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Cunnamulla
Warrego River
Kayak, fish or swim in this mighty Queensland waterway.
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NewsBrisbane's CityCats and Ferries Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Services stopped on Monday, March 3, 2025 to move the vessels to safety ahead of the storm making landfall — and all ferry terminals are now closed.
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GuideStellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas
The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.
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GuideAdventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand
For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.
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NewsBayous, Bluffs and Beyond: The South's Most Breathtaking Outdoor Experiences
If you're in search of America's most spectacular scenery and nature experiences, look no further than the South.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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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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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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FeatureA Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsMeet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce
Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.
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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 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim
Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.
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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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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsTen Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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.
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Travel & LeisureSix 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.
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Travel & LeisureBali 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.
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Travel & LeisureBuses 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.
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Arts & EntertainmentEight 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.
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Travel & LeisureYour Second Summer
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Travel & LeisureMalenyMary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Explore tranquil subtropical rainforest just a 90-minute drive from Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureFlaxton
Flaxton Walkers' Camp
After a day of walking, set up your tent and enjoy your leafy surrounds.
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Travel & LeisureFlaxtonKondalilla National Park
Pick a walking track and discover hidden rock pools, stunning vistas and towering waterfalls hidden among lush rainforest.
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Travel & LeisureNorth MalenyBaroon Pocket Dam
Pack your swimmers, kayak and picnic rug for a day of waterside fun.
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Travel & LeisureWelcome 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.
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Travel & LeisureRiverfire 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.
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Travel & LeisureTen 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.
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Travel & LeisureDouble-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.
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Travel & LeisureYou 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.
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Travel & LeisureA 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.
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Travel & LeisureFive 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.
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Travel & LeisureSeven 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.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureMiss 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.
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Travel & LeisureWe'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.
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Travel & LeisureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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Arts & EntertainmentHere's What Makes Tropical North Queensland the Ideal Destination For Eco-Conscious Travellers
It turns out that it's quite easy being green.
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Arts & EntertainmentTen First Nations-Led Activities to Experience in Tropical North Queensland
Seize the opportunity to experience Tropical North Queensland through the eyes of the Traditional Land Owners.
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Travel & LeisureEight Ways to Experience the Great Barrier Reef That Help Protect its Natural Beauty
Planning a trip to the Reef? Here's how you can do it responsibly.
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Travel & LeisureNine Ways to Explore the Rainforest Responsibly in Tropical North Queensland
The world's oldest rainforest is brimming with eco-friendly ways to experience it.
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Travel & LeisureFamed Tassie Winery Devil's Corner Has Unveiled Its Ambitious Cellar Door Makeover
More than double its original size, with a fresh fitout by Cumulus Studio, the new-look cellar door helps cement the winery's status as one of the region’s must-visit wine-sipping destinations.
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Travel & LeisureSixty-Thousand South Australian Travel Vouchers Are Up for Grabs If You're Keen on an Autumn Getaway
$100 and $200 vouchers are on offer for tours and experiences in SA — but you'll need to head south by the end of May.
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Travel & LeisureEight Eco-Friendly Experiences to Try For a Lower-Impact Trip to Tropical North Queensland
Here's how to give back to the environment while exploring the tropics.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Win a $3000 Luxury Escapes Voucher for Your Next Dream Holiday
This booze brand is footing the bill for your next big getaway, and throwing in some tasty gin, too.
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Travel & LeisureAll Public Transport and Tolls Across Brisbane Are Currently Free Until March 6
Getting around town hasn't been easy for the past few days, but it'll be free until the end of the weekend.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's Border Reopening Plan Has Been Brought Forward, But You Can't Holiday There Just Yet
The new reopening plan comes amid New Zealand's current Omicron outbreak, which sees the country experiencing one of the highest transmission rates in the world.
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Travel & LeisureBrisbane's Trains, Buses and Ferries Are Currently Suspended Until Further Notice
Due to the weekend's wet weather, the Queensland Government has also advised southeast Queenslanders to avoid all non-essential travel.
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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia's Turquoise Bay Has Been Named the Best Beach in the South Pacific for 2022
Beaches in Australia and New Zealand took out nine of the top ten spots.