for a Cool $49,999

Grey Goose is taking over Spring Hill's The Inchcolm by Ovolo — and if you're feeling flush, you and at least 39 of your besties can stay and sip there.

A Second Super Nintendo Theme Park Will Open in 2023 So You Can Play 'Mario Kart' IRL in Hollywood

You'll soon have two Nintendo-themed amusement parks to visit, with the new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood joining its sibling site in Osaka.

Five Things to See and Do in the Murray Border Town of Tocumwal

Stroll through an ancient forest or while away an afternoon on an inland beach in this fascinating Murray border town.

Seven Reasons Cunnamulla Is the Ideal Spot for a Quintessential Outback Adventure

In this pocket of southwest Queensland, you can work at an outback station and go for river swims.

The Town with No Street Names: Why You Should Take a Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW

Join a dinosaur dig, fossick for opals or take a selfie with an 18-metre-tall emu made from car bonnets in this fascinating outback town.

Miss Midgley's Is James Street's New Five-Apartment Hotel Inside a Heritage-Listed Ex-Schoolhouse

The striking New Farm building dates back to the 1860s, and now boasts five self-contained rooms, plus a pool, tropical garden and sundeck.

We're Giving Away an Eco-Conscious Trip to Tropical North Queensland for You and a Mate (or Date)

A tropical holiday that gives back — on us.