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    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

    Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.

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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.

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    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.

  • Feature

    Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

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

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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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    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

    Virgin Has Launched a Huge Domestic Sale with 500,000 Flights Starting from $75

    And there are lots of flights available over Christmas and NYE.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Everything You Need to Know Before Heading on a Road Trip with Your Pet

    Learn some tips and tricks for bringing your four-legged friend along with you on your next holiday.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victorians Will Be Able to Visit Tasmania Without Quarantining from November 27

    It'll be the final state allowed to cross the Strait.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NT Government Is Offering $1000 Discounts on Trips to the Territory This Summer

    It applies to flights, accommodation, tours and attractions, and vehicle hire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Naumi Is an Eclectic New Boutique Hotel in Wellington

    The colourful 116-room property showcases the work of local artists and designers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Lush Getaways You Can Book in the Yarra Valley

    Escape the city to the Yarra Valley for a weekend of wine drinking and sleeping among the trees.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Hunter Valley Experiences You Can Have in One Epic Food and Drink Tour

    Indulge in a one-day vinous adventure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Metro Melbourne Is Set to Further Ease Venue and Gathering Limits From November 22

    Melburnians, prepare to spend some more time in more places with more people.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Metro Melbourne's 25-Kilometre Rule and Regional Travel Ban Will Lift From Midnight Tonight

    Premier Daniel Andrews has also outlined the next set of planned steps, which'll come into effect on November 22.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Mornington Peninsula's Foreshore Camping Grounds Won't Reopen Until February 2021

    Victorians will soon be able to travel regionally, but campsites in Rye, Rosebud and Sorrento won't reopen for the summer.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Will Reopen Its Border with Victoria From November 23

    The move comes as Victoria has recorded five consecutive days with zero new COVID-19 cases.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book a Boozy and Nostalgic Getaway in Australia's First Gin-Themed Caravan

    Available to book until the end of summer, it's a collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border and Let Visitors From Most Other States Enter Without Quarantining

    Travellers from states with low levels of community transmission — a five-case rolling average across the past fortnight — still need to isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides Three Days a Week Until Early December

    If you don't want head to the pub via public transport, you can rideshare — for cheap.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Regional Holidays within Victoria Will Be Allowed From November 8

    Metro Melbourne residents will be able to travel within the state, and stay overnight — with your own household, your partner or one other household

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Is Reopening Its Borders to All of NSW Except Greater Sydney From November 3

    That includes 32 local government areas — and the state will also remain closed to Victoria, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in the Snowy Mountains

    Adventure off the beaten track and explore higher ground during the warmer months of the year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Cafes to Seek Out When You're Road Tripping Down to NSW's Shoalhaven

    If you like a good out-of-town cafe, the south coast is brimming with them — from healthy harbourside brunch spots to small specialty coffee bars.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Warm Weather Adventure Guide to Kosciuszko National Park

    If you only visit the Snowy Mountains in winter then you're missing half the fun.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ovolo Hotels' New Staycation Options Will Have You Spending Your Annual Leave in Your Own City

    Treat yourself to a few nights away in a luxe room — with in-room massages, boat tours and eight-course degustations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Ways to Have a Jam-Packed Getaway in Queenstown

    Float to 6000 feet on a balloon tour, hit a backcountry cycle trail and then unwind by an outdoor firepit.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tasmania Has Opened Its Borders to Most of Australia and NZ

    NSW residents are set to be allowed in from next week, too, but Victorians will need to wait a little longer.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brunswick East

    Barbers of Brunswick

    A sleek barbershop in Brunswick with a lounge bar out the back.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brisbane City

    Jimmy Rod's Barbershop

    Play PS4 and sip beer while you wait for your trim.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Sydney

    The Barberhood

    A barbershop in the CBD that follows traditional techniques.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Auckland

    New Zealand's Biggest QT Staycay

    Auckland's new boutique hotel is giving away 150 rooms across a five-day treasure hunt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Win a Luxury Getaway to Byron Bay Complete with a Fridge Full of Seltzers

    Escape to the coast without spending a cent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book a Getaway at One of Australia's Three Board Game-Themed Holiday Homes

    Game night just became game weekend away, with House of Uno, Pictionary Palace and Scrabble Shack.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand's Mystery Break Packages Keep Your Holiday Destination a Secret

    Travellers don't know where they're heading until two days prior to travel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Chinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Auckland with a Month of Half-Price Rides

    It's launching on November 2 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for riders.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sean Connolly Is Opening a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Inside QT Auckland

    The new restaurant is inspired by the flavours and spices of Sicily, southern France and Morocco.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Beam Is Sydney's New Purple-Hued E-Bike Service with Designated Parking Spots

    Fifty e-bikes are now available around Bondi, with that number set to grow to 250 around the Waverley area in the coming weeks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Two-Night Getaway with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

    Enjoy a world-class getaway in the South Island's picturesque resort town.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Roxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia

    You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay in These Luxe Shipping Container Tiny Homes That'll Move Between Resorts

    NRMA's new 'glamtainers' have landed on the NSW Central Coast until the end of autumn, before heading to Jindabyne for ski season.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sofitel Auckland Has Been Given a Luxury French-Inspired Makeover

    The reworked space now includes Louis XVI-inspired furnishings and a waterside seafood restaurant.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences

    The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Secluded Swimming Spots to Discover Around Sydney

    The authors of 'Places We Swim Sydney' pick five peaceful swimming spots that every NSW water-lover should visit.

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