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    You Can Now Book a Boozy and Nostalgic Getaway in Australia's First Gin-Themed Caravan

    Available to book until the end of summer, it's a collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.

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    Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border and Let Visitors From Most Other States Enter Without Quarantining

    Travellers from states with low levels of community transmission — a five-case rolling average across the past fortnight — still need to isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

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    Queensland Is Reopening Its Borders to All of NSW Except Greater Sydney From November 3

    That includes 32 local government areas — and the state will also remain closed to Victoria, too.

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    Ovolo Hotels' New Staycation Options Will Have You Spending Your Annual Leave in Your Own City

    Treat yourself to a few nights away in a luxe room — with in-room massages, boat tours and eight-course degustations.

  • News

    Six Ways to Have a Jam-Packed Getaway in Queenstown

    Float to 6000 feet on a balloon tour, hit a backcountry cycle trail and then unwind by an outdoor firepit.

Latest Guides
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    Tasmania Has Opened Its Borders to Most of Australia and NZ

    NSW residents are set to be allowed in from next week, too, but Victorians will need to wait a little longer.

  • Guide

    Five Places to Get a Wet Shave in Brisbane for When You're Prepping for Movember

    Fix up, look sharp, and get your month of mo growing off to a smooth start.

  • News

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • News

    You Can Now Book a Getaway at One of Australia's Three Board Game-Themed Holiday Homes

    Game night just became game weekend away, with House of Uno, Pictionary Palace and Scrabble Shack.

  • News

    Five Ways to Bring the Best of Your Local Pub Home to Celebrate the Grand Finals

    Bring all your mates together with themed snacks, music and games.

Latest Places
  • Cafe

    Frankie's Woombye

    2 Blackall Street, Woombye

    One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.

  • Bar

    Byblós Brisbane

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.

  • Restaurant

    Mademoiselle

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.

  • Restaurant

    Cucina Regina

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.

  • Bar

    Azteca

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.

  • Restaurant

    Dumbo

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.

  • Restaurant

    Black Hide Steak and Seafood

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.

  • Bar

    Claw BBQ & Grill Carindale

    1151 Creek Road, Carindale

    Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.

  • Restaurant

    Sokyo

    William Street, Brisbane City

    At its first outpost outside of Sydney, this luxe Japanese fine-diner is dishing up eye-catching sushi, sashimi and more at Queen's Wharf.

  • Restaurant

    Attimi by Dario Manca

    224 Given Terrace, Paddington

    This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.

  • News

    A 'John Wick' Roller Coaster Is a Real Thing That You'll Be Able to Ride From Next Year

    It'll hopefully have you exclaiming a Keanu-style "whoa!" several times.

  • News

    You Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.

  • News

    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Gather in Groups of 40 At Home From This Weekend

    The larger gathering cap was originally due to come into effect on November 1, but it has been brought forward "thanks to the strong health response of Queenslanders".

  • News

    The Aussie Backyard Bird Count Is Your New Excuse to Stare at Nature in Your Street or Local Park

    Head outside, see how many winged creatures you can spot and help BirdLife Australia better understand the country's local birdlife.

  • News

    Qantas Is Now Selling Retro Athleisure Wear to Help You Pretend You're On Holidays

    If wearing an airline logo will make you feel like you've jetted far, far away, this limited-edition collection is for you.

  • News

    Roxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia

    You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.

Latest Events
  • News

    You Can Now Stay in These Luxe Shipping Container Tiny Homes That'll Move Between Resorts

    NRMA's new 'glamtainers' have landed on the NSW Central Coast until the end of autumn, before heading to Jindabyne for ski season.

  • News

    Five After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week

    Beat the workday blues with sunset picnics, pub trivia and brew-fuelled yoga sessions.

  • News

    Five Little Wins You Can Build Into Your Work Day Lunch

    You’ve got 60 precious minutes — so make the most of it.

  • News

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences

    The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.

  • News

    Big W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Halloween-Themed Petwear for Hair-Raising Hounds

    So Leo can go trick-or-treating as a spider, pumpkin or dinosaur.

  • News

    Sydney Has Once Again Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World

    The NSW capital came in at number four in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • News

    Tasmania Looks Set to Open Its Border to Most of the Country by the End of October

    It'll open to "low-risk Australian jurisdictions" — which includes Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and, depending on case numbers, possibly NSW.

  • News

    New Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble

    To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.

  • News

    Queensland Has Released a New Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions for the Rest of 2020

    You'll be able to stand up at the pub, dance at a wedding and gathering numbers are set to increase again — and the state has announced when it'll reopen to NSW, too.

  • News

    Tourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots

    Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.

  • News

    Australia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year

    The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.

  • News

    You Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels

    The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.

  • News

    Queensland Is Increasing Capacity Limits for Outdoor Venues, Events and Stadiums

    Twice as many folks will be allowed into beer gardens and outdoor dining areas, and to attend outdoor events, while outside stadiums will be able to fill to 75-percent capacity.

  • News

    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Gather in Groups of 30 At Home and in Public from September 25

    Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young promised that the ten-person cap would lift when the state had had no community transmission for 14 days — and that's now the case.

  • News

    The South Australian City of Whyalla Is Now Home to a Spectacular New LED-Lit Circular Jetty

    Add it to your must-visit list — it spans 315 metres, and is the only jetty of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

  • News

    Queensland Is Expanding Its Border Zone So You Can Travel to Byron Bay Without Quarantining

    The state is opening up to the Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes council areas — but you'll still need a border pass.

  • News

    Big W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Beds and Playhouses for Dogs and Cats

    Because your pupper deserves its own soft faux suede bed — and your kitty could use a three-level space to scratch and sleep.

  • News

    Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Small-Clawed Otters 24/7

    Spend your day watching four otter pups sleep and play fight as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

  • News

    Five Easy Pick-Me-Ups to Make Your Week a Little Bit Better

    Jazz up your week by finding joy in the little wins.

  • News

    Pipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat

    This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.

  • News

    Queensland's Gathering Limits Won't Lift Till There Has Been No Community Transmission for 14 Days

    To lift the ten-person social gathering caps in southeast Queensland and 30-person limits elsewhere, all new COVID-19 cases would need to arise in quarantine.

  • News

    Virgin Australia Has Scrapped Its Booking Change Fees Until January 2021

    So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.

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