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MONA Wants to Fly You and Your Mates to Its Summer Festival for Free on Its New Airline Air Mofo
It's giving away Mona Foma festival tickets and airfares for you and five mates — and it won't be an ordinary flight, either.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb
This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.
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FeatureWeekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat
To the west of Melbourne is an epicurean haven that has flown under the radar for far too long. Let's change that.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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NewsQueensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River
Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.
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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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GuideThe 13 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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.
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NewsOur Guide to 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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GuideThe Best Hotels in Sydney
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.
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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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NewsStay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club
This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.
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{"id":695594,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"MONA Wants to Fly You and Your Mates to Its Summer Festival for Free on Its New Airline Air Mofo","description":"It's giving away Mona Foma festival tickets and airfares for you and five mates \u2014 and it won't be an ordinary flight, either.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AirMofo-MonaFoma-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AirMofo-MonaFoma.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/mona-wants-to-fly-you-and-your-mates-to-its-summer-festival-for-free-on-its-new-airline-air-mofo","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AirMofo-MonaFoma.jpg","alt":"MONA Wants to Fly You and Your Mates to Its Summer Festival for Free on Its New Airline Air Mofo"}]}
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{"id":695202,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Six Alternative Ideas to Help You Get Out of Town Over New Year's Eve","description":"If you don't feel like joining the crowds in the city or sweating it out at a festival this year, ring in 2019 from Tassie, a yoga treehouse or a secluded west coast beach. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-Taste-of-Tasmania-2014-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-Taste-of-Tasmania-2014-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/six-alternative-ideas-to-help-you-get-out-of-town-over-new-years-eve","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-Taste-of-Tasmania-2014-2.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taste-of-tasmania-hobart-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/billabong-retreat-blue-mountains-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Jenolan-Caves_Blue_Lake_supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cape-range-mesa-camp-beach01.jpg","alt":"Cape Range Mesa Camp beach"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Berry-Springs-darwin-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Field-Of-Light-Albany4-credit-Mark-Pickthall.jpeg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSix Alternative Ideas to Help You Get Out of Town Over New Year's Eve
If you don't feel like joining the crowds in the city or sweating it out at a festival this year, ring in 2019 from Tassie, a yoga treehouse or a secluded west coast beach.
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{"id":694114,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Happy Space: Winter","description":"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Snowshoe-to-Fondue-Supplied-aerial--488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Snowshoe-to-Fondue-Supplied-aerial-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/board\/your-happy-space-spring","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":null,"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Snowshoe-to-Fondue-Supplied-aerial-.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureYour Happy Space: Winter
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{"id":694700,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar","description":"The new 175-room spot is calling itself 'Australia's first urban resort'.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_105_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_105_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/the-calile-is-fortitude-valleys-new-resort-style-hotel-with-cabanas-poolside-dining-and-an-all-day-bar","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_105_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_102_supplied.jpg","alt":"Calile Hotel - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_103_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_107_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_108_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_104_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_109_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."}]}
Travel & LeisureThe Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar
The new 175-room spot is calling itself 'Australia's first urban resort'.
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{"id":694616,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Union Rally of 150,000 Protestors Expected to Shutdown Melbourne's CBD This Morning","description":"There'll be a slew of road closures and limited trams from 9.30am during the Australian Council of Trade Unions' Change the Rules rally","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/keepsydneyopen_klow_015-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/keepsydneyopen_klow_015.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/a-union-rally-of-150000-protestors-expected-to-shutdown-melbournes-cbd-this-morning","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/keepsydneyopen_klow_015.jpg","alt":"A Union Rally of 150,000 Protestors Expected to Shutdown Melbourne's CBD This Morning"}]}
Travel & LeisureA Union Rally of 150,000 Protestors Expected to Shutdown Melbourne's CBD This Morning
There'll be a slew of road closures and limited trams from 9.30am during the Australian Council of Trade Unions' Change the Rules rally
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{"id":694182,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Campbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel","description":"The opulent hotel boasts an infinity pool, tennis court, day spa and private jetty, with room for just 30 guests at once.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Campbell-Point-House-view-supplied-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Campbell-Point-House-view-supplied.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/campbell-point-house-is-bellarine-peninsulas-incredible-new-luxury-hotel","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Campbell-Point-House-view-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Campbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CampbellPointHouse-supplied.jpg","alt":"Campbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Campbell-Point-House-exterior-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Campbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Campbell-Point-House-room-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Campbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel"}]}
Travel & LeisureCampbell Point House Is the Bellarine Peninsula's Incredible New Luxury Hotel
The opulent hotel boasts an infinity pool, tennis court, day spa and private jetty, with room for just 30 guests at once.
