Travel & Leisure
The Best Aussie Cities for a Summer Getaway
From rooftop pools to wild green spaces, your next city break just got a lot more exciting.
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NewsRest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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FeatureThe Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia
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.
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FeatureDark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo
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.
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FeatureThe Best Unconventional Stays in Australia
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.
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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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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 Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
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.
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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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HotelThe Calile Hotel
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
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.
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NewsThe Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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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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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend a Weekend in Auckland: New Zealand's Foodie and Music Capital
From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape.
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Travel & LeisureFortitude Valley's The Calile Hotel Has Been Named on the World's 50 Best Hotels List for the Third Year Running, Ranked at No. 34
By making this prestigious list for the third consecutive year, Brisbane's urban sanctuary becomes the only hotel in Oceania to rank in every instalment of the award.
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Travel & LeisureIn the Shadow of Byron Bay Lighthouse, ESTE Wategos Is the Heavenly Beachside Stay You've Been Waiting For
Surrounded by luxe amenities and pristine nature, these high-end residences present a different side of the famed surf town.
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Travel & LeisureThe Local Edit: How to Explore Adelaide's Vibrant CBD Neighbourhood
With chic wine bars and award-winning restaurants, Adelaide's CBD makes for a perfect weekend getaway.
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Travel & LeisureThe Top Countries Australians Are Traveling to Right Now — And the Surprising Countries on the Rise
From classic favourites to unexpected contenders, the results of a new report may just influence your next trip.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's Wild West Coast
As rugged as its reputation suggests, Tassie's West Coast lives up to its persevering motto: "We find a way, or we make a way."
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Travel & LeisureThis Just In: Byron Bay's Elements of Byron Is the Best Wellness-Focused Resort of 2025
Two things put a resort in the running for this award: sustainability and luxury.
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Travel & LeisureThe Local Edit: Get to Know Brisbane's Inner City Hangs
The Brisbane CBD and nearby neighbourhoods isn't all concrete jungle and suits. Here's where to eat, drink and explore when in town.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend a Weekend In Potts Point: Sydney's Inner-City Culture-Soaked Neighbourhood
Here's how to spend a day wandering the historic and stylish suburb of Potts Point.
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Travel & LeisureLive Like a Cashed-Up Local, as Mondrian Gold Coast Launches Luxe Residential-Style Beach Houses in Burleigh Heads
Bringing a new element to this high-end coastal stay, a pair of residential-inspired beach houses invite guests to imagine themselves putting down beachfront roots.
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Travel & LeisureWhere to Head in Brisbane for a Romantic Staycation Date Night
Here's where to dial up the romance.
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Travel & LeisureTraveloka's 10-Day Spring Travel Sale Is On Now, Featuring Stellar Flights to Bali, Bangkok and Hanoi Starting From $179
Lock in the wellness escape you deserve, with budget-friendly deals on flights, hotels and activities for multiple destinations across Asia Pacific.
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Travel & LeisureTake a 17-Night Adventure Around the Globe in Pure Luxury, as Preferred Hotels & Resorts Hosts an Ultimate Private Jet Experience
Catch private jets from one destination to the next, as this 17-night itinerary is filled to the brim with luxury experiences and stays.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Best Airbnb Hosts for 2025 Have Been Named, Showcasing Dream Family-Friendly Stays and Serene Nature Escapes
Make short stays even more memorable as Australia's top Airbnb hosts have been chosen for their appreciation of design and love of hospitality.
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Travel & LeisureFYI: Aussies Can Now Get Unlimited Travel Data eSIMs in 200-Plus Overseas Destinations, So Book Flights ASAP
Racking up international roaming bills of $10 a day may become a thing of the past.
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Travel & LeisureThese Up-And-Coming Travel Hotspots Are the Antidote to the Same Old Trips
From historic hubs to buzzing capitals on the rise, these destinations are where 2026 travellers should be heading next.
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Travel & LeisureA First-Timer's Guide to Singapore: A Cultural Melting Pot of Tradition and Modernity
Often treated as a layover, Singapore rewards those who linger — with street eats, fine dining, art, culture and neighbourhoods full of character.
