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FeatureWeekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat
Less than two hours from 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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NewsBudget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"
CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".
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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":668309,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka","description":"Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_dambulla_sigiriya-lion-rock-fortress_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_dambulla_sigiriya-lion-rock-fortress_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/were-giving-away-an-activity-fuelled-trip-for-two-to-sri-lanka","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_dambulla_sigiriya-lion-rock-fortress_supplied.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka"}]}
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{"id":669115,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive","description":"Chase summer around the country.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Whitsundays-Coral-Beach-Gareth-McGuigan-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Whitsundays-Coral-Beach-Gareth-McGuigan.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/five-places-to-visit-when-you-want-to-keep-the-summer-dream-alive","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Whitsundays-Coral-Beach-Gareth-McGuigan.jpeg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/whitehaven-whitsundays.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/great-barrier-reef-queensland.jpg","alt":"Great Barrier Reef"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/field-of-light.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/camel-broome-cable-beach-broome-visitor-centre-website.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Darwin-Ski-Club-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive
Chase summer around the country.
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Travel & LeisureOffbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World
This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.
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{"id":668845,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes","description":"Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Harry-Potter-robes-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Harry-Potter-robes.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/this-new-harry-potter-tour-lets-you-dress-up-in-authentic-hogwarts-robes","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Harry-Potter-robes.jpg","alt":"This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes"}]}
Travel & LeisureThis New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes
Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.
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{"id":668554,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania","description":"Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/trig01-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/trig01.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/were-giving-away-a-wine-fuelled-trip-to-tasmania","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/trig01.jpg","alt":"Trig eco studio in Tasmania"}]}
Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania
Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.
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{"id":660864,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)","description":"We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies \u2014 we just want to ensure you have an excellent time. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/paris-sunrise-sunset-seine-river-unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/paris-sunrise-sunset-seine-river-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/five-alternative-euro-trip-activities-other-than-a-free-walking-tour","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/paris-sunrise-sunset-seine-river-unsplash.jpg","alt":"Five Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/paris-rooftops-unsplash.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rock-climbing01.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/white-wine-cheers-glasses-stock-Unsplash.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/210432_10150149431995267_1888667_o-e1521539431661-1024x527.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cheesewheel_stock_unsplash.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)
We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.
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{"id":661508,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer","description":"Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/rothenburg-germany-pixabay-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/rothenburg-germany-pixabay.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/five-must-visit-non-capital-cities-to-explore-this-european-summer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/rothenburg-germany-pixabay.jpg","alt":"Five Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rouen-france-pixabay-2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cologne-germany-pixabay.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/passau-germany-oldtown-pixabay.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durnstein-e1521778294885.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Haarlem-e1521778322632-1024x521.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer
Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe.
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Travel & LeisureAn Intrepid Guide to Latin America
Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.
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{"id":665146,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"An Intrepid Guide to Europe","description":"Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Croatia-Dubrovnik-intrepid-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Croatia-Dubrovnik-intrepid-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/feature\/an-intrepid-guide-to-europe","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Feature","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Croatia-Dubrovnik-intrepid-supplied.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAn Intrepid Guide to Europe
Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.
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{"id":665200,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"An Intrepid Guide to Asia","description":"Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/izakaya-tokyo-unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/izakaya-tokyo-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/feature\/an-intrepid-guide-to-asia","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Feature","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/izakaya-tokyo-unsplash.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAn Intrepid Guide to Asia
Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.
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{"id":660447,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"An Intrepid Guide to Africa","description":"Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you\u2019re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/giraffe-africa-kenya-unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/giraffe-africa-kenya-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/feature\/an-intrepid-guide-to-africa","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Feature","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/giraffe-africa-kenya-unsplash.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAn Intrepid Guide to Africa
Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.
