Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland
Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.
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From long lunches in the Hunter Valley to fireside cocktails in the Snowy Mountains, these regional NSW escapes are perfect for slowing the pace right down.
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Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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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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Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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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Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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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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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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Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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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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Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.
From expertly crafted cocktails to seriously tasty street eats, Singapore's food and drinks landscape is among the most impressive and diverse you'll find.
Book a package holiday for two to Port Douglas, Hobart, the Gold Coast and more, and you won't have to pay for one person's flights.
The best way to see a whole bunch of art galleries? In a moving one, of course.
Discover some of Tassie's best art, historical tales and food before you've even stepped outside.
In this stunning alpine town, the hours spent off the slopes are just as important as the ones on them.
Explore pristine natural spots, see unique architecture, try exquisite eats and rub shoulders with locals with this insider's guide to Singapore.
You've got until Thursday, August 18 to score up to $200 off flights to the Red Centre.
The tiny house company has added cosy abodes near Hobart and Launceston to its 120-plus network of small homes — including one with a nine-hole putting course.
Head down to the bar for their Aperitivo hour where you can try cocktails made with their own barrel aged spirits served alongside fresh Italian snacks.
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
A city hotel that delivers resort-style relaxation, right in the middle of the CBD.
This small luxury hotel offers up premium services, simple but modern suites and uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Lolly jars, inflatable ice creams and a whole lotta sweets-themed neon — bring on the sugar high.
This ain't your usual airport adjacent hotel - these guys bring a little extra flair and luxury to your Sydney stay.
Spend a few luxurious nights up in this re-imagined New York style skyscraper.
Been meaning to visit the the Sunshine State? This'll help.
Reborn as 'Doris', it's rocking a retro fitout, filled with plenty of that telltale green and yellow.
Inside, you'll find 212 design-led rooms and signature restaurant Izakaya Publico. Outside, the hotel pays tribute to Trent Dalton's acclaimed novel.
Gold Coast, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast and Redcliffe Peninsula lines will no longer run through Central — and trains across southeast Queensland will be split into sectors.
Tiny cabin Maia sits on its own private five-acre meadow with spectacular views of the river and evening sunsets.
It's got 108 rooms and a Mediterranean-inspired guest-only pool deck worth heading south for.
It's got 108 rooms and a Mediterranean-inspired guest-only pool deck you won't want to miss.
Take a winter holiday with a difference — to this rugged and raw slice of paradise at the bottom of Aotearoa.
Luxury accommodation with a strong sustainable ethos, located in the heart of Auckland’s waterside precinct
A historic landmark hotel blending old-world elegance with a central city location.
Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.
The premium new hotel is offering a relaxed take on luxury for visitors to the garden city.
The Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids and Piscis Austrinids will all be at their peak this week.
From September, you can indulge in a High Country stay at the new-look Lancemore Milawa — a reimagined country estate.
More than 5000 deals will be on offer throughout August, covering everything from cocktail cruises and walking tours to Moreton Island trips and abseiling.
Each cabin boasts an indoor fireplace, an outdoor bath and views that have to be seen to be believed.
This luxury playground offers up glam rooms full of specially curated art as well as a rooftop bar and a Parisian-style restaurant.
Fancy spending all of August in Staten Island, following in the footsteps of the most iconic gangster movie ever made? Now you can.
The new hotel boasts plush rooms with floor-to-ceiling views of Auckland city and a cosy all-day Italian trattoria — but it's the new rooftop bar that's bound to be the drawcard.
Spoil your mate or impress your date with an unforgettable holiday this winter.
One moment you could be swimming with sea turtles. The next, you could be sipping cocktails poolside at a boutique hotel.
One moment you could be swimming with sea turtles. The next, you could be sipping cocktails poolside at a boutique hotel.
W Melbourne remains one of Melbourne's finest hotels if you're looking for a celebratory staycation or a weekend getaway.
New South Wales' Northern Rivers region will play host to a new November celebration of cuisine, drinks, music, art and culture.