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NewsPlanning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List
The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.
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NewsGame, Set, Match: AFLOAT is Launching a Floating Tennis Club on the Yarra River this January, Complete with French-Inspired Food and Drinks
Patrons can expect to find a 20-plus metre-long court, a pop-up store selling Melbourne-exclusive apparel, and a French-inspired food and drinks menu.
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NewsPeninsula Hot Springs Has Been Named the Best Luxury Hot Springs in the World for 2025
Victoria’s Peninsula Hot Springs is being celebrated for its geothermal bathing, nature-immersed design and two decades of pioneering wellness experiences.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Find the best things to do in Melbourne this week, including live music, pop-ups, exhibitions, markets and must-visit spots lighting up the city right now.
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NewsDine, Discover, Repeat: Your Guide to Sydney's Best Alfresco Spots, Markets and Summer Exhibitions
From openair markets to golden-hour spritzes, this is your guide to turning a summer outing in Sydney into a mini escape.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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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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GuideEight Winter Stays in New Zealand That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Chase the snow, the stars or the hot springs with an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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GuideEight Incredible Bali Stays That'll Save You Money Through Concrete Playground Trips
Indonesia is always a good idea, and now you can book these luxe stays for less.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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GuideThat's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips
Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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NewsThe Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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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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NewsEight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria
Start plotting some breathtaking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.
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NewsThe Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.
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NewsHungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips
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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NewsHow Assistance Horses Are Quietly Changing Lives
Some of the most powerful healing in Australia happens in the arena, between a horse and its rider. Here's how the Petstock Foundation is helping that bond reach more people this Christmas.
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NewsThis Just In: Jetstar Is Offering Return Flights for Free With a Three-Day Black Friday Sale
Book a 2026 trip for way, way less with this steal of a Black Friday sale.
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NewsNow Open: SOL Saunas Is Prahran's New Spot for Social Wellness, Where Connection To Yourself and Others Is Everything
Social but pressure-free, this Nordic-inspired wellness destination is designed for connection with oneself and others without devices getting in the way.
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CP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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NewsFrom Reformer Pilates Memberships to Triathlon Fees, Here's How Much it Costs to Sweat in Style
Between $80-a-week reformer classes and $600 triathlons, it seems even the most mainstream workouts are starting to feel like a luxury.
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RestaurantSummerfield Winery
5967 Stawell-Avoca Road, Moonambel
For a world-class wine with a view — and a slice of pizza — head to the Pyrenees.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs & Spa's Festive Offerings Call for Christmas on the Mornington Peninsula
Add a thermal soak to your summer calendar and you'll get to take part in a festive offering.
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NewsSydney's Summer of Sport Is Heating Up — Here's How to Get in on the Action
Consider this your playbook for turning four of summer's biggest sporting events into a proper mini-escape.
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NewsComing Soon: Else Bathhouse Is Redefining Its Historic South Melbourne Surrounds as a Three-Level Temple of Tranquillity
Calmness and history coincide, as this soon-to-open bathhouse looks to revive the ancient tradition of communal bathing.
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NewsThe Best Aussie Cities for a Summer Getaway
From rooftop pools to wild green spaces, your next city break just got a lot more exciting.
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NewsComing Soon: InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Seaside Living and Dining to Coogee Beach This Summer
InterContinental Coogee Beach embodies the dream seaside getaway — think ocean views from your bed, coastal dining experiences and a leisure deck with a day spa and infinity pool underway.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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EventDay Pool Pass at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, Docklands
Ramp up the summer vibes, as non-guests are invited to swim and sip alongside this hotel's seventh-floor pool complete with stellar skyline views.
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NewsEurope's Budget-Friendly Backpacker Bus Rolls Into Australia, Launching with $9.99 Fares From Melbourne to Sydney
Take the scenic route, as this staple supporter of low-cost European adventures arrives in Australia with a stellar intercity price tag.
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NewsHow to Spend a Weekend in Auckland: New Zealand's Foodie and Music Capital
From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape.
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NewsFunfields Themepark Has Reopened Following a $10 Million Upgrade, Featuring a Resort-Inspired Lazy River Ripe for Summer Hangs
This family-friendly icon is bringing a tropical escape to Melbourne, adding a sprawling lazy river flanked by cabanas and sun loungers.
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NewsFortitude Valley's The Calile Hotel Has Been Named on the World's 50 Best Hotels List for the Third Year Running, Ranked at No. 34
By making this prestigious list for the third consecutive year, Brisbane's urban sanctuary becomes the only hotel in Oceania to rank in every instalment of the award.
