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NewsGet Ready to Luge Through the Mornington Peninsula Wilderness, as Arthurs Seat Eagle Embarks on an Action-Packed Upgrade
Scheduled for completion in December 2028, this 1440-metre luge track is joined by a brand-new observation tower and a revamped cafe.
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NewsThe Best Beaches in New South Wales According to Lonely Planet
In order to distill the hundreds of famous shorelines into one sweet list, we've turned to some our favourite travel writers.
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NewsThe Best Beaches in Queensland According to Lonely Planet
Queensland is home to over one thousand stunning beaches, but the writers of Lonely Planet have four clear favourites.
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NewsThe Best Beaches in Victoria According to Lonely Planet
From the southernmost tip of the country to a graveyard of doomed voyages, these are Victoria's best beaches, as chosen by Lonely Planet.
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NewsThe Best Hotels in Sydney
From six-star waterfront towers to historic inner-city boutiques, these are the best hotels in the Harbour City.
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NewsThis Just In: A Jellycat Cafe-Style Plushie Pop-Up Is Landing in Melbourne Central From Tomorrow
Grab a Lunar New Year treat in plushie form when you spend at Melbourne Central retailers this month.
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NewsThis Just In: MECCA Is Bringing a Literal Beauty Pit Stop to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026
MECCA is returning to the Formula 1 with a trackside beauty garage offering fast, race-ready touch-ups inspired by the speed of an F1 pit stop.
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NewsThe Best Pools in Melbourne
Beat the heat at some of Melbourne's most nostalgic pools, thermal escapes and hotel luxuries this summer.
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NewsThis Just In: Pilates Is Served With a Side of Red Light Therapy at This New Manly Beach Studio
Studio Red offers strength training and muscle recovery in three player modes: chill vinyasa yoga flow, sculpting mat pilates burn or hardcore HIIT sesh.
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NewsHit the Trail: These Are Melbourne's Top-Rated One-Hour Hikes and Day Trips for 2026
There's no need to travel far to find a top-quality walk — this list of top-rated treks will help you get a move on instead.
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NewsFrom Aperol Spritzes to Surviving the Heat: How to Do the Australian Open Like a Pro
Here are a few tips on making the most of Melbourne's favourite time of year — the Australian Open.
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NewsThis Just In: Peninsula Hot Springs Is Dialling Down the Heat for Summer
Here's an unlikely addition to your summer hit list: a refreshing dip in the hot springs.
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NewsNew Balance Is Serving Winning Manicures and Haircuts Inspired by Tennis Stars' On-Court Looks For Australian Open 2026
You don't have to be courtside to get into the Australian Open spirit.
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NewsThe 16 Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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NewsReverse the Everyday UNO Experience, as the Iconic Card Game Transforms Pubs Across the Country Into Themed Social Clubs
Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms much-loved pubs into UNO-themed escapes.
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NewsThis Just In: The Best Pools in Sydney Are Up for Rent This Summer With Hourly Rates Starting From $25
Think Airbnb, but for pools.
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NewsHOME Parramatta Is Inviting Prospective Residents and Tenants to Bring Their Dogs on Inspections of This Pet-Friendly Property
It's about time your pet gets a say in where they live, and these apartments are designed to welcome four-legged residents with open arms.
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NewsPeninsula Hot Springs Has Been Named the Best Luxury Hot Springs in the World for 2025
Victoria’s Peninsula Hot Springs is being celebrated for its geothermal bathing, nature-immersed design and two decades of pioneering wellness experiences.
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NewsDine, Discover, Repeat: Your Guide to Sydney's Best Alfresco Spots, Markets and Summer Exhibitions
From openair markets to golden-hour spritzes, this is your guide to turning a summer outing in Sydney into a mini escape.
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NewsNow Open: SOL Saunas Is Prahran's New Spot for Social Wellness, Where Connection To Yourself and Others Is Everything
Social but pressure-free, this Nordic-inspired wellness destination is designed for connection with oneself and others without devices getting in the way.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs & Spa's Festive Offerings Call for Christmas on the Mornington Peninsula
Add a thermal soak to your summer calendar and you'll get to take part in a festive offering.
