• Promotion

    This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

    58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

    If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

  • News

    Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

    The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

  • Feature

    Sydney in Summer

    See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

  • News

    This Just In: Jetstar Is Offering Return Flights for Free With a Three-Day Black Friday Sale

    Book a 2026 trip for way, way less with this steal of a Black Friday sale.

  • Feature

    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

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • 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.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

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

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • Guide

    The 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Ten 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.

Travel

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Weird and Wonderful NSW Landmarks That You Should've Seen in Person by Now

    Chase ancient waterfalls, traverse frozen mountainsides and venture deep underground to these must-see sites.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened Its Doors in Sydney

    The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan Will Let Australians Visit as Part of Package Tours in the First Step to Reopening Its Borders

    From later in May, Japan is reopening to triple-vaccinated Aussie tourists on package tours — but exactly when it might reopen its borders in full hasn't yet been announced.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access

    Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Design-Driven Marriott Chain AC Hotels Has Just Opened Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    The new 205-room Southbank hotel boasts a clutter-free look, views of Melbourne's skyline, a co-working lounge, and two bars — including one by the infinity pool.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    You and a Mate Could Win Tickets to the Australian Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'

    Looking for more rhythm and blues? Go in the running to win money-can't-buy tickets to the premiere event on the Gold Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Come What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb

    Even better: your overnight stay in the Parisian windmill's secret room, which has never been opened to the public before, will only cost you AU$1.49.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar Is Holding a Huge 48-Hour Sale with International Return Flights From $199

    You've got two days to nab one of 400,000-plus cheap return fares to Bali, Phuket, Hawaii, Vietnam, Japan and Seoul during the airline's 'return for free' sale.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025

    If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Overnight Experience Is Getting Artists to Make Over the Gold Coast's Heritage Motel Rooms

    First up: a three-month pop-up at Surf Street Motel at Mermaid Beach, where you can stay in a room outfitted by local artist Dion Parker.

  • Food & Drink

    All the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York

    Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Stellar Accommodation Options If You Want to Make Your Trip to New York State Extra Special

    Ready to venture beyond the Big Apple? Incredible places to rest your head after a long day of exploring abound.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Epic Outdoor Adventures You Didn't Know You Could Have in New York State

    Keep chasing the highs from your big city experience with ziplining, whitewater rafting or shipwreck diving.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Into the Wild

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

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

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

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Sandboarding in Cunnamulla

    Sand dunes 850 kilometres from the beach? You must be in outback Queensland.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Charlotte Plains Station

    Camp in the outback — and cool off in the artesian springs — at this truly unique spot.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Cunnamulla Heritage Trail

    Take a stroll in the Shire of Paroo and learn about the land of the Gunya people.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Cunnamulla Bushland

    Take a stroll and spot wildlife at this outback nature reserve.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Cunnamulla Golf Club

    It's time to tee off in the outback.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cunnamulla

    Warrego River

    Kayak, fish or swim in this mighty Queensland waterway.

  • Cunnamulla

    Franc Villers Station

    Head to outback Queensland and experience life on the land.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Second Summer

  • West Woombye

    Starry Nights Luxury Camping

    Go on a luxe camping trip and sleep under the stars.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Maleny

    Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

    Explore tranquil subtropical rainforest just a 90-minute drive from Brisbane.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Flaxton

    Flaxton Walkers' Camp

    After a day of walking, set up your tent and enjoy your leafy surrounds.

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