Travel & Leisure
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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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
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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HotelFrasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
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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NewsThis Luxury Remote-Island Resort Is the Quiet Escape Bali-Goers Are Craving
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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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 Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
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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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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HotelThe Calile Hotel
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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
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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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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GuideThe Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
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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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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Travel & LeisureThis 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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Travel & LeisureSix 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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Travel & LeisureFive 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.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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.
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Travel & LeisureNSW 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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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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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Travel & LeisureWhat 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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Travel & LeisureTeamlab'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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Travel & LeisureMelbourne'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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Travel & LeisureAn 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.
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Travel & LeisureA 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".
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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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.
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Travel & LeisureEight 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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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 & 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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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.