Travel & Leisure
QT Is Opening a Lush New Hotel in Newcastle with a Rooftop Bar and a Huge Suite Inside a Clock Tower
Also huge drawcards: harbour views and Newcastle’s largest library of Japanese whisky.
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HotelHannah St Hotel
19 Walker Street, Southbank
Head to Hannah St Hotel for a heavenly home-away-from-home feeling for your next staycation or interstate holiday.
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HotelGrand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.
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EventITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix 2026, Auckland
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
SailGP is bringing high-speed racing to the heart of Auckland's CBD this February.
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EventITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix 2026
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
SailGP is bringing high-speed racing to the heart of Auckland's CBD this February.
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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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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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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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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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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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Hotel
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.
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HotelThe StandardX
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary restaurant with rotating chefs in residency.
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NewsThe Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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NewsTen of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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GuideThe 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
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, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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NewsThe Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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Travel & LeisureChristchurch's Observatory Hotel Is Now Open As Part of Its $290 Million Arts Centre Quake Restoration
With wild colours and textures throughout each of its 33 unique rooms, Christchurch's luxe new hotel marks a significant milestone in the central city's post-earthquake revival.
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Travel & LeisureHere's What Happened When We Sent a Complete City Slicker to Tropical North Queensland
A born-and-bred city boy steps well beyond his comfort zone and heads to the tropics.
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Travel & LeisureNine 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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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays
The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Is Set to Score a 900-Kilometre Trail Connecting the State's Hot Springs and Bathing Spots
The tourism route will sprawl between Victoria's geothermal pools and bathing spots, spanning existing and new locations.
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Travel & LeisureMerewetherThe Beach House at Merewether
It's time you made a beeline for the laid-back coastal haven of Newcastle.
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Travel & LeisureA Big Dose of NSW Travel Inspiration If You Want to Recapture the Magic of Your Childhood Holidays
Venture down the nostalgia rabbit hole with these trip ideas that’ll melt away your grown-up worries.
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Travel & LeisureTen Weird and Wonderful NSW Landmarks That You Should've Seen in Person by Now
Chase ancient waterfalls, traverse frozen mountainsides and venture deep underground to these must-see sites.
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Travel & LeisureThe Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened in Sydney
The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.
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Travel & LeisureBrookletGaia Retreat & Spa
You'll never want to leave this luxury accommodation in the Byron Bay Hinterland.
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Travel & LeisurePiambongSierra Escape
This adults-only glamping experience is the perfect romantic getaway.
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Travel & Leisure
The Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened Its Doors in Sydney
The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Will Let Australians Visit as Part of Package Tours in the First Step to Reopening Its Borders
From later in May, Japan is reopening to triple-vaccinated Aussie tourists on package tours — but exactly when it might reopen its borders in full hasn't yet been announced.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Auckland with a Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 207-room site in the CBD joins more than 110 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.
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Travel & LeisureThe Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access
Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.
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Travel & LeisureDesign-Driven Marriott Chain AC Hotels Has Just Opened Its First Australian Site in Melbourne
The new 205-room Southbank hotel boasts a clutter-free look, views of Melbourne's skyline, a co-working lounge, and two bars — including one by the infinity pool.
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Arts & EntertainmentYou and a Mate Could Win Tickets to the Australian Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
Looking for more rhythm and blues? Go in the running to win money-can't-buy tickets to the premiere event on the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureLorneGreat Ocean Road Running Festival 2022
Take in the stunning views of the Great Ocean Road while running anything from five kilometres to an ultra marathon.
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Travel & LeisureCome What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb
Even better: your overnight stay in the Parisian windmill's secret room, which has never been opened to the public before, will only cost you AU$1.49.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Holding a Huge 48-Hour Sale with International Return Flights From $199
You've got two days to nab one of 400,000-plus cheap return fares to Bali, Phuket, Hawaii, Vietnam, Japan and Seoul during the airline's 'return for free' sale.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025
If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Overnight Experience Is Getting Artists to Make Over the Gold Coast's Heritage Motel Rooms
First up: a three-month pop-up at Surf Street Motel at Mermaid Beach, where you can stay in a room outfitted by local artist Dion Parker.
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Travel & LeisureWin an Overnight Stay to Hang Out with the Animals at Taronga Zoo's Luxurious Wildlife Retreat
Calling all animal lovers — you can win a dreamy staycation with tours of the zoo and dinner at Taronga's Me-Gal.
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Travel & LeisureNine of the Best Day Hikes to Conquer In and Around Wellington
From easy strolls from the city to idyllic island escapes, add these Wellington walks to your bucket list.
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Food & DrinkAll the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.
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Travel & LeisureNine Stellar Accommodation Options If You Want to Make Your Trip to New York State Extra Special
Ready to venture beyond the Big Apple? Incredible places to rest your head after a long day of exploring abound.
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Travel & LeisureNine Epic Outdoor Adventures You Didn't Know You Could Have in New York State
Keep chasing the highs from your big city experience with ziplining, whitewater rafting or shipwreck diving.
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Travel & LeisureFive Day Trips to Do from New York City If You Want to Venture Beyond the Concrete Jungle
Explore beyond the five boroughs to be rewarded with outdoor adventures, charming villages and must-see cultural icons.
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Travel & LeisureWhere to Eat, Play and Stay in New Zealand's Top Three Ski Regions
Because when you're on holiday in one of Aotearoa's stunning ski regions, how you spend your time off the slopes is almost as important as your time on them. Almost.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Ride Around the CBD, Bondi and Coogee On Neuron Mobility's Orange-Hued E-Bikes
Making its first move into New South Wales, the Singapore-based company has rolled out 250 electric bikes across the Sydney CBD, Waverley and Randwick.
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Travel & LeisureWentworth FallsWentworth Pass Walking Track
Love a challenge? This loop track has scenic vistas and waterfalls, all within reach from Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Just Scored 13 New and 28 Upgraded Campgrounds Across the State
Seven new hike-in campsites have popped up along the Grampians Peaks Trail, and there's three new spots in Great Otway National Park.
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Travel & LeisureInto the Wild
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Travel & LeisureTen Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life
Whether you're keen to brave an icy winter dip or you're already dreaming of next summer, it's time to start planning your next trip across the ditch.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2025 Winter Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — our closest neighbours are brimming with idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just waiting to be enjoyed.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Japanese Eatery Uminono Is Taking Sushi Lovers on a Luxe Guided Food Tour of Tokyo
Spend five nights in Japan eating your way through Tokyo's finest — and usually impossible-to-book — sushi restaurants.
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Travel & LeisureSaint GeorgeThe Castle Summit
Up for a challenge? This hike will have you rock scrambling at high heights before appreciating views over mountaintops.