• News

    How 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.

  • News

    From 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.

  • News

    This 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.

  • News

    Gastronomy, 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.

  • 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

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • 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

    Gastronomy, 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.

  • News

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hotel

    Grand 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.

  • Hotel

    The 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.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around

    It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Buses Will Replace Trains on Three Sydney Train Lines Over the Christmas Holidays

    Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout late December and early January to complete upgrades.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight

    The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane Public Transport Will Be Free on New Year's Eve

    So you can get to and from the fireworks without spending a penny.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms

    The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Could Soon Pay a Netflix-Style Subscription for Public Transport and Ubers in Sydney

    It's part of Transport for NSW's plan to streamline how you pay for travel — starting with digital Opal cards.

  • Travel & Leisure

    All Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2019

    So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Three-Day Escape to Byron Bay

    Head up the coast for a holiday at one of Australia's most celebrated coastal spots — for zero dollars.

  • Design & Style

    An Essential Packing List for that Last-Minute Summer Getaway

    OK, maybe a watermelon kegging kit isn't "essential", but we think it's fun.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Train and Bus Travel This Friday

    To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Very Extra, Tinsel-Filled Christmas Buses Are Currently Cruising Around Sydney

    Keep an eye out on your commute — the buses have been decked out with tinsel, baubles and handmade decorations from local school kids.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Four Bite-Sized Adventures for Your Next Trip to Thailand

    The stunning Southeast Asian nation has plenty of unexpected adventures to tempt the inquisitive traveller.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Delayed Its Decision On Direct Flights From the East Coast to New York and London

    The airline has chosen its preferred aircraft, but won't make a call on whether the flights will come to fruition until March 2020.

  • Food & Drink

    Eight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Central Coast

    Escape the city grind for coastal hikes, kayaking adventures and lots of fresh seafood.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Fortitude Valley

    X Cargo Pool Club

    The Valley shipping container hangout is bringing in a pool, cabanas and daybeds for summer.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW's Cabarita Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2020

    Two inland beaches have made the Tourism Australia list for the first time, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Heap of Flights Will be Cancelled This Weekend Due to an Industrial Strike

    Jetstar pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew will take industrial action over three days.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Parkes

    Parkes Elvis Festival 2020

    You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.

  • Travel & Leisure

    All Sydney Ferries Have Been Cancelled Because of the Bushfire Smoke

    If you usually travel home via ferry, you'll need to make alternative plans.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Cabn Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny Solar-Powered House in the Victorian Wilderness

    Pack a book, turn off your laptop and escape to this solar-powered, secluded tiny house.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Take Your Pet Pooch for a CityCat Ride Along the Brisbane River

    TransLink is trialling the move for three months between December 2019 and March 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia's Airways Could Be Affected by an Industrial Strike Over the Christmas Holidays

    Jetstar workers have voted in favour of industrial action that could see see pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew walk off the job in the coming weeks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Long-Awaited South East Light Rail Will Officially Be Up and Running Before Christmas

    The first trams with passengers will run between Circular Quay and Randwick on December 14 — and the first two days of travel will be free.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Dogs of All Sizes Are Now Welcome on Auckland Trains

    The first trial was a howling success.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Vegemite Jar-Shaped Tiny House Is Popping Up in NSW

    Spend a night here and you'll be a happy little Vegemite.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts

    The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Cruise Will Sail You to the Show's Real-Life Locations

    It's planning to set sail in 2021, cruising through Iceland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Malta and Croatia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So You Might Want to Stay Inside

    Stay safe and dry — we're expecting "damaging winds and large hailstones".

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Great Barrier Reef Is Now Home to Australia's First Underwater Hotel

    Cruise the Whitsundays on a floating pontoon — and sleep below sea level.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Grampians Is Getting an Epic New 160-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Trail

    The hiking track will be complete by the end of 2020.

  • Design & Style

    Lime's Electric Scooters Are Being Removed From Auckland Streets

    Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have selected four operators to operate e-scooters for the next six months.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Surprising Reasons to Consider Thredbo for Your Summer Holiday

    Catch a meteor shower from Australia's highest peak, do yoga in a snow gum forest and wander through wildflower-filled meadows.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's New Regular Commuter Ferry from Geelong to Docklands Launches Next Week

    With an on-board licensed cafe (for pre-work coffees and post-work wines).

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Snow-Filled Winter Wonderland Has Descended on Singapore's Changi Airport

    Head on a snow walk, visit a festive light show and a join a workshop at a market — all inside the airport.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Snag Yourself a Bargain This Weekend with 30 Percent Off Travel to Tasmania

    Spirit of Tasmania is offering some serious discounts on travel for next year — and right in time for Dark Mofo.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Safe and Dry

    Lots of rain, hail and wind is expected.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Day of Strikes

    The four-hour, network-wide strike will follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Camp, Glamp and Stay in Eco Cabins at Australia Zoo

    'Camp Crocodile Hunter', as the new campground will be called, will is set to open in 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel

    Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.

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