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    This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

    58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

    If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

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    Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

    The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

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    Sydney in Summer

    See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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    Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips

    Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.

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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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    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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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.

  • News

    A 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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    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 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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    The 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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    Ten 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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    The 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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    The 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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    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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    Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Pools

    Take in the sights from the Arthurs Seat summit, hike around Bushrangers Bay and bath in the Peninsula Hot Springs all in this one-day tour.

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    A Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia

    Start planning your next holiday here.

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    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World for 2021

    Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.

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    Air New Zealand Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier

    The trial will run on the airline's Auckland to Sydney route in April. 

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    This Wild Coastal Track Has Reopened in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges

    On a clear day, walkers will cop sweeping views of the wild west coastline all the way to Mount Taranaki.

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    Six Adventurous Ways to Explore the South Island Without Spending Hours in the Car

    Swap lame car games for riding an underground train or kayaking along the coast.

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    Five Reasons to Consider Booking a Cruise For Your Next Getaway

    You won't get lost if you're holidaying on a ship — and you'll only need to unpack once.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Just Dropped a Heap of Flight Deals for Couples with Tickets Starting at $69 Each

    The cheap price kicks in when you book two or more seats in the same reservation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Requires Anyone Who Has Been at Melbourne Airport During a Ten-Hour Period to Isolate

    You'll need to get tested, too, and remain in isolation for 14 days regardless of the results.

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    Virgin Is Running a Boozy Pride Flight with Drag and DJs from Brisbane to Sydney for Mardi Gras

    The Pride Flight is taking off from Brisbane on Friday, March 5 — just in time for the final weekend of Mardi Gras.

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    What to Eat, Drink, See and Do on a Weekend in Queensland's Capricorn Region

    Camp with camels, wander through ancient caves and fill your esky at local diners.

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    Teamlab's Latest Eye-Popping Site Combines Historic Ruins, Dazzling Digital Art and a Sauna

    The folks behind Japan's vibrant digital art museum just keep opening must-visit venues.

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    Melbourne's Luxe W Hotel Is Now Open with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool and Laneway Cocktail Bar

    There's also a poolside bar, DJ decks and an all-day eatery — with an intimate Japanese fine diner set to open in May, too.

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    An Airstream Hotel Has Rolled Into Nagambie's Mitchelton Winery So You Can Sleep By the Vines

    Spend a night among the vines in one of seven luxe vintage-style RVs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Safe and Dry

    You might want to stay indoors — we're expecting "heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Launched a Week-Long Sale with 1.9 Million Flights Starting from $75

    Including plenty of flights from New South Wales to Queensland now that the border has reopened.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Food Stops to Make on Your Great Alpine Road Trip This Spring

    Let your stomach lead the way through Gippsland's High Country tasting all the local produce, beer and wine along the way.

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    Four of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

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    Five of the Best Coastal Walks in Auckland

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Is Reopening Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From 6pm on January 29

    Travellers from all of Sydney will be able to enter the state — and folks from most of NSW won't need to get tested upon arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The ACT Is Scrapping the Last of Its Border Restrictions with New South Wales

    Come 3pm on Friday, January 29, there'll no longer be any travel restrictions in place for travel to the ACT — from NSW, or from any other state or territory.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days

    The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.

  • Travel & Leisure

    SA Is Reopening Its Borders to Greater Sydney If You're Keen for a Wine-Fuelled Holiday

    Sydneysiders will be allowed into SA (without quarantining) from this Sunday — but you will still need to get COVID-19 tests.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland's Borders Will Reopen to Greater Sydney on February 1

    The Sunshine State will no longer have any restrictions on travellers from New South Wales.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with NSW and Queensland From January 25

    The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jellybean Pool

    Take a dip or relax in a lilo on these calming waters.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Is Reopening to All But One Greater Sydney Local Government Area from 6pm on January 22

    Which means, travellers from all of Sydney, except Cumberland can enter the state once applying for a permit — and self-isolating until receiving a negative test result on arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe

    Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Metro Melbourne's Off-Peak Public Transport Fares Are Being Cut by 30 Percent for Three Months

    The discounted weekday fares start on Sunday, January 31.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim

    Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Victorian Government's Second Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs Today

    After making 70,000 vouchers available in December 2020, an additional 40,000 will be available in this round.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Auckland

    Bike Rave 2021

    This roaming cycle tour brings together lights, music and dance on two wheels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022

    Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Mount Hotham's New Eco-Glamping Experience Lets You Sleep Under the Stars in a Suspended Tent

    Mattresses, cosy sleeping bags and stunning mountain sunrises all included.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Is Reopening to 25 Greater Sydney Local Government Areas from 6pm on January 18

    Which means, travellers from most of Sydney can now enter the state once applying for a permit — and self-isolating until receiving a negative test result on arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Three Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Camping Trip

    Bring a little bit of home comfort to your next night under canvas.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Greater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot

    The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Has Extended Its Fee-Free Booking Changes Until the End of June

    So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.

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