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Great 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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NewsLyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve
Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.
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NewsThese Secluded NSW Properties Are Perfect for a Peaceful Weekend Escape
Need to escape the city? These secluded NSW properties make the perfect peaceful weekend getaway, with cosy cabins, private retreats and beautiful natural surrounds.
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HotelThe Westin Melbourne
205 Collins Street, Melbourne
This Collins Street hotel arrives by private driveway and porte-cochère, then settles guests into 262 Heavenly Bed rooms, a treetop restaurant and one of the city's best-loved high teas.
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HotelThe Hôtel Lili
140 S Lasky Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Palisociety's first Beverly Hills property swaps high-gloss luxury for striped wallpaper, velvet curtains and a lobby bar slinging lychee martinis, all for a fraction of what the postcode usually demands.
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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 & 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 2025 Winter Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — our closest neighbours are brimming with idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just waiting to be enjoyed.
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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.
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Food & DrinkMoonambelSummerfield Winery
For a world-class wine with a view — and a slice of pizza — head to the Pyrenees.
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Travel & LeisureRaglanMount Buangor State Park
Cascading waterfalls and lush walking trails await just two hours outside of Melbourne.
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Food & DrinkAvocaBlue Pyrenees Estate
Nestled in on the south side of the Great Dividing Range is this rolling vineyard estate.
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Design & StyleLextonGrayling's Gift
Stay in a revamped church immersed in the exceptional beauty of the Pyrenees region.
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Arts & EntertainmentEight Immersive Cultural Experiences You Can Have in Upstate New York
A historical castle, modern design haven and a museum devoted to Lucille Ball — that's just a taste of what culture vultures can discover beyond New York City.
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Travel & LeisureYour Second Summer
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Travel & LeisureA Weekend Road Trip Guide to Bendigo and the Goldfields
With plenty to see and do, Central Victoria's historic Goldfields region might just be your new favourite road trip destination.
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Travel & LeisureEight Incredible Ways to Experience Victoria's Surf Coast on Your Next Coastal Road Trip
Don't let the name fool you — there are plenty of ways to experience the Surf Coast that go beyond the world-class beaches.
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Travel & LeisureThe Victorian Government Is Giving Out 140,000 $200 Travel Vouchers for Getaways Across the State
Spend at least $400 on a Victorian getaway this autumn — on accommodation, tours and experiences — and you can score $200 back.
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Travel & Leisure
Welcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof
This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.
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Travel & LeisureTen Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of Australia.
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Travel & LeisureDouble-Vaccinated Australians Will Be Able to Holiday in New Zealand From Mid-April
Keen on a trip across the ditch? NZ is reopening its borders to double-vaccinated tourists, without isolation, from next month.