Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.
Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.
From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.
From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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.
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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.
"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."
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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.
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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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A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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.
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.
Ready to venture beyond the Big Apple? Incredible places to rest your head after a long day of exploring abound.
Keep chasing the highs from your big city experience with ziplining, whitewater rafting or shipwreck diving.
Explore beyond the five boroughs to be rewarded with outdoor adventures, charming villages and must-see cultural icons.
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.
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.
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.
Spend five nights in Japan eating your way through Tokyo's finest — and usually impossible-to-book — sushi restaurants.
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.
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.
Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.
Anchored for your entire stay — compete with national park views — this 12-metre-long floating hotel can sleep six.
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
Sand dunes 850 kilometres from the beach? You must be in outback Queensland.
Camp in the outback — and cool off in the artesian springs — at this truly unique spot.
Take a stroll in the Shire of Paroo and learn about the land of the Gunya people.
Take a stroll and spot wildlife at this outback nature reserve.
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.
Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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.
The city's rail lines will close down over Easter due to track work, impacting all routes through town.
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.
Explore tranquil subtropical rainforest just a 90-minute drive from Brisbane.
After a day of walking, set up your tent and enjoy your leafy surrounds.
Pick a walking track and discover hidden rock pools, stunning vistas and towering waterfalls hidden among lush rainforest.
Pack your swimmers, kayak and picnic rug for a day of waterside fun.
This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.
Brisbane Festival's annual fireworks display will start the 2022 event, rather than end it.
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.
Keen on a trip across the ditch? NZ is reopening its borders to double-vaccinated tourists, without isolation, from next month.
