Travel & Leisure
The Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September
While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.
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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 & LeisureFraser, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands Are Reopening for Day Trips
If you live within 150 kilometres of the three islands, you can now visit for the day.
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Food & DrinkA Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again
Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.
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Travel & LeisureInternational Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert
But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.
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Travel & LeisureA Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Adelaide
There's more to Adelaide than just great wine — head south to explore underground bars, laneway restaurants and jam-packed markets.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Getaways from Brisbane Perfect for a Winter Escape with Your Crew
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, food lover or just in need of some quality D&M time, these retreats will sort you out.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River
You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.
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Travel & LeisureLive from Aus
Watch the sunset over Uluru, learn to make cheese and see a (very cute) penguin parade — for free.
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Travel & LeisureTen Places You Can Day-Trip to Within 150 Kilometres of Brisbane
Head out of town for coastal walks along the beach, glow worms and scenic sights aplenty.
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Travel & LeisureThe Most Spectacular Lakes in Australia That You Need to See in Real Life
Peel away from the coast to explore tropical swimming holes, bright pink bodies and glassy waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.
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Travel & LeisureTourism Australia's Program of Virtual Tours and Trips Lets You Travel the Country from Your Couch
Head on an underwater tour of the Great Barrier Reef, learn to make cheese and watch the sunset over Uluru — for free.
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Travel & LeisureA Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia and New Zealand Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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Travel & LeisureInterstate Travel Could Be Back on the Cards by Early July
And, when it is allowed, some interstate airfares could be as cheap as $19.
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Travel & LeisureThe Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island
It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.
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Travel & LeisureUnyoked Is Offering Discounted Off-Grid Getaways for Hospital and Emergency Service Workers
So you can 'prescribe' your friend on the frontline a weekend in the wilderness — once travel restrictions have eased, of course.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden
Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian Borders Look to Remain Closed to International Travel for at Least Three-to-Four Months
But travel between Australia and NZ could be allowed to start before then.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Entered Voluntary Administration
The 20-year-old Australian airline company will continue to run its scheduled flights and hopes to emerge from COVID-19 in a "stronger financial position".
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Travel & LeisureA Winter Escapist's Guide to Port Stephens and Its Surrounds
Don't go into hibernation this year. Follow your wanderlust up the coast instead.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Have Been Encouraged to Start Dreaming of and Planning Domestic Holidays
But the Federal Tourism Minister has warned that international travel could be off the cards until 2021.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch
Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Suspended All Domestic Flights Except One Daily Sydney-Melbourne Service
The airline has already axed all its international flights.
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Travel & LeisureQueenslanders Will Now Require a Permit to Cross Back Over the Border from Interstate
And anyone who's visited a hotspot, such as the greater Sydney area, will also now be required to quarantine for 14 days.
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Travel & LeisureA Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery
It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.
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Travel & LeisureFlow After Dark Disco Yoga — Live Stream
Salute to the sun while listening to tunes in your lounge room.
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Travel & Leisure
Queensland's Borders Will Close From Midnight on Wednesday
"Unless you are returning home to Queensland, or you are coming to Queensland for an essential purpose like work or a medical appointment, or freight issues, then the border is closed to you."
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Advised That All Non-Essential Travel Should Be Cancelled
And the Prime Minister has warned that local lockdowns are on the cards, too.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Will Suspend International Flights from Late March
The airlines will also temporarily stand down two-thirds of their 30,000 staff.
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Introduced an Effective, Indefinite Ban on All International Travel
"The advice to all Australians is do not travel abroad."
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Introduced a Ban on Non-Essential Indoor Events of More Than 100 People
The ban, which does not include public transport, supermarkets or schools, is effective immediately.
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Travel & Leisure
Virgin Australia Will Suspend All International Flights from March 30
And it'll cut domestic flights by 50 percent, too.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Are Drastically Cutting International and Domestic Flights Until the End of May
International flights will be cut by around 90 percent, while domestic flights will fall by approximately 60 percent.
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Travel & LeisureClick Frenzy's Huge Travel Sale Will Kick Off Tonight with a Focus on Aussie Businesses in Need
It's offering flexible dates and cancellation terms, so you can book a bargain holiday to a bushfire-affected Aussie region for the future.
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Travel & LeisureThe Australian Government Has Announced That Everyone Arriving From Overseas Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days
Australians have also been advised to take social distancing measures, including refraining from shaking hands.
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Travel & LeisureCabn Is Bringing Its Tiny Solar-Powered Houses to the Sunshine Coast's Multi-Day Hiking Trail
The company's compact abodes will pop up along the Cooloola Great Walk in 2021.
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Travel & LeisureUber Is Launching a Pet-Friendly Option in Australia So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride
Uber Pet is rolling out across Sydney and Brisbane from March 10.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is What the International Space Station's First Commercial Tourist Digs Will Look Like
As part of NASA's plans to open the low-orbit facility to private astronauts — and commercial and tourism ventures — there'll also be an observatory with 360-degree views.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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Travel & LeisureThe Best Out-of-Town Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the city and visit festivals dedicated to potatoes, oysters and blues music.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.