Travel & Leisure
The Best (and Booziest) Spots for Après-Ski in Queenstown
In this stunning alpine town, the hours spent off the slopes are just as important as the ones on them.
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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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HotelFrasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
80 Middle Road, Singapore
Singapore's past takes centre stage at this elegant hotel, where Peranakan influences meet contemporary luxury and a few unexpected indulgences.
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NewsThis Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity
Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.
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FeatureThe Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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 Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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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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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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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HotelGrand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.
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HotelThe 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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GuideThe Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.
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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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NewsTen 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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Travel & LeisureA Guide to the Hidden Gems to Seek Out in Singapore if You've Already Seen the Touristy Sights
Explore pristine natural spots, see unique architecture, try exquisite eats and rub shoulders with locals with this insider's guide to Singapore.
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Travel & LeisureIt's Holiday Time: Webjet Is Slinging Flights to Uluru and Alice Springs From Just $15 One-Way
You've got until Thursday, August 18 to score up to $200 off flights to the Red Centre.
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Travel & LeisureTiny Away Has Just Launched Its First Two Tasmanian Tiny Houses for Scenic Apple Isle Getaways
The tiny house company has added cosy abodes near Hobart and Launceston to its 120-plus network of small homes — including one with a nine-hole putting course.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourneNext Hotel Melbourne
Head down to the bar for their Aperitivo hour where you can try cocktails made with their own barrel aged spirits served alongside fresh Italian snacks.
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Travel & LeisureSouth YarraUnited Places
This small luxury hotel offers up premium services, simple but modern suites and uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Travel & LeisureSweet Dreams Are Made of This: The DoubleTree Hilton Has Launched a Neon-Fuelled Sugar-Themed Room
Lolly jars, inflatable ice creams and a whole lotta sweets-themed neon — bring on the sugar high.
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Travel & LeisureA Whole Stack of Free Flights to Brisbane Is up for Grabs
Been meaning to visit the the Sunshine State? This'll help.
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Travel & LeisureThis Beautifully Renovated 1930s-Era Tram Is Perfect for Your Next Yarra Valley Escape
Reborn as 'Doris', it's rocking a retro fitout, filled with plenty of that telltale green and yellow.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open: The Mornington Peninsula Has Scored a Luxe New Seaside InterContinental Hotel
It's got 108 rooms and a Mediterranean-inspired guest-only pool deck you won't want to miss.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb
Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.
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Travel & LeisureDo Look Up, Again: Three Meteor Showers Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week
The Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids and Piscis Austrinids will all be at their peak this week.
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Travel & LeisureBoutique Hotel Lancemore Milawa Is Set to Score a Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Year
From September, you can indulge in a High Country stay at the new-look Lancemore Milawa — a reimagined country estate.
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Travel & LeisureBrisbane City Council Is Slinging Thousands of $20 Tourism Deals Via Its App Throughout August
More than 5000 deals will be on offer throughout August, covering everything from cocktail cruises and walking tours to Moreton Island trips and abseiling.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourneQT Melbourne
This luxury playground offers up glam rooms full of specially curated art as well as a rooftop bar and a Parisian-style restaurant.
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Travel & LeisureHere's an Offer You Can't Refuse: Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Month in 'The Godfather' Mansion
Fancy spending all of August in Staten Island, following in the footsteps of the most iconic gangster movie ever made? Now you can.
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Travel & Leisure
Bucket List Brisbane
One moment you could be swimming with sea turtles. The next, you could be sipping cocktails poolside at a boutique hotel.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourneW Melbourne
W Melbourne remains one of Melbourne's finest hotels if you're looking for a celebratory staycation or a weekend getaway.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Zoo Now Has Eight Cabins for Overnight Stays Among the Animals — Plus a Restaurant and Bar
Pair your next trip to the Irwin family's zoo with a sleepover — or a meal that heroes the plants that have long been part of First Nations diets.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Luxe, Adventure-Filled Tropical Getaway for You and a Plus One
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? We've got you covered with a seriously luxe tropical getaway.
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Travel & LeisureEight Inland Boat Trips to Take When the Water Is Calling You
Sure, Australia has some world-class off-shore waters to sail in — but our inland bodies are just as worthy of your attention, too.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024
The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.
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Travel & LeisureNine Big Ticket Events That Are Worth Travelling to Brisbane For in 2022
From food and wine festivals to exclusive art exhibitions and one-off sporting events, here are the must-do events happening in Brisbane this year.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Unmissable Outdoor Adventures to Have in and Around Brisbane
From inner city abseiling to swimming with sea turtles in crystal clear water, Brisbane and its surrounds are an adventurer's playground.
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Travel & LeisureA Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024
The Collection by TFE Hotels property will be part of the in-development Surry Hills Village, alongside a new restaurant from the team behind Quay, Bennelong, Firedoor and Otto.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer
Perfect for ditching Australia's winter, these new Perth–Rome direct flights are running three times a week.
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Travel & LeisureThe Langham Is the New Five-Star Gold Coast Hotel with Beachfront Access and a Swim-Up Pool Bar
Getaway alert: this luxe hotel is now open for scenic Gold Coast stays.
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Travel & LeisureNow You Can Travel to Fiji, Here's Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trip
We asked the Tourism Fiji team all your burning pre-holiday questions, including where to stay, whether you'll need cash, and yes — what happens if you test positive for COVID?
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Travel & LeisureJapan Has Officially Reopened to Tourists From Down Under — But Only As Part of Package Tours
To make the trip, you'll need to wear masks everywhere, have private medical insurance to cover your visit and be chaperoned during your whole stay.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks
Part of a new nine-kilometre track in Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.
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Travel & LeisureFour Action-Packed North Coast NSW Itineraries That Will Have You Booking a Flight, Stat
Looking for an escape? We've got you sorted with the best spots to stay, stop and dine.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Wants You to Stay in the 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine — and Matthew Lillard Will Be Your Host
Celebrate the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' flick's 20th anniversary with a vanning holiday across Southern California.
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Travel & LeisureVoco Has Just Opened Brisbane CBD's Newest Riverside Hotel with a Lounge Bar and Rooftop Pool
North Quay now has a new place to stay — and lap up those river views.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's First Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Will Pop Up in Stunning Regions Next Month
Providing all the creature comforts, these small houses and cabins will be right in the thick of some of the country’s most breathtaking surroundings.
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Travel & LeisureThe Yarra Valley Is Getting a Huge New Tourism Precinct with a 300-Bed Hotel and Outdoor Gig Venue
Expected to open in 2024, it'll take over a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway.
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Travel & LeisureFind Your Next NSW Adventure
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Travel & LeisureThe Barossa Is Set to Score a $50-Million New Six-Star, 12-Storey Hotel in the Middle of a Vineyard
First announced back in 2020, this stunning-looking new getaway spot in SA's famed Seppeltsfield winery has officially been given the go-ahead, and will open in 2024.
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Travel & LeisureTinder Is Building a Big Rainbow in a Regional Aussie Town — and You Can Vote for Where It'll Live
You've got until June 30 to pick Daylesford in Victoria, Hay in NSW, Broome in WA or Katherine in the Northern Territory as the site for Australia's next big landmark.
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Travel & LeisureAll Aboard: Puffing Billy Will Be Transformed with an Immersive Light Experience This Winter
Dive into a nostalgic journey on this preserved historic steam train while immersed in a modern-day light projection show.
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Travel & LeisureNine Action-Packed Adventures in NSW If You Want to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Freefall from 15,000 feet, ride rapids through untouched wilderness and surf giant sand dunes to add an adventurous spring to your step.