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NewsLeave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples
Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
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NewsHidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
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NewsThis Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
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NewsUpgrade Your Mother's Day Gift Game — Scoot's Latest Sale Features Flights to Southeast Asia Starting From $195
With this sale offering affordable warm-weather escapes to Southeast Asia, booking a shared adventure will put you in mum's good books for the rest of the year.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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NewsLock In Italian Summer Plans with a Difference — These Five New Tiny Homes Invite Travellers to Slow Down Their Euro Adventure
Swap packed piazzas for peaceful countryside stays in these new eco-friendly tiny homes across Italy’s most scenic regions.
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NewsNine Non-Boring Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation More Bearable
Whether you've got the 'vid or have been touched by the close-contact fairy, prioritise yourself during iso with these self-care ideas.
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NewsNo Experience, No Problem — This Budget-Friendly Ski Bundle Gets Beginners on the Slopes This Winter Without the Sky-High Cost
While a first-time alpine adventure usually hurts both your legs and wallet, this new bundle deal is helping curious rookies hit the slopes for less this winter.
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NewsStay Local for Your Next Luxury Escape — Four Australian Properties Have Been Named Among the World's 100 Best Hotels
Skip the overseas flight: four exceptional Australian hotels, and two across the ditch, have made this prestigious list of the world's best properties.
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NewsICYMI: The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Will be Turning Again by the End of 2026
Huge news for those who love rotating leisurely above the city skyline — the Docklands icon is getting its long-awaited second wind.
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NewsNow Open: The Commons Health Club South Yarra Is Reimagining the Future of Work with Magnesium Soaks and 200 Weekly Classes
In an era where burnout is out and balance is in, this sprawling wellness destination offers a new way to switch off before and after work.
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NewsFrom Kids' Activities to Dining Experiences: Here's How to Do a Winter Family Escape in Perth
With its outdoor lifestyle and free cultural activities, Perth is packed with family-friendly winter adventures.
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NewsElemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island
This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.
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NewsDon't Have the Time (or Funds) for Euro Summer This Year? These Closer-to-Home Escapes Still Deliver
These Pacific and Australian stays bring the holiday energy without the jet lag, so you can skip the long-haul and tap into that holiday feeling sooner.
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NewsAstronomy Courses, After-Dark Tours and Free Exhibitions: What to Enjoy at Sydney Observatory This Season
From free daytime access to after-dark astronomy courses, Sydney Observatory blends heritage, science and skyline views on Observatory Hill.
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GuideThe 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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NewsThe Best Things to Do on Anzac Day in Melbourne
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsTassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns
Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.
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EventLinden Cook x Resting: Mother's Day
Sun, 10 May - Mon, 11 May 2026
Linden Cook Jewellery, Fitzroy
Because the matriach deserves the finest, both in and out of the house.
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EventIndependent Music Exchange at Northcote Town Hall
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Northcote Town Hall, Northcote
Celebrate independent music as label founders and crate diggers come together to champion physical media and share community-driven knowledge.
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EventMDW 2026: 'Between Planes' by Dean Norton
Tue, 14 Apr - Sun, 17 May 2026
Hotel House, Fitzroy North
Moving through shifting reflections and fractured light, this study of glass and mirrors will have visitors questioning their perception.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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NewsHow to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits
From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.
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NewsFrom Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year
From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.
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NewsGastronomy, 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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NewsNow Open: Leaning Into the Suburb's Legacy, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton Marks the Neighbourhood's First Global Stay
This historic neighbourhood is still achieving milestones thanks to the arrival of its first internationally branded hotel, inspired by Carlton's people and culture.
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NewsComing Soon: Bookings Are Now Open for KICStudio, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw's New Somatic Movement Studio
After a decade of building KIC into a broader wellness ecosystem, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are opening their first physical studio in Cremorne.
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NewsComing Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development
The inner-city's bathhouse boom continues, with this urban oasis pioneer revealing a second soon-to-launch location.
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NewsTravel Further For Free: These Destinations Are Some of the Best to Explore by Riding the V/Line This April
Now that public transport is free in Victoria throughout April, there's never been a better time to slow-travel your way across the state.
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NewsExtend Your Easter Break, as Scoot's Latest Sale Features Airfares to Stellar Destinations Across Asia Starting From $182
Keep the good times flowing after the long weekend, as this budget airline's latest sale departs to multiple dreamy destinations across Asia.
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NewsLanson Place Parliament Gardens Is Giving a Creator-in-Residence the Keys to the City, with Applications Closing Tomorrow
This six-month creator residency is up for grabs, offering curated stays and storytelling opportunities that capture the best of Melbourne.
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NewsThe 18 Best Hair Salons in Melbourne
From celebrity stylists to specialist studios, leave your locks to some of the best hair salons in Melbourne.
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NewsStill Saving for Euro Summer? You'll be Able to Fly Direct to London From Melbourne Starting Next Year
With the usual Middle East flight route disrupted by current conflicts, this is a welcome new alternative for travellers looking to cross the world.
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NewsRoca Cabana is Byron Bay's Luxe New Pool Club From the Team at Roca
Located beside Latin American restaurant Roca, the adults-only pool club pairs ceviche and cocktails with poolside lounging.
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NewsHere's How to Do a Weekend of Wellness in New South Wales' Shoalhaven
From peaceful bushland stays and yoga studios to white-sand beaches and local food experiences, here’s how to spend a restorative weekend in Shoalhaven.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsThe 27 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2026
Warning: These massages, facials and beautiful spaces may result in a state of complete and utter relaxation.
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NewsJust Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat
Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.
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NewsFund Your Overseas Adventures in 2026 with This $10k Flight Fund Designed as an Unofficial Travel Internship
Don't put your travel plans on hold — this "internship" is here to bankroll your flights for the next 12 months.
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NewsThis Just In: You Can Explore Australia's Prehistoric History During the First-Ever Queensland Dinosaur Week
From the bones of the biggest animal to ever exist in Australia, to the ancient birds that early Australians relied on for food, Queensland is inviting you to see it all this May.
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NewsAdd These Items to Your Packing and Level Up Your Long Weekend Getaway
From small elevations to practical picks, these items can help you level up your long weekend packing.
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NewsThis Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut
One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.
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NewsComing Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings
With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.
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NewsThis Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week
Get southbound for less than the cost of a night out with this limited-time sale.
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NewsThis Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World's Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers
Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early — but this new report reveals we're still missing something.
