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    Lyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve

    Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.

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    Would You Let Someone Else Plan Your Wedding for You? This Couple From NSW Is Doing Just That

    Bianca and James spent three and a half years torn between a big wedding and eloping — until 'Pedestrian.TV' and Maltesers stepped in to plan, and pay for, both at once.

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    Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

    The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

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    These Secluded NSW Properties Are Perfect for a Peaceful Weekend Escape

    Need to escape the city? These secluded NSW properties make the perfect peaceful weekend getaway, with cosy cabins, private retreats and beautiful natural surrounds.

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    A Non-Runner's Guide to Partying Your Way Around the TCS Sydney Marathon

    Get the group chat buzzing with this guide to the best things to do as a spectator at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Barossa Valley and Beyond

    From Germanic Tanunda and Murray Street's heritage main strip, to the old-vine wineries, eateries and cellar doors.

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    This Just In: This Webjet Sale Cuts Flight Prices on 150-Plus International Destinations From Sydney Airport, Including Tokyo, Paris and Bali

    But get in quick, you only have a few weeks to book your trip for a fraction of the usual price.

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    From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

    A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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    Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

    From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

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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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    Now Open: Lilianfels' Landmark $13 Million Upgrade Includes Èliva — a Luxe Day Spa Embodying Its Blue Mountains Surrounds

    This grand Blue Mountains estate has emerged from a $13 million makeover with a luxe new spa and plenty of reasons to linger.

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    The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026

    Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.

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    Arc. Est

    18 Church Street, Terrigal

    Order the Corrie Island oysters and a bottle of Australian wine to start your long lunch here.

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    Safran

    81/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach

    An award-winning Turkish restaurant in Ettalong.

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    South End Social

    32 Mann Street, Gosford

    Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.

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    Bar Toto

    83/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach

    Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.

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    Little 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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    Now Open: Aman Has Unveiled Its Latest Ultra-Luxe Desert Oasis on Mexico's Dramatic Baja Coast

    As the newest property in Aman's attention-grabbing expansion into the Americas, this desert-meets-ocean resort is defined by its surroundings.

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    Now Open: Temple Hangars Expands a Byron Bay Hinterland Favourite with Four Retreats Designed Around the Landscape

    Set among the farmland of Nashua, Temple Hangars brings together restrained architecture, thoughtful interiors and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

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    Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks

    Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

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    This Just In: The Horniest Place in Australia Is This Tiny Town in Queensland

    New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.

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    Australia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains

    Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.

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    This Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics

    Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.

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    Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

    This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

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    This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

    The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

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    Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

    This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

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    Coming Soon: Sense of Self Is Bringing Expansive Wellness to Surry Hills, Featuring the Southern Hemisphere's Biggest Sauna

    A beloved Melbourne bathhouse is expanding to Sydney, promising a serene escape built around connection, care and calm.

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    From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now

    Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

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    Raes on Wategos, One of Australia's Dreamiest Beachfront Hotels, Just Scored a Major Global Hospitality Honour

    This long-standing hotel and adjacent guesthouses have earned a coveted spot on 50 Best Discovery, cementing its status as Byron Bay luxury royalty.

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    Now Open: Moon Gang Is Ubud's New Five-Suite Stay, Combining Cosmic Inspiration with Traditional Balinese Design

    Music lovers, wellness seekers and design-obsessives have a new reason to book a trip to Ubud.

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    This Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage

    Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.

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    Your Winter Cultural Hit List: Festivals, Events and How to Have a Say in Shaping Your City

    From late-night markets and major film festivals to winter food events and city-wide celebrations, these are the cultural moments worth adding to your calendar this season.

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    Coming Soon: An Hour from Sydney, This Reimagined Bathhouse Will Wash Away Your Stress, Whether Day-Tripping or Staying the Night

    What began as a flood rebuild has become an entirely new destination, with resort-style wellness soon just an hour from Sydney.

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    Rest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House

    Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.

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    This Just In: Lorna Jane Quietly Opened a Luxury Retreat For Modern Women in Byron Bay

    A contemporary bushland sanctuary for everything wellness, from hormonal imbalances to high-pressure careers.

  • Feature

    The Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia

    Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.

  • Feature

    Dark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo

    Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.

  • Feature

    The Best Unconventional Stays in Australia

    From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.

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    Now Open: Raes Expands Beyond Wategos with a Stylish New Byron Stay Complete with Rooftop Swims and Luxe Spa Sessions

    Luxury hotelier Raes is expanding its Byron footprint with a sophisticated new property designed for longer stays and laidback indulgence.

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    Beyond the Lights: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Sydney for Vivid

    Vivid is Sydney's annual proof that the city can work the night shift — from dusk-lit galleries and caviar dinners, to sunken dancefloors and the morning-after repair kit.

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    Emerging From Living Room Workouts to a Second Darlinghurst Location, Body by Berner's New Studio Brings a Design-Led Edge

    A 500-kilogram sculpture modelled on its founder anchors this striking new wellness destination.

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    HOKA Hits Its Stride on Pitt Street, Launching an Elevated Flagship Built for Runners, Recovery and Results

    Sydney runners are getting a new home base as HOKA launches an immersive flagship packed with performance-focused features.

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    Celebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations

    Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.

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    Now Open : Bodylove Pilates Brings Its Signature Mindful Burn to a Luxe New Neutral Bay Studio

    The much-loved Sydney pilates brand's fourth studio has landed inside Neutral Bay's Pienza development, with two reformer studios, a dedicated mat and barre space and more than 120 classes a week.

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    Three Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend

    From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.

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    Coming Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga

    Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.

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