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NewsSydney's Summer of Sport Is Heating Up — Here's How to Get in on the Action
Consider this your playbook for turning four of summer's biggest sporting events into a proper mini-escape.
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NewsComing Soon: Else Bathhouse Is Redefining Its Historic South Melbourne Surrounds as a Three-Level Temple of Tranquillity
Calmness and history coincide, as this soon-to-open bathhouse looks to revive the ancient tradition of communal bathing.
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NewsComing Soon: InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Seaside Living and Dining to Coogee Beach This Summer
InterContinental Coogee Beach embodies the dream seaside getaway — think ocean views from your bed, coastal dining experiences and a leisure deck with a day spa and infinity pool underway.
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NewsFunfields Themepark Has Reopened Following a $10 Million Upgrade, Featuring a Resort-Inspired Lazy River Ripe for Summer Hangs
This family-friendly icon is bringing a tropical escape to Melbourne, adding a sprawling lazy river flanked by cabanas and sun loungers.
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NewsAre Run Clubs and Coffee Raves Really Taking Over From Nightclubs and Pub Crawls?
Despite Gen Z choosing matchas over martinis, the night-time economy is still strong — and young people are leading the charge.
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NewsThis 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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NewsNow Open: Escape Bathhouse Is Ripe for Relaxation on the North Shore, Bringing Therapeutic Bathing to Luxe Heritage Surrounds
Guided by the same team behind luxe Mudgee glamping retreat Sierra Escape, this brand-new bathhouse is revamping wellness on the North Shore.
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NewsYou Could Win Four Tickets to the Gold Coast World Supercross By Sharing your Dream Adrenaline-Filled Day
The FIM World Supercross Championship is a high-octane way to kick off your summer season.
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NewsThe Local Edit: Get to Know This Little Collins Street Neighbourhood
Laneways filled with art, stories etched into historic buildings and a hotel that puts you right in the middle of it all.
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NewsAustralia's About to See the First of Three Supermoons — Here's When to Look Up
Australia’s first supermoon of the season — the October harvest moon — rises tonight, kicking off a trio of full moons set to brighten the night sky through December.
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NewsPetstock's New Summer Collection Will Keep Pets Cool, Comfy and Chic All Summer Long
From shirts and bucket hats to sturdy, adventure-ready harnesses, Petstock's new summer range will keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching through the hotter months.
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NewsNow Open: This New Wellness Powerhouse in Eltham Is All About Gut Health
From nourishing meals at a 150-seater kitchen to mood-boosting mealtime rituals, the people at THERAPY believe your gut calls the shots.
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NewsTen Activities to Feed Kids' Passions (and Beat the Boredom) These School Holidays
Give the kids something to look forward to these school holidays.
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NewsTen Activities to Feed the Kids' Passions (and Beat the Boredom) These School Holidays
There's plenty to do for any type of kid these school holidays, from a whimsical carnival to elephant tours, drama workshops and more.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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NewsGet to Know Your Place in Nature as Our Wondrous Planet, a Sprawling Multi-Sensory Gallery, Launches at Melbourne Museum
A gallery for our time, this multi-sensory experience delves into how each and every ecosystem and living thing around the globe is connected.
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NewsComing Soon: Reformer Space Opens in Richmond With $5 Reformer Pilates Classes
Get your reformer reps in for much less at this instructor-free spin on reformer pilates.
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NewsComing Soon: Opening This Summer, Hannah St. Hotel Celebrates Melbourne Creativity and Culture with Modern Nostalgia
Drawing inspiration from famed NYC icons like the Flatiron Building, this landmark Southbank stay will combine the best of grand hotel design with modern flair.
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NewsSend It! Social Club Is Making Nights Out More Playful, Combining Action-Packed Sports Simulators with Cocktails and Share Plates
Levelling up sports with social connection, this reimagined venue invites guests to showcase their skills in action-packed simulators, then head to the bar for cocktails.
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NewsDate with a Difference, as Escape This Hosts a Singles Night Social Experiment Designed to Highlight Green and Red Flags
Discover how the time-sensitive pressure of an escape room puzzle reveals compatibility pros and cons, from control freaks to keen collaborators.
