Concrete Playground - Paris - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/paris/category/travel-leisure Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:23 +0000 en-au hourly 1 A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/travel/a-weekenders-guide-to-byron-bay https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/travel/a-weekenders-guide-to-byron-bay Tue, 19 May 2026 05:50:32 +0000 Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

]]> Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

]]> The Best Hotels in Australia Right Now — From Heritage Icons to Off-Grid Retreats https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/best-hotels-australia https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/best-hotels-australia Tue, 19 May 2026 04:24:27 +0000 From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.

]]> From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.

]]> The 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/leisure/whimsical-gothic-witchy-places-in-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/leisure/whimsical-gothic-witchy-places-in-melbourne Tue, 19 May 2026 04:09:45 +0000 From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.

]]> From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.

]]> This Just In: Callan Park Is Finalising Plans For More Native Greenery, a Cafe, Tidal Baths and Bay Run Upgrades https://concreteplayground.com/paris/news-2/callan-parks-upgrades-greenery-cafe-tidal-bath-and-bay-run-upgrades https://concreteplayground.com/paris/news-2/callan-parks-upgrades-greenery-cafe-tidal-bath-and-bay-run-upgrades Mon, 18 May 2026 02:19:41 +0000 The popular Inner West parkland has a ten-year future mapped out and ready for community feedback.

]]> The popular Inner West parkland has a ten-year future mapped out and ready for community feedback.

]]> Two Peninsula Stays, One Luxe Package: Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Have Partnered on a Seamless Coastal Escape https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/jackalope-hotel-lon-retreat-package https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/jackalope-hotel-lon-retreat-package Fri, 15 May 2026 04:38:30 +0000 A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.

]]> A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.

]]> The 12 Best Walks In and Around Sydney https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/leisure/best-walks-in-and-around-sydney https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/leisure/best-walks-in-and-around-sydney Fri, 15 May 2026 02:00:27 +0000 Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or along the coast.

]]> Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or along the coast.

]]> Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Is the Sunny Coast's Newest Destination for Rooftop Cocktails, Nostalgic Dining and Sun-Drenched Escapes https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/now-open-avani-mooloolaba-beach-hotel https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/now-open-avani-mooloolaba-beach-hotel Fri, 15 May 2026 00:06:43 +0000 Rising above Mooloolaba, the beachfront is looking a little more luxe now that this landmark hotel has welcomed its first guests.

]]> Rising above Mooloolaba, the beachfront is looking a little more luxe now that this landmark hotel has welcomed its first guests.

]]> Game One, Sorted: Five Sydney Venues to Catch the State of Origin Live https://concreteplayground.com/paris/pub-4/five-sydney-wollongong-venues-state-of-origin-live https://concreteplayground.com/paris/pub-4/five-sydney-wollongong-venues-state-of-origin-live Thu, 14 May 2026 04:25:24 +0000 State of Origin Game One is best watched loud and these Sydney venues are turning it on with big screens, cold drinks and plenty of game-night atmosphere.

]]> State of Origin Game One is best watched loud and these Sydney venues are turning it on with big screens, cold drinks and plenty of game-night atmosphere.

]]> Walk Into Mordor: An Epic Journey That Ends at The Symphony https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/walk-into-mordor-an-epic-journey-that-ends-at-the-symphony https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/walk-into-mordor-an-epic-journey-that-ends-at-the-symphony Wed, 13 May 2026 01:51:53 +0000 While not as long as The Shire to Mordor, you can explore a little bit of real-world fantasy with this Middle-earth-inspired journey across Sydney.

]]> While not as long as The Shire to Mordor, you can explore a little bit of real-world fantasy with this Middle-earth-inspired journey across Sydney.

]]> From Cosy Lodges to Whale Watching: Here's Why You Should Visit the Central Coast This Winter https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/from-cosy-lodges-to-whale-watching-heres-why-you-should-visit-the-central-coast-this-winter https://concreteplayground.com/paris/travel-leisure/from-cosy-lodges-to-whale-watching-heres-why-you-should-visit-the-central-coast-this-winter Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:27 +0000 Just an hour north of Sydney, the Central Coast has all the makings of a relaxing winter getaway.

]]> Just an hour north of Sydney, the Central Coast has all the makings of a relaxing winter getaway.

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