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{"id":694238,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Victoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach","description":"And the decked-out bell tents are a very reasonable $200 a night (or $100 if you split it).","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Terindah-Estate_Twighlight-Glamping_Ferne-Millen-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Terindah-Estate_Twighlight-Glamping_Ferne-Millen.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/victoria-has-scored-a-new-glamping-retreat-on-a-winery-with-its-own-private-beach","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Terindah-Estate_Twighlight-Glamping_Ferne-Millen.jpg","alt":"Victoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Twilight-Glamping_Terindah-Estate_interiors_Ferne-Millen.jpg","alt":"Victoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Terindah-Estate_wide-shot_glamping_Ferne-Millen.jpg","alt":"Victoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Terindah-Estate_glampingvines_Ferne-Millen.jpg","alt":"Victoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach"}]}
Travel & LeisureVictoria Has Scored a New Glamping Retreat on a Winery with Its Own Private Beach
And the decked-out bell tents are a very reasonable $200 a night (or $100 if you split it).
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{"id":693731,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Royal Itinerary Is Actually Useful for the Next Time Your Mates Come to Australia","description":"Don't worry, you won't need a royal's budget. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SydneyOperaHouse-HamiltonLund-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SydneyOperaHouse-HamiltonLund.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/the-royal-itinerary-is-actually-useful-for-the-next-time-your-mates-come-to-australia","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SydneyOperaHouse-HamiltonLund.jpg","alt":"The Royal Itinerary Is Actually Useful for the Next Time Your Mates Come to Australia"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wildropes.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/melbourne-hosier-lane-visit-victoria-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fraser-island-supplied-tourism-events-queensland-matt-Raimondo.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Silo-Art-Trail-Adnate-credit-Nicole-Reed.jpeg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe Royal Itinerary Is Actually Useful for the Next Time Your Mates Come to Australia
Don't worry, you won't need a royal's budget.
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{"id":693750,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away an Arty Escape to Ballarat for this Australian Art Festival","description":"Enjoy the ultimate art lover's escape, including a mini Victorian version of Dark Mofo, on us. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gerwyn_Davies_QLD-BallaratBiennale-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gerwyn_Davies_QLD-BallaratBiennale-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/arts-entertainment\/art\/were-giving-away-an-arty-escape-to-ballarat-for-this-australian-art-festival","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gerwyn_Davies_QLD-BallaratBiennale-supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Arty Escape to Ballarat for this Australian Art Festival"}]}
Arts & EntertainmentWe're Giving Away an Arty Escape to Ballarat for this Australian Art Festival
Enjoy the ultimate art lover's escape, including a mini Victorian version of Dark Mofo, on us.
