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    The Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park Will Open in Perth by 2025 with 25 Types of Waves

    Aventuur's 5.7–hectare, $100-million Perth Surf Park will also feature accommodation, a beach club, shops, bars and restaurants, and a high-performance surf academy.

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    New South Wales' Gondwana Rainforests Are Set to Score a New 46-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Track

    $56.4 million is being put towards the new track, which'll also include a new rainforest centre, four low-impact walkers’ hut precincts, camping areas and three suspension bridges.

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    Four Off-Grid Southern Highlands Stays to Book Depending On Who You're Holidaying With

    Plan your next escape from the big city at one of these lush locations.

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    Sydney Is Getting a 91-Kilometre Waterfront Walking Track From the Opera House to Parramatta

    Dubbed the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, it'll sprawl through 18 suburbs and become one of the city's longest transport connections.

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    Seven Easy Everyday Switches to Make if You're Looking to Be More Eco-Conscious, with Lottie Dalziel of Banish

    We sat down with the sustainability queen to chat simple switches we can all make to start living more green.

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    Japan Has Officially Reopened to Tourists From Down Under — But Only As Part of Package Tours

    To make the trip, you'll need to wear masks everywhere, have private medical insurance to cover your visit and be chaperoned during your whole stay.

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    Australia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks

    Part of a new nine-kilometre track in Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.

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    Four Action-Packed North Coast NSW Itineraries That Will Have You Booking a Flight, Stat

    Looking for an escape? We've got you sorted with the best spots to stay, stop and dine.

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    Airbnb Wants You to Stay in the 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine — and Matthew Lillard Will Be Your Host

    Celebrate the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' flick's 20th anniversary with a vanning holiday across Southern California.

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    The Major International Sporting Events Coming to NSW to Add to Your 2022 Calendar

    A host of world-class athletes are NSW-bound this year in search of some of the biggest prizes in sports.

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    Voco Has Just Opened Brisbane CBD's Newest Riverside Hotel with a Lounge Bar and Rooftop Pool

    North Quay now has a new place to stay — and lap up those river views.

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    You Can Now Swim Around Underwater Sculptures and Coral at the Gold Coast's New Artificial Dive Site

    Wonder Reef lets you dive down to 30 metres and swim around nine giant buoyant reef sculptures — all just a ten-minute boat trip from the Gold Coast Seaway.

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    New Zealand's First Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Will Pop Up in Stunning Regions Next Month

    Providing all the creature comforts, these small houses and cabins will be right in the thick of some of the country’s most breathtaking surroundings.

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    The Yarra Valley Is Getting a Huge New Tourism Precinct with a 300-Bed Hotel and Outdoor Gig Venue

    Expected to open in 2024, it'll take over a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway.

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    Nine Sydney Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event

    Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).

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    The Barossa Is Set to Score a $50-Million New Six-Star, 12-Storey Hotel in the Middle of a Vineyard

    First announced back in 2020, this stunning-looking new getaway spot in SA's famed Seppeltsfield winery has officially been given the go-ahead, and will open in 2024.

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    Tinder Is Building a Big Rainbow in a Regional Aussie Town — and You Can Vote for Where It'll Live

    You've got until June 30 to pick Daylesford in Victoria, Hay in NSW, Broome in WA or Katherine in the Northern Territory as the site for Australia's next big landmark.

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    The Creative Minds Behind Clay Sydney Are Opening a Third Studio in Wollongong

    The inner-west favourite will launch a new South Coast outpost next month, offering classes for budding ceramicists of all skill levels.

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    Sydney Harbour's Me-Mel (Goat Island) Is Set to Be Returned to Its Indigenous Owners

    NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that the iconic island will be transferred back to the Indigenous community, and receive $43 million in funding for its restoration.

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    Nine Action-Packed Adventures in NSW If You Want to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone

    Freefall from 15,000 feet, ride rapids through untouched wilderness and surf giant sand dunes to add an adventurous spring to your step.

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    Nine First Nations-Led Cultural Experiences to Have in NSW If You're Seeking a Deeper Connection to Country

    Traverse modern and ancient landmarks with Indigenous guides to understand a culture that spans millennia.

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    Seven Destinations in NSW That Are Perfect for That Long Overdue Group Trip

    Get the gang back together at one of these glorious riverside, beachfront or mountaintop locations.

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    Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

    Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

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    Seven Reasons Why Thredbo's Après Ski Scene Is So Cool

    Thredbo is the ultimate winter destination, and 2022 is the year you experience it for yourself.

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    QT Is Opening a Lush New Hotel in Newcastle with a Rooftop Bar and a Huge Suite Inside a Clock Tower

    Also huge drawcards: harbour views and Newcastle’s largest library of Japanese whisky.

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    Here's What Happened When We Sent a Complete City Slicker to Tropical North Queensland

    A born-and-bred city boy steps well beyond his comfort zone and heads to the tropics.

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    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

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    Ten Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022

    Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.

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    Qantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays 

    The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.

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    Victoria Is Set to Score a 900-Kilometre Trail Connecting the State's Hot Springs and Bathing Spots

    The tourism route will sprawl between Victoria's geothermal pools and bathing spots, spanning existing and new locations.

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    A Big Dose of NSW Travel Inspiration If You Want to Recapture the Magic of Your Childhood Holidays

    Venture down the nostalgia rabbit hole with these trip ideas that’ll melt away your grown-up worries.

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    Ten Weird and Wonderful NSW Landmarks That You Should've Seen in Person by Now

    Chase ancient waterfalls, traverse frozen mountainsides and venture deep underground to these must-see sites.

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    Sydney, You're Up: Guide Dogs NSW Wants You to Look After These Adorable New Pups

    The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they get trained as guide dogs.

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    The Southern Hemisphere's First-Ever Super-Sleek Ace Hotel Has Finally Opened Its Doors in Sydney

    The 257-room hotel is now welcoming in guests — and its ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar are serving up bites to eat and cocktails, too.

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    Japan Will Let Australians Visit as Part of Package Tours in the First Step to Reopening Its Borders

    From later in May, Japan is reopening to triple-vaccinated Aussie tourists on package tours — but exactly when it might reopen its borders in full hasn't yet been announced.

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    The Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access

    Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.

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    Design-Driven Marriott Chain AC Hotels Has Just Opened Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    The new 205-room Southbank hotel boasts a clutter-free look, views of Melbourne's skyline, a co-working lounge, and two bars — including one by the infinity pool.

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    Victoria's Cat Protection Society Wants You to Become Its Official 'Cat Cuddler'

    If you'll be in Melbourne for three months and can spare three hours a week to snuggle kittens, this is the dream volunteer gig for you.

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    You and a Mate Could Win Tickets to the Australian Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'

    Looking for more rhythm and blues? Go in the running to win money-can't-buy tickets to the premiere event on the Gold Coast.

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