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Pitch Up: Our Readers Share (Even More of) Their Favourite Camping Spots Across Australia
Discover the epic new campground for your next big adventure.
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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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Travel & LeisureLame But Legendary Attractions to Visit on Your Next Road Trip, According to Our Readers
How many big things do you reckon you could check off?
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Travel & LeisurePalm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'
Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.
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Travel & LeisureLoo With a View: Our Readers' Recommendations of the Most Epic Holiday Spots to Get Some Peace and Privacy
Relax and enjoy some scenic relief this long weekend.
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Travel & LeisureFood-Fuelled Drives: Regional Spots to Pick Up a Picnic for Your Weekend Adventure As Chosen by Our Readers
Fuel your adventures with pastries and pies from these local legends — washed down with a drinks at your campsite from The Bottle-O.
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Travel & LeisureHidden Hikes: Australia's Best Underrated Off-Road Treks As Suggested by You
Nothing is better than an ice-cold beer at your campsite after a long day trekking in the bush.
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Travel & LeisureQantas' Latest Week-Long Sale Includes Flights on 34-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
There's more than a million sale fares on offer, which is all the reason you need to plan an autumn, winter or spring holiday.
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Travel & LeisureAyrburn Is the Dreamy New Drinking and Dining Destination That's Opened Near Queenstown
Queenstown isn't just a winter destination — and this dining precinct is here to prove that with six stunning venues (and more to come).
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Celebrating Leap Day with a 24-Hour-Only Sale on 200,000-Plus Flights with Fares From $35
You've only got until 11.59pm AEST on Thursday, February 29 to score cheap flights to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Bali, Fiji and more.
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Travel & LeisureZensi Is the New Luxury Accom and Wellness Retreat That's Opened in the Mudgee Wine Region
This absolutely stunning property in regional NSW is facilitating wine-fuelled group weekends away — and hosts all-inclusive wellness retreats.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.
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Travel & LeisureWhat an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay
Ain't no better way to enjoy a trip to Nevada — the pop icon will chat with guests over drinks, then you'll get a burlesque lesson and see her Vegas show.
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Travel & LeisureFiji Happiness Handbook
Find your happiness on this 333-island archipelago in the South Pacific.
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Travel & LeisureHayman IslandReignite Your Passion in Paradise with This Romantic Getaway Offer to Hayman Island
Fall in love all over again in paradise with this limited time offer at the stunning InterContinental Hayman Resort.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Essentials: Your Passport to Packing Perfection No Matter Your Holiday Plans
Your guide to the travel essentials that you will undoubtedly forget to pack.
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Travel & LeisureHong Kong: The Unmissable City
It's not in many global cities that you can walk to the top of a mountain at sunrise, be back in the heart of the city for lunch and dance the night away at legendary night clubs.
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Travel & LeisureYour Essential Guide to Hobart
Make the most of your trip to Hobart, Tassie’s increasingly popular capital city where superb dining and rugged natural beauty meet.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Doing a Big 72-Hour Sale on Domestic Flights with 500,000-Plus Fares on Offer
Until Monday, you can also score cheap fares to New Zealand starting at $499 return.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's New Week-Long Sale Is Slinging 300,000 Flights to and From Queensland From $69
Sunshine State flight specials include fares to Cairns, The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary
This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.
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Travel & LeisureUnleash Paradise: Your Guide to Adventurous Escapades in Fiji
Feed your thirst for adventure in Fiji with these extraordinary not-to-be-missed experiences.
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Travel & LeisureTen Breathtaking Nature Spots to Cross Off Your Fiji Bucket List
This island nation boasts colourful reefs, breathtaking vistas and mesmerising waterfalls — all waiting to be discovered.
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Travel & LeisureFeel-Good Fiji: Your Dive Guide to The Soft Coral Capital of the World
Explore the depths of these world class dive sites at this nation of islands.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Squeaky Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2024
The Farm in Shellharbour in New South Wales came in second in the annual list, while Australia's southernmost beach in Tasmania placed third.
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Travel & LeisureHotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel
Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.
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Food & DrinkWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Bag Tracking Is Now Available Across the Airline's Entire Domestic and International Network
This helps solve one of the most-annoying things about air travel: knowing where your luggage is.
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Travel & LeisureTen Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Visit This Summer
We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.
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Travel & LeisureQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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Travel & LeisureStart Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49
Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.
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Travel & LeisureNZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'
The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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Travel & LeisureTokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations
The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024
In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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Travel & LeisureFour Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now
Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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Travel & LeisureFive Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam
Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Osaka
Osaka is Tokyo's wild sibling. It's a place where folks laugh loudly, comedy flourishes, and neon lights glitter bright throughout the city's main canals.
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Travel & LeisureA Seasoned Hong Kong Local Shares Their Tips for a Perfect Night on the Town
Hong Kong is known for a lot of things, the most prominent being its night vibes.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: New York
You know it from 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s'. You know it from 'Taxi Driver'. You know it from 'Gossip Girl'. You know it from, well, any of the 395,000 movies that IMDB says are set in his thriving metropolis.
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Travel & LeisurePeppers Marysville's New Makeover Includes an Italian-Inspired Restaurant and Luxe Day Spa
The Yarra Valley hotel is sporting a new look, including updating all 100 guest rooms and adding a bike zone.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Queenstown
Many destinations purport to be the ultimate playground for adults. Of course, it depends on your particular vices. If you get your thrills from extreme sports or, conversely, sipping a top-notch pinot noir, Queenstown should be top of your list.