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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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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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Nine Ways to Explore the Rainforest Responsibly in Tropical North Queensland

The world's oldest rainforest is brimming with eco-friendly ways to experience it.
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Famed Tassie Winery Devil's Corner Has Unveiled Its Ambitious Cellar Door Makeover

More than double its original size, with a fresh fitout by Cumulus Studio, the new-look cellar door helps cement the winery's status as one of the region’s must-visit wine-sipping destinations.
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Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Bore Baths

Lightning Ridge's free hot springs are open 24 hours a day.
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Sixty-Thousand South Australian Travel Vouchers Are Up for Grabs If You're Keen on an Autumn Getaway

$100 and $200 vouchers are on offer for tours and experiences in SA — but you'll need to head south by the end of May.
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Eight Eco-Friendly Experiences to Try For a Lower-Impact Trip to Tropical North Queensland

Here's how to give back to the environment while exploring the tropics.
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The William Inglis Hotel - MGallery by Sofitel

This is a luxury boutique hotel with the lot.
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You Can Win a $3000 Luxury Escapes Voucher for Your Next Dream Holiday

This booze brand is footing the bill for your next big getaway, and throwing in some tasty gin, too.
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New Zealand's Border Reopening Plan Has Been Brought Forward, But You Can't Holiday There Just Yet

The new reopening plan comes amid New Zealand's current Omicron outbreak, which sees the country experiencing one of the highest transmission rates in the world.
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Western Australia's Turquoise Bay Has Been Named the Best Beach in the South Pacific for 2022

Beaches in Australia and New Zealand took out nine of the top ten spots.
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Seven Reasons Barrington Tops Is an Underrated Weekend Getaway Spot

Dive into hidden swimming holes, tackle rewarding overnight hikes and sleep in ancient forest in this vast region four hours north of Sydney.
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Six Incredible Ways to Explore Talbingo at the Edge of the Snowy Mountains

Spend the morning exploring dramatic caves and take a dip in a natural thermal pool when you're back above ground.
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Six Reasons to Head to Nelson, the End of the Great Ocean Road

Remote beaches, rugged waves and unforgettable camping await in the far southwest corner of Victoria.
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Jetstar Is Celebrating February 22 By Dropping $22 Flights to Destinations Around Australia

The airline's 22,000 super-cheap fares cover everywhere from Cairns and Hamilton Island to Hobart and Uluru — and they're only available for one day.
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The NSW Government's New $50 Accommodation Vouchers Have Started Being Rolled Out Across the State

Every NSW resident aged over 18 will be able to nab one of the Stay NSW vouchers, which are being released by Local Government Area over a two-week period.
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These Sight-Seeing Day-Trip Plane Tours of Antarctica Are Taking to the Skies Again in 2022

Spend a day scoping out the icy continent from the air, with day-trip flights leaving from Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.
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We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.
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Western Australia Will Reopen Its Domestic and International Borders on March 3

After postponing its plan to ditch its hard border in February, WA will finally reopen to the rest of the country — and the world — in March.
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Soon-to-Launch New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Fly 25 Routes Between 16 Australian Destinations

The new carrier's routes include stops on the Sunshine Coast and in the Whitsundays, at Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, and in Melbourne and Mildura.
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Virgin Is Doing a Huge Week-Long Sale with 1.5 Million Flights to and From Queensland From $59

If you're looking to spend your next break in the Sunshine State, this'll help.
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Queenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup

Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.
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The Best Things to Do In Thredbo This Winter

Hint: it's not just the incredible ski runs and spectacular scenery.
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A Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre

Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.
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Nine Exhilarating Experiences Every Adventure Lover Should Have in Alice Springs and Beyond

Soar over the Red Centre in a glider, captain a buggy over desert terrains, or camp out under a million stars
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Airbnb Has Recreated the 'Bluey' House in Brisbane If You'd Like to Spend a Night in the Hit Series

The homegrown animated hit comes to life — and you can stay in this IRL replica of the Heeler family home for $20 a night.
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New Zealand Will Allow Vaccinated Australian Tourists to Cross the Ditch for Holidays by July

By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
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Bali Is Reopening to Australian Tourists This Week

Double-vaccinated travellers will still need to spend their first five days in quarantine, however.
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An Outrageously Luxe Itinerary to Follow on That Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Central Australia

Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.
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Ten Rewarding Cultural Experiences to Immerse Yourself in on a Trip to Central Australia

These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.
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Virgin Is Bringing Back Its Boozy Pride Flights with Drag, DJs and Bottomless Drinks for Mardi Gras

After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.
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Nine Unexpected Things You Didn't Know You Could Do (and See) in Central Australia

Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.
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Western Australia's Misery Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2022

Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.
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QT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month

Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
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Airbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway

Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.
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Western Australia Has Postponed Reopening Its Borders to the Rest of the Country (and the World)

Due to the COVID-19 situation in the rest of Australia, WA is indefinitely delaying its plans to drop its hard border.
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Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse

The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
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Eight Incredible Ways You Can Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland

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Queensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15

To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.
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Red Playground: An Extensive Travel Guide to Central Australia

Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.
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Sydney's Public Transport Services Are Running on Weekend Timetables Due to Staff Shortages

Only ferries and replacement buses for the L1 Dulwich Hill light rail line will stick to normal weekday timetables until further notice.
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Air New Zealand Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2022

For the first time since 2013, Qantas didn't take out the top spot.