• Guide

    Ten Stunning Experiences to Gift Your Mate Who Needs a Break From the City

    From soaring above bright pink lakes and steaming outdoor baths to swimming with dolphins and sky-high picnics, these Aussie adventures are the perfect antidote.

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    Ten Extraordinary Gifts for Parents in Need of a Getaway That Caters for Kids

    Give your mates with children an adventure they can really enjoy while the little’uns run off holiday steam.

  • Guide

    Ten Cultural Experiences to Get for the Person in Your Life Who Already Has Everything

    Because people who say they don't want any gifts, actually do.

  • News

    Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel Has Opened in Melbourne, Complete with Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 172-room CBD site also boasts a dedicated recreation level, chocolate cafe, and modern Asian restaurant and bar.

  • News

    A 97-Percent Partial Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

    The moon is expected to turn a shade of red as it slips into earth's shadow.

  • News

    Nine Waterfalls and Freshwater Swimming Spots to Explore in Tropical North Queensland

    Get ready to slide and swing your way into some spectacular swimming spots this autumn.

  • Guide

    Ten Great Gifts for Your Friend Who Appreciates the Finer Things in Life

    Level up your gift giving with these extravagant experiences.

  • News

    The Grampians' Epic New 160-Kilometre Walking Trail Has Opened Just in Time for Your Summer Hikes

    The Grampians Peaks Trail takes 13 days to traverse in full, spanning from Mount Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.

  • News

    Queensland Is Reopening to Vaxxed Visitors Nearly a Week Early After Hitting 70-Percent Double Jabs

    The Sunshine State might also hit its 80-percent double-vaccinated target early, which is when interstate visitors can enter Queensland without quarantining.

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    Soak's New Rooftop Bathhouse Is Bringing Steamy Dips and Sky-High Sundecks to West End

    The Gold Coast bathhouse will open its first Brisbane outpost in early 2022, complete with seven spas, infrared saunas, mineral pools and massages.

  • News

    Spring Hill Will Soon Be Home to Brisbane's Own Movenpick Hotel with a Daily Chocolate Hour

    The 96-room hotel will sit on Gregory Terrace, bordering Victoria Park, and will open its doors in 2024.

  • News

    Twelve of the Most Luxurious Fiji Stays to Splurge on Now That Borders Are Opening

    Overseas adventures are back on the menu — and Fiji's stunning beaches, villas and resorts are ready and waiting for your visit.

  • News

    Queensland Is Dropping Venue Capacity Restrictions When the State Hits 80-Percent Double Jabs

    Only double-vaxxed folks will be allowed to attend hospitality and entertainment venues, stadiums, festivals, libraries, galleries and museums.

  • News

    Queenslanders Won't Need to Wear Masks Indoors When the State Reaches 80-Percent Single Jabs

    Queensland is expected to reach the 80-percent single-vaccination mark on either November 9 or 10.

  • Guide

    Ten Thrilling Travel Experiences to Gift That Person Who Loves Big Adventures

    Multi-day treks, sand dune surf sessions and jumping croc cruises — get your adrenaline-loving mate a present they won't forget.

  • News

    Western Australia Will Reopen Its Borders in Early 2022 When It Reaches 90-Percent Double Jabs

    WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the state will start easing border controls both domestically and internationally.

  • News

    Ten Booming Regional Towns to Consider for Your First Home If You're Looking for a Seachange

    Whether you want to relocate right by the beach or you're looking for a treechange, these towns are the ideal places to lay down roots.

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    Ten Unmissable Activities for Adventure Lovers in Tropical North Queensland

    Take a leap of faith at Australia's only bungee jump, abseil down flowing waterfalls or pitch a tent on a secluded island this autumn.

  • News

    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Touring Australia Again in 2022

    Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

  • News

    Queensland's Scenic Rim Has Been Named One of the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2022

    It's the only Australian location on the list — but Auckland was named the top city to visit in 2022.

  • News

    Singapore Is Opening Up Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaccinated Australians on November 8

    A travel bubble between Australia and Singapore was first floated back in March, and it's finally becoming a reality.