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{"id":604858,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley","description":"Travel from a farmer's market in Taree to a beach house in Old Bar to a lagoon in near Black Head Beach. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/oceanpoolnorthcoast-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/oceanpoolnorthcoast.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/a-road-trippers-guide-to-the-manning-valley","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HoneycombValleyFarm-copy.jpg","alt":"A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/manning.jpg","alt":"A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/merewether.jpg","alt":"merewether"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/farmersmarket.jpg","alt":"farmersmarket"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bentonfood.jpg","alt":"bentonfood"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/boogiewoogie.jpg","alt":"boogiewoogie"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/oceanpoolnorthcoast.jpg","alt":"oceanpoolnorthcoast"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/diamondbayresort.jpg","alt":"diamondbayresort"}]}
Travel & LeisureA Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley
Travel from a farmer's market in Taree to a beach house in Old Bar to a lagoon in near Black Head Beach.
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Travel & LeisureTen Things to Eat, See and Do on a Trip to Darwin
Take a dip in a lush swimming hole — or with a friendly, sharp-toothed local.
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Travel & LeisureTen Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Melbourne
If you only have 48 hours, make sure you hit these spots.
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Travel & LeisureCoburg's Getting a Sleek New Design Hotel
The new addition to the Holiday Inn group is set to open on Sydney Road by 2020.
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{"id":666923,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year","description":"The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Singapore-Airlines_acft-a350-3-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Singapore-Airlines_acft-a350-3-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/news-2\/the-worlds-longest-non-stop-commercial-flight-is-set-to-launch-by-the-end-of-this-year","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Singapore-Airlines_acft-a350-3-supplied.jpg","alt":"The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year"}]}
Travel & LeisureThe World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year
The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.
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{"id":665833,"type":"drink","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Tasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest","description":"Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/41-degrees-south01-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/41-degrees-south01.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/food-drink\/tasmanian-food-trails-the-natural-bounty-of-the-north-west","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/41-degrees-south01.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/southern-wild-distillery01.jpg","alt":"Southern Wild Distillery Meadow Gin"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seven-sheds-brewery01.jpg","alt":"Seven Sheds Brewery Meadery and Hop Garden in Tasmania"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/christmas-hills-raspberry-farm-photo-Eugene-Hyland02.jpg","alt":"Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe in Tasmania"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/41-degrees-south-supplied03.jpg","alt":"41 Degrees South Salmon and Ginseng Farm"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/blue-hills-honey-03.jpg","alt":"Blue Hills Honey stick"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/eagles-nest01.jpg","alt":"Eagles Nest"}]}
Food & DrinkTasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest
Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.
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Food & DrinkTasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive
Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.
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Travel & LeisureNew York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza
It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.
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Travel & LeisureThe Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City
The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.
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Food & DrinkTen Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland
As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives
Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.
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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast
Where to dine and drink, rest and relax, experience and explore on the west coast of New Zealand's biggest city.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In
Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island
Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.
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Travel & LeisureUnited Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens
Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.
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Travel & LeisureA Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany
Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.
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Food & DrinkMoamaFlavours of Echuca Moama Grazing Festival 2018
Cross the Murray River for a day of feasting among vines and wine barrels.
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Food & DrinkProsecco Road: The Ultimate Autumn Vineyard Hop
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and one had a little bit of sparkle.
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Travel & LeisureThe Best Victorian High Country Bike Rides
Pedal through the falling autumn leaves on your way to wineries, farm gates and lookouts.
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Food & Drink48 Hours of Autumn Food and Wine Adventures in Victoria's High Country
Pedal to produce, taste wine, make your own gnocchi and rest your head grapevine glamping.
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Food & DrinkA Trek and Treat Guide to the Murray River Region
Earn these waffles with a walk through a billabong, mining town or red gum forest.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Autumn Weekends Away in Echuca
Take in the colours and flavours of the season with an overnighter on the Murray River.
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Travel & LeisureFive Ways to Enjoy the Colours of Autumn in the Murray Region
Boat, bike or horse ride your way through the falling leaves.
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Travel & LeisureIn Season: Autumn
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Food & DrinkA Food Lover's Guide to Hiking Victoria's High Country in Autumn
Work up an appetite in the fresh country air.
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Food & DrinkBright Autumn Festival 2018
Celebrate the season with orchard walks, produce markets and the country's only nut festival.
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Food & DrinkMurray Farm Gate Itinerary: Where to Eat Autumnal Produce in Country Vic
It's harvest season in the Murray, and there's no better time to feast.