Travel & Leisure
Jetstar, Virgin and Rex Have Dropped a Heap of Sydney–Melbourne Flights with Fares From Just $30
For flights with checked baggage included, the fares start at $39.
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NewsJust in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140
From steamy city breaks to island hideaways, these discounted fares are made for Valentine's daydreamers in need of a holiday.
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NewsYour Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces
Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.
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NewsSpas, Wellness and Indulgence: 10 Luxe Gold Coast Escapes to Help You Zen Out
From bathhouses to hinterland retreats, the Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to slow down and reset.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Food & DrinkTen Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on NSW's Sapphire Coast
Discover picturesque swimming holes, wild mountain rides and seafood trails along this glistening coastline.
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Travel & LeisureTen Epic Mountains in Australia You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life
Climb Kosciuszko, conquer Cradle Mountain and scale Mount Sonder for incredible views over the Aussie ocean, bush and desert.
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Travel & LeisureEight Surprising Reasons Wangaratta Should Be Your Next Regional Destination
From hot air ballooning to a stay in a yurt, there's plenty to eat, see and do in Victoria's spectacular northeast.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Lodge in New Zealand's Southern Alps Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods
Cosy up under the stars at this new glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Launching a Big Sale on Domestic and Trans-Tasman Flights with Fares From $33
More than 250,000 cheap fares are available, with flights to NZ starting from $175.
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Travel & LeisureThe SA Government Is Giving Away Another Round of Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway
$50, $100 and $200 vouchers are up for grabs for residents of SA, New South Wales and Victoria.
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Travel & LeisureClick Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight
Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.
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Travel & LeisureOnly in Victoria's High Country
One moment you could be sipping sparkling with King Valley's prosecco pioneers. The next, you could be exploring mountainous peaks on horseback.
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Travel & LeisureSix Essential Arts and Culture Stops to Add to Your High Country Itinerary
Whether you like to see art hanging on walls or painted on grain silos, you'll find it in northeastern Victoria.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival
The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.
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Travel & LeisureEight Food and Drink Stops for When You're Road Tripping Around Victoria's High Country
Seek out top-quality cups of joe, sip glasses of prosecco and feast at farm-to-table fine diners.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Luxury Overnight Retreat Takes You Hiking and Glamping in Victoria's High Country
You'll cover around 14 kilometres by foot, drink wine, sleep in comfy beds and even enjoy a sunrise yoga session.
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Travel & LeisureThe Great Escape
Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.
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Travel & LeisureTen Country Towns You Should Visit on a Road Trip from Melbourne to Sydney
Hit the road to discover big landmarks, baked goods and plenty of history.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Book a Boozy Beachside Getaway in a Gin-Themed Caravan on the Gold Coast
Available to book until the end of June, it's the latest collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.
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Travel & Leisure
Ten Epic Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Victoria's High Country
With picnics on cliffs, steamy onsens and 100-kilometre bike tracks, the region is jam-packed with activities.
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Travel & LeisureThese Melbourne Hotels Are Offering Staycationers a Free Night's Accommodation This Month
Get in quick to enjoy a half-price stay at luxury spots like the Sofitel, Hotel Windsor and the new Quincy Hotel.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April
The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.
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Travel & LeisureDocklands Dollars Is the New Program Giving Melburnians $210 Rebates on Their Next Staycation
It's one of many new initiatives aimed at enticing locals to holiday at home.
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Travel & LeisureDomestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster
With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.
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Travel & LeisureThredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village
The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.
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Travel & LeisureThe Victorian Government's Third Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs This Week
A final batch of 50,000 vouchers will be available in this round.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently
If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.
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Travel & Leisure
Virgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers
You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.
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Food & DrinkEight Eateries to Seek Out When You're Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney
Swap servo stops for leisurely long lunches.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.
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Food & DrinkFive Regional Towns to Stop in When Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney
Expect baked goods galore — and spending the night in Australia's most haunted mansion (if you dare).
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Travel & LeisureA Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality
Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Launching New Flights to Norfolk Island If You're Looking to Escape the Mainland
They'll be running for at least the next three months, flying out of Sydney and Brisbane.
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Travel & LeisureThe Best Places for Stargazing Around Australia
From city observatories to outback hideaways, you'll want to look up here.
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Travel & LeisureTwo Shipping Container Hotels Are Popping Up on Victorian Wineries This Autumn
The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in the Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Is Looking at Implementing a Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble with Singapore By July
A mid-year trip overseas might be back on the cards.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier
The airline has just tested one app on an international repatriation flight from Frankfurt to Darwin, and plans to assess a second app before hopefully restarting its overseas routes in October.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Dropping a Heap of Half-Price Flight Specials Starting at $55 One-Way
They'll only be on sale for two hours — and you'll need to take your getaway this month.
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Food & DrinkFive Food Stops to Make on a Road Trip from Canberra to the Coast This Autumn
Let your taste buds lead the way from jam-filled doughnuts to cheeseburger pies.
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Travel & LeisureThe Victorian Government Is Releasing 40,000 Extra $200 Travel Vouchers for Stays in Melbourne
And they'll be up for grabs from 10am on Friday, March 12.
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Travel & LeisurePeninsula Hot Springs' New Geothermal Bathing Paradise Is Opening In East Gippsland
Glamping, a hotel and lots of hot springs are planned for the new Metung wellness precinct.
