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Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.
58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla
If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.
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The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.
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Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.
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From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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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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Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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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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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Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.
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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.
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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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Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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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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Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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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.
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Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.
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