
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
From weekend escapes with mates to the luxury vacation you’ve been dreaming about, summer brings blissfully warm evenings, packed festive calendars and the promise of a new year.
To celebrate the start of summer, we’ve rounded up enough inspiration and intel to keep you busy from the silly season all the way through to March. BYO sunnies.
Outdoor Adventures
Go chasing waterfalls, caves and hikes this summer.
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Nine of the Best Walks Around Metro Melbourne
Scenic trails that prove you don't need to venture far to take a hike. -
Ten Idyllic Swimming Holes to Head to for a Dip Around Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to. -
Eight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria
Start plotting breath-taking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.
Things To Do
Here are all the best things to do in Melbourne this summer.
CP Trips Getaways
Find unique, unforgettable getaways on Concrete Playground Trips.
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The Best Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts in the Whitsundays
Kids can be cute — but sometimes we need a holiday without the little ones running around. -
Fiji's Best Islands to Hit up Next Time You're Seeking a Tropical Getaway
From private islands turned into luxury resorts to hidden archipelagos surrounded by coral reefs teeming with turtles and tropical fish. -
Experience the World's First Gin Heli-Tour and an Onsen Retreat in Queenstown
Fly around this alpine region on a helicopter gin tasting tour and spoil yourself rotten at a spa retreat up in the mountains -
Bali's Most Romantic Stays When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
Escapes Near and Far
This summer is about venturing far and wide — so pack your bags and spend the night somewhere new.
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Fifteen Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats. -
Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure
By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo. -
Tasmanian Cuisine: A Study in Excess — and Restraint
Tasmania’s food scene has the paddock-to-plate (or pint) movement down to a fine art. And for the local growers, producers and artisans working behind the scenes, it’s about more than minimising food miles. -
The 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 even pillow menus.
Date and Mate Nights
Use the longer summer days to spend quality time with the people you love.
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Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day. -
Ten Idyllic Picnic Spots Where You Can Throw a Rug Down in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to these picturesque spots for a well-deserved park session. -
The Best Spots for a Boozy Bottomless Brunch in Melbourne
Swap your muesli for a mimosa and your coffee pot for endless flutes of champagne.
The Best Things to Watch This Summer
Escaping the heat indoors? Here's your ultimate watchlist.
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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Feast your eyes on two stunning new shows from top-notch filmmakers, the best game-to-TV adaptation yet and an ace 80s-set horror flick about video nasties. -
The 15 Best Films of 2022
From mesmerising South Korean thrillers to spectacular music documentaries — and including multiverse madness, volcano love stories and a cannibalistic Timothée Chalamet, too — here's the cream of 2022's cinematic crop. -
The 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2022
These flicks might've bypassed your favourite cinema, but they're still among the year's absolute best.
Summer venues to visit
Venture to these sun-soaked spots.