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This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

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Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

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Sydney in Summer

See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips

Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A 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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A 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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Hotel
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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The 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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The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

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Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne

Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.
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A Weekender's Guide to Avoca

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Expats, It Looks Like You'll Be Paying Back Your HECS After All

Pyne wants you to pay up.
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The Ten Best Things to Come Out of Mexico

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Because a love of wine should always be rewarded.
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Mr and Mrs Smith’s Boutique Hotel Bucket List

Let the winners of the Smith Hotel Awards inspire your daydreaming.
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How To Spend 60 Hours in the Barossa Valley

Spoiler: it includes a lot of wine.
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Arts & Entertainment

Five Barossa Valley Events That Are Worth the Road Trip

Apparently there's more to the Barossa than wineries.
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Travel & Leisure

The Quaffer’s Guide to the Best of the Barossa

Cam Knight takes you on a well-trodden path through his favourite Barossa cellar doors, restaurants and markets.
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Five Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan

Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.
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Five Unexpected Highlights to Seek Out in Bangkok

Thailand is undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, but not usually for these reasons.
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Design & Style

Win a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb

It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.
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Food & Drink

The Five Best Bars in Christchurch

This 'city of opportunity' mentality has spawned a new wave of small bars.
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Arts & Entertainment

The Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives

Too much pretty in the Maldives.
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Food & Drink

A Whirlwind Guide to Eating in Vietnam

You don't need mountains of time to experience the diverse regions of Vietnam, just an open mind. And mouth.
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Arts & Entertainment

Four Creative Projects to Visit in Christchurch

Bars on buses, pop-up public buildings and shipping container shopping centres are part of a city brimming with innovation.
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Arts & Entertainment

Burning Man Postponed Due to Heavy Desert Rain

Nevada's annual desert bacchanal has wet feet.