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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NewsYour Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces
Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.
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NewsHinterland Experiences That Will Change the Way You See a Gold Coast Holiday
From romantic rainforest retreats to walks in the lush Hinterland, these experiences prove that a Gold Coast holiday doesn't end at the shoreline.
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NewsStay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)
Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.
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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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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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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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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 & LeisureFour of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington
Get off of the couch and onto the coast.
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Travel & LeisureFive of the Best Coastal Walks in Auckland
Get off of the couch and onto the coast.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria 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.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureNew 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.
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Travel & LeisureSA 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.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland'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.
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Travel & LeisureTen 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.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia'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.
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Travel & LeisureWestern 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.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria 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.
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Travel & LeisureEight 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.
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Travel & LeisureMetro 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.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim
Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureAucklandBike Rave 2021
This roaming cycle tour brings together lights, music and dance on two wheels.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian 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.
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Travel & LeisureMount 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.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria 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.
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Travel & LeisureThree 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.
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Travel & LeisureGreater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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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Travel & LeisureWestern Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with Victoria From January 18
The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.
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Travel & LeisureThe ACT Has Lifted Some of Its Border Restrictions with New South Wales
Effective since Tuesday, January 12, only folks who've been in 11 specific local government areas are currently unable to enter the territory.
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Travel & LeisureThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Day Trip
Add these lightweight items to your backpack for your next summer adventure.
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Travel & LeisureJervis Bay Territory Is Currently Off Limits to Sydneysiders Due to Commonwealth Border Restrictions
Jervis Bay Territory, a small peninsula section of Jervis Bay, is actually administered by the Commonwealth Government, and falls under the laws of the ACT — which currently deems Greater Sydney a COVID-19 hotspot.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Now Need a Permit to Enter Victoria Under the State's New Traffic Light-Style System
And if you try to travel to the state without a valid permit, you'll be fined $4957.
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Travel & LeisureFive Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region
Adventure off road, seek out silo artworks and sample locally made drops.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Has Shut Its Borders to Greater Brisbane in Response to the New COVID-19 Strain
The closure came into effect overnight, but includes anyone who has been in the area since January 2.
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Travel & LeisureThe Federal Government Has Declared the Greater Brisbane Area a COVID-19 Hotspot
Domestic border arrangements with Queensland have been changing, too, in response to Australia's first local case of the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.
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Travel & LeisureFace Masks Are Now Mandatory On Domestic Flights Within and International Flights to Australia
And at airports, too — and international travellers coming to Australia will also be required to undertake a pre-flight test.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Aussie 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.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Won't Open Its Borders to Greater Sydney Until the End of January at the Earliest
The Sunshine State is currently closed to 35 local government areas in New South Wales.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Take Your Car to Tasmania Via Ferry for Free Between March and June
The $6 million plan will save travellers an average of $240 for a return trip.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Hybrid Buses Will Soon Be Able to Achieve Zero Emissions in Certain Drive Zones
Get set for clearer air and quieter bus rides once the system is rolled out across all 50 vehicles.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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Travel & LeisureA Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry — we're expecting large hailstones and damaging winds.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is How Many People You Can Have Over on Christmas Day in NSW — Region by Region
There are different rules across regional NSW, Greater Sydney and the northern beaches, so we've broken it down.