Travel & Leisure
This Wellington Hotel Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Rates to Stranded Travellers
Enjoy a three-night stay at the contemporary four-star property for as little as $1.
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NewsTwenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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HotelBay of Many Coves Resort
Bay Of Many Coves 7282, New Zealand, Bay Of Many Coves
Set right on the water's edge, this resort is nestled deep within Queen Charlotte Sound.
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HotelThe White Swan Country Hotel
109 Main Street, Greytown
Classic country charm awaits at this rustic lodging.
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HotelTe Karaka Station & Lodge
1833 Port Waikato Waikaretu Road, Waikaretu
Landscapes don't get much more breathtaking than this.
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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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NewsSix Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source
Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.
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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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NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
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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 Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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NewsOur Guide to 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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.
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GuideThe Best Hotels in Sydney
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is What the International Space Station's First Commercial Tourist Digs Will Look Like
As part of NASA's plans to open the low-orbit facility to private astronauts — and commercial and tourism ventures — there'll also be an observatory with 360-degree views.
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Travel & LeisureWhere to Travel in 2020 if You Want to Make a Difference in the World
From planting trees in a geothermal valley to having breakfast with koalas — here's how you can make a positive difference during your next adventure.
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Travel & LeisureHamilton's Epic Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Heading Back for Its 21st Year
It features four days of balloon-related activities.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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Travel & LeisureAtari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels
From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag
A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.
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Travel & LeisureEuropean Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand
One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.
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Travel & LeisureFour Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer
The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year
If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.
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Travel & LeisureUber Is Launching Its Dockless E-Bike Service in Auckland This Week
The pedal-assisted electric bikes will be the first of their kind in Auckland.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020
The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around
It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.
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Travel & LeisureThe World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight
The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.
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Travel & LeisureSweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms
The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.
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Travel & LeisureAuckland Transport Is Offering Free Train and Bus Travel This Friday
To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.
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Travel & LeisureFour Bite-Sized Adventures for Your Next Trip to Thailand
The stunning Southeast Asian nation has plenty of unexpected adventures to tempt the inquisitive traveller.
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Travel & LeisureDogs of All Sizes Are Now Welcome on Auckland Trains
The first trial was a howling success.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts
The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.
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Travel & LeisureThis 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Cruise Will Sail You to the Show's Real-Life Locations
It's planning to set sail in 2021, cruising through Iceland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Malta and Croatia.
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Travel & LeisureThe Great Barrier Reef Is Now Home to Australia's First Underwater Hotel
Cruise the Whitsundays on a floating pontoon — and sleep below sea level.
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Design & StyleLime's Electric Scooters Are Being Removed From Auckland Streets
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have selected four operators to operate e-scooters for the next six months.
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Travel & LeisureA Snow-Filled Winter Wonderland Has Descended on Singapore's Changi Airport
Head on a snow walk, visit a festive light show and a join a workshop at a market — all inside the airport.
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Travel & LeisureNutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel
Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline
The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's Largest Waterslide Has Opened in North Canterbury
It sits 13.5 metres high and shoots riders on two-person tubes down a winding hydroslide.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Is Hosting a Themed Mardi Gras Flight to Sydney
Get the party started early with inflight shenanigans and pre-departure cocktails.
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Travel & LeisureThis Overnight Experience Includes a Scenic Helicopter Flight and Wine Tasting
You can book it until the end of November.
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Travel & LeisureLandEscape Is Wanaka's New 15-Kilometre Electric Bike Cruise Trail
Once complete, the attraction will also offer eight wood-fired hot tubs and six stargazing glasshouses.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Is Launching a Non-Stop Service from Auckland to New York
The carrier will fly direct to the Big Apple from October 2020.
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Travel & LeisureLord Howe Island Has Been Named One of the Best Places to Visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet
The NSW island took out the fifth spot on the annual travel destination list — and Central Asia's Silk Road came out on top.
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Travel & LeisureA New Dark Sky Experience Has Opened in Martinborough
Learn about the importance of constellations, the science of stars and how to read the sky using celestial navigation.
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Travel & LeisureThe Not-So-Obvious Guide to Exploring Europe Next Year
Make your European getaway a little bit different with these seven left-of-centre authentic experiences.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Spend a Night at Downton Abbey Thanks to Airbnb
Highclere Castle, the English country house where the series was filmed, will welcome two guests for a one-night stay.
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Food & DrinkSix New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash
From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.
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Travel & LeisureThis Adults-Only River Cruise Is Taking Over Europe's Historic Waterways
The modern cruising experience combines silent discos with classical concert experiences and cocktail making lessons with open-air cinema.
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Travel & LeisureUber Is Rolling Out Its Comfort Service in New Zealand
The ridesharing service is rolling out a feature that lets customers choose their level of conversation.
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Travel & LeisureFive European Cities to Visit When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites
Uncover ruin pubs, wiener dog museums and the oldest sausage shop in the world.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend 48 Hours in Munich
Make the most of your whirlwind trip in the Bavarian capital.