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    The Easiest Way to Travel Top to Bottom Around Singapore, and Where to Stop Along the Way

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    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

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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.

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    Into 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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    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.

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    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.

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    A 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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

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    Nine Ways to Explore the Rainforest Responsibly in Tropical North Queensland

    The world's oldest rainforest is brimming with eco-friendly ways to experience it.

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    Famed Tassie Winery Devil's Corner Has Unveiled Its Ambitious Cellar Door Makeover

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    Eight Eco-Friendly Experiences to Try For a Lower-Impact Trip to Tropical North Queensland

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  • Travel & Leisure

    All Public Transport and Tolls Across Brisbane Are Currently Free Until March 6

    Getting around town hasn't been easy for the past few days, but it'll be free until the end of the weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand's Border Reopening Plan Has Been Brought Forward, But You Can't Holiday There Just Yet

    The new reopening plan comes amid New Zealand's current Omicron outbreak, which sees the country experiencing one of the highest transmission rates in the world.

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    Kiwis Can Return Home to New Zealand Without Isolating from Midnight This Wednesday

    The country's current Omicron outbreak has caused Prime Minster Jacinda Arden to bring forward the five-step border re-opening plan.

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    Brisbane's Trains, Buses and Ferries Are Currently Suspended Until Further Notice

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    Western Australia's Turquoise Bay Has Been Named the Best Beach in the South Pacific for 2022

    Beaches in Australia and New Zealand took out nine of the top ten spots.

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    Seven Reasons Barrington Tops Is an Underrated Weekend Getaway Spot

    Dive into hidden swimming holes, tackle rewarding overnight hikes and sleep in ancient forest in this vast region four hours north of Sydney.

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    Six Incredible Ways to Explore Talbingo at the Edge of the Snowy Mountains

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    Six Reasons to Head to Nelson, the End of the Great Ocean Road

    Remote beaches, rugged waves and unforgettable camping await in the far southwest corner of Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar Is Celebrating February 22 By Dropping $22 Flights to Destinations Around Australia

    The airline's 22,000 super-cheap fares cover everywhere from Cairns and Hamilton Island to Hobart and Uluru — and they're only available for one day.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NSW Government's New $50 Accommodation Vouchers Have Started Being Rolled Out Across the State

    Every NSW resident aged over 18 will be able to nab one of the Stay NSW vouchers, which are being released by Local Government Area over a two-week period.

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    Nine Luxe Experiences in Regional Victoria That Are Well Worth the Road Trip

    Escape the city for a weekend filled with life's greatest pleasures: food, fresh air and free time.

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    Eight Reasons to Put Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain on Your Must-Visit List This Summer

    Who needs snow when there's mountains to bike, tree tents to glamp in and Australia's highest altitude pub to drink at?

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    These Sight-Seeing Day-Trip Plane Tours of Antarctica Are Taking to the Skies Again in 2022

    Spend a day scoping out the icy continent from the air, with day-trip flights leaving from Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

    Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia Will Reopen Its Domestic and International Borders on March 3

    After postponing its plan to ditch its hard border in February, WA will finally reopen to the rest of the country — and the world — in March.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Great Reasons to Consider Mount Buller for a Summer Getaway

    While it's better known as a winter destination, there's plenty to see and do at Mount Buller in the warmer months, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Soon-to-Launch New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Fly 25 Routes Between 16 Australian Destinations

    The new carrier's routes include stops on the Sunshine Coast and in the Whitsundays, at Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, and in Melbourne and Mildura.

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    Six Warm Weather Experiences You Didn't Realise You Could Have in Falls Creek

    Shake up your summer plans with a trip to alpine country this season.

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    Virgin Is Doing a Huge Week-Long Sale with 1.5 Million Flights to and From Queensland From $59

    If you're looking to spend your next break in the Sunshine State, this'll help.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Reasons Why You Should Consider the Upper Murray and Surrounds for a Summer Adventure

    From full-day hikes and adrenaline-spiking whitewater rafting to local breweries and idyllic farmstays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup

    Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Mount Buffalo This Summer

    Tackle an epic 1000-metre ascent, paddle around an idyllic alpine lake and soar above the clouds on a sky-high picnic in this pocket of High Country wilderness.

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    The Best Things to Do In Thredbo This Winter

    Hint: it's not just the incredible ski runs and spectacular scenery.

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    A Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre

    Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.

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    Sails in the Desert

    Treat yourself to a stay at this desert oasis.

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