• 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.

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    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.

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    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

    A Look Inside The Collectionist, the New Sydney Hotel Letting Guests Pick Their Own Designer Rooms

    Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Out-of-Towner's Guide to Sydney During Vivid

    What to eat, drink, see and do during the festival of light, music and ideas.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Summer-Themed Brisbane Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round

    Make the most of summer, all year round.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka

    Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive

    Chase summer around the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Offbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World

    This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes

    Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Every Train Line Through the Brisbane CBD Is Closed This Weekend

    Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania

    Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)

    We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer

    Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Latin America

    Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Europe

    Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Asia

    Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Africa

    Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley

    Travel from a farmer's market in Taree to a beach house in Old Bar to a lagoon in near Black Head Beach.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Spring Hill's New Hotel Ovolo Inchcolm Combines Old-School Glamour with Luxe Mod Cons

    If you're going to take a staycation, you should do it in art deco digs with a Parisian-style salon and a free in-room mini bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Trip to Darwin

    Take a dip in a lush swimming hole — or with a friendly, sharp-toothed local.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Melbourne

    If you only have 48 hours, make sure you hit these spots.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year

    The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.

  • Food & Drink

    Tasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest

    Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.

  • Food & Drink

    Tasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive

    Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza

    It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City

    The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.

  • Food & Drink

    Ten Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland

    As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You

    Services are set to commence in 2023, and will include a three-minute frequency in peak periods and 24-hour transport on weekends.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast

    Where to dine and drink, rest and relax, experience and explore on the west coast of New Zealand's biggest city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In

    Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island

    Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    United Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens

    Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

    Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

  • Travel & Leisure

    One of Australia's Top National Parks Is Getting a Huge Facelift

    The Northern Territory's Litchfield Adventure Park will gain five new swimming spots and waterfalls, 40 kilometres of new four-wheel drive tracks and three new campgrounds.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Ditch Your Opal Card on Sydney Ferries and Light Rail

    Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for some forms of Sydney public transport.

  • Travel & Leisure

    High-Speed Rail Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Is Closer to Becoming a Reality

    The new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown

    Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Port Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel

    Featuring 80 four-and-a-half-star rooms with views of either the river or bushland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport

    In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Every Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend

    Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.

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