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NewsVirgin Is Doing a Big Domestic and International Sale on 800,000-Plus Flights with Prices From $55
It's time to make cheap getaway plans to Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Alice Springs, Fiji, Bali and more.
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NewsStay of the Week: Berry View Hotel
This gorgeous throwback in the heart of Berry will transport you to the swinging Sixties with plenty of space.
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NewsVirgin and Qantas Have Announced a Heap of Pride Flights for Sydney WorldPride — Including From the US
Virgin's Sydney-bound flights will depart from Perth, Adelaide and San Francisco for the first time, while Qantas will set off from Los Angeles.
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NewsHosts with the Most: Here are the Winners of Australia's Airbnb Host Awards 2022
These folks give luxury hotel concierges a run for their money.
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NewsYou Can Now Book a Festive Getaway in a Christmas-Themed Caravan in Three NSW Holiday Spots
Available for stays throughout November via Camplify, Tillie the Christmas caravan sleeps four, and comes decked out with Christmas trees, fairy lights and festive ornaments.
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NewsThe Peninsula Hot Springs' Latest Expansion Plans Include New Eco Lodges and Outdoor Massage Pods
Part of a $3.3 million investment via the Regional Tourism Investment Fund, the funding will also go towards building a new 24-hour relaxation and sleep lounge.
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GuideStellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas
The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.
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GuideAdventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand
For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.
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NewsTen 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.
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NewsTen Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now
Treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays located far away from the stress of city living.
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NewsUnique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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NewsFifteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands
Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.
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NewsThe Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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NewsTwenty of the Most-Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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GuideExtraordinary Escapes: Find Your Relaxing Getaway in New Zealand
It's always an ideal time to visit New Zealand, the only thing to decide is when and where you'll stay.
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NewsTwenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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NewsGood Deed Alert: Seeing Eye Dogs Australia Wants You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
Fancy caring for a cute fluffball? The organisation has 45 pups in need of responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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NewsJetstar and Qantas Are Doing a Big Sale on Domestic Flights to 67 Destinations with Fares From $35
Start making holiday plans: this is Qantas Group's biggest combined domestic flights sale of 2022.
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NewsStay of the Week: Trixie Motel
This glam 60s and 70’s inspired motel is fit for any queen visiting Palm Springs, USA
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NewsDisney Is Launching Its First-Ever South Pacific Cruises Between Australia and Hawaii
As well as making its maiden voyages Down Under, the Mouse House's cruise line will also sail between Sydney and Honolulu.
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NewsThe Team Behind Fortitude Valley's The Calile Hotel Is Planning a Lavish New Resort in Noosa
Plans have been lodged for the 2.4-hectare site, which'll feature 178 rooms, 12 suites and 15 villas.
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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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NewsNine Bucket List Travel Destinations to Hit Up Now Borders Have Opened (and You Can Book Now)
Pack your bags and put the out-of-office email on — it's holiday time.
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NewsForget Visas and Package Tours: Japan Has Officially Reopened to Individual Tourists
After two-and-a-half years of strict border rules, Japan has reopened to tourists from Down Under — and your dream getaway is back on.
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NewsConcrete Playground Reader Exclusive: Explore the Best of Hobart With a 'Posh-As' MONA Visit
A premium Tassie getaway packed full of art, wine and awe-inspiring adventure is now yours with all the bells and whistles.
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NewsOche Is Melbourne's Playful New Oslo-Born Venue Pairing Electronic Darts with Innovative Snacks
It's proved a hit in London, Amsterdam and Brisbane — now, Oche is bringing its unique gaming venue to Melbourne.
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NewsThe Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 150-Room Hotel with Three Bars and a Rooftop Pool on the Gold Coast
Come 2026, Australia will score its third hotel from the lavish chain — following the existing Perth site and Melbourne's soon-to-open outpost.
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NewsAn Australian-First Recycling Reform Is Being Rolled Out Across Victoria by 2030
In addition to the much-hyped four-bin recycling system, the state is funding two new groundbreaking recycling facilities.
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EventWindsor Wine Room x St Hugo
Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Windsor Wine Room, Windsor
Fine, Barossa red wine and fresh pasta pairings, just in time for autumn.
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EventFesta Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco
Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.
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EventLightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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EventAustralian International Documentary Conference
Sun, 2 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Must-see Oscar-nominees 'Black Box Diaries' and 'Sugarcane' lead the lineup at this celebration of factual filmmaking.
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EventNew Order: Australian Tour 2025
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.
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EventGet Up and Glow
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne
Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.
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EventMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.
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EventBBQs of the World
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
Discover what makes barbecue the oldest cuisine in the world, complete with sumptuous bites from West Africa to Brazil.