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{"id":692729,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Seven New Openings in Regional Victoria to Visit This Spring","description":"Including a luxe new retreat and not one but two authentic Japanese eateries.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LonRetreat-NikoleRamsayPhotography12-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LonRetreat-NikoleRamsayPhotography12.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/seven-new-openings-in-regional-victoria-to-visit-this-spring","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LonRetreat-NikoleRamsayPhotography12.jpg","alt":"Seven New Openings in Regional Victoria to Visit This Spring"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LonRetreat-nikoleramsayphotography10.jpg","alt":"Seven New Openings in Regional Victoria to Visit This Spring"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Peninsula-Hot-Springs-revamp-baths-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-spa-beechworth-visit-victoria.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sakana-PeterTasiuk3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bistro-terrier-daylesford-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ross-farm-victoria-airbnb.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Lon-Retreat-bedroom1-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Glamping-ParksVictoria-supplied2.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSeven New Openings in Regional Victoria to Visit This Spring
Including a luxe new retreat and not one but two authentic Japanese eateries.
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{"id":693373,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Visit Victoria Has Created a Slightly Ridiculous Tourism Ad Encouraging Dogs to Go on Holiday","description":"And the campaign video is optimised for 'dog vision', too.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/winery-dog-credit-Insta-tomandcaptain-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/winery-dog-credit-Insta-tomandcaptain.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/visit-victoria-has-created-a-slightly-ridiculous-tourism-ad-encouraging-dogs-to-go-on-holiday","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/winery-dog-credit-Insta-tomandcaptain.jpeg","alt":"Visit Victoria Has Created a Slightly Ridiculous Tourism Ad Encouraging Dogs to Go on Holiday"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/winery-dog2-credit-Insta-tomandcaptain.jpeg","alt":"Visit Victoria Has Created a Slightly Ridiculous Tourism Ad Encouraging Dogs to Go on Holiday"}]}
Travel & LeisureVisit Victoria Has Created a Slightly Ridiculous Tourism Ad Encouraging Dogs to Go on Holiday
And the campaign video is optimised for 'dog vision', too.
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{"id":691615,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Events in Regional Victoria Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring","description":"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Asher_Bilu_Heavens_BallaratBiennale-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Asher_Bilu_Heavens_BallaratBiennale-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/best-of\/seven-events-in-regional-victoria-worthy-of-a-road-trip-this-spring","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Asher_Bilu_Heavens_BallaratBiennale-supplied.jpg","alt":"Five Events in Regional Victoria Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring"}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Events in Regional Victoria Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring
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{"id":692877,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Melbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the Top Ten Best Cities in the World","description":"Melbourne came in at number three \u2014 and Sydney at number six \u2014\u00a0in Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sydney-Skyline-1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sydney-Skyline-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/melbourne-and-sydney-have-both-been-named-in-the-top-ten-best-cities-in-the-world","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sydney-Skyline-1.jpg","alt":"Melbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the Top Ten Best Cities in the World"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Melbourne-unsplash.jpg","alt":"Melbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the Top Ten Best Cities in the World"}]}
Travel & LeisureMelbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
Melbourne came in at number three — and Sydney at number six — in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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{"id":684414,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"An Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula","description":"Here, you can enjoy two expansive sculpture gardens, quaffable cool-climate wines straight from the cellar door and tasty hatted fare \u2014 and it's only an hour's drive away.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/jackalope-hotel-pool-supplied-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/jackalope-hotel-pool-supplied.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/an-art-and-design-lovers-weekend-guide-to-red-hill-on-the-mornington-peninsula","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/jackalope-hotel-pool-supplied.jpeg","alt":"An Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Pt-Leo-Estate-Anson-Smart-supplied-sculpture-11.jpeg","alt":"An Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Pt-Leo-Estate-Anson-Smart-supplied-sculpture-09.jpeg","alt":"An Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pt-leo-estate-2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Pt-Leo-Estate-Anson-Smart-supplied-sculpture-04.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/montalto-mornington-peninsula-winery-victoria-karon-photography-supplied-01.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/laura-pt-leo-estate-jason-loucas-supplied-1.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/laura-pt-leo-estate-mussels-jason-loucas-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/unnamed-2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eat-drink-design-awards-jackalope-supplied.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Glamping-ParksVictoriasupplied4.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAn Art and Design Lover's Weekend Guide to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula
Here, you can enjoy two expansive sculpture gardens, quaffable cool-climate wines straight from the cellar door and tasty hatted fare — and it's only an hour's drive away.
