NSW Is Giving Out 200,000 $100 Accommodation Vouchers to Use on CBD Staycations
Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced $31.5 million in other support packages for the tourism, live music and events sectors.
Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud
Set along a car-free path through Ubud's rice fields, this five-suite hotel by YSG Studio pairs record players and a DIY DJ set-up with rooftop yoga and a spa.
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Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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80 Middle Road, Singapore
Singapore's past takes centre stage at this elegant hotel, where Peranakan influences meet contemporary luxury and a few unexpected indulgences.
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On car-free Gili Meno, BASK pairs private pool villas, an award-winning wine cellar and an underwater sculpture garden — the holiday after the holiday.
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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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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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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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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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48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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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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Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced $31.5 million in other support packages for the tourism, live music and events sectors.
From a three-night cruise to bike rides through vineyards, there's plenty to see and do in NSW that won't break the bank.
Don't feel like driving? There are plenty of other ways to explore the Sunshine State, from cruises to beautiful nature walks.
You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.
Swap servo stops for leisurely long lunches.
The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.
Almost a month's worth of rain fell on the city from 9am Sunday, March 21 to 9am Monday, March 22.
Start your day on the right foot at this free sunrise yoga session.
Expect baked goods galore — and spending the night in Australia's most haunted mansion (if you dare).
If you're travelling across the city over the break, take note.
Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.
They'll be running for at least the next three months, flying out of Sydney and Brisbane.
From city observatories to outback hideaways, you'll want to look up here.
There are no longer any restrictions on campsites across the state, which means that more holidaymakers can pitch a tent.
The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in the Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen.
Take a sunrise hot air balloon flight, get lost in a hedge maze and kayak under the stars — all in one huge, scenic region.
Swap servo stops for leisurely long lunches.
The soon-to-open hotel arrives from the team behind Golding's Free Dive, Puffin and Shepherd.
A mid-year trip overseas might be back on the cards.
The airline has just tested one app on an international repatriation flight from Frankfurt to Darwin, and plans to assess a second app before hopefully restarting its overseas routes in October.
They'll only be on sale for two hours — and you'll need to take your getaway this month.
Let your taste buds lead the way from jam-filled doughnuts to cheeseburger pies.
No sunscreen required for this new 1.3-kilometre Blue Mountains walk.
And they'll be up for grabs from 10am on Friday, March 12.
Glamping, a hotel and lots of hot springs are planned for the new Metung wellness precinct.
On offer between April and July, they'll be available to 13 regions that usually rely upon international tourism.
Sydneysiders will be able to fly direct to Cooma to access Perisher Valley, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass, while Brisbanites will be able to head to Albury, too.
Finally book that trip you’ve been planning and experience these wondrous NSW sites.
Send and deliver parcels across town via the company's band of drivers.
It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.
15,000 vouchers will be up for grabs from tomorrow, to use on tourism experiences and attractions in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
Book a flight one way and you'll get the return trip for free — across a heap routes.
From winter festivals and scenic walks to whisky distilleries and cosy cocktail bars.
The country's human biosecurity emergency period, which first came into effect in March 2020, has just been extended for another three months.
One week of local acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.
Start with award-winning cocktail bars and late-night live music — finish with art-filled walking tours and a yum cha feast.
Wellington's bowl skating competition returns for its sixth year with art shows, parties and live music.
Come spring, you could be jetting off to London, Singapore or Los Angeles.
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.
Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.