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News
Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks
Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.
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Hotel
Peppers Silo Launceston
89 To 91 Lindsay Street, Invermay
Four decommissioned grain silos on the banks of Kanamaluka/River Tamar have been reborn as one of Launceston's most striking hotels — complete with an award-winning restaurant from Tasmanian food director Massimo Mele.
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News
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month
There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.
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News
Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028
This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.
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Feature
The 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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Chase 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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Your 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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Feature
Nine 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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Feature
Into 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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Feature
Green Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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Feature
Taste 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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A 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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A 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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News
Meet 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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News
A 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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Gastronomy, 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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A 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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A 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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A 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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Guide
The 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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Grand 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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The 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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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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Ten 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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The 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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Black Cat Truffle Hunt and Tasting
Sniff out winter's finest culinary treasure.
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Five Summer-Themed Melbourne Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round
Make the most of summer, all year round.
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We're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka
Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.
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Five Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive
Chase summer around the country.
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Offbeat 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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This 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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We'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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Five 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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Five 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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An 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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An 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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An 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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An 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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A 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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Ten 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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Ten 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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Coburg'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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The 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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Tasmanian 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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Tasmanian 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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New 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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The 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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Ten 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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You'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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A 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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Sydney'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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A 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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United 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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A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany
Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.
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Flavours of Echuca Moama Grazing Festival 2018
Cross the Murray River for a day of feasting among vines and wine barrels.
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Prosecco 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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The 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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48 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.




















































































































































