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{"id":689175,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island","description":"Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/glamping-christchurch-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/glamping-christchurch.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/the-five-best-glamping-spots-on-new-zealands-south-island","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/glamping-christchurch.jpg","alt":"The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/camp-kekerengu-image02.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/lavericks-bay-image01.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rocky-point-hut-image01.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/valley-views-image01.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/woodpecker-hut-punakaiki-new-zealand-website.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island
Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.
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Travel & LeisureFive Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping
From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.
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Travel & LeisureBannisters Is Port Stephens' Luxe New Waterfront Hotel with an Infinity Pool
Featuring 80 stunning rooms with views of the river or bushland, and a restaurant from an acclaimed chef.
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Travel & LeisureFive Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island
Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Glamp In a Vineyard In Victoria's Mornington Peninsula
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Travel & LeisureSeven Events Worth Travelling to Bendigo for This Spring
Venture beyond Melbourne and discover everything this vibrant city has to offer.
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Travel & LeisureSydney International Airport Now Has a Team of Very Good Dogs to Help Passengers De-Stress
The pups are available for pre-flight cuddles, as part of the new emBark program by American Airlines and Assistance Dogs Australia
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Travel & LeisureThe World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month
The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.
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Travel & LeisureFree Public Transport Is Coming to Three Melbourne Train Lines In December
Commuters on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Gippsland lines will be gifted 23 days of free travel.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Tour Antarctica on a Day Trip Thanks to This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour
Explore the icy continent during the day, then return home to your own bed.
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Travel & LeisureLon Retreat and Spa Is Point Lonsdale's New Luxury Coastal Escape
The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.
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Travel & LeisurePoint Lonsdale
Lon Retreat
The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Island Journeys
Break free from the daily grind, and head east then south for a tour around NZ's South Island. Together with Tourism New Zealand, we’ve fashioned these guides to take you all over the South. Based on key driving routes, these journeys will help you find the very best experiences — from adrenaline-charged adventures to luxurious days of pamper.
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Travel & LeisureA Hit List of the Most Beautiful Sights to See Around NZ's South Island
Your South-side best-of.
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Travel & LeisureDirect East Coast Flights to New York and London Look Set to Become a Reality
It's looking likely that you'll be able to fly non-stop from Australia's east coast by 2022.
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Travel & LeisureNine Wine Cycling Trails to Drink Your Way Around in Australia
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's First Super-Luxe St Regis Hotel Will Be Built in Melbourne
The 168-room hotel will be part of the Flinders Bank towers and will open in 2022.
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Travel & LeisureFive Hikes with Incredible Views to Discover on New Zealand's South Island
Take a hike.
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Travel & LeisureTwo New Glamping Retreats Are Popping Up in Victorian National Parks
The retreats are popping up in Mount Buffalo and Lake Eildon National Park as part of a Parks Victoria trial.
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Travel & LeisureAn Abandoned Brunswick East Supermarket Fire Is Causing Tram Delays This Morning
If your usual commute is along Lygon Street, expect delays.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Service Lets You Travel to Japan Without Any Luggage
Leave your clothes at home and rent someone else's.
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Travel & LeisureTen Stunning Onsens in the Forest to Visit on Your Next Trip to Japan
The authors of 'Onsen in Japan' have found the most secluded spots for naked bathing in the country.
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Travel & LeisureA Culture Vulture's Weekend Guide to Bendigo
This historic city boasts a vibrant contemporary art scene and, of course, great food and wine.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Affordable Winter Cottages You Can Reach by Train from Melbourne
Put yourself (and maybe some mates) on a train out of the city for a weekend surrounded by gums, log fires and fresh country air.
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Travel & LeisureThe Pentridge Prison Site Will Soon Be Home to a 120-Suite Hotel
You'll soon be able to spend the night in a luxurious prison cell
