• Feature

    Tourism New Zealand: If You Seek

    Aotearoa New Zealand is Australia’s closest neighbour, yet worlds apart.

  • Guide

    Savour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats

    No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.

  • News

    Eat, Stay and Play Amongst Nature in Singapore

    Get your nature fix without leaving the city.

  • Feature

    Travel Guide: Dolomites

    Have you ever wondered where the Europeans holiday in Europe? This under-the-radar region may be the answer.

  • Feature

    The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

    From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

  • Feature

    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

  • Feature

    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

  • Feature

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • Feature

    Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

    Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

  • Feature

    A 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."

  • Feature

    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • News

    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Patonga, Pearl Beach and Killcare

    Feast on oysters, sip locally made gin and stay in luxury accommodation on the Central Coast.

  • News

    The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

    Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

  • News

    Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

    Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    The 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.

Travel

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
  • Travel & Leisure

    Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June

    The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Canberra

    With microbreweries, award-winning boutique hotels and a strong restaurant game, the nation's capital has more to it than meets the eye.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway

    Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government

    The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Yallabatharra

    Hutt Lagoon

    An insanely pink lake on Australia's west coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's W Hotel Is Set to Open This Year with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool

    As well as four in-house restaurants and bars and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September

    While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.

  • Food & Drink

    A Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again

    Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    International Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert

    But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Adelaide

    There's more to Adelaide than just great wine — head south to explore underground bars, laneway restaurants and jam-packed markets.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River

    You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Margaret River

    Losari Retreat

    A boutique hotel in Margaret River surrounded by peppermint trees.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cape Range National Park

    Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Safari Camp

    Camp in style right by one of the world's most impressive coral reefs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Spectacular Lakes in Australia That You Need to See in Real Life

    Peel away from the coast to explore tropical swimming holes, bright pink bodies and glassy waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Interstate Travel Could Be Back on the Cards by Early July

    And, when it is allowed, some interstate airfares could be as cheap as $19.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island

    It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden

    Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Has Entered Voluntary Administration

    The 20-year-old Australian airline company will continue to run its scheduled flights and hopes to emerge from COVID-19 in a "stronger financial position".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Airbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch

    Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Has Suspended All Domestic Flights Except One Daily Sydney-Melbourne Service

    The airline has already axed all its international flights.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery

    It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Australian Government Has Advised That All Non-Essential Travel Should Be Cancelled

    And the Prime Minister has warned that local lockdowns are on the cards, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Australian Government Has Introduced an Effective, Indefinite Ban on All International Travel

    "The advice to all Australians is do not travel abroad."

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Australian Government Has Introduced a Ban on Non-Essential Indoor Events of More Than 100 People

    The ban, which does not include public transport, supermarkets or schools, is effective immediately.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Will Suspend All International Flights from March 30

    And it'll cut domestic flights by 50 percent, too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas and Jetstar Are Drastically Cutting International and Domestic Flights Until the End of May

    International flights will be cut by around 90 percent, while domestic flights will fall by approximately 60 percent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Click Frenzy's Huge Travel Sale Will Kick Off Tonight with a Focus on Aussie Businesses in Need

    It's offering flexible dates and cancellation terms, so you can book a bargain holiday to a bushfire-affected Aussie region for the future.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Australian Government Has Announced That Everyone Arriving From Overseas Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days

    Australians have also been advised to take social distancing measures, including refraining from shaking hands.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods

    Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Atari 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County

    Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.

  • Food & Drink

    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

    Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

  • Design & Style

    Why You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability

    The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Discover Sonoma County

    One moment you could be sipping vino from California's oldest winery. The next, you could be soaring through monstrous redwood trees on a zipline.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Nature Trails to Complete When You Visit Japan's Stunning Tohoku Region

    Head north of Tokyo to hike epic mountains, swim in luminous lakes and chase soaring waterfalls.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020

    The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford

    The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.

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