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NewsComing Soon: South Yarra's Soak Bathhouse Is Designed for Self-Care Catch-Ups with Mates
Unlike most day spas in Melbourne, Soak encourages guests to chat with mates and fellow self-care seekers.
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FeatureThe Ultimate Playground
From the wild Pacific coast to the jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's no shortage of memories to be made in California.
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NewsThe Top Food and Drinks Stops to Make on a California Road Trip
Taste your way through the Golden State by following one of these epic routes.
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NewsFive Incredible Views That Make Mount Hotham a Must-Visit
Australia's highest-altitude ski village offers jaw-dropping vistas in every direction.
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NewsThe New Indigenous Story Bridge Adventure Climb Will Give You a First Nations (and Sky-High) Perspective on Brisbane
Artists Birrunga Wiradyuri and Jessica Skeen are leading the climbs, sharing stories about history, Country and culture in Meanjin.
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FeatureFind Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel
Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsThe Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria
Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.
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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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NewsLights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour
California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.
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FeatureCruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip
Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.
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FeatureFrom Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip
The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.
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NewsThe Big Pineapple Has Reopened with a New Cafe and Viewing Platform After an Extensive Renovation
The train at the Sunshine Coast's giant piece of tropical fruit, which dates back to the 50s, has also been restored.
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FeatureTravel Guides: Europe
It may feel like everyone you know is heading to Europe, and if you plan to join them, we have the destinations for you.
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NewsVirgin's Latest Flight Sale Has Dropped 300,000-Plus Domestic Fares From $45 for Getaways This Winter
Add a holiday to Hamilton Island, Byron Bay, Cairns, Hobart, Darwin, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast to your plans.
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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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FeatureTravel Guide: Monaco
The glitz and glamour of the French Riviera is exemplified in this small but mighty principality.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Budapest
The Hungarian capital is a treasure trove of modern and ancient history.
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NewsVirgin Is Slinging Cheap Fares to Celebrate Its First Direct Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane
The Melbourne–Uluru and Brisbane–Uluru routes are both taking off to start June — and discounted flights begin at $119.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Crete
Journey from the mythical labyrinths of Knossos to sun-drenched beaches that kiss the shores of this olive oil paradise.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Sardinia
Whether seeking a relaxing beach holiday or an action-packed adventure, you'll be spoiled for choice in Sardinia.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Paris
France's capital is on the bucket list of most Aussies — and is set to be the top European destination of 2024 with the Summer Olympics on its roster.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Malta
Uncover a treasure trove of history along sun-kissed shores of this Mediterranean island nation.
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NewsNow Open: Australia's First LyLo Has Brought Its Budget-Friendly Sleeping Pods to Brisbane's Former Limes Hotel
The hotel chain first launched in New Zealand — and now it has opened its first Aussie site, where you can stay in a private sleeping pod from $69 per night.
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NewsIt's Tillies Time: Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Play Their Next Set of Friendlies Against China
Before Australia's national women's football team head to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the squad has two games on home soil.
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NewsComing Soon: Collingwood's Sold-Out Private Wellness Club Saint Haven Is Setting Up Two New Sites in Melbourne
The luxury private members' club is opening two new venues this year, one in Toorak and the other in South Yarra.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb
This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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FeatureWeekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat
To the west of Melbourne is an epicurean haven that has flown under the radar for far too long. Let's change that.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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FeatureThis Is My Manly: Concrete Playground's Local Editor Shares Their Favourite Neighbourhood Gems
Manly is the crowning jewel of Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here are my recommendations on where to eat on your next visit.
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News2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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NewsQueensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River
Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.
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NewsComing Soon: South Melbourne's EQ Will Offer Semi-Guided Wellness Sessions Through Its Vast Spa Facilities
Head inside to find a hammam, sauna, rain room, lounge, plunge pools, and a light and sound therapy dome.
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NewsBudget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"
CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".
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NewsJetstar Is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with Free Fares Home From Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Bali and More
The airline's 'return for free' sale is back — so if you pay for your flight heading away, you can come home without paying a cent.
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NewsThis Palm Cove Hotel Has Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific (and Australia) for 2024
Hotels in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Orange also made Tripadvisor's Best of the Best list for South Pacific stays.
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FeatureTravel Guides
If it feels like everyone you know and their neighbour are heading overseas this year, you're right. International travel is back, baby.
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NewsSave Your Annual Leave: Plan a Remote Work Escape to Port Macquarie Instead
This buzzing city on NSW's mid-north coast is the perfect place to get away without using a minute of precious holiday time.
