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NewsHotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel
Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.
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FeatureWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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NewsVirgin's Bag Tracking Is Now Available Across the Airline's Entire Domestic and International Network
This helps solve one of the most-annoying things about air travel: knowing where your luggage is.
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NewsTen Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Visit This Summer
We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.
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NewsQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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NewsThe Team Behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Is Opening a New Bathing Site in Outback Queensland
When the Cunnamulla location opens in February, you'll be able to relax in seven geothermic pools by the Warrego River, including at sunrise and sunset.
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GuideThe 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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GuideSavour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats
No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.
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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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NewsThe Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne
Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.
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NewsThe Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsFive Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country
The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsUber Is Serving Up Free EV Rides to and From the Tennis for the Entire 2024 Australian Open
The free EV rides are available to all Uber One Members who book within a five-kilometre radius of the tournament HQ at Melbourne Park.
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NewsA One-Day-Only Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up at Sydney Airport to Make Your Next Trip More Adorable
Consider this a PSA if you're flying in or out of Sydney Airport's Domestic Terminal 2 on Thursday, January 18.
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NewsStart Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49
Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.
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NewsSEA LIFE Melbourne Has Unveiled 'Night on the Reef', a New Multimillion-Dollar Journey Into the Ocean after Dark
Dive into this $9-million transformation, where the ocean's nightly wonders come to life in a vibrant 360-degree experience.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Sorrento Is Back Following Major Refurbs and Boasts a New Day Spa, 30-Metre Pool and Luxe Suites
Hotel Sorrento's makeover brings a taste of The Med to the Mornington Peninsula right in time for summertime jaunts down the coast.
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NewsThe Beauty Chef's Carla Oates on the Importance of Inner Beauty
It's taken Carla Oates some serious guts to launch her range of pioneering products and establish a global brand.
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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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NewsNZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'
The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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NewsNow Open: 'Dream Circus' Is the Immersive Attraction Filling Luna Park Sydney's Big Top with 360-Degree Projections
Holograms, surround sound and lighting combine to create a Hollywood-style experience in this $15-million addition to the Milsons Point attraction.
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NewsTokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations
The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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NewsAir New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024
In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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NewsFour Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now
Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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NewsFive Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam
Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 4 Apr, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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EventBiggest Best IMAX Film Festival
Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
This IMAX Melbourne film festival is filled with the best and biggest flicks to see on its huge 32-metre-wide by 23-metre-tall screen.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventThe Glam Slam
Fri, 24 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Beyond the official Glam Slam tennis matches, you'll also find roaming drag queens and kings, glam stations, DJ sets, and plenty of rainbow flags.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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EventThe Play That Goes Wrong
Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
This comedic production about a chaotic play focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's efforts to stage a murder-mystery.
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EventPickleball Pop-Up at Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya
Thu, 9 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb 2025
Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya, Fitzroy
Drop by this Japanese restaurant to pair your sushi and cocktails with a few rounds of pickleball.
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Event$15 Cacio e Pepe at Marameo
Tue, 7 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
The team is slashing the price of its most-popular pasta to celebrate its fifth birthday — but only until the end of January.
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EventAn Evening with David Sedaris
Thu, 6 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb 2025
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
David Sedaris is bringing his latest tour to Hamer Hall in Melbourne in February to delight NPR obsessives.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Osaka
Osaka is Tokyo's wild sibling. It's a place where folks laugh loudly, comedy flourishes, and neon lights glitter bright throughout the city's main canals.
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FeatureA Seasoned Hong Kong Local Shares Their Tips for a Perfect Night on the Town
Hong Kong is known for a lot of things, the most prominent being its night vibes.
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FeatureTravel Guide: New York
You know it from 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s'. You know it from 'Taxi Driver'. You know it from 'Gossip Girl'. You know it from, well, any of the 395,000 movies that IMDB says are set in his thriving metropolis.
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NewsPeppers Marysville's New Makeover Includes an Italian-Inspired Restaurant and Luxe Day Spa
The Yarra Valley hotel is sporting a new look, including updating all 100 guest rooms and adding a bike zone.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Queenstown
Many destinations purport to be the ultimate playground for adults. Of course, it depends on your particular vices. If you get your thrills from extreme sports or, conversely, sipping a top-notch pinot noir, Queenstown should be top of your list.
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FeatureThe Adventurer's Guide to Exploring Vanuatu
If Vanuatu isn’t on your bucket list yet, it should be.
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NewsWands Ready: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Is Coming to Australia in 2024
Wander around an illuminated woodland filled with nods to the 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' films on a 230-hectare property an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsComing Soon: Basq House Is Byron Bay's New 32-Room Boutique Hotel That's Opening in Autumn 2024
The hotel's reception will double as a bar, while its rooftop will host yoga, meditation sessions and sunset drinks.
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FeatureVoyage Vanuatu: Five Ways to Experience the Breadth of the Islands
Venture off-road and discover the unexpected in the dense rainforests and fiercely blue waters of Vanuatu.
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NewsIKEA Is Releasing Its First-Ever Workout Collection to Help with Your 2024 Fitness Resolutions
The DAJLIEN range will drop on Monday, January 1, featuring exercise mats, dumbbells, step-up boards and more with prices from $6–149.
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NewsAuckland Is Calling: Why You Should Pop Over to Explore a New Side of Auckland
New culinary horizons and wildly different scenery await in a city break just three hours from Australia’s eastern coast.
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NewsQantas Is Now Opening Its Onboard Economy Wine Bar From Midday So You Can Say Cheers to a Free Drink Earlier
This is the first time that the Australian airline will start pouring its complimentary beverages over lunch, effective on all domestic and regional flights.
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NewsFive Experiences to Gift If Their Love Language Is Quality Time
Give the gift of surprise this festive season.
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NewsHo, Ho, Holidays: Santa's Supremely Festive Cabin in Finland Is Available to Book on Airbnb for Free
Slumber in a winter wonderland adjacent to Santa's Main Post Office in Rovaniemi — elf attire included.
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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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NewsNow Open: South Melbourne Gets the City's Very First Indoor Pickleball Centre
Pickleball is officially a thing now with over 140 clubs around Australia.
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NewsYou've Got Two More Chances to Watch the Matildas Play in 2023 Thanks to Friendlies Against Canada
Australia's beloved national women's football team is capping off a huge year with their last games of the year.
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FeatureFind Your Wow with Intrepid
They say travel broadens the mind, but just going on holiday isn’t enough — explore, take chances and dive into the unknown to find your 'wow'.
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NewsThe Hobbiton Movie Set Has Opened Its Hobbit Holes to the Public So You Can Step Inside Bagshot Row
For the past two decades, Hobbiton's hobbit holes have only existed as an external facade — but not anymore.
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NewsFeel-Good Travel: Nine Adventures That Won't Cost the Earth
Indulge your wanderlust by being mindful of how you travel.
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NewsAustralia's Handy Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2023
'Tis the season to enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsThe Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Soar Through Australia's Night Skies for 2023 in December
The impressive starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsVirgin's Black Friday Sale Is Slinging 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $49
Dedicate your Black Friday budget to cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Tokyo, Hamilton Island and Queenstown.
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NewsCelebrate Like a Local with These Must-See Festivals and Events Around the World
There's no better way to get to know new cultures than by diving in with a dance at a local festival.
