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    Six Alternative Ideas to Help You Get Out of Town Over New Year's Eve

    If you don't feel like joining the crowds in the city or sweating it out at a festival this year, ring in 2019 from Tassie, a yoga treehouse or a secluded west coast beach.

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    The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar

    The new 175-room spot is calling itself 'Australia's first urban resort'.

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    Bannisters Is Port Stephens' Luxe New Waterfront Hotel with an Infinity Pool

    Featuring 80 stunning rooms with views of the river or bushland, and a restaurant from an acclaimed chef.

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    North Sydney Looks Set to Become Australia's First Smoke-Free CBD

    If the motion receives local community support, it could be implemented by Christmas or early 2019.

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    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

    The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

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    South Island: Discover the South

    Take this journey through the South Island boasting snow-covered mountains, rare native wildlife, raging rivers and scenic walking tracks.

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    You Can Tour Antarctica on a Day Trip Thanks to This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour

    Explore the icy continent during the day, then return home to your own bed.

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    Lon Retreat and Spa Is Point Lonsdale's New Luxury Coastal Escape

    The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.

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    South Island: TranzAlpine Explorer

    Traverse the alpine landscape of New Zealand’s South Island to catch an eyeful of dramatic natural beauty in this area known for its glaciers, glowworm caves, art and wineries.

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    You Can Now Sleep In a Luxury Pod Right Next to the Vines at This South Australian Winery

    And 20 more are expected to roll out across the state in the next year.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Drink Like You're In a Galaxy Far, Far Away at a Boozy 'Star Wars' Cantina

    Oga's Cantina will be part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida in 2019.

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    Meditating with Baby Farm Animals Is Australia's Newest Wellness Trend

    Find inner bliss while surrounded by goats, lambs and piglets.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Down Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Via Zipline

    Due to open in stages across 2019 and 2020, it'll become Australia's longest zipline.

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    Direct East Coast Flights to New York and London Look Set to Become a Reality

    It's looking likely that you'll be able to fly non-stop from Australia's east coast by 2022.

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    Australia's First Super-Luxe St Regis Hotel Will Be Built in Melbourne

    The 168-room hotel will be part of the Flinders Bank towers and will open in 2022.

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    You Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel

    Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.

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    Australia's First Ever Rooftop Skystand Is Coming to Brisbane

    The sky-high stand is located 20-storeys up and overlooks the Gabba.

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    Six Spectacular Waterfalls to Visit Near Perth

    Don’t stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to.

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    Eight Unusual Swimming Holes to Visit Around Perth

    Find the inlet, river or rock pool less travelled.

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    Ten Stunning Onsens in the Forest to Visit on Your Next Trip to Japan

    The authors of 'Onsen in Japan' have found the most secluded spots for naked bathing in the country.

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    Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Retreat Has Undergone a Luxurious $13 Million Expansion

    Its new facilities include an ice cave, a new wellness centre and seven new hot spring pools overlooking an outdoor stage.

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    Australia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete

    It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.

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    This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

    If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

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    The World's Biggest Human Catapult Has Opened in New Zealand

    It reaches speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour in 1.5 seconds.

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    An Opulent New Hotel and Gin Distillery Is Coming to the Yarra Valley

    The 170-room 'voco' hotel will also be home to a lavender field and a mirrored maze.

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    Australian Travellers Can Now Check Into International Flights Using Their Phones

    Electric boarding passes for international flights are now allowed at all Australian airports.

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    Eight Australian Yoga Retreats to Help You Achieve Your Most Flexible Zen

    Practise your back bends in Byron and your downward dog in the Daintree.

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    The Winter Weekender's Guide to Wyong

    Get your blood pumping with outdoor adventures on the NSW Central Coast.

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    The Winter Weekender's Guide to Leura

    Clear your head with an escape to NSW's Blue Mountains.

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    The Winter Weekender's Guide to Newcastle

    Discover the food and arts scenes in NSW's other harbour city.

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    Mars Is Currently the Closest It Has Been to Earth in 15 Years

    This week, look up into the night sky and you'll catch some incredible views of the Red Planet.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Limestone Coast

    The SA region features plenty of drinking and feasting, alongside impossibly clear waters and dazzling blue lakes.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Clare Valley

    Within this famed wine region you'll find award-winning eateries, riesling-fuelled bike trails and vineyard glamping.

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    This Sky-High Suspension Bridge Lets You Walk Over Canada's Famed Whistler Bowl

    It spans 130 metres, and is located 2000 metres above the ground below.

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    This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach for 2018

    Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach once again tops the list of 327 beaches from over 70 countries.

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    Some of the Best Photos of Today's Lengthy Lunar Eclipse from Around the World

    Did you sleep through the longest lunar eclipse of the century? Well, here's what it looked like.

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