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This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

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Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

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Sydney in Summer

See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips

Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.

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The 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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Chase 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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Your 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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Nine 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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Into 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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Green Playground

Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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Taste 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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A 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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A 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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Meet 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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A 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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A 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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A 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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A 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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A 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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Hotel
The StandardX

62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary restaurant with rotating chefs in residency.

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The 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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Ten 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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The 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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The 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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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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Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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Ten of The Most Luxe Places to Stay in Regional Victoria Right Now
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The Best Places to See Art in Regional Victoria
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QT Hotels Is Launching Luxury Hotel Stays for Your Pets, Including Butler Service

Did someone say steak tartare and bacon ice cream?
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It's Official: Aussies Are Visiting Japan in Record Numbers — But Where We Go (and What We Do) Might Surprise You

Thanks to newly released data from travel platform Klook, Aussies are increasingly choosing lesser-known cities and culturally engaged activities.
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A Weekender's Guide to the Grampians

Roam mountaintops, explore historic wineries and discover the connection between art and the environment. This guide is made for a cuisine-meets-culture weekend escape.
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Coming Soon: RACV Inverloch Resort Has Revealed a Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion, Featuring Upgraded Rooms with Panoramic Views

This major expansion will add 36 new premium rooms with stunning views, making your visit to the Gippsland coast even more relaxing.
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Lock In Your End-of-Year Travel Plans — Scoot Has Just Announced New Routes for Thailand and Japan Starting From $219

Get immersed in Northern Thailand's lush hillside multiculturalism or journey to Japan's southern archipelago for a white-sand escape.
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Australia's Airports Have Just Been Ranked for Convenience — and Melbourne's Tullamarine Has Been Voted the Worst

Keen to relax before departing on an overseas adventure? This new study has just revealed which Australian airports make for a convenient trip.
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Australia Has Beaten The Maldives, Mexico and Thailand as a Bucket List Destination in a Recent Survey of Aspiring Travellers

British holidaygoers continue to be drawn down under, the numbers prove it.
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A Weekender's Guide to Mount Buller

Whether you're down to ski, après-ski or just take in the snow-covered sights, this guide has all the bases covered.
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Eight 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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Qantas Has Just Announced a Huge International Sale, Featuring Return Flights on 30-Plus Routes Starting From $499

Don't wait to book your next getaway, with 350,000 discounted seats available for destinations like Tokyo, Bali and Los Angeles.
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voco Melbourne Central by IHG

Located just off Lonsdale Street, this sleek high-rise hotel features skyline views, well-appointed rooms and a rooftop pool in the heart of Melbourne.
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The Royal Mail Hotel Is Making Winter Stays Cosier with a New Outdoor Magnesium-Salt Hot Tub and a Finnish Sauna

Between high-end dining and hillside treks, this outdoor wellness suite will provide the ideal addition to a peaceful weekend away.
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Where's Wilson? Tourism Fiji Giveaway at St Kilda Beach

Keen for an island getaway? Rise early and welcome Wilson the volleyball to shore to score yourself a tropical escape.
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Eight 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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Docklands

1 Hotel Melbourne

This riverfront hotel pairs a mission-driven approach to sustainability with luxury design and amenities.
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Enjoy 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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Merricks North

Winter Solstice Package at Jackalope Hotel

Spend the longest days of the year relaxing in style, as this winter package includes luxe dining and spa treatments on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Leave the Keys to the Corolla: This Car-Sharing Service Lets You Hire Your Dream Ride for the Weekend

Turo is the world's largest car-sharing marketplace that delivers your hire car straight to your doorstep.
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That'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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Embrace the Unknown as Intrepid Travel Launches Its Second 'Uncharted Expedition' Featuring a Mystery Itinerary

Adventure awaits in the unplanned, as this 14-day itinerary offers 2400 kilometres of mystery destinations between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
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From Cosy Hotel Stays To New Exhibitions: How To Master a Sydney Winter Escape

Whether you’re in town for a weekend or a full week, Sydney dishes up a seasonal lineup of winter warmers and bucket list-worthy experiences.
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A Wintery Weekender's Guide to the Great Ocean Road

Queue the playlist and fill up the tank – here's our guide to exploring the scenic and culinary delights of Victoria's most famous coastline.
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The Underrated Micro-Escape, Here's How To Do Brisbane Right

Your next micro escape is calling, and it starts with this James Street hotel.
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Nine Reasons To Book a Family-Friendly Getaway to Sydney This Winter

Leave the iPads at home because the Harbour City is packed with incredible winter experiences for the young and young-at-heart.
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Merricks North

Flaggerdoot x Starward Whiskey Masterclass at Jackalope Hotel

Spend a Friday night beside a roaring bonfire tasting your way through Starward Whisky's offerings.
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Merricks North

Doot Doot Doot x Yugen Dining at Jackalope Hotel

For one night only, two culinary forces are teaming up for a five-course tasting experience — underneath 10,000 suspended lights.
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Buzzy Bars, Bungee Jumps and Deep Sleep Therapy: Auckland Adventures By Mood

Auckland has quietly reinvented itself — your idyllic itinerary awaits.
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To Celebrate Jetstar's 21st Birthday, You Can Score a Free Flight Home From Tokyo, Seoul, Phuket, Bali, Singapore and More

Jetstar's return-for-free sale is back, covering both international and domestic flights on more than 80 routes, with 95,000-plus fares available.