• News

    Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand

    Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.

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    The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW

    Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.

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    The Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

    Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.

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    The 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.

  • Feature

    Your 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.

  • Feature

    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

  • Feature

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

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

  • Feature

    Taste 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.

  • Feature

    A 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."

  • Feature

    A 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.

  • News

    Meet 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim

    Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    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 and pillow menus await.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • News

    The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand

    Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

  • News

    The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling

    Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.

  • News

    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Tallebudgera Valley

    Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

    Located in the lush Tallebudgera Valley, this wellness getaway go-to is as lavish as they come.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Shute Harbour

    Skipper Yourself Yacht Charters

    Don't have a boat licence? No worries, you can cruise around The Whitsundays without one on these luxe boats.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Thailand Is Reopening to Australian Tourists on November 1

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

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month

    The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    All the Charming Beach Houses You Can Book Between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast

    Find a lavish waterfront mansion, a quaint beachside cabin or an eco-friendly floating houseboat to complete your next beachside holiday.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sprawling Scenic Rim Winery The Overflow 1895 Is Opening Five Lakeside Eco-Cabins This Summer

    Eco-pod company Wander is setting up one- and two-bedroom Wander Pods on the shores of Lake Wyaralong.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Preview: Australia's First Ever Ace Hotel Looks Predictably Sleek as Hell

    Take a sneak peek inside the first Ace Hotel to grace Australian shores.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Might Start Flying Direct From Darwin to London When International Travel Resumes

    Due to Western Australia's strict border rules, the airline won't resume its direct Perth-to-London route until at least April 2022; however, it's looking to depart from the Northern Territory instead.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas and Jetstar Will Increase Domestic Flights From Late October as NSW and Victoria Reopen

    Travel between New South Wales and Victoria will resume on Friday, November 5, while flights within regional NSW will ramp up from Monday, October 25.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Federal Government Aims to Open Australia's International Borders "By Christmas at the Latest"

    "It's another reason why everyone should get vaccinated," said Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan.

  • Travel & Leisure

    These New Queensland Travel Vouchers Will Give You $250 for Tours in the State's Tropical North

    There are 8000 up for grabs between now and April 2022, as long as you spend more than $1000 on your trip.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NT Government Is Giving Fully Vaxxed Aussies $1000 Discounts on Trips to the Territory

    Tourism NT is the first Australian tourism body to offer a vaccine incentive, with the special applying to flights, accommodation, tours and attractions, and vehicle hire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks

    The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes

    The new digital pass will replace physical incoming passenger cards, and will also capture your vaccination status.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Launched a Five-Day Sale with Over a Million Flights Starting From $49

    Fares for 70 routes are now on sale — and you can travel until June 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Retreat Is on Airbnb If You're Looking for a Future Byron Bay Getaway

    Looking for somewhere lavish to stay when border restrictions and lockdowns end? This ten-bedroom luxury estate awaits.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Giving Away Over $150,000 in Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaxxed Australians

    Velocity members who've had both their jabs can enter to win prizes — including lounge memberships and Virgin Australia PJs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Crystalbrook Collection Has Given Howard Smith Wharves' Riverside Hotel an Eco-Conscious Revamp

    Carved into the cliff beneath the Story Bridge, the six-level Crystalbrook Vincent now marks the Crystalbrook Collection chain's first Brisbane hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Hazelwood Estate Is the New Scenic Rim Retreat with Cabins and a Cocktail Bar on a 75-Acre Farm

    The Gold Coast hinterland spot is also home to new restaurant The Paddock, which heroes local produce.

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