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DRIFTER'S HOTEL-HOSTELS ARE LANDING IN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND, THEN ITS MELBOURNE STAY IS BECOMING THE BRAND'S BIGGEST YET

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp, in Auckland
COMING SOON: MUSEUM OF BRISBANE IS DOUBLING DOWN ON LOCAL DESIGN WITH A NEW GIFT SHOP OPENING THIS DECEMBER

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December, in Brisbane
ALBA THERMAL SPRINGS SOAKS IN THREE DAYS OF MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools, in Melbourne
THE NAKED BAKER - MARRICKVILLE

Mortdale's standout bakery-cafe has expanded to Marrickville, with croffles, chorizo eggs and a miso caramel apple turnover on the menu, in Sydney
FROM LONDON TO BALI, THIS RENOWNED YAKITORI RESTAURANT BRINGS BINCHōTAN-GRILLED CUTS AND A NEXT-DOOR LISTENING BAR TO SANUR

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu, in Wellington

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Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team

Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.

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This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.

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ICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience

Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.

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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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This Just In: The Twelve Apostles' New $126 Million Visitor Centre Is Here — With the Scenery Soon Locked Behind an Entry Fee

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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From London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

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P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection

It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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A First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Not Even Our Kitchens Are Safe From Automation — How Machine-Made Food Is Working Its Way Into the Mainstream

From robot waiters to automated espresso machines, food automation is no longer a novelty. Here's how it's quietly reshaping Melbourne's cafes, restaurants and noodle shops.

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Skip Bali's Busiest Streets for This Surfside Resort, Where Black-Sand Beaches and a World-Class Break Meet Tropical Serenity

A quieter Bali escape awaits on the Keramas coast, where serious surf is flanked by tropical gardens and a new wellness experience.

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Coming Soon: Museum of Brisbane Is Doubling Down on Local Design With a New Gift Shop Opening This December

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December.

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Leave Your Phone Behind for Rainforest Views, Side-by-Side Massages and Serious R&R at This New Treehouse Perch

Perched above the rainforest canopy, this new luxury treehouse is designed for switching off and slowing down.

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Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team

Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.

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This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.

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ICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience

Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.

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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team

Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.

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Alba Thermal Springs Soaks in Three Days of Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.

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This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.

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ICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience

Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.

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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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Hook's Neverland at Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is transforming the Concert Hall into Neverland this summer for a world-premiere circus adventure.

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The Choir of Man at Sydney Opera House

With stellar music and big-hearted humour, The Choir of Man is the new Sydney Opera House show bringing feel-good performances to the main stage.

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Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team

Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.

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This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.

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ICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience

Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.

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The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for September

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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From London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

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P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection

It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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A First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.

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It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

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What to Do and Where to Stay During a Vibrant Spring Escape in New Zealand

Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.

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DRIFTER'S HOTEL-HOSTELS ARE LANDING IN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND, THEN ITS MELBOURNE STAY IS BECOMING THE BRAND'S BIGGEST YET

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp, in Auckland

COMING SOON: MUSEUM OF BRISBANE IS DOUBLING DOWN ON LOCAL DESIGN WITH A NEW GIFT SHOP OPENING THIS DECEMBER

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December, in Brisbane

ALBA THERMAL SPRINGS SOAKS IN THREE DAYS OF MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools, in Melbourne

THE NAKED BAKER - MARRICKVILLE

Mortdale's standout bakery-cafe has expanded to Marrickville, with croffles, chorizo eggs and a miso caramel apple turnover on the menu, in Sydney

FROM LONDON TO BALI, THIS RENOWNED YAKITORI RESTAURANT BRINGS BINCHōTAN-GRILLED CUTS AND A NEXT-DOOR LISTENING BAR TO SANUR

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu, in Wellington

Leave Your Phone Behind for Rainforest Views, Side-by-Side Massages and Serious R&R at This New Treehouse Perch

The Hosting Ethos That Cakeboi Creator Reece Hignell Swears By: "You Bring Nothing and I Do Everything"

CP Picks: Our Favourite Drinks for Your Saturday Arvo

This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

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