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    Australia Zoo Has Expanded Its Overnight Stays Among the Animals with New One-Bedroom Cabins

    Fancy a sleepover at the Irwin family's zoo? You've now got more options — and three-bedroom cabins are also on their way.

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    New Low-Cost Australian Airline Bonza Is Finally Set to Take to the Skies in 2023

    The new carrier has just received regulatory approval, and will fly 27 routes to 17 destinations.

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    Beachfront Hotel Manly Pacific Has Unveiled Its Luxe $30-Million Revamp with a Rooftop Pool and Lobby Bar

    The hotel's extensive renovation has been unveiled with dog-friendly rooms, customisable wellness packages and an all-out luxury suite for those who want to splurge.

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    Start Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

    Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.

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    You Can Now Take a Dip in Sydney Harbour with Swimming Returning to Barangaroo Reserve's Marrinawi Cove

    This is Sydney's first new harbour swimming location west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in more than 50 years.

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    The Nine Best Kayaking Spots Across Sydney

    See Sydney sparkle from the water.

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    Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure

    By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.

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    Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

    This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

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    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

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    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

    All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

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    Virgin's Boxing Day Sale Is Slinging 800,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Give yourself cheap flights to Tokyo, Bali and Vanuatu as a post-Christmas gift.

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    The Gourmand's Guide to the Most Delicious Food and Drink Events Coming to Queensland

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    The Top Spots to Stay Close to the Action During the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix Sydney

    For one weekend in February, Sydney Harbour will host nine teams of the world's best sailors for a sailing spectacle like no other.

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    It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

    The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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    Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

    Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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    Stay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel

    Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.

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    This Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation

    A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

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    United Airlines Has Launched New Direct USA Flights — and Upped Frequency on Lots of Existing Routes

    The airline will soon be flying more than 40 direct US flights from Australia each week, departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Forget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter

    Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

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    Eleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year

    These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.

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    CP Picks: The Health and Wellness Resolutions We're Planning to Make (and Keep) in 2023

    From better brunching to seeking out the sun, here's what the CP team is aiming to include more of next year.

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    Nine Things to Eat, See and Do in Wollondilly Next Time You Need to Escape Sydney for a Day

    From bushwalks and hot-air balloon rides to boutique stores and some of the best baked goods you’ll taste, here are nine reasons why the Dilly should definitely be on your summer road trip list.

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    Sydney Summer Guide 2022-2023

    Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.

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    The Historic Hotel Morris Will Reopen This Summer with an Opulent Makeover Inspired By Italian Architecture

    Behind these heritage walls, the more is more design aesthetic reigns supreme.

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    The Best Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations in Japan For Pros and Rookies Alike

    Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.

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    'Tis the Season: This Handy Map Plots Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Near You

    Enter your postcode or suburb, then this site will tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.

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    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in Australia's Night Skies This Week

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

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    Woodfordia Is Now Home to 20 Permanent Glamping Tents — and They'll Eventually Be Available Year-Round

    Glamping has arrived at the Woodford Folk Festival site's 500-acre parkland, complete with fixed ensuites and kitchens in each tent.

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    A Guide to the Best Swimming Spots in and Around Sydney

    Slip, slop and slap your way to these local swimming holes.

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    Stay of the Week: The Lindis Pods

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    The Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion

    The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.

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    Coming Soon: The Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 80-Storey Hotel in Melbourne's CBD

    On track to open in March 2023, the towering hotel will boast a sky-high pool, 257 rooms, and a culinary offering led by Michael Greenlaw and Mark Best.

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    Jetstar's Big Pre-Christmas Flight Sale Is Slinging Airfares to Uluru From $89

    Whether you're keen to visit the Red Centre or the Top End, there's a cheap flight on offer — including fares to Darwin for under $150.

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    One Airbnb to Rule Them All: Hobbiton Is Opening for Overnight Stays for the First Time Ever

    Calling all 'Lord of the Rings' fans: you'll be able to slumber like you're in Middle-earth, then tuck into second breakfast and elevenses, at this most precious of Airbnb listings.

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    Jetstar's Latest Huge Sale Is Slinging $39 Domestic Flights and $175 International Fares

    Score discounted flights to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Bali and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.

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    Nine Spectacular Arts and Culture Experiences Worth Travelling to the Sunshine State For

    Listen up, culture vultures, here are the stand-out arts and culture experiences that warrant a trip to Queensland all on their own.

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    Stay of the Week: Beachfront Pavilions at Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort

    Your own patch paradise awaits you at these adults-only accommodations, located on the shores of a private Whitsundays island.

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    Here's What Australia's First Indoor Snow Resort Will Look Like If It Gets the Official Go-Ahead

    Winter Sports World is planning to open in Western Sydney in 2025, complete with a 300-metre indoor ski slope and a restaurant with snow views.

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    The Best Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts in The Whitsundays

    Kids can be cute — but sometimes we need a holiday without the little ones running around.

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    Fiji's Best Islands to Hit up Next Time You're Seeking a Tropical Getaway

    From private islands turned into luxury resorts to hidden archipelagos surrounded by coral reefs teeming with turtles and tropical fish.

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    Queenstown's Carlin Hotel Just Took Out Top Honours at the World Boutique Hotel Awards

    After only opening its doors seven months ago, the new "beyond five-star" hotel took out the top gong.

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    Stay of the Week: Sanctuary by Sirromet

    Drink plenty of good wine, get back in touch with nature, and then drink even more wine at this gorgeous glamping site in South East Queensland.

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