Travel & Leisure
Here's What Happened When We Sent a Complete City Slicker to Tropical North Queensland
A born-and-bred city boy steps well beyond his comfort zone and heads to the tropics.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Oaxaca City
Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.
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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 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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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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FeatureThe Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape
From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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FeatureChase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales
There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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FeatureYour Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
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FeatureNine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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FeatureInto the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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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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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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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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands
Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.
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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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The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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The 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 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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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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NewsThe Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
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 and pillow menus await.
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Travel & LeisureNine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays
The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Is Set to Score a 900-Kilometre Trail Connecting the State's Hot Springs and Bathing Spots
The tourism route will sprawl between Victoria's geothermal pools and bathing spots, spanning existing and new locations.
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Travel & LeisureMerewetherThe Beach House at Merewether
It's time you made a beeline for the laid-back coastal haven of Newcastle.
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Travel & LeisureA Big Dose of NSW Travel Inspiration If You Want to Recapture the Magic of Your Childhood Holidays
Venture down the nostalgia rabbit hole with these trip ideas that’ll melt away your grown-up worries.
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Travel & LeisureTen Weird and Wonderful NSW Landmarks That You Should've Seen in Person by Now
Chase ancient waterfalls, traverse frozen mountainsides and venture deep underground to these must-see sites.
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Travel & LeisureThe Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened Its Doors in Sydney
The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Will Let Australians Visit as Part of Package Tours in the First Step to Reopening Its Borders
From later in May, Japan is reopening to triple-vaccinated Aussie tourists on package tours — but exactly when it might reopen its borders in full hasn't yet been announced.
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Travel & LeisureThe Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access
Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.
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Travel & LeisureDesign-Driven Marriott Chain AC Hotels Has Just Opened Its First Australian Site in Melbourne
The new 205-room Southbank hotel boasts a clutter-free look, views of Melbourne's skyline, a co-working lounge, and two bars — including one by the infinity pool.
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Arts & EntertainmentYou and a Mate Could Win Tickets to the Australian Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
Looking for more rhythm and blues? Go in the running to win money-can't-buy tickets to the premiere event on the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureLorneGreat Ocean Road Running Festival 2022
Take in the stunning views of the Great Ocean Road while running anything from five kilometres to an ultra marathon.
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Travel & LeisureCome What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb
Even better: your overnight stay in the Parisian windmill's secret room, which has never been opened to the public before, will only cost you AU$1.49.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Holding a Huge 48-Hour Sale with International Return Flights From $199
You've got two days to nab one of 400,000-plus cheap return fares to Bali, Phuket, Hawaii, Vietnam, Japan and Seoul during the airline's 'return for free' sale.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025
If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Overnight Experience Is Getting Artists to Make Over the Gold Coast's Heritage Motel Rooms
First up: a three-month pop-up at Surf Street Motel at Mermaid Beach, where you can stay in a room outfitted by local artist Dion Parker.
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Food & DrinkAll the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.
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Travel & LeisureNine Stellar Accommodation Options If You Want to Make Your Trip to New York State Extra Special
Ready to venture beyond the Big Apple? Incredible places to rest your head after a long day of exploring abound.
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Travel & LeisureNine Epic Outdoor Adventures You Didn't Know You Could Have in New York State
Keep chasing the highs from your big city experience with ziplining, whitewater rafting or shipwreck diving.
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Travel & LeisureFive Day Trips to Do from New York City If You Want to Venture Beyond the Concrete Jungle
Explore beyond the five boroughs to be rewarded with outdoor adventures, charming villages and must-see cultural icons.
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Travel & LeisureWhere to Eat, Play and Stay in New Zealand's Top Three Ski Regions
Because when you're on holiday in one of Aotearoa's stunning ski regions, how you spend your time off the slopes is almost as important as your time on them. Almost.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Just Scored 13 New and 28 Upgraded Campgrounds Across the State
Seven new hike-in campsites have popped up along the Grampians Peaks Trail, and there's three new spots in Great Otway National Park.
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Travel & LeisureInto the Wild
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Travel & LeisureTen Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life
Whether you're keen to brave an icy winter dip or you're already dreaming of next summer, it's time to start planning your next trip across the ditch.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2022 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — with New Zealand's borders reopening this month, you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just across the ditch.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Japanese Eatery Uminono Is Taking Sushi Lovers on a Luxe Guided Food Tour of Tokyo
Spend five nights in Japan eating your way through Tokyo's finest — and usually impossible-to-book — sushi restaurants.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season
Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.
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Travel & LeisureThe Waldorf Astoria Is Opening Its First-Ever Australian Hotel in Sydney in 2025
As well as 220 rooms, the 28-floor luxury hotel at Circular Quay will feature two restaurants and a rooftop bar with views of the harbour.
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Travel & LeisureBridge Jumps, Dive Sites and Brilliant Food: Seven Reasons to Take Your Crew To Brunswick Heads
Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Enjoy a Luxe Houseboat Getaway on This Three-Storey 'Flotel' on the Gold Coast
Anchored for your entire stay — compete with national park views — this 12-metre-long floating hotel can sleep six.
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Travel & LeisureInto the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Doing a Big Domestic and International Sale with 1.5 Million Flights Up for Grabs From $45
If you're keen to travel around Australia for cheap — or head to Fiji, Bali or Queenstown — then you've got just over a week to get booking.
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Travel & LeisureSix Reasons to Escape to Montville, Queensland, for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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Arts & EntertainmentLextonRainbow Serpent Festival
The biggest bush doof of the year is set to return in 2023.
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Travel & LeisureMount ColeBen Nevis Walk
Test your bushwalking skills on this challenging — yet rewarding — loop track.
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Travel & LeisureBali Has Reopened to Australian and NZ Tourists Without Quarantine If You're Dreaming of a Holiday
Since early March, Bali has implemented a Visa on Arrival program for double-vaccinated visitors — with COVID-19 tests required before departing, and upon arrival at the airport.