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NewsVictoria Is Ditching Hospitality and Entertainment Density Limits — and Reopening Dance Floors
With decreasing community transmission and hospital admission numbers, the Victorian Government is loosening rules around heading out — effective 6pm on Friday, February 18.
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NewsEight Great Reasons to Consider Mount Buller for a Summer Getaway
While it's better known as a winter destination, there's plenty to see and do at Mount Buller in the warmer months, too.
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NewsSoon-to-Launch New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Fly 25 Routes Between 16 Australian Destinations
The new carrier's routes include stops on the Sunshine Coast and in the Whitsundays, at Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, and in Melbourne and Mildura.
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GuideCP's Resident Tropical North Queensland Expert Shares Her Top Picks for a Trip to the Tropics
Ever wanted your holiday itinerary to be curated by a local? You'll love this.
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NewsSix Warm Weather Experiences You Didn't Realise You Could Have in Falls Creek
Shake up your summer plans with a trip to alpine country this season.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing a Huge Week-Long Sale with 1.5 Million Flights to and From Queensland From $59
If you're looking to spend your next break in the Sunshine State, this'll help.
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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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NewsSix Reasons Why You Should Consider the Upper Murray and Surrounds for a Summer Adventure
From full-day hikes and adrenaline-spiking whitewater rafting to local breweries and idyllic farmstays.
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NewsQueenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup
Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.
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NewsEight Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Mount Buffalo This Summer
Tackle an epic 1000-metre ascent, paddle around an idyllic alpine lake and soar above the clouds on a sky-high picnic in this pocket of High Country wilderness.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do In Thredbo This Winter
Hint: it's not just the incredible ski runs and spectacular scenery.
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NewsYou Can Now Book Into a Sexual Wellness Hotel Suite in Brisbane That Comes with a Sex Toy Mini Bar
Until the end of March, you and your partner can get a buzz at W Brisbane, thanks to suites equipped with sex toys, lingerie and access to a 'sexologist concierge'.
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NewsTips For Growing Your Own Veggies at Home With Urban Veggie Patch's Lee Sullivan
Don't fear gardening failure — let beloved IG green thumb Lee Sullivan impart wisdom on how to grow veggies and edible plants at home.
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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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GuideA Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre
Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.
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GuideNine Exhilarating Experiences Every Adventure Lover Should Have in Alice Springs and Beyond
Soar over the Red Centre in a glider, captain a buggy over desert terrains, or camp out under a million stars
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NewsAirbnb Has Recreated the 'Bluey' House in Brisbane If You'd Like to Spend a Night in the Hit Series
The homegrown animated hit comes to life — and you can stay in this IRL replica of the Heeler family home for $20 a night.
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NewsSeven Fun Activities to Try in Your City If You Promised Yourself You'd Do New Things This Year
Get out of your comfort zone in 2022 by having a crack at one of these top-notch activities.
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NewsAustralia Is Reopening Its International Borders to All Double-Vaccinated Visitors on February 21
Almost two years since the border closed back in March 2020, all visa holders will once again be allowed to visit Australia.
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NewsA New Luxury Wellness Retreat and Spa Has Opened in Melbourne's Northeast
Founded by two local osteopaths, Relinque offers a holistic-focused treatment menu, including hot and cold therapy in its state-of-the-art steam and ice room.
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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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Daylesford
Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Mornington Peninsula
Just an hour out of Melbourne, the Peninsula provides the perfect combo of coastal parks, prime produce and pinot noir.
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NewsNew Zealand Will Allow Vaccinated Australian Tourists to Cross the Ditch for Holidays by July
By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
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NewsBali Is Reopening to Australian Tourists This Week
Double-vaccinated travellers will still need to spend their first five days in quarantine, however.
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GuideAn Outrageously Luxe Itinerary to Follow on That Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Central Australia
Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.
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GuideTen Rewarding Cultural Experiences to Immerse Yourself in on a Trip to Central Australia
These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.
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NewsVirgin Is Bringing Back Its Boozy Pride Flights with Drag, DJs and Bottomless Drinks for Mardi Gras
After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.
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GuideNine Unexpected Things You Didn't Know You Could Do (and See) in Central Australia
Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.
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NewsWestern Australia's Misery Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2022
Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.
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NewsQT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month
Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
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NewsEleven Sustainable Hacks for Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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NewsThe Funderdome Is Melbourne's New Home of Competitive Thrills, Mini Golf and Karaoke
Highpoint's all-ages fun house features mini golf, two arcades and a slew of other unprofessional sports pursuits, along with a US-style diner and bar.
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NewsAirbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway
Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.
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NewsSeven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure
We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.
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NewsFive Ways to Take Advantage of Melbourne's Stellar Outdoor Spaces This Summer
From idyllic picnic spots to summer Sunday sessions, there are plenty of reasons to head outside if you're in Melbourne this season.
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NewsTen Spectacular Walks to Tick Off Your Bucket List in Victoria's High Country
Embark on challenging multi-day treks or take a short trail leading to one of the region's most spectacular falls.
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NewsWestern Australia Has Postponed Reopening Its Borders to the Rest of the Country (and the World)
Due to the COVID-19 situation in the rest of Australia, WA is indefinitely delaying its plans to drop its hard border.
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NewsAirbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
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NewsRegional Queensland's Man-Made Surf Lake Is Set to Expand and Open Its Waves to the Public
Whether you're a first-time surfer or a pro, you might be able to hang ten at Surf Lakes Yeppoon within 12–18 months — and eat, drink and glamp as well.
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NewsEight Incredible Ways You Can Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland
From luxury multi-day adventures to First Nations-led tours, there are many different ways you can experience the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsA Tiny House Nestled in a 60-Acre Olive Grove and Eucalyptus Forest Has Popped Up in Gippsland
If you're looking to get away from everyone (and everything), add this regional tiny house to your travel list.
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NewsNine Non-Boring Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation More Bearable
Whether you've got the 'vid or have been touched by the close-contact fairy, prioritise yourself during iso with these self-care ideas.
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NewsQueensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15
To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.
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FeatureRed Playground: An Extensive Travel Guide to Central Australia
Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.
