• 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
  • Travel & Leisure

    The Long-Lasting Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Down Under Next Month

    The starry event only happens once a year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Been Named One of the World's Best Airlines for 2019

    Jetstar also made the best low-cost airline list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Another Anti-Adani Protest Looks Set to Disrupt Peak-Hour Traffic in the Brisbane CBD This Afternoon

    It's set to affect traffic on George Street, Victoria Bridge, Grey Street and the surrounding areas.

  • Travel & Leisure

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

    The Rail Tram and Bus Union will vote on whether to take industrial action, in the midst of tense negotiations with Metro Trains.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Sydney

    The Island Kanak Beach Village

    Escape winter without leaving the city at this pop-up tropical beach in Circular Quay.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Environmental Protestors Are Causing Traffic Havoc in the Brisbane CBD This Morning

    The protestors have glued themselves to a crossing in the middle of Queen Street, causing traffic delays throughout peak hour.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New On-Demand Bus Will Drive You to the New Metro North West Railway

    Cooee Busways works similarly to UberPool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Off-the-Grid Weekend Escapes Near Auckland

    Sometimes you just need to go offline and take a moment to reconnect with nature.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book Next-Level Multi-Day Travel Adventures Around the Globe Through Airbnb

    Trek through the Amazon, take a culinary kayaking trip through the Sweden or island hop around the Galapagos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Winter Weekenders in Australia That Don't Involve Skiing

    Swap the snow for a getaway dedicated to truffle hunting in WA, wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills or dark arts in Tasmania.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Wellington's First Electric Scooter Trial Begins Next Week

    Two companies are taking part in the trial set out by Wellington City Council.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A 500-Square-Metre Mirror and Hedge Maze Has Just Opened Inside Singapore's Changi Airport

    It's part of a giant new greenery-filled amusement park with seven different attractions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Take Household Pets on Auckland Trains for Free

    Your pet cat, dog, guinea pig and rabbit can now enjoy free public transport in Auckland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Cosy Weekend Away with Your Loved One in the Blue Mountains This Winter

    Walk through ancient rainforest then rug up by a roaring fire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Bus, Train and Ferry Rides to Celebrate 100 Million Trips

    It's the first time the number has been achieved in Auckland since 1951.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Take a (Very Expensive) Holiday to the International Space Station

    NASA is opening the low-orbit facility to private astronauts, as well as commercial and tourism ventures.

  • Food & Drink

    Where to Find the Cosiest Stays, Red Wine and Fireplaces around Regional Victoria for Maximum Hygge

    Winter is made for creating cosy moments — and these spots will help you do it best.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six of Wellington's Best Hidden Gems According to Garage Project's Jos Ruffell

    The co-owner of the city's most prolific craft brewery shares some of his favourite places to find inspiration across Wellington.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Luxury Champagne Festival Clicquot in the Snow Returns for 2019

    Attend a fashion show, drink your weight in Champagne and lead a pack of sled dogs across a mountain.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Winter Driving Experience Lets You Tackle a Snow-Covered Race Track

    Bury the accelerator of a high-performance car on ice.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ferries Between Circular Quay and Manly Have Been Cancelled Because of Huge Swell

    Catching the Manly Ferry today would be reckless.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NASA Will Start Launching Rockets From Australia in 2020

    The US organisation is setting up temporary launch facilities at the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Heli-Surfing Is Auckland's New Luxury Adventure Experience

    Chopper to out-of-the-way surfing and fishing spots on Great Barrier's east coast.

  • Food & Drink

    A Wine Lover's Guide to Waiheke

    Discover all the top drops, food and sights that this island region has on offer.

  • Food & Drink

    A Wine Lover's Guide to Matakana

    Journey north on your next stay in Auckland to discover wineries filled with quirky sculptures, rare wine varietals and award-winning restaurants.

  • Food & Drink

    A Wine Lover's Guide to Kumeu

    On your next short break in Auckland, dedicate a day to visiting these nearby first-class wineries.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Order an Uber Submarine to Explore the Depths of the Great Barrier Reef

    You can now get a 'scUber' on demand — if you've got a spare $3000.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Adventure Activities to Try with Your Crew this Winter

    Because nothing says bonding like heart-stopping adventure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Spectacular Waterfalls to Visit Near Melbourne

    Get out of the city and explore some of Victoria's most phenomenal falls.

  • Design & Style

    A New Design Has Been Released for Auckland Harbour's Pedestrian Bridge

    The pedestrian SkyPath linking central Auckland with the North Shore has been in the works for over a decade

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brunswick

    Barkly Barks Dog Festival 2019

    Your regular Sunday trip to Woolies just got way better.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Where Will You End Up?

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Winter Escape to Tasmania

  • Travel & Leisure

    Uber's New Quiet Mode Will Let You Ride in Silence

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

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Unexpected Things You Can Do and See in Tasmania

    From visiting a seahorse farm to breaking taboos at a museum dedicated to poo.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Experiences Completely Unique to Tasmania in Winter

    From exploring snowy enchanted forests to dressing up and dancing through apple orchards

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Unconventional Cultural Experiences to Discover in Tasmania

    Go from absurdist mazes to a town that doubles as an openair gallery.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Cosy Places to Snuggle into This Winter in Tasmania

    Curl up next to the fire and bask in luxe views at one of these cosy stays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten of Australia's Newest — and Most Unique — Travel Experiences to Inspire Your Next Domestic Holiday

    Perfect for exploring the country when you don't have enough annual leave to head overseas. 

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