• News

    Eight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan

    Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.

  • Things to Do

    Walk Through Rotorua's Waimangu Volcanic Valley

    587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua

    This new kid on the block has more than enough geothermal activity to go round.

  • News

    Now Open: Ka-Rama Hotel Mildura Is Inviting Guests to Experience Boutique Nostalgia in the Sun-Drenched Countryside

    Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.

  • News

    If You're Dreaming of Your Next Holiday, Qantas Has Just Dropped a Seven-Day Sale with Fares From $109

    One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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

    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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • Hotel

    The StandardX

    62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

    Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary Thai restaurant.

  • News

    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.

  • 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.

Travel

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
  • Food & Drink
    Gosford

    South End Social

    Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Is Closing Its Borders to a Third NSW Hotspot in Sydney's West

    Sydneysiders who have been to the City of Fairfield, as well as the previously announced Campbelltown and Liverpool hotspots, will no longer be able to enter the Sunshine State.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving You the Chance to Live an Unyoked Life with Off-Grid Escapes Every Three Months

    Escape the daily grind and head to an Unyoked cabin four times a year for life — without spending a dime.

  • Food & Drink
    Wamberal

    Malibu - CLOSED

    Where milkshake and fries for $10 meets Instagram-worthy salmon bowls.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nashdale

    Glamping at Nashdale Lane Wines

    A family-run vineyard with its own luxury glamping cabins among the vines.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Surf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand

    The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Turondale

    1949 London Bus

    An unconventional stay with an outdoor firepit and sweeping views over the Bathurst region.

  • Food & Drink
    Ettalong Beach

    Bar Toto

    Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Eco-Sanctuaries Where You Can Spot Native Wildlife in New Zealand

    Head here to spot flightless birdlife, native reptile species, multi-coloured reef fish and giant bugs.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Tanja

    Tanja Lagoon Camp

    Go paddling around the lake and walk to secluded beaches, then take a moonlit soak in the giant tub.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Strict New Border Zone Is Being Introduced Between NSW and Victoria

    The state is also restricting the entry of Victorians to NSW to "extremely limited purposes".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Everything You Need to Know About Australia's COVID-19 State and Territory Border Restrictions

    Before you jump in the car for a road trip or on a plane for a domestic holiday, find out where you can go within Australia and whether you need to quarantine.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Beyond the Beach: Port Stephens

    Head 2.5-hours north of Sydney and you’ll find Port Stephens. It's dotted with bays and inlets, and it happens to be double the size of Sydney Harbour — meaning double the amount of water-themed activities to try. 

  • Food & Drink

    Ten Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway

    Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Fun Things to Do in Port Stephens That'll Take You Beyond the Beautiful Beaches

    There's more to this region than its 26 beaches.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend an Indulgent Weekend Away In Port Stephens

    Savour sea-to-plate fare while sipping champagne, then take a dip in an oceanside pool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Has Declared Two Sydney Council Areas COVID-19 Hotspots

    Anyone who has been to Campbelltown or Liverpool will be banned from entering the Sunshine State from midday today.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A 195-Room Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Auckland CBD This September

    The five-star property comes with four dining options.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Glenworth Valley

    Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

    Watch 200 horses run free at sunset, glamp by the lake or cross creeks on a quad bike at this all-adventure playground.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Somersby

    Microlight Adventures

    Soar above the sites in a light aircraft made for two.

  • Food & Drink
    Wyong

    Little Creek Cheese

    Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.

  • Food & Drink
    Long Jetty

    The Savoy Long Jetty

    Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Norah Head

    Norah Head Lighthouse Quarters

    Sleep in a lighthouse keeper’s quarters next time you visit the Cenny Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Mooney Mooney

    Broken Bay Pearl Farm

    New South Wales' only pearl farm is home to the precious akoya pearl.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia's Kalbarri National Park Is Now Home to a 100-Metre-High Skywalk Over a Gorge

    The $24 million project overlooks the park's Murchison Gorge via two cantilevered platforms.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Aussie Getaway Generator

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Selling 500,000 Cheap Flights to (and from) Queensland to Celebrate the Border Reopening

    And those cheap flights include 23 kilograms of baggage, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two of Victoria's Major Snow Resorts Have Closed Again — Just Weeks After Reopening

    Despite being outside of Victoria's lockdown area, the resorts have stopped the ski lifts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Opening Date Has Been Announced for Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway

    It will also be home to a new restaurant from the team behind Orphans Kitchen.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nelson Bay

    Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

    Dolphin- and whale-watching cruises around Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Salt Ash

    Oakvale Wildlife Park

    Make some new native Australian animal friends at this 25-acre wildlife park in Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    More Than 200,000 Australians Are Hoping to Enter Queensland This Week

    So, if you're planning to make the trip north — or you're heading home to the Sunshine State — expect plenty of congestion and delays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides Every Weekday for the Rest of July

    If you don't want commute to work via public transport or bike, you can rideshare — for cheap.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Government Has Warned Sydneysiders Not to Visit Towns Near the Victorian Border

    With Victorian COVID-19 cases spiking, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has said there is an "extremely high" possibility of increased cases here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

    Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.

  • Food & Drink

    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Port Stephens

    Animal encounters and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities await.

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