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NewsYour Winter Cultural Hit List: Festivals, Events and How to Have a Say in Shaping Your City
From late-night markets and major film festivals to winter food events and city-wide celebrations, these are the cultural moments worth adding to your calendar this season.
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NewsRest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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NewsThis Just In: Lorna Jane Quietly Opened a Luxury Retreat For Modern Women in Byron Bay
A contemporary bushland sanctuary for everything wellness, from hormonal imbalances to high-pressure careers.
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FeatureThe Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia
Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.
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FeatureDark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo
Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.
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FeatureThe Best Unconventional Stays in Australia
From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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NewsThe 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne
From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do on Anzac Day in Melbourne
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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NewsThe 18 Best Hair Salons in Melbourne
From celebrity stylists to specialist studios, leave your locks to some of the best hair salons in Melbourne.
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NewsThe 27 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2026
Warning: These massages, facials and beautiful spaces may result in a state of complete and utter relaxation.
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NewsThe 16 Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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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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GuideUnlock Indonesia: Get the Most From the Island for Less With Discounts on These Unique Experiences
From traditional rituals to sunrise hikes, these standout Indo adventures are all 10% off when you book with Visa via CP Trips.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, head to the NGV for a teen-only art party, have High Cheese at the Westin or check out Lido Cinemas $5 movie tix.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This September
Sip French drops at Le Grape Escape, Experience Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' live and blast off into the Spacetember Film Festival.
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NewsComing Soon: Led by Fitness Veterans and Footy Players, STILLE Is Melbourne's Ultra-Exclusive Longevity and Wellness Club
Following New York and London, Melbourne will soon have its own private longevity and wellness club, bringing performance-focused therapies and exclusive membership limits.
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NewsNow Open: Raes Expands Beyond Wategos with a Stylish New Byron Stay Complete with Rooftop Swims and Luxe Spa Sessions
Luxury hotelier Raes is expanding its Byron footprint with a sophisticated new property designed for longer stays and laidback indulgence.
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FeatureBeyond the Lights: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Sydney for Vivid
Vivid is Sydney's annual proof that the city can work the night shift — from dusk-lit galleries and caviar dinners, to sunken dancefloors and the morning-after repair kit.
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NewsNYC-Inspired Hannah St Hotel Curates a Winter Getaway Around a Gourmand Malin + Goetz Candle
Cocktails inspired by a cosy scent, continental breakfasts and late check-out — this one checks all the winter staycation boxes.
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NewsCelebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations
Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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NewsComing Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga
Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.
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NewsKĀYA Health Clubs Has Opened a Massive New Sanctuary Inside Chadstone, Designed as an All-in-One Wellness Escape
This sprawling shopping centre now has a wellness sanctuary to match, providing a new home for movement, training and recovery in the southeast.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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NewsFrom Morning Hot-Air Ballooning to Moonlit Kayaking: These Are Melbourne's Coolest Winter Adventures
These Melbourne winter adventures prove there's no such thing as hibernation season.
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NewsComing Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley
Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.
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NewsRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria Has Revealed Its Illuminating 2026 Winter Program
From the 2026 return of Lightscape to lessons in astronomy and native wildlife, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens is keeping busy this winter.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventPurr-suit of Knowledge Trivia at Welcome to Thornbury
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote
Gather your smartest friends and your biggest cat enthusiasts for a trivia night that gives every correct answer extra meaning.
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EventAēsop Queer Library
Wed, 15 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Aesop Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Every author is queer and every book is free.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventParmesan Cheese Wheel at Cucinetta
Wed, 1 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Cucinetta, South Yarra
For the entire month of July, you can eat cacio e pepe served straight out of a parmesan wheel, well if it doesn't sell out that is.
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EventLeaps and Bounds Festival 2026
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
The City of Yarra's live music celebration is back, with this inner-city festival filling pubs, clubs and unexpected spaces with standout tunes.
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EventLaundry Sessions at Abbotsford Convent
Fri, 10 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Experimental music, immersive installations and powerful performances transform this storied space across two boundary-pushing nights.
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EventBARE: In Your Natural Form at Wellness Social Club
Tue, 14 Jul, 2026
Wellness Social Club, Preston
We're a nation of sunbathers, swimmers and beachgoers, but this new experience aims to get people comfortable with going starkers at the sauna.
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EventThe Finders Keepers Design Market
Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
From tacos and tiramisu to indie ceramicists, Finders Keepers is back with over than 220 stalls to browse.
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News
Melbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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NewsTrade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale
Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.
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NewsSeven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling
From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.
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NewsVanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape
From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.
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NewsThis Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence
An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsThe Best Hotels in Australia Right Now — From Heritage Icons to Off-Grid Retreats
From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.
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The 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne
From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.
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NewsTwo Peninsula Stays, One Luxe Package: Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Have Partnered on a Seamless Coastal Escape
A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.
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FeatureAnswer the Call of Vanuatu
A complete guide to the incredible experiences hidden between the trees and behind the hills of this South Pacific island paradise.
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NewsThe 16 Best Facials and Aestheticians in Melbourne
These dermatologists and skin moguls are a match for pollution, stress and late nights in the city.
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FeatureRetro Stays and Detour-Worthy Dining: The Best New Things to See and Do on the Great Ocean Road
On this classic coastal route, the stops are just as important as the destination. With new reasons to pull over constantly emerging, we delve into the newest stays, restaurants and experiences redefining your next drive.
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NewsA Nature-Rich Guide to a Kangaroo Valley Micro Escape
From sweeping lookouts to secluded off-grid cabins, Kangaroo Valley is made for slow, scenic escapes. We’ve mapped out the spots worth locking in for your next getaway.
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NewsALL Accor's New Creator Academy Is Teaching Next-Gen Storytellers the Skills Needed to Turn Content Into a Career
Modern content creators need more than followers — this eight-module course offers the skills and pathways needed to go pro.
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FeatureHow to Spend 48 Hours in Cairns When You're In Need of a Tropical Weekend Escape
Swap your desk for a deck chair and flat whites for cocktails and treat yourself to escape to Tropical North Queensland.
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NewsTen Equally Gorgeous Destinations to Fly to This Winter — That Aren't in Europe
Skip the long-haul flight for these escapes that are much closer, better value, and just as transportive as a Euro summer.
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NewsYou Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.
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NewsLeave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples
Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
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NewsHidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
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NewsThis Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
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NewsUpgrade Your Mother's Day Gift Game — Scoot's Latest Sale Features Flights to Southeast Asia Starting From $195
With this sale offering affordable warm-weather escapes to Southeast Asia, booking a shared adventure will put you in mum's good books for the rest of the year.
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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 a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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NewsLock In Italian Summer Plans with a Difference — These Five New Tiny Homes Invite Travellers to Slow Down Their Euro Adventure
Swap packed piazzas for peaceful countryside stays in these new eco-friendly tiny homes across Italy’s most scenic regions.
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NewsNo Experience, No Problem — This Budget-Friendly Ski Bundle Gets Beginners on the Slopes This Winter Without the Sky-High Cost
While a first-time alpine adventure usually hurts both your legs and wallet, this new bundle deal is helping curious rookies hit the slopes for less this winter.