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Travel & LeisureRetreat to Mallorca's Ca'n Beneït, Where Autumnal Sun, Mountain Hiking and Indulgent Spa Sessions Maximise Your Wellness
Though further than the go-to Southeast Asia hotspots, this Med-side escape is all the more enchanting thanks to its combined approach to adventure and wellbeing.
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Travel & LeisureSingapore Airlines' Early Bird Fare Deals: Why It Pays to Plan Ahead
Starting to dream of a 2026 getaway? Booking early is the secret to securing the best value flights before everyone else catches on.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ultimate Singapore Bucket List If You're In Town for the Grand Prix
Here's how to turn race week into a full-blown holiday.
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Travel & LeisureYou Only Have Until 11PM Tonight to Score Virgin Australia Flights to Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and More from $419 Return
Trade lukewarm weather for the tropical climate of Indonesia and Vanuatu.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Smarter, Not Harder: Eight International Travel Tips To Keep In Mind When Planning
Bookmark this before you head to the international departures gate.
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Travel & LeisurePlan Your Next Bali Escape Around Lyvin Melasti, A New Collection of 18 Ocean-Facing Villas Perched Above Melasti Beach
Maximise your serenity by staying in these cliffside villas, combining private pools with Scandinavian and Balinese design.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Mildura
The outback town, on the banks of the Murray River, first made its mark on the Australian art scene in the '60s and '70s, with a legacy continuing today through galleries, public art and major events.
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Travel & LeisureQT Hotels Is Launching Luxury Hotel Stays for Your Pets, Including Butler Service
Did someone say steak tartare and bacon ice cream?
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Travel & LeisureIt's Official: Aussies Are Visiting Japan in Record Numbers — But Where We Go (and What We Do) Might Surprise You
Thanks to newly released data from travel platform Klook, Aussies are increasingly choosing lesser-known cities and culturally engaged activities.
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Travel & LeisureComing Soon: Mercure Clear Mountain Is Set to Become Moreton Bay's First Five-Star Hotel Following a $4 Million Luxury Transformation
One of Brisbane's best and closest nature retreats will soon be even more lavish, as an extensive renovation brings new suites, dining and relaxation experiences.
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Travel & LeisureLock In Your End-of-Year Travel Plans — Scoot Has Just Announced New Routes for Thailand and Japan Starting From $219
Get immersed in Northern Thailand's lush hillside multiculturalism or journey to Japan's southern archipelago for a white-sand escape.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Airports Have Just Been Ranked for Convenience — and Melbourne's Tullamarine Has Been Voted the Worst
Keen to relax before departing on an overseas adventure? This new study has just revealed which Australian airports make for a convenient trip.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Has Beaten The Maldives, Mexico and Thailand as a Bucket List Destination in a Recent Survey of Aspiring Travellers
British holidaygoers continue to be drawn down under, the numbers prove it.
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Travel & LeisureEight Winter Stays in New Zealand That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Chase the snow, the stars or the hot springs with an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Just Announced a Huge International Sale, Featuring Return Flights on 30-Plus Routes Starting From $499
Don't wait to book your next getaway, with 350,000 discounted seats available for destinations like Tokyo, Bali and Los Angeles.
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Travel & LeisureEight Incredible Bali Stays That'll Save You Money Through Concrete Playground Trips
Indonesia is always a good idea, and now you can book these luxe stays for less.
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Travel & LeisureEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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Travel & LeisureThat's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips
Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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Travel & LeisureEmbrace the Unknown as Intrepid Travel Launches Its Second 'Uncharted Expedition' Featuring a Mystery Itinerary
Adventure awaits in the unplanned, as this 14-day itinerary offers 2400 kilometres of mystery destinations between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
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Travel & LeisureVerrierdaleFila Casablanca
This secluded, reimagined Queenslander blends wellness, nature and thoughtful design on a 38-acre private estate in the Noosa Hinterland.
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Travel & LeisureBurleigh HeadsMondrian Gold Coast
The design-driven hotel's first Australian property has taken pride of place along one of the country's most iconic beachfront locations.