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NewsSwimply Is Relaunching Its Airbnb-Style Pool-Sharing Service in Australia Just in Time for Summer
This pool-rental platform lets you escape the warm weather in someone else's backyard.
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NewsStay of the Week: Hanging Gardens of Bali
This multi-award winning resort is hidden in a remote valley surrounded by a rainforest and rice fields.
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NewsDoubleTree by Hilton Has Unveiled Two Christmas-Themed Rooms If You Fancy a Festive Staycation
Get into the Christmas spirit with wintery soft furnishings, twinkling Christmas lights and all the decorations you could dream of.
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NewsMelbourne's Zipline Across the Yarra Is Popping Back Up for More Summer Thrills
Once again, you can take a zippy ride from Fed Square to Alexandra Gardens — plus, test your wits with the new freefall experience.
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NewsLuxury Hotel Brand St Regis Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast in 2027
The swanky chain's Aussie debut will feature 185 guest rooms and suites, views over the ocean and hinterland, a sky bar, and a pool bar and lounge.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in Brisbane When You're Treating Yourself to a City Break
Get the most out of your next weekend trip to Brissie.
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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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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in Melbourne When You're Treating Yourself to a City Break
Make the most out of your next weekend trip to Melbourne.
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NewsFlying in a Middle Seat Could Nab You Your Very Own Limited-Edition Virgin Bar Cart
Fancy a disco-, day spa-, cinema- or sports-themed — and money-can't-buy — bar cart to use at home? Fly in everyone's least-favourite seat.
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NewsAmerican Action Sports Chain Woodward Is Opening Its First Australian Centre in Sydney in 2024
The three-level, 3650-square-metre site in Castle Hill will feature skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, bouldering and more.
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NewsHow Australia's Best Airbnb Nature Stay Is Brought to Life by Host Susie Aulich
"Nature is the true host and our guests get to experience being connected to nature in a creative space."
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NewsMelbourne's Most Photogenic After-Dark Spots for When You're Not Quite Ready to End Your Date
From late-night bars to moonlit bayside strolls, there are plenty of ways to keep the night going just a little bit longer.
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News"Sense of a Special Place": How Quentin Dempster Created Australia's Best Unique Airbnb Stay
Spectacular views from every room combined with warm welcomes to visitors from around the world have seen this Table Cape-based property recognised as among Australia's most incomparable.
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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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NewsYou'll Experience the World's First Gin Heli-Tour and an Onsen Retreat on This Queenstown Trip
Fly around this alpine region on a helicopter gin tasting tour and spoil yourself rotten at a spa retreat up in the mountains
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NewsStay of the Week: San Domenico Palace, Where 'The White Lotus' Season Two Was Filmed
Live 'The White Lotus' fantasy, rubbing shoulders with the rich and the famous.
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NewsQueen Vic Market Just Launched a New Precinct Dedicated to Socially Conscious Wares
More than 20 different Victorian social enterprises will use the space to sling their change-making goods and services all under one roof.
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NewsMagical Moments and Heartfelt Hospitality: Why Carla Dawes Is Australia's Best Airbnb Host
"I think wanting to give your guests the very best experience you can, in every way, is the making of a good Host."
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NewsMelbourne's Month-Long Christmas Festival Is Back with Markets, Mazes, Rollerskating and Dazzling Decorations
However you like getting festive, there's something in this massive citywide Christmas program for you.
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NewsA Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Down Under on Tuesday Night
The moon will be fully immersed in shadow for 85 minutes — and it's the last total lunar eclipse that'll be visible in Australia and NZ until 2025.
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EventFebruary at Peninsula Hot Springs
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.
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EventSt Kilda Festival 2026
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
St Kilda Foreshore, St Kilda
This beloved summer staple is back, serving up another edition loaded with exceptional local music talent and feel-good community vibes.
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EventDewberry Roller-Rama by The Body Shop at Queensbridge Square
Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Queensbridge Square, Southbank
The fragrance of the 90s is officially back, so celebrate with a free, nostalgic roller rink experience happening over Valentine's Day weekend.
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EventRoyal Stacks 10th Birthday Celebration
Multiple single dates
Royal Stacks, Melbourne
Throwing it back to 2016, this Melbourne-born burger spot is celebrating a decade of mouthwatering takeaway with free burgers and OG prices.
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EventLaunch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh
Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.
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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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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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EventUNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.
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Event15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.
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EventRooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne
Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.
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NewsStay of the Week: Gili Beach Resort
These huge villas are set right on their own private beach, and are perfect for the whole family, a group of friends or a next-level solo retreat.
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NewsSeven Eats That'll Fuel Every Type of Road Trip Craving
From basic to blow-out, these seven snacks are guaranteed to satisfy every appetite and sustain you on any long-distance drive.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Will Still Operate As Normal Today After Five Lions Escaped Their Enclosure
One adult lion and four cubs were found outside of their main enclosure — but zoo operations are already back to normal.
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FeatureTasmanian Cuisine: A Study in Excess — and Restraint
Tasmania’s food scene has the paddock-to-plate (or pint) movement down to a fine art. And for the local growers, producers and artisans working behind the scenes, it’s about more than minimising food miles.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boat to Sail Along the Geelong Waterfront
Denmark company GoBoat is launching its fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats in Geelong, setting sail from November.
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NewsThe MCG Is Turning One of Its Private Boxes Into a Hotel Suite for One Night Only
This VIP package coincides with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 — and includes a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover at one of the world's most iconic sports grounds.
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NewsThe Ultimate Summer Bucket List: The Quintessential Experiences to Have This Season with a Beer in Hand
Summer is for picnics, poolside shenanigans and sending out the working week with sky-high vibes.
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NewsA Misguided Guide to Los Angeles For Those Ready to Embrace Chaos
A first-glance guide to the city of angels from gonzo travel writer and trouble-magnet Paul Manser.
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NewsThis Huge 48-Hour Jetstar Sale Is Offering Free Fares Home From Hawaii, Japan, Thailand and NZ
Pay for your flight heading away, come home without paying a cent as part of the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.
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NewsVirgin's New Middle Seat Lottery Is Giving Prizes to Folks Stuck in Everyone's Least-Favourite Spot
For the next six months, sitting in the middle could score you cruises, AFL tickets, helicopter pub crawls, Cairns holidays, frequent flyer points and more.
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NewsFive BYO-Friendly Spots to Hit Up If You Plan to Spend the Entire Summer Sipping Fruity Beers
Waterfront parks and just-out-of-town camp spots, Lebanese eateries and lush Airbnbs, here are the top spots to sip your BYO beer this summer.
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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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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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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.