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NewsThe Local Edit: How to Make the Most of the Creative Flinders Lane Precinct
From strong specialty coffee to vintage shopping inside heritage-listed buildings, Melbourne's Flinders Lane has culture in droves.
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NewsIn the Shadow of Byron Bay Lighthouse, ESTE Wategos Is the Heavenly Beachside Stay You've Been Waiting For
Surrounded by luxe amenities and pristine nature, these high-end residences present a different side of the famed surf town.
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NewsThe Local Edit: How to Explore Adelaide's Vibrant CBD Neighbourhood
With chic wine bars and award-winning restaurants, Adelaide's CBD makes for a perfect weekend getaway.
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NewsThe Top Countries Australians Are Traveling to Right Now — And the Surprising Countries on the Rise
From classic favourites to unexpected contenders, the results of a new report may just influence your next trip.
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NewsAre Run Clubs and Coffee Raves Really Taking Over From Nightclubs and Pub Crawls?
Despite Gen Z choosing matchas over martinis, the night-time economy is still strong — and young people are leading the charge.
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FeatureA Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's Wild West Coast
As rugged as its reputation suggests, Tassie's West Coast lives up to its persevering motto: "We find a way, or we make a way."
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NewsLonely Planet Has Named Melbourne's Food Scene One of the World's Top 25 Travel Experiences
From Lune croissants to Palestinian soul food and Italian marketplaces, Melbourne’s culinary scene has officially been crowned one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet.
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NewsHow to Spend a Weekend In Potts Point: Sydney's Inner-City Culture-Soaked Neighbourhood
Here's how to spend a day wandering the historic and stylish suburb of Potts Point.
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NewsYou Could Win Four Tickets to the Gold Coast World Supercross By Sharing your Dream Adrenaline-Filled Day
The FIM World Supercross Championship is a high-octane way to kick off your summer season.
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NewsLive Like a Cashed-Up Local, as Mondrian Gold Coast Launches Luxe Residential-Style Beach Houses in Burleigh Heads
Bringing a new element to this high-end coastal stay, a pair of residential-inspired beach houses invite guests to imagine themselves putting down beachfront roots.
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NewsThe Local Edit: Get to Know This Little Collins Street Neighbourhood
Laneways filled with art, stories etched into historic buildings and a hotel that puts you right in the middle of it all.
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NewsJust In: We're All Getting Free Public Transport on Weekends This Summer, Celebrating the Metro Tunnel's Early December Launch
Ride the city's brand-new rails for free on weekends, as Premier Jacinta Allan offers a gesture of thanks to celebrate the major project's opening.
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NewsAustralia's About to See the First of Three Supermoons — Here's When to Look Up
Australia’s first supermoon of the season — the October harvest moon — rises tonight, kicking off a trio of full moons set to brighten the night sky through December.
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NewsTraveloka's 10-Day Spring Travel Sale Is On Now, Featuring Stellar Flights to Bali, Bangkok and Hanoi Starting From $179
Lock in the wellness escape you deserve, with budget-friendly deals on flights, hotels and activities for multiple destinations across Asia Pacific.
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NewsTake a 17-Night Adventure Around the Globe in Pure Luxury, as Preferred Hotels & Resorts Hosts an Ultimate Private Jet Experience
Catch private jets from one destination to the next, as this 17-night itinerary is filled to the brim with luxury experiences and stays.
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NewsPetstock's New Summer Collection Will Keep Pets Cool, Comfy and Chic All Summer Long
From shirts and bucket hats to sturdy, adventure-ready harnesses, Petstock's new summer range will keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching through the hotter months.
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NewsMelbourne's Free Tram Zone Has Expanded — Here's Everywhere You Can Now Travel Without Paying
Free trams now run from the CBD to the MCG, with extra trains and trams across the city for the AFL Grand Final and Melbourne Royal Show.
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NewsAustralia's Best Airbnb Hosts for 2025 Have Been Named, Showcasing Dream Family-Friendly Stays and Serene Nature Escapes
Make short stays even more memorable as Australia's top Airbnb hosts have been chosen for their appreciation of design and love of hospitality.
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NewsScoot Is Offering Flights From Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Asia From $139 — But the Sale Ends Tomorrow
Spend the Melbourne Cup long weekend poolside in Koh Samui or Valentine's Day exploring the streets of Osaka.
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NewsFYI: Aussies Can Now Get Unlimited Travel Data eSIMs in 200-Plus Overseas Destinations, So Book Flights ASAP
Racking up international roaming bills of $10 a day may become a thing of the past.
