• 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
  • Arts & Entertainment

    Four Outdoor Events Happening This Spring to Help You Emerge from Your Winter Hibernation

    As the weather starts to thaw, make the most of the sunshine with live music, blossoming flowers and art around Brisbane.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Places to See Wildflowers Around Australia This Spring

    Spot colourful blossoms in the wild while hiking through alpine meadows or picnicking in wattle fields.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Adults-Only River Cruise Is Taking Over Europe's Historic Waterways

    The modern cruising experience combines silent discos with classical concert experiences and cocktail making lessons with open-air cinema.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book This Tiny Off-Grid Cabin in the Bush for Your Next Spring Getaway

    The eco cabin is located in a remote riverside location near Barrington Tops National Park — and you can now book it on Airbnb.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Five Out-of-Town Happenings That Are Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring

    As the weather starts to thaw, make the most of the sunshine with live music, blossoming flowers and art on the road.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Will Soon Be Able to Glamp in a Vineyard on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula All Year-Round

    Rosebud's Blue Range Estate Wines will reopen its luxury glamping ground in October.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Uber Is Rolling Out Its Comfort Service in New Zealand

    The ridesharing service is rolling out a feature that lets customers choose their level of conversation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five European Cities to Visit When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites

    Uncover ruin pubs, wiener dog museums and the oldest sausage shop in the world.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Will Run Trial Flights Direct From the East Coast to New York and London By the End of 2019

    The aim is to start running non-stop commercial flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Munich

    Make the most of your whirlwind trip in the Bavarian capital.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Six Out-of-Town Happenings That Are Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring

    As the weather starts to thaw, make the most of the sunshine with live music, blossoming flowers and art on the road.

  • Food & Drink

    This Airline Lets You Pre-Book Meals Created by Top International Chefs

    Enjoy the finer things in life at 30,000 feet.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How and Why You Should Plan a Solo Trip to Canberra and its Surrounds

    Take a little me time and explore Australia's capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Escape to Canberra

  • Travel & Leisure

    Buses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Spring

    Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout September and October to complete further upgrades for the Metro Tunnel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney Trains Are Still Experiencing Major Delays That May Affect Your Commute Home

    A mechanical issue at Town Hall this morning is still causing delays on six of Sydney's nine train lines.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Weird and Wonderful Festivals to Track Down Around Australia

    Plan your next holiday around one of these out-there festivals with naked frisbee contests, beer-can boats, synchronised Nutbush dances and a surprising amount of ABBA.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Chinchilla

    Melonfest 2021

    This Queensland festival celebrating the humble watermelon is a pink, summery dream.

  • Travel & Leisure
    The Gardens

    Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta

    Save up those tinnies to build the ultimate sailing vessel and take out the top title.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Birdsville

    Big Red Bash 2020

    Join a massive synchronised Nutbush dance, go sand dune surfing and watch Aussie rock bands at this regional festival.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Maryborough

    Mary Poppins Festival

    Head north to the Fraser Coast for this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious festival.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Thoona

    Thoona Wheelie Bin Championships 2020 — CANCELLED

    The box car derby your childhood self dreamed about is an annual event in Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Maslin Beach

    The Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games

    A day of naked competitions at a picturesque Adelaide beach.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Deniliquin, NSW

    Deni Ute Muster

    A rural festival complete with lawn mower races, wood chopping, whip cracking and, of course, utes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Train Network Is Affected by Major Delays This Friday Morning

    No trains are were running between Town Hall and North Sydney for three hours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Neuron Mobility's Orange-Hued Electric Scooters Have Hit Brisbane's Streets

    The Singapore-based company has joined Lime, sending out 200 two-wheeled vehicles into the CBD, New Farm and South Brisbane.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Going Off-Grid in Canberra

    Take the 'city' out of your next city break.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Click Frenzy's Huge Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

    Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, cruises, accomodation and more — but only for 29 hours.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Parkes

    Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

    Get advice from local guides and pick up regional produce.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Oberon

    Glamping in the Garden 2020 — POSTPONED

    A pop-up glamping retreat located in a stunning 160-acre garden outside Sydney.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Google Maps' New Augmented Reality Feature Will Literally Point You in the Right Direction

    Now rolling out on iOS and Android phones, the beta feature deploys arrows and directions over street view images.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's Tram Network Will be Disrupted by a Four-Hour Strike Later This Month

    The network-wide strike follows failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Sydney

    Murder Mystery at Sea 2019

    Solve a creepy murder mystery on Darling Harbour. On a navy boat. At night.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Eating and Drinking in Budapest

    In the Hungarian capital you're spoiled for choice with street food laneways, classy cocktail bars and authentic 'mom and pop' canteens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Technical Issue on Sydney's Metro North West Is Causing Commuter Chaos This Morning

    Trains were not running in either direction for almost two hours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Great Barrier Reef Is Set to Score Its First Underwater Hotel

    Sleep below sea level on a floating pontoon, with floor-to-ceiling views of the reef through your window.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's Tram Network Could Soon be Affected by a 48-Hour Strike

    The news comes as Melbourne's train workers gear up for their own strike next week.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best (and Most Colourful) Flower Festivals Happening Around Australia

    Pack the Zyrtec and get ready to frolic through glorious fields of tulips and cherry blossom trees.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    An Art Lover's Guide to Spending a Weekend in Canberra

    Take your inner art critic on a tour of this contemporary art-proud cultural hub.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Gallery: Kosci in Your Cossies

    Over 200 skiers and snowboarders bared (almost) all to speed down Australia's third-longest run in Budgy Smugglers last week.

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