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NewsStay Local for Your Next Luxury Escape — Four Australian Properties Have Been Named Among the World's 100 Best Hotels
Skip the overseas flight: four exceptional Australian hotels, and two across the ditch, have made this prestigious list of the world's best properties.
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NewsInterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Debuts a New Infinity Pool and Sunlit Deck — with Further Luxuries Arriving in May
Perched above Coogee Beach, a sun-soaked infinity pool and terrace are ready for lounging, with a spa and members-only extras on the way.
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NewsFrom Kids' Activities to Dining Experiences: Here's How to Do a Winter Family Escape in Perth
With its outdoor lifestyle and free cultural activities, Perth is packed with family-friendly winter adventures.
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NewsElemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island
This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.
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NewsDon't Have the Time (or Funds) for Euro Summer This Year? These Closer-to-Home Escapes Still Deliver
These Pacific and Australian stays bring the holiday energy without the jet lag, so you can skip the long-haul and tap into that holiday feeling sooner.
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NewsAstronomy Courses, After-Dark Tours and Free Exhibitions: What to Enjoy at Sydney Observatory This Season
From free daytime access to after-dark astronomy courses, Sydney Observatory blends heritage, science and skyline views on Observatory Hill.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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GuideEight Winter Stays in New Zealand That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Chase the snow, the stars or the hot springs with an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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GuideEight Incredible Bali Stays That'll Save You Money Through Concrete Playground Trips
Indonesia is always a good idea, and now you can book these luxe stays for less.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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GuideThat's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips
Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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NewsThe 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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NewsEight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria
Start plotting some breathtaking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.
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NewsThe Best Sex Stores in Sydney
Swap stereotypes and embarrassment for an encouraging and wellness-first experience at these self-love boutiques around town.
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Guide
The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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News
The Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsTassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns
Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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NewsHow to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits
From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.
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RestaurantSafran
81/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach
An award-winning Turkish restaurant in Ettalong.
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CafeSouth End Social
32 Mann Street, Gosford
Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.
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RestaurantLittle Creek Cheese
141-155 Alison Road, Wyong
Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do This Anzac Day in Sydney
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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NewsFrom Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year
From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.
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NewsThis Two-Night Sydney Harbour Luxury Yacht Trip Features a Five-Course Peter Gilmore Feast — All for $19.74
Embark on a luxurious Sydney Harbour adventure, where you'll soak up the views from your yacht and dine on lunch prepared by a local icon.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsExtend Your Easter Break, as Scoot's Latest Sale Features Airfares to Stellar Destinations Across Asia Starting From $182
Keep the good times flowing after the long weekend, as this budget airline's latest sale departs to multiple dreamy destinations across Asia.
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NewsRoca Cabana is Byron Bay's Luxe New Pool Club From the Team at Roca
Located beside Latin American restaurant Roca, the adults-only pool club pairs ceviche and cocktails with poolside lounging.
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EventAudrey Atelier Pop-Up
Sat, 2 May, 2026
31 Norfolk Street, Paddington
Vintage meets an up-and-coming Australian designer at this hybrid label.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventChristina Tosi x Milk Bar at Good Chemistry
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 3 May 2026
Good Chemistry, Sydney
Sydney is getting a sugar rush this May, as this renowned NYC pastry chef serves her viral sweet sensations as part of a rare takeover.
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EventMeatstock Sydney
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 2 May 2026
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Australia's smokiest festival is turning ten with pitmasters, local music legends, tattoo artists and the biggest beards you've ever seen taking centre stage.
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EventFinders Keepers Design Market Sydney
Fri, 1 May 2026, Sat, 2 May 2026 and Sun, 3 May 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Skip any last-minute scrambles, as this much-loved market for design-lovers returns to make Mother's Day gift-buying a breeze.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventPyrmont Festival
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont
The annual event returns, and it's once again bigger than ever, welcoming flavours and makers from all over NSW to Pirrama Park alongside games and entertainment.
