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    The 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.

  • Feature

    New 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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    Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

    Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

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    The 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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    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.

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    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • News

    A 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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    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 Port Stephens

    Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

  • 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

    The 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.

  • News

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to the Best Swimming Spots in and Around Melbourne

    Slip, slop and slap your way to these local swimming holes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: The Lindis Pods

    Get closer to New Zealand's epic landscapes without losing any of your creature comforts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Westin Brisbane Is Hosting a Summer-Long Amalfi-Themed Beach Club at Its Luxe Swim-Up Pool Bar

    Brisbane's only swim-up pool bar is opening to the public for summer splashes, complete with seafood, spritzes and DJs spinning tunes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion

    The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Naumi Launches Its Second Brightly-Hued Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Wellington

    Expect a flurry of colour, texture and pattern in every room at Naumi's newest 62-room hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: The Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 80-Storey Hotel in Melbourne's CBD

    On track to open in March 2023, the towering hotel will boast a sky-high pool, 257 rooms, and a culinary offering led by Michael Greenlaw and Mark Best.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Big Pre-Christmas Flight Sale Is Slinging Airfares to Uluru From $89

    Whether you're keen to visit the Red Centre or the Top End, there's a cheap flight on offer — including fares to Darwin for under $150.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Spectacular Arts and Culture Experiences to Add to Your Diary, Stat

    Listen up Brisbanites, stick around town for your arts and culture fix in 2023 — everything you need to inspire, intrigue and delight is happening right here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Huge Christmas Sale Is Slinging $28 Domestic Flights and $135 International Fares

    Score discounted flights to Melbourne, Queenstown, the Gold Coast and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    One Airbnb to Rule Them All: Hobbiton Is Opening for Overnight Stays for the First Time Ever

    Calling all 'Lord of the Rings' fans: you'll be able to slumber like you're in Middle-earth, then tuck into second breakfast and elevenses, at this most precious of Airbnb listings.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Latest Huge Sale Is Slinging $39 Domestic Flights and $175 International Fares

    Score discounted flights to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Bali and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Spectacular Arts and Culture Experiences Worth Travelling to the Sunshine State For

    Listen up, culture vultures, here are the stand-out arts and culture experiences that warrant a trip to Queensland all on their own.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Beachfront Pavilions at Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort

    Your own patch paradise awaits you at these adults-only accommodations, located on the shores of a private Whitsundays island.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Kingston

    East Hotel

    A buzzy, warm contemporary boutique hotel in one of Canberra's best locations where go-to landmarks are just a leisurely stroll away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Restarted Direct Flights Between Brisbane and Tokyo — This Time Via Haneda Airport

    Sorry, Narita Airport — Qantas has made the move to Tokyo's other flight hub, saving travellers the hour-plus commute into the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts in The Whitsundays

    Kids can be cute — but sometimes we need a holiday without the little ones running around.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Fiji's Best Islands to Hit up Next Time You're Seeking a Tropical Getaway

    From private islands turned into luxury resorts to hidden archipelagos surrounded by coral reefs teeming with turtles and tropical fish.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queenstown's Carlin Hotel Just Took Out Top Honours at the World Boutique Hotel Awards

    After only opening its doors seven months ago, the new "beyond five-star" hotel took out the top gong.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Sanctuary by Sirromet

    Drink plenty of good wine, get back in touch with nature, and then drink even more wine at this gorgeous glamping site in South East Queensland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Black Friday Sale Has Landed with Domestic Flights Starting From $29

    You've got one day only to book in a bargain getaway, with discounted fares on offer to Queenstown, Christchurch, Sydney, the Gold Coast and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Score $89 Flights to the Northern Territory Right Now (and Up to 25-Percent Off Holiday Experiences)

    Book yourself a discounted getaway to the Top End or Red Centre as part of this year's Black Friday deals.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Black Friday Sale Has Landed with Domestic Flights Starting From $39

    You've got four days to book in a bargain getaway, with discounted fares on offer to Cairns, Byron Bay, Hobart, Queenstown and more.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Carlton

    You Can Score an Exclusive Discount to Learn Italian at a Leading Melbourne Language School

    Get 20% off a course of your choosing to level up your linguistics in the new year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Doing a Black Friday Sale on 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Celebrate Black Friday with cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Queenstown.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Clay Play to Gin Blending: the Ultimate Experiential Pressies for the Person That Has Everything

    From forging their own knife to blending their own spirits, ensure your hard-to-buy-for loved one is looked after this festive season.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Maffra West Upper

    Stella the Stargazer

    This enchanting tiny palace features a roll-out stargazing sleep platform, luxe shower and eats by Alejandro Saravia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay in Rooftop Cabins Surrounded by Tropical Gardens at QT's Gold Coast Hotel

    The Surfers Paradise hotel has converted a lower-level roof into an urban oasis — and you and your mates can even book out the whole place.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Will Soon Be Home to a New Boutique Hotel Inspired by 70s Surf Clubs From One of Ksubi's Founders

    Combining Aussie surf culture, fashion, music, hospitality and art, SEA SEA is slated to open in Crescent Head in 2023.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Hanging Gardens of Bali

    This multi-award winning resort is hidden in a remote valley surrounded by a rainforest and rice fields.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Luxury Hotel Brand St Regis Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast in 2027

    The swanky chain's Aussie debut will feature 185 guest rooms and suites, views over the ocean and hinterland, a sky bar, and a pool bar and lounge.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Brisbane When You're Treating Yourself to a City Break

    Get the most out of your next weekend trip to Brissie.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Melbourne When You're Treating Yourself to a City Break

    Make the most out of your next weekend trip to Melbourne.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Flying in a Middle Seat Could Nab You Your Very Own Limited-Edition Virgin Bar Cart

    Fancy a disco-, day spa-, cinema- or sports-themed — and money-can't-buy — bar cart to use at home? Fly in everyone's least-favourite seat.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Paddington

    Oxford House

    Paddington's first lifestyle hotel boasts a sleek all-day diner and a Palm Springs-inspired pool bar, open to both guests and local Sydneysiders.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Sydney

    Ace Hotel Sydney

    The Southern Hemisphere's first-ever Ace Hotel boasts a vibrant lobby bar, two restaurants, a cafe and super-sleek trimmings in the centre of Sydney.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Auckland

    Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

    The sweetest stay in the CBD.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How Australia's Best Airbnb Nature Stay Is Brought to Life by Host Susie Aulich

    "Nature is the true host and our guests get to experience being connected to nature in a creative space."

  • Travel & Leisure

    "Sense of a Special Place": How Quentin Dempster Created Australia's Best Unique Airbnb Stay

    Spectacular views from every room combined with warm welcomes to visitors from around the world have seen this Table Cape-based property recognised as among Australia's most incomparable.

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