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This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

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Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

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Sydney in Summer

See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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This Just In: Jetstar Is Offering Return Flights for Free With a Three-Day Black Friday Sale

Book a 2026 trip for way, way less with this steal of a Black Friday sale.

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The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

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Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales

There's a reason we love travelling so much.

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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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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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Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

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Green Playground

Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

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A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

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A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

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Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

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A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

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A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region

Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.

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A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

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A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

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A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

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The 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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Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

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The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

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The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa

Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

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Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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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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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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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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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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Find Your Next NSW Adventure
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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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Bateau Bay

Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

An easy breezy beachfront holiday is waiting just over an hour's drive north of Sydney.
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Lord Howe Island

Island House

Searching for a tropical island that's never crowded? Look no further.
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Joadja

Seidler House

Grab your mates and check in to this award-winning home in the Southern Highlands.
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Saint Albans

St Josephs Guesthouse

Looking for a religious experience? Book a stay in this converted 19th century church.
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North Narooma

Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Arrive by boat to a historic stay in a wild, nature-filled sanctuary.
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Nangus

The Shearers Quarters at Kimo Estate

Looking for an escape that balances relaxation and adventure? This rustic country stay is the one for you (and 11 of your mates).
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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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Where to Find NSW's Most Rejuvenating Experiences for a Dose of Well-Deserved R&R

There's no shame in the relaxation game.
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Seven Next-Level Escapes in NSW for When You Just Need to Disconnect from Reality

Your next great escape is right at your fingertips.
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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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Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales

There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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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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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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The Beach House at Merewether

It's time you made a beeline for the laid-back coastal haven of Newcastle.
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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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Outback Camel Tours

Explore the iconic village of Silverton via camel.
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Paperbark Camp

Sleep in a safari tent at this Jervis Bay eco-lodge.
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Brooklet

Gaia Retreat & Spa

You'll never want to leave this luxury accommodation in the Byron Bay Hinterland.
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Piambong

Sierra Escape

This adults-only glamping experience is the perfect romantic getaway.
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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.