Travel & Leisure
Loo With a View: Our Readers' Recommendations of the Most Epic Holiday Spots to Get Some Peace and Privacy
Relax and enjoy some scenic relief this long weekend.
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NewsThe Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane That You Can Swim Under
Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to — go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.
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FeatureNew Zealand Summer Guide 2024-2025
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Oaxaca City
Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.
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NewsThe Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne
Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Port Stephens
Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.
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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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NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsThe Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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GuideThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureFood-Fuelled Drives: Regional Spots to Pick Up a Picnic for Your Weekend Adventure As Chosen by Our Readers
Fuel your adventures with pastries and pies from these local legends — washed down with a drinks at your campsite from The Bottle-O.
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Travel & LeisureHidden Hikes: Australia's Best Underrated Off-Road Treks As Suggested by You
Nothing is better than an ice-cold beer at your campsite after a long day trekking in the bush.
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Travel & LeisureByron Bay28 Degrees Byron Bay
A stunning, carefully curated retreat right in the heart of Byron Bay.
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Travel & LeisureQantas' Latest Week-Long Sale Includes Flights on 34-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
There's more than a million sale fares on offer, which is all the reason you need to plan an autumn, winter or spring holiday.
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Travel & LeisureAyrburn Is the Dreamy New Drinking and Dining Destination That's Opened Near Queenstown
Queenstown isn't just a winter destination — and this dining precinct is here to prove that with six stunning venues (and more to come).
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Celebrating Leap Day with a 24-Hour-Only Sale on 200,000-Plus Flights with Fares From $35
You've only got until 11.59pm AEST on Thursday, February 29 to score cheap flights to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Bali, Fiji and more.
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Travel & LeisureFall in Love with Your City Again: A Sydneysider's Staycation Guide to the Harbour City
Don't leave the city exploration up to the tourists.
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Travel & LeisureSydneyNovotel Sydney City Centre
Ideally located right next to Wynyard Station and steps away from Barangaroo — a perfect base for a Sydney adventure.
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Travel & LeisureZensi Is the New Luxury Accom and Wellness Retreat That's Opened in the Mudgee Wine Region
This absolutely stunning property in regional NSW is facilitating wine-fuelled group weekends away — and hosts all-inclusive wellness retreats.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland
With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.
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Travel & LeisureJW Marriott Auckland Has Revealed 40 New Renovated Luxury Rooms — and You Can Be One of the First Guests
The CBD hotel is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover and you could be one of the first guests to experience it.
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Travel & LeisureWhat an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay
Ain't no better way to enjoy a trip to Nevada — the pop icon will chat with guests over drinks, then you'll get a burlesque lesson and see her Vegas show.
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Travel & LeisureFiji Happiness Handbook
Find your happiness on this 333-island archipelago in the South Pacific.
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Travel & LeisureHayman IslandReignite Your Passion in Paradise with This Romantic Getaway Offer to Hayman Island
Fall in love all over again in paradise with this limited time offer at the stunning InterContinental Hayman Resort.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Essentials: Your Passport to Packing Perfection No Matter Your Holiday Plans
Your guide to the travel essentials that you will undoubtedly forget to pack.
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Travel & LeisureHong Kong: The Unmissable City
It's not in many global cities that you can walk to the top of a mountain at sunrise, be back in the heart of the city for lunch and dance the night away at legendary night clubs.
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Travel & LeisureYour Essential Guide to Hobart
Make the most of your trip to Hobart, Tassie’s increasingly popular capital city where superb dining and rugged natural beauty meet.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Doing a Big 72-Hour Sale on Domestic Flights with 500,000-Plus Fares on Offer
Until Monday, you can also score cheap fares to New Zealand starting at $499 return.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open: Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Is the First Five-Star Hotel in Auckland Airport's Precinct
The hotel is a homage to Tainui waka iwi, with stunning Māori designs featured from the exterior of the building to the furniture in the rooms.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's New Week-Long Sale Is Slinging 300,000 Flights to and From Queensland From $69
Sunshine State flight specials include fares to Cairns, The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary
This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.
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Travel & LeisureUnleash Paradise: Your Guide to Adventurous Escapades in Fiji
Feed your thirst for adventure in Fiji with these extraordinary not-to-be-missed experiences.
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Travel & LeisureTen Breathtaking Nature Spots to Cross Off Your Fiji Bucket List
This island nation boasts colourful reefs, breathtaking vistas and mesmerising waterfalls — all waiting to be discovered.
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Travel & LeisureFeel-Good Fiji: Your Dive Guide to The Soft Coral Capital of the World
Explore the depths of these world class dive sites at this nation of islands.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Squeaky Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2024
The Farm in Shellharbour in New South Wales came in second in the annual list, while Australia's southernmost beach in Tasmania placed third.
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Travel & LeisureCalling All Adrenaline Seekers: South Island's Kaikoura Just Launched 600 Metres of Ziplines
Experience the stunning landscape of this South Island town as you zip through the sky.
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Travel & LeisureHotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel
Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.
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Food & DrinkWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Bag Tracking Is Now Available Across the Airline's Entire Domestic and International Network
This helps solve one of the most-annoying things about air travel: knowing where your luggage is.
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Travel & LeisureUnyoked Has Built Three New Cabins in the Kawakawa Bay Wilderness to Help You Relax and Recharge
If you're yearning for an escape, heading to a remote cabin called Max, Maia and Lea might just be what you need.
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Travel & LeisureTen Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Swim in at Least Once in Your Life
We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.
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Travel & LeisureQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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Travel & LeisureKingscoteSouthern Ocean Lodge
The beloved Kangaroo Island resort has risen from its ashes even more stunning than before.
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Travel & LeisureBarangarooSplurge This Summer with a Staycation Special at Crown Sydney
Savour summer with this epic hotel offer at this luxe Barangaroo spot.
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Travel & LeisureStanthorpeStanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival
Apple picking, wine fiestas, berry farm tours, grape-stomping sessions, leafy gardens — you'll find them all southwest of Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureThe Queensland Government Is Giving Out 50,000 $50 Tourism Vouchers to Use on the Gold Coast
Get a discount on theme parks, tours and other attractions, as part of an initiative to help the region recover after this summer's severe weather.
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Travel & LeisureThe Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland
Cool off at an inner-city waterfall, a North Shore hidden gem or a crystal lake surrounded by mega sand dunes at these Auckland swimming spots.
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Travel & LeisureStart Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49
Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.