Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand's Mystery Break Packages Keep Your Holiday Destination a Secret
Travellers don't know where they're heading until two days prior to travel.
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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NewsHow to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits
From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.
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NewsFrom Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year
From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.
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NewsThis Two-Night Sydney Harbour Luxury Yacht Trip Features a Five-Course Peter Gilmore Feast — All for $19.74
Embark on a luxurious Sydney Harbour adventure, where you'll soak up the views from your yacht and dine on lunch prepared by a local icon.
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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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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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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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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 & LeisureChinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Auckland with a Month of Half-Price Rides
It's launching on November 2 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for riders.
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Travel & LeisureSean Connolly Is Opening a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Inside QT Auckland
The new restaurant is inspired by the flavours and spices of Sicily, southern France and Morocco.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.
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Travel & LeisureBeam Is Sydney's New Purple-Hued E-Bike Service with Designated Parking Spots
Fifty e-bikes are now available around Bondi, with that number set to grow to 250 around the Waverley area in the coming weeks.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Two-Night Getaway with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Enjoy a world-class getaway in the South Island's picturesque resort town.
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Travel & LeisureRoxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia
You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Stay in These Luxe Shipping Container Tiny Homes That'll Move Between Resorts
NRMA's new 'glamtainers' have landed on the NSW Central Coast until the end of autumn, before heading to Jindabyne for ski season.
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Travel & LeisureSofitel Auckland Has Been Given a Luxury French-Inspired Makeover
The reworked space now includes Louis XVI-inspired furnishings and a waterside seafood restaurant.
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Travel & LeisureUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences
The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.
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Travel & LeisureFive Secluded Swimming Spots to Discover Around Sydney
The authors of 'Places We Swim Sydney' pick five peaceful swimming spots that every NSW water-lover should visit.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Selling $129 Flights from Brissie to Hamilton Island So You Can End 2020 with a Getaway
And you've got two months to take the trip.
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Travel & LeisureSydney Has Once Again Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
The NSW capital came in at number four in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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Travel & LeisureTasmania Looks Set to Open Its Border to Most of the Country by the End of October
It'll open to "low-risk Australian jurisdictions" — which includes Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and, depending on case numbers, possibly NSW.
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Travel & LeisureA Road Tripper's Guide to the Far South Coast
Go snorkelling with fur seals, eat the world's best oysters and sleep under canvas.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
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Travel & LeisureJBL's Aussie Travel Competition
Let JBL cure your wanderlust with $5000 to go towards your next trip.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Eat, Drink and Play During Your Next Weekend Staycation in Auckland
We're giving away a wellness spa package for two at Cordis Auckland.
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Travel & LeisureThese Three Refurbished Cottages in NSW's National Parks Are Now Available for Scenic Getaways
You can now spend a night in a historic abode on the mid north coast — or pick between two in Kosciuszko National Park.
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Travel & LeisureTourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots
Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year
The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Selling $59 Flights from Sydney to Adelaide to Celebrate the Border Reopening
Godspeed.
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Travel & LeisureThe South Australian City of Whyalla Is Now Home to a Spectacular New LED-Lit Circular Jetty
Add it to your must-visit list — it spans 315 metres, and is the only jetty of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Australia Is Opening Its Borders to NSW So Time to Book a Wine-Fuelled Holiday
Sydneysiders will be allowed into SA (without quarantining) from this Thursday.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Expanding Its Border Zone So You Can Travel to Byron Bay Without Quarantining
The state is opening up to the Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes council areas — but you'll still need a border pass.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Luxe Two-Night Getaway for You and a Mate to Waiheke Island
Fall back in love with your own backyard with two days of eating, drinking and exploring.
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Travel & LeisurePipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
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Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand Has Released Thousands of Fares for Under $50
More than 180,000 fares are on sale to 20 destinations across the country.
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Travel & LeisureAuckland's New Five-Star Park Hyatt Is Now Open
The massive property comes with 195 rooms, four dining options and a 25-metre infinity pool.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Scrapped Its Booking Change Fees Until January 2021
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 & LeisureSeven of Australia's Eight States and Territories Hope to Reopen Their Borders By December
You might be able to put that Christmas leave to good use on a domestic holiday.
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Travel & LeisureTourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album
It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.
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Travel & LeisureWentworth FallsStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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Travel & LeisureJapan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
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Travel & LeisureThe Sydney Harbour Bridge Is Currently Closed in Both Directions Because of a Serious Crash
Sydneysiders are advised to avoid the area and consider working from home, with no forecast for when all northbound and southbound lanes will reopen.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Explore the Stunning Orange Region When You Need a Break from the City
From fine, fine wine and buzzing bakeries to dramatic peaks and hot air balloon adventures, Orange is the perfect antidote to the daily grind.
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Travel & LeisureFive of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer
Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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Travel & LeisureHotel Fitzroy Is a New Ten-Room Boutique Property in Ponsonby
This new boutique property offers an in-room breakfast service and dedicated hosts for your stay.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Unlikely to Reopen Its Borders to NSW and Victoria Until There Is No Community Transmission
In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".
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Travel & LeisureThe South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk
The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.