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EventSydney Opera House Cinema
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May 2026
Playhouse, Sydney
End your April with an eclectic program of weird and wonderful international films from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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EventSydney Comedy Festival at Bondi Pavilion
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 17 May 2026
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Experience two weeks of world-class comedy by the sea at Bondi Pavilion.
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NewsHere's How to Do a Weekend of Wellness in New South Wales' Shoalhaven
From peaceful bushland stays and yoga studios to white-sand beaches and local food experiences, here’s how to spend a restorative weekend in Shoalhaven.
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Guide
A Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsJust Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat
Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.
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NewsFund Your Overseas Adventures in 2026 with This $10k Flight Fund Designed as an Unofficial Travel Internship
Don't put your travel plans on hold — this "internship" is here to bankroll your flights for the next 12 months.
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NewsThis Just In: You Can Explore Australia's Prehistoric History During the First-Ever Queensland Dinosaur Week
From the bones of the biggest animal to ever exist in Australia, to the ancient birds that early Australians relied on for food, Queensland is inviting you to see it all this May.
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NewsJust 90 Minutes From Sydney, Aruna Estate Presents a Serene Nature-Led Escape Defined by Quiet Luxury
Beyond the city's orbit, this Southern Highlands retreat invites you to slow down, switch off and settle into refined seclusion.
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NewsThis Just In: The Western Sydney Airport Metro Line Is Stuck in a $12 Billion Limbo
Seven months ahead of Sydney's new international airport opening, its only rail connection is nowhere near complete.
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NewsThis Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut
One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.
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NewsComing Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings
With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.
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NewsThis Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week
Get southbound for less than the cost of a night out with this limited-time sale.
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NewsThis Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World's Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers
Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early — but this new report reveals we're still missing something.
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NewsThe Nike After Dark Tour Returns to Sydney, Inviting Women to Celebrate the Local Running Community Under the Stars
Touching down for the Australian leg of this global tour, Sydney's women runners will lace up for a high-energy half-marathon and community celebration.
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NewsHow to Spend a Magical Day Out in Sydney Inspired by Harry Potter
Step into a real-life wizarding adventure with this Harry Potter™–inspired day out in Sydney.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw on Matrescence, Movement and Metamorphosis
The KIC Founders discuss the profound impact of motherhood on transforming their identities, ambitions and relationship with movement.
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NewsSporting Events Are the New Night Out — and the AFC Women's Asian Cup Is Next on the Calendar
As women's football enters a new era, Asia's best teams arrive in Sydney for three unmissable weeks of world-class action.
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NewsA Local's Guide to the Best-Kept Secrets of the Sutherland Shire
From a hidden Napoletana pizza joint to an abundance of lush nature spots, Hazel Kitchen and Bar owner, James Lancaster, shares his favourite Sutherland Shire gems.
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FeatureA Short-Stay Guide to Koh Tao — Thailand's Tiny Gulf Escape
Less about after-dark antics and more for finding your rhythm, Koh Tao blends easygoing charm with elevated experiences above and below the water.
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NewsThis Just In: You Can Now Get Your Hair Cut, Your Nails Done, and Get A Workout in at Sydney Airport
Freshen up before departure or post-touchdown, with the Sydney Airport T1 International terminal levelling up with a new trio of wellness-focused operators.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Jaimee Krawitz Is Changing How Australia Talks About Eating Disorders
After experiencing firsthand how difficult it is to talk about eating disorders before they reach crisis point, Jaimee Krawitz founded Hide N Seek to equip communities with the tools to intervene earlier.
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NewsThe Best Beaches in New South Wales According to Lonely Planet
In order to distill the hundreds of famous shorelines into one sweet list, we've turned to some our favourite travel writers.
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NewsFrom Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026
Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.
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NewsThe Best Hotels in Sydney
From six-star waterfront towers to historic inner-city boutiques, these are the best hotels in the Harbour City.
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NewsQuit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator
Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.