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EventThat's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown
For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.
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EventTesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Tesselaar Tulip Farm, Silvan
Give your autumn a blooming boost with this floral event, featuring flower displays, acrobats, food trucks and, for the first time, a soaring ferris wheel.
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FeatureTaste 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.
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NewsStay of the Week: The Hotel Britomart
Luxury accommodation with a strong sustainable ethos, located in the heart of Auckland’s waterside precinct
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NewsAirbnb Wants You to Run Amok, Amok, Amok Like the Sanderson Sisters in the 'Hocus Pocus' Cottage
Just in time for Halloween, this witchy stay in Salem, Massachusetts comes complete with broomsticks, bubbling cauldrons and spellbooks.
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FeatureA Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsSydney Will Soon Be Home to a Two-Storey Spa with a Sky-High Relaxation Deck Overlooking Darling Harbour
Sydney getaway alert: the new holistic spa treatment menu will sit alongside the previously opened infinity pool on level four of the hotel.
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NewsStay of the Week: the Secret Treehouse at Wollemi Wilderness Cabins
Give us a home among the gumtrees…
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Holiday in Hong Kong Without Going Through Hotel Quarantine From September 26
Hong Kong is the latest country to drop its strict pandemic-era border restrictions — and travellers will no longer need a negative PCR test to enter, too.
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NewsThe Art of the Quickie: How to Elevate Your Summer Gatherings in a Flash
These quick wins are a surefire way to take any summer gathering to the next level.
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NewsJapan Will Fully Reopen to Individual Tourists From October 11 — Without Visas or Package Tours
Start making holiday plans: Japan's borders will completely reopen to international travel in mid-October, and the country's daily arrival cap will be abolished.
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NewsGet Ready for an Unforgettable Auckland Getaway with VIP Spring City Tickets
There are a highly limited number of spaces available for this exclusive, ultra luxurious New Zealand trip.
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NewsLuxe Wellness Sanctuary Aurora Spa & Bathhouse Is Opening at The Continental Sorrento Next Month
Launching late October, Sorrento's new high-end thermal bathhouse, spa and wellness centre will boast one of the largest saunas in the southern hemisphere.
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NewsIntroducing Concrete Playground Trips — Your New Home for Booking Unique, Unforgettable Getaways
Book unique, unforgettable getaways in the world's best locations — curated by our editorial team of passionate travellers.
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NewsThis New Tiny Home Features a Stargazing Platform and Will Pop-Up in Three Different Victorian Regions
Set to hit Gippsland, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road, 'Stella' features a luxe shower, a roll-out stargazing sleep platform and eats by Alejandro Saravia.
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NewsWe're All Going on a Desert Holiday: Qantas Is Selling Flights to the Red Centre for $199 Each Way
You've got until Monday, September 26 to nab one of the cheap tickets to Alice Springs and Uluru.
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NewsMeet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce
Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.
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NewsGetaway Alert: The Outrageously Luxe Hotel Clicquot Will Head to Noosa This Summer
Veuve Clicquot's latest pop-up hotel is so extra — with exclusive dining experiences, sunrise surfing lessons, boat rides along the Noosa River and all the most extravagant ammenities.
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NewsVictoria's Dining and Entertainment Rebate Is Back to Give You $125 Off Your Bill This Spring and Summer
The popular incentive program has returned — spend $40 or more at cinemas, galleries, museums and on dining, and you can claim 25 percent back.
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NewsCandy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours
Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.
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NewsSix Day Trips to Take from Adelaide If You Want to Extend Your Harvest Rock Festival Experience
Come for the music, but stay to explore vineyards, beaches and other-wordly natural formations.
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NewsBrand-New Spring Food and Culture Festival Caper Byron Bay Has Unveiled Its Four-Day Program
On the lineup: bottomless oysters and bellinis, natural wine-fuelled degustations, gin distillery tours, pop-up yum cha, free exhibitions and more.
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NewsThis Handy Map Will Help You Avoid Magpies This Swooping Season
We've got some extra tips to keep encounters with the swoopy fiends to a minimum, too.
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NewsVictoria's Newest Hot Springs Will Open in October — and It's Taking Bookings From Next Week
Keen to soak and soothe on your next Victorian getaway? The Peninsula Hot Springs crew is opening Metung Hot Springs, East Gippsland's new geothermal bathing paradise.
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Metung Hot Springs Is Finally Opening This Spring — and You Can Start Booking
The wait is almost over for those keen to soak and soothe at East Gippsland's new geothermal bathing paradise from the Peninsula Hot Springs crew.
