Five Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping

From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.

Sydney's Train Network Is Affected by Huge Delays This Monday Morning

Five train lines are impacted and replacement buses are being organised.

Eight Interesting (and Free) Talks Coming to Sydney in October

Covering everything from artificial intelligence to climate change, these talks are a good excuse for being out on a school night.

Bannisters Is Port Stephens' Luxe New Waterfront Hotel with an Infinity Pool

Featuring 80 stunning rooms with views of the river or bushland, and a restaurant from an acclaimed chef.

Seven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 5

From spending your lunch break at a gallery to slurping up an authentic bowl of pho.

Five Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island

Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.

Sydney Is About to Get Hit by a Heap of Rain so Prepare Your Brollies

It could be the most rain the city — and parts of the state — has seen in over three months.

Surry Hills Is Getting a New Multimillion-Dollar Boutique Laneway Hotel

The 12-storey hotel will have a basement swimming pool, plant-filled rooftop and in-house restaurant and bar.

You Can Now Glamp In a Vineyard In Victoria's Mornington Peninsula

North Sydney Looks Set to Become Australia's First Smoke-Free CBD

If the motion receives local community support, it could be implemented by Christmas or early 2019.

The Epping to Chatswood Train Line Is Closing for Seven Months This Weekend

Here's everything you need to know about it.

A Luxe New Wellness Centre and Yoga Studio Has Opened in Rosebery

It's the latest addition to the ever-growing Cannery precinct.

Seven Events Worth Travelling to Bendigo for This Spring

Venture beyond Melbourne and discover everything this vibrant city has to offer.

Seven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 6

From shouting a stranger a schooner to buying a bunch of flowers just because.

Sydney International Airport Now Has a Team of Very Good Dogs to Help Passengers De-Stress

The pups are available for pre-flight cuddles, as part of the new emBark program by American Airlines and Assistance Dogs Australia

A 'Pac-Man' Maze for Humans Is Coming to Australia

Navigate your way through a 1.5-kilometre, LED-lit maze, avoiding ghosts to win prizes.

The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

Sydneysiders Will Soon Be Able to Abseil Down a 33-Storey CBD Skyscraper

Face your fear of heights — for charity.

Sydney's Best Indoor Workouts for When You Really Don't Want to Exercise Outside

Don't let hail or humidity block your efforts to exercise — from bouldering to boxing, these inside activities are guaranteed get you moving regardless of what's happening outside.

You Can Tour Antarctica on a Day Trip Thanks to This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour

Explore the icy continent during the day, then return home to your own bed.

Lon Retreat and Spa Is Point Lonsdale's New Luxury Coastal Escape

The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.

A Go-To Gin Guide for Spring in Sydney

Where to catch some late-night art, knock back $1 oysters and more — all with a gin in hand.

This New Airbnb-Like Sharing Service Will Let You Splash Around In Someone Else's Pool

And it's set to launch in Australia by summer.

Sydney Has Been Sweltering Through One of Its Hottest Early September Days Ever

The mercury hit 34 degrees in some areas today.

US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Opening Its First Sydney Studio This Weekend

The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open its first Australian store in Surry Hills.

South Island Journeys

Break free from the daily grind, and head east then south for a tour around NZ's South Island. Together with Tourism New Zealand, we’ve fashioned these guides to take you all over the South. Based on key driving routes, these journeys will help you find the very best experiences — from adrenaline-charged adventures to luxurious days of pamper.

A Hit List of the Most Beautiful Sights to See Around NZ's South Island

Your South-side best-of.

You Can Now Sleep In a Luxury Pod Right Next to the Vines at This South Australian Winery

And 20 more are expected to roll out across the state in the next year.

You'll Soon Be Able to Drink Like You're In a Galaxy Far, Far Away at a Boozy 'Star Wars' Cantina

Oga's Cantina will be part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida in 2019.

Meditating with Baby Farm Animals Is Australia's Newest Wellness Trend

Find inner bliss while surrounded by goats, lambs and piglets.

NSW's South Coast Glamping Retreat Had Popped Back Up

Glamping specialists Flash Camp are heading back to Shoalhaven's Coolendel reserve.

You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Down Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Via Zipline

Due to open in stages across 2019 and 2020, it'll become Australia's longest zipline.

Direct East Coast Flights to New York and London Look Set to Become a Reality

It's looking likely that you'll be able to fly non-stop from Australia's east coast by 2022.

Nine Wine Cycling Trails to Drink Your Way Around in Australia

Australia's First Super-Luxe St Regis Hotel Will Be Built in Melbourne

The 168-room hotel will be part of the Flinders Bank towers and will open in 2022.

Five Hikes with Incredible Views to Discover on New Zealand's South Island

Take a hike.

This New Free App Will Help You Find the Best Hikes and Camp Sites in NSW's National Parks

It's filled with handy guides to all 225 of NSW's national parks.

You Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel

Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.

This New Service Lets You Travel to Japan Without Any Luggage

Leave your clothes at home and rent someone else's.

New Fitness App Esquared Gives You On-Demand, No-Strings-Attached Gym Access

No gym membership? No worries.

The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Adorable Dog This Week

It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 in an effort to free up space in its shelters.

Australia's First Ever Rooftop Skystand Is Coming to Brisbane

The sky-high stand is located 20-storeys up and overlooks the Gabba.