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    Pre-Departure Tests Will No Longer Be Required to Enter Australia From Overseas From April 17

    International holidays are about to get easier — anyone heading to Australia won't need to get tested for COVID-19 before hopping on a plane.

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    Six Reasons to Escape to Montville, Queensland, for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

    Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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    You Can Pay Your Respects to Retiring Tennis Champ Ash Barty at These Two Brisbane Murals

    The Wimbledon and Australian Open-winning Queenslander has hung up her racquet — but you can pay tribute by having a hit or taking a snap at these two Brissie spots.

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    The Guest Edit: Brisbane Lions Stars Cathy Svarc and Sophie Conway Pick the Best Spots to Get Active

    From gorgeous parks to blissful surfing spots, the premiership-winning AFLW duo share their top places to get sweaty when they’re not on the field — and a favourite coffee shop, too.

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    Seven Hotels in Sydney's CBD for When You Want to Treat Yourself to an Australian City Break

    Looking for a hotel that'll make you feel good about hitting snooze? We've found it.

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    Five Stellar Overnight Hikes to Trek Near Melbourne

    Soak up some incredible Victorian views on these overnight treks.

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    Hey Caddy Is Brisbane's New 18-Hole Mini Golf Spot with Coachella and Oktoberfest-Themed Greens 

    Putt past colourful cacti and giant steins of beer, then hit the bar for cheeseburger spring rolls and cocktails.

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    A Brand-New Luxury Hilton Hotel Is Opening in Karaka South of Auckland This Week

    Boasting a cocktail bar, a pool and celeb chef Mark Southon at the restaurant's helm, this luxe new hotel offering is just 25 minutes out of the city.

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    New Zealand Is Scrapping Outdoor Gathering Limits, Vaccine Passes and Easing Indoor Density Caps From Friday

    A big shake-up to the rules at red is set to be welcome news for festival organisers and hospitality owners.

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    Win a Five-Night Stay in a Luxury Brisbane Penthouse and $5000 Spending Money

    Spend five nights in the penthouse suite of Kokoda's new Brisbane property with your own private chef, plus $5000 for a shopping spree.

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    Brisbane Is Now Home to a 140-Metre-Long Flying Fox Inspired by the Myer Centre's Old Dragon Coaster

    Strap in eight metres above the ground — and zoom around both indoors and outdoors — on this new electric flying fox in Tingalpa.

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    Bali Has Reopened to Australian and NZ Tourists Without Quarantine If You're Dreaming of a Holiday

    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.

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    A Virtual Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt Is Taking Place on Google Maps Right Now

    Back for a second year, this online hunt lets you hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

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    Buses Will Replace Trains on All Lines Through the Brisbane CBD Over the Easter Long Weekend

    The city's rail lines will close down over Easter due to track work, impacting all routes through town.

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    Slöwe Studio Is the New North Shore Wellness Space Offering Infrared Saunas and Ice Baths

    Looking to chill out? This new immersion-therapy centre in Takapuna will allow you to do just that, thanks to a combination of infrared heat and icy-cold water.

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    Eight Immersive Cultural Experiences You Can Have in Upstate New York

    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.

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    A Weekend Road Trip Guide to Bendigo and the Goldfields

    With plenty to see and do, Central Victoria's historic Goldfields region might just be your new favourite road trip destination.

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    Eight Incredible Ways to Experience Victoria's Surf Coast on Your Next Coastal Road Trip

    Don't let the name fool you — there are plenty of ways to experience the Surf Coast that go beyond the world-class beaches.

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    The Victorian Government Is Giving Out 140,000 $200 Travel Vouchers for Getaways Across the State

    Spend at least $400 on a Victorian getaway this autumn — on accommodation, tours and experiences — and you can score $200 back.

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    Maniax Is Opening Its Biggest Viking-Themed Axe-Throwing Joint Yet in Marrickville Next Month

    The group's second Sydney outpost will cater to 350 axe-throwing punters, and also feature a bar with a chalet-style fireplace.

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    Welcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof

    This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.

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    Riverfire Is Moving Its Spring Fireworks Show to the Beginning of September This Year

    Brisbane Festival's annual fireworks display will start the 2022 event, rather than end it.

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    Ten Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

    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.

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    Inner South Day and Night Guide

    Canberra's inner south is known for its prestige, and is teeming with young professionals and families. It's a hub of trendy restaurants and bars, lively cafes, lush gardens and prominent tourist sites.

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    Inner North Day and Night Guide

    It's no surprise Canberra's inner north has become a popular area for both locals and visitors to spend time. Not only does it boast a thriving arts and culture scene but it also has top-notch food and drink options at every turn.

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    Double-Vaccinated Australians Will Be Able to Holiday in New Zealand From Mid-April

    Keen on a trip across the ditch? NZ is reopening its borders to double-vaccinated tourists, without isolation, from next month.

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    New Zealand Is Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Tourists Next Month

    Australian holidaymakers will be able to arrive in NZ without isolating from mid-April, before tourists from visa waiver countries follow suit in May.

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    A Retro Rollerskating Festival with DJs, Derbies and Rollerfit Classes Is Coming to Darling Harbour

    For a month from late-March, Darling Harbour will be home to a pop-up roller rink — and a heap of skating sessions.

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    The Facialist Has Brought Back Its Facial in a Box to Turn Your Home Into a Spa During Iso

    Light a candle, put on the team's specially curated Spotify playlist and turn your bathroom into a spa-like haven.

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    You and Your Mates Can Rent This Entire Brisbane Hotel for a Vodka-Fuelled Stay for a Cool $49,999

    Grey Goose is taking over Spring Hill's The Inchcolm by Ovolo — and if you're feeling flush, you and at least 39 of your besties can stay and sip there.

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    A Second Super Nintendo Theme Park Will Open in 2023 So You Can Play 'Mario Kart' IRL in Hollywood

    You'll soon have two Nintendo-themed amusement parks to visit, with the new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood joining its sibling site in Osaka.

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    Five Things to See and Do in the Murray Border Town of Tocumwal

    Stroll through an ancient forest or while away an afternoon on an inland beach in this fascinating Murray border town.

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    Seven Reasons Cunnamulla Is the Ideal Spot for a Quintessential Outback Adventure

    In this pocket of southwest Queensland, you can work at an outback station and go for river swims.

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    The Town with No Street Names: Why You Should Take a Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW

    Join a dinosaur dig, fossick for opals or take a selfie with an 18-metre-tall emu made from car bonnets in this fascinating outback town.

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    Six Things to Eat, See and Do in the Blue Mountains This Autumn

    Need to escape the city? Celebrate the changing of the seasons at a four-week-long event taking over the Blue Mountains this month.

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    Miss Midgley's Is James Street's New Five-Apartment Hotel Inside a Heritage-Listed Ex-Schoolhouse

    The striking New Farm building dates back to the 1860s, and now boasts five self-contained rooms, plus a pool, tropical garden and sundeck.

  • Feature

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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    Ten First Nations-Led Activities to Experience in Tropical North Queensland

    Seize the opportunity to experience Tropical North Queensland through the eyes of the Traditional Land Owners.

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    Eight Ways to Experience the Great Barrier Reef That Help Protect its Natural Beauty

    Planning a trip to the Reef? Here's how you can do it responsibly.

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