Travel & Leisure
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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NewsComing Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga
Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.
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NewsTwo Regional NSW Escapes for When You Need to Switch off Properly
From long lunches in the Hunter Valley to fireside cocktails in the Snowy Mountains, these regional NSW escapes are perfect for slowing the pace right down.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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FeatureThe 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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FeatureChase 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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FeatureYour 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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FeatureNine 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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FeatureInto 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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FeatureGreen Playground
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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FeatureTaste 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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FeatureA 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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FeatureA 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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NewsMeet 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsA 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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NewsA 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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NewsA 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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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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GuideThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsTen 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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Travel & LeisureThe 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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Travel & LeisureTinder 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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Travel & LeisureBateau BayBlue Lagoon Beach Resort
An easy breezy beachfront holiday is waiting just over an hour's drive north of Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureLord Howe IslandIsland House
Searching for a tropical island that's never crowded? Look no further.
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Travel & LeisureJoadjaSeidler House
Grab your mates and check in to this award-winning home in the Southern Highlands.
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Travel & LeisureSaint AlbansSt Josephs Guesthouse
Looking for a religious experience? Book a stay in this converted 19th century church.
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Travel & LeisureNorth NaroomaLighthouse Keeper's Cottage
Arrive by boat to a historic stay in a wild, nature-filled sanctuary.
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Travel & LeisureNangusThe 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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Travel & LeisureNine 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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Travel & LeisureWhere 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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Travel & LeisureSeven 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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Travel & LeisureNine 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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Travel & LeisureSeven 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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Travel & LeisureChase 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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Travel & LeisureYour 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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Travel & LeisureSeven 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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Travel & LeisureQT 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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Travel & LeisureHere'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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Travel & LeisureNine 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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Travel & LeisureQantas 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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Travel & LeisureVictoria 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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Travel & LeisureMerewetherThe Beach House at Merewether
It's time you made a beeline for the laid-back coastal haven of Newcastle.
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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureTen 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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Travel & LeisureBrookletGaia Retreat & Spa
You'll never want to leave this luxury accommodation in the Byron Bay Hinterland.
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Travel & LeisurePiambongSierra Escape
This adults-only glamping experience is the perfect romantic getaway.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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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Travel & LeisureJapan 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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Travel & LeisureThe 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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Travel & LeisureDesign-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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Arts & EntertainmentYou 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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Travel & LeisureCome What May: You Can Now Spend a Night in the Moulin Rouge's Iconic Windmill Thanks to Airbnb
Even better: your overnight stay in the Parisian windmill's secret room, which has never been opened to the public before, will only cost you AU$1.49.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Holding a Huge 48-Hour Sale with International Return Flights From $199
You've got two days to nab one of 400,000-plus cheap return fares to Bali, Phuket, Hawaii, Vietnam, Japan and Seoul during the airline's 'return for free' sale.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025
If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Overnight Experience Is Getting Artists to Make Over the Gold Coast's Heritage Motel Rooms
First up: a three-month pop-up at Surf Street Motel at Mermaid Beach, where you can stay in a room outfitted by local artist Dion Parker.
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Travel & LeisureWin an Overnight Stay to Hang Out with the Animals at Taronga Zoo's Luxurious Wildlife Retreat
Calling all animal lovers — you can win a dreamy staycation with tours of the zoo and dinner at Taronga's Me-Gal.
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Food & DrinkAll the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.