• News

    Virgin Has Dropped a Hefty Flight Sale with 500,000 Domestic and International Fares Starting From $55

    New year, new excuse to book cheap flights to Tokyo, Fiji, Bali, Vanuatu and more.

  • News

    Ocean-Fresh Oysters, Wine and Getting Ade(laid)e: Five Romantic Reasons to Visit the City of Churches

    Just some of the reasons this city is desirable for those seeking a loved-up holiday.

  • News

    South Australia's Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2023

    Tourism Australia's best ten beaches for 2023 also includes Queensland's Rainbow Beach, Victoria's Apollo Bay and Sydney's Balmoral Beach.

  • News

    I Took the Plunge and Went Swimming With Sharks at SEA LIFE Sydney — Here's What Happened

    After two years off the market, a famous Sydney adrenaline junkie activity has returned. Someone had to try it out.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: The Island Gold Coast

    Gold Coast mainstay The Island has been reimagined as a tasteful modern boutique hotel with gorgeous rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar.

  • News

    New Aussie Airline Bonza Will Start Flying at the End of January — and Fares Are on Sale Now From $49

    The low-cost carrier will hit the air from January 31, with fares to the Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Coffs Harbour and more available.

Latest Guides
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    A Weekender's Guide to Rotorua in New Zealand's North Island

    This famously sulphur-scented town offers far more than just zorbing — visitors can expect rich cultural experiences, delicious dining, and more than a little bit of mud.

  • News

    Rydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace

    Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

    Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

  • News

    Kangaroo Island and Uluru Are Two of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 According to 'The New York Times'

    One was recognised for its "incredible wildlife, breathtaking ocean views, and its status as an ecological haven" — and the other being "the shape-shifting sandstone heart of a continent and its Indigenous heritage".

  • News

    Six Ways to Have a Romance-Heavy Valentines Day This Year (Even If You're Not Loved Up)

    Whether you have a lover or not, there are more than a few ways to add some romance to your life this Valentine's Day.

  • News

    You Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

    You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Arc. Est

    18 Church Street, Terrigal

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

  • Restaurant

    Safran

    81/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach

    An award-winning Turkish restaurant in Ettalong.

  • Cafe

    South End Social

    32 Mann Street, Gosford

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

  • Bar

    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.

  • Restaurant

    Little Creek Cheese

    141-155 Alison Road, Wyong

    Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.

  • News

    Taronga Zoo's Sky Safari Cable Car Is Retiring After 35 Years, Then Getting a Huge Upgrade

    You've got until the end of January to take a last sky-high ride in the cable car in its current guise.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

    This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

  • News

    Pack Your Suitcase: Webjet Is Slinging Flights to the Northern Territory From Just $19 One-Way

    You've got until Friday, January 20 to score up to $150 off flights to the Red Centre.

  • News

    The Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel

    The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.

  • Feature

    Digital Nomad: What You Need to Know to Get Yourself Set Up for a Working Holiday in Thailand

    Today's office isn't bound by four walls and watercoolers. Now, the possibilities are almost boundless.

  • News

    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.

Latest Events
  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    The Nine Best Kayaking Spots Across Sydney

    See Sydney sparkle from the water.

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

    Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

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

    Calling all foodies, here are five stand-out festivals that celebrate the flavour, provenance and craft of the Sunshine State.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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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