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NewsDreamskape Is Melbourne's Huge New Augmented-Reality Entertainment Complex — and More Australian Sites Are on the Way
At this Aussie first, you can play your way through six activity zones across 770 square metres, featuring 100-plus games and 50 immersive experiences.
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NewsComing Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027
Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.
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NewsComing Soon: This New Four-Day Halloween Festival Is Set to Turn The Rocks Into the Spookiest Spot in Sydney
When you're not watching scary movies, you'll be able to hit up a haunted house, play along with a murder-mystery party and dance at a zombie-themed disco.
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NewsQantas Has Dropped One Million Discounted Fares — Including 30-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
Get from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $109, Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $129 and Melbourne to Hobart from $149.
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FeatureThe Ultimate Playground
From the wild Pacific coast to the jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's no shortage of memories to be made in California.
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NewsThe Top Food and Drinks Stops to Make on a California Road Trip
Taste your way through the Golden State by following one of these epic routes.
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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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NewsHere's When You Can Frolic Among the Wildflowers During Muogamarra Nature Reserve's Six-Week 2024 Open Season
This secret oasis just north of Sydney, which is home to more than 900 species of native flora, is usually off limits to the public.
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NewsThe New Indigenous Story Bridge Adventure Climb Will Give You a First Nations (and Sky-High) Perspective on Brisbane
Artists Birrunga Wiradyuri and Jessica Skeen are leading the climbs, sharing stories about history, Country and culture in Meanjin.
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FeatureFind Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel
Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.
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NewsLights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour
California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.
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FeatureCruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip
Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.
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FeatureFrom Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip
The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.
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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 Big Pineapple Has Reopened with a New Cafe and Viewing Platform After an Extensive Renovation
The train at the Sunshine Coast's giant piece of tropical fruit, which dates back to the 50s, has also been restored.
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FeatureTravel Guides: Europe
It may feel like everyone you know is heading to Europe, and if you plan to join them, we have the destinations for you.
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NewsVirgin's Latest Flight Sale Has Dropped 300,000-Plus Domestic Fares From $45 for Getaways This Winter
Add a holiday to Hamilton Island, Byron Bay, Cairns, Hobart, Darwin, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast to your plans.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Monaco
The glitz and glamour of the French Riviera is exemplified in this small but mighty principality.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Budapest
The Hungarian capital is a treasure trove of modern and ancient history.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Crete
Journey from the mythical labyrinths of Knossos to sun-drenched beaches that kiss the shores of this olive oil paradise.
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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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FeatureTravel Guide: Sardinia
Whether seeking a relaxing beach holiday or an action-packed adventure, you'll be spoiled for choice in Sardinia.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Paris
France's capital is on the bucket list of most Aussies — and is set to be the top European destination of 2024 with the Summer Olympics on its roster.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Malta
Uncover a treasure trove of history along sun-kissed shores of this Mediterranean island nation.
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NewsNow Open: Australia's First LyLo Has Brought Its Budget-Friendly Sleeping Pods to Brisbane's Former Limes Hotel
The hotel chain first launched in New Zealand — and now it has opened its first Aussie site, where you can stay in a private sleeping pod from $69 per night.
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NewsIt's Tillies Time: Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Play Their Next Set of Friendlies Against China
Before Australia's national women's football team head to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the squad has two games on home soil.
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NewsEscape to the Country: How Best to Spend a Restorative Weekend in Bathurst
There's more to this regional area than fast cars and green pastures.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Catch Waves in a Lagoon the Size of the SCG at Sydney's First Urbnsurf Surf Park
In the works since 2017, and only the second Urbnsurf in Australia, the Sydney Olympic Park site is now open to surfers of all skill levels.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsFood, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange
If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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FeatureThis Is My Manly: Concrete Playground's Local Editor Shares Their Favourite Neighbourhood Gems
Manly is the crowning jewel of Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here are my recommendations on where to eat on your next visit.
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News2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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NewsQueensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River
Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.
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NewsBudget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"
CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".
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NewsJetstar Is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with Free Fares Home From Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Bali and More
The airline's 'return for free' sale is back — so if you pay for your flight heading away, you can come home without paying a cent.
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NewsThis Palm Cove Hotel Has Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific (and Australia) for 2024
Hotels in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Orange also made Tripadvisor's Best of the Best list for South Pacific stays.
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FeatureTravel Guides
If it feels like everyone you know and their neighbour are heading overseas this year, you're right. International travel is back, baby.