  • News

    South Australia Is Reopening to Vaxxed Travellers So It's Time to Book a Wine-Fuelled Holiday

    SA has revealed its reopening roadmap, including letting double-vaccinated visitors into the state without quarantining from November 23.

  • News

    The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Three-in-One Holey Moley, Archie Brothers and Strike Bowling Precinct

    Combining a boozy mini golf joint, a circus-themed arcade and bar, and ten-pin bowling, it'll be your one-stop kidulting shop for trips up the coast.

  • News

    Virgin's New Domestic and International Flight Sale Is Selling 1.7 Million Fares Starting From $49

    You can nab a cheap flight to 28 different destinations, including Fiji, Bali and New Zealand.

  • News

    Thailand Is Reopening to Australian Tourists on November 1

    Double-vaccinated Aussie travellers will be able to completely skip quarantine, too.

  • News

    Tasmania Will Open to All Double-Jabbed Australian and International Arrivals on December 15

    Dreaming of a summer getaway to Tasmania? The Apple Isle has set its official reopening date, based on when it expects to get to the 90-percent double-vaccinated threshold.

  • News

    Arrive by Helicopter at Byron Bay's Outrageously Luxe Hotel Clicquot This Summer

    The French champagne house drops a holiday experience for when a standard villa simply won't do.

  • News

    Qantas Is Bringing Forward International Flights to Singapore, Fiji, Johannesburg and Thailand

    The airline will start flying to Singapore in mid-November — and Australia could have a quarantine-free travel bubble in place with the southeast Asian city-state by then.

  • News

    The Tasman Is the Luxe New Hobart Hotel with Waterfront Views That'll Tempt You on a Tassie Getaway

    Australia's first Luxury Collection hotel, it'll open its doors in December.

  • News

    Virgin Is Selling Direct Flights from Brisbane to The Whitsundays and Hamilton Island for $75

    Brisbanites can end 2021 with a getaway up north — with flights to Cairns and Townsville on sale, too.

  • News

    Queensland Will Start Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Visitors From Mid-November

    The announcement means that Queensland will be welcoming in travellers from elsewhere in Australia just as summer arrives.

  • News

    Ten Luxury Stays in Tropical North Queensland Where You'll Wake up Immersed in Paradise

    Ever wanted to sleep in a tropical rainforest or see the ocean from your bed? Now's your chance.

  • News

    Australia Is Launching Vax Travel Certificates So You Can Show Your Jab Status When Heading Overseas

    If you've been double-vaccinated and you have a valid Australian passport, you can access the new travel certificates from Tuesday, October 19.

  • News

    International Travel Will Be Back on the Cards for Vaccinated Australians From November 1

    On the same date, New South Wales will drop all quarantine requirements and caps for double-vaccinated Aussies.

  • News

    What Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based

    "Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."

  • News

    The Tasmanian Government Is Giving Away $300 Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway

    Travellers from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia can nab $200 to put towards accommodation, plus $100 for attractions and tours.

  • News

    Bonza Is the New Low-Cost Airline Taking to Australia's Skies in Early 2022

    The carrier plans to offer new routes into regional Australia, and give Aussies more options when it comes to airfares.

  • News

    Vax Clinics Are Popping Up at Queensland Bunnings Stores So You Can Pair the Jab with a Snag

    Your weekend sausage-and-shopping ritual can now include getting vaccinated.

  • News

    Fiji Is Reopening to Australian Tourists in November If You're Keen for a Tropical Getaway

    Virgin Australia has also announced daily flights to Nadi from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from mid-December.

  • News

    Qantas' Direct Australia-to-London Flights Will Depart From Darwin When Overseas Travel Restarts

    Until at least April 2022, the airline will fly out of the Northern Territory instead of Perth due to Western Australia's strict border rules.

  • News

    Australians with Severely Compromised Immune Systems Can Get a Third COVID-19 Jab From October 11

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has confirmed the booster shots for severely immunocompromised Aussies, which'll start being rolled out from October 11.

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