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    Brisbane Public Transport Will Be Free on New Year's Eve

    So you can get to and from the fireworks without spending a penny.

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    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms

    The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.

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    You Could Soon Pay a Netflix-Style Subscription for Public Transport and Ubers in Sydney

    It's part of Transport for NSW's plan to streamline how you pay for travel — starting with digital Opal cards.

  • News

    All Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2019

    So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.

  • News

    The City of Melbourne Is Giving Free Movie Tickets and Pool Visits to the City's Homeless on Hot Days

    The offer is part a long-term heat relief program to help disadvantaged Melburnians cope with heatwaves.

  • News

    Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day

    Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.

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    We're Giving Away a Three-Day Escape to Byron Bay

    Head up the coast for a holiday at one of Australia's most celebrated coastal spots — for zero dollars.

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    An Essential Packing List for that Last-Minute Summer Getaway

    OK, maybe a watermelon kegging kit isn't "essential", but we think it's fun.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Train and Bus Travel This Friday

    To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.

  • News

    Eight Very Extra, Tinsel-Filled Christmas Buses Are Currently Cruising Around Sydney

    Keep an eye out on your commute — the buses have been decked out with tinsel, baubles and handmade decorations from local school kids.

  • News

    Four Bite-Sized Adventures for Your Next Trip to Thailand

    The stunning Southeast Asian nation has plenty of unexpected adventures to tempt the inquisitive traveller.

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    Woodford Is Now Home to Australia's Largest All-Natural Conservation and Recreation Lake

    Lake Gkula will be open to festival-goers at this year's Woodford Folk Festival.

  • News

    Qantas Has Delayed Its Decision On Direct Flights From the East Coast to New York and London

    The airline has chosen its preferred aircraft, but won't make a call on whether the flights will come to fruition until March 2020.

  • News

    NSW's Thredbo Valley Mountain Biking Track Has Just Opened an 18.4-Kilometre Extension

    The full course now spans more than 35 kilometres from Thredbo Alpine Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

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    Eight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Central Coast

    Escape the city grind for coastal hikes, kayaking adventures and lots of fresh seafood.

  • The Summer Guide to Brisbane 2019–20

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

  • The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2019–20

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

  • The Summer Guide to Sydney 2019–20

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

  • Guide

    Where to Catch Free Live Music with a Drink in Hand This Summer

    Turn those Saturday nights and Sunday sessions up a notch with this roster of free tunes and cheap beer.

  • News

    NSW's Cabarita Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2020

    Two inland beaches have made the Tourism Australia list for the first time, too.

  • Guide

    Seven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Sydney This Year

    Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.

  • News

    A Heap of Flights Will be Cancelled This Weekend Due to an Industrial Strike

    Jetstar pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew will take industrial action over three days.

  • News

    Melbourne Aquarium Is Now Home to an Interactive and Luminous Jellyfish Exhibition

    You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar 'Ocean Invaders' exhibition.

  • News

    All Sydney Ferries Have Been Cancelled Because of the Bushfire Smoke

    If you usually travel home via ferry, you'll need to make alternative plans.

  • News

    Fill Jars, Not Bags at Wellington's New Wholefoods Grocery Store

    Say yes to a package-free pantry and stock up on organic groceries at this new store.

  • News

    Arbory Afloat's Pool Has Finally (Officially) Opened for Summer

    Take a dip then kick back with cocktails in one of the private poolside cabanas.

  • News

    Cabn Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny Solar-Powered House in the Victorian Wilderness

    Pack a book, turn off your laptop and escape to this solar-powered, secluded tiny house.

  • News

    This Is What Brisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Could Look Like

    Potential designs for Victoria Park Vision have been unveiled — and they include suspended canopy walks, waterfalls, a water park for dogs and a playground for adults.

  • News

    Oche Is Fortitude Valley's New Two-Storey Electronic Darts Bar

    Located in a historic flour mill, the 360-person bar boasts self-scoring boards, mojito and limoncello gummy bear bowls, and six types of G&Ts on the menu.

  • News

    Sydney Is Now Home to an 80-Kilometre Coastal Walking Track Stretching from Bondi to Manly

    The epic — and super-scenic — trek wanders past secluded coves, spectacular views, bushland, clifftops, and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • News

    You Can Now Take Your Pet Pooch for a CityCat Ride Along the Brisbane River

    TransLink is trialling the move for three months between December 2019 and March 2020.

  • News

    Australia's Airways Could Be Affected by an Industrial Strike Over the Christmas Holidays

    Jetstar workers have voted in favour of industrial action that could see see pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew walk off the job in the coming weeks.

  • News

    Nine Epic Date Night Ideas to Plan In and Around the King Street Precinct This Summer

    Forget dinner and a movie — take date night to the next level with a staycation, games, workshops and live music.

  • News

    The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties

    Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.

  • News

    Nine Ways to Live Like a Parisian This Summer

    Do as the French do — eat croissants and fromage, play petanque, step out for an alfresco supper and live like summer never ends.

  • News

    The Long-Awaited South East Light Rail Will Officially Be Up and Running Before Christmas

    The first trams with passengers will run between Circular Quay and Randwick on December 14 — and the first two days of travel will be free.

  • News

    Dogs of All Sizes Are Now Welcome on Auckland Trains

    The first trial was a howling success.

  • News

    Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in Sydney For New Year's Eve

    Farewell 2019 in style with a cheeky staycation in the city.

  • News

    A Vegemite Jar-Shaped Tiny House Is Popping Up in NSW

    Spend a night here and you'll be a happy little Vegemite.

  • News

    Air New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts

    The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.

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