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    Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Offering Free Flights Home From Japan and South Korea — and You've Got 72 Hours to Book

    Purchase a fare to Tokyo, Osaka or Seoul, and Jetstar will cover the leg home thanks to the airline's latest 'return for free' 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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    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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    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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    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

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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 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

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    Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

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    You Can Now Hike This Illuminated Night Walk Through the Katoomba Falls Reserve

    No sunscreen required for this new 1.3-kilometre Blue Mountains walk.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Federal Government Is Releasing 800,000 Half-Price Flights to Aussie Holiday Destinations

    On offer between April and July, they'll be available to 13 regions that usually rely upon international tourism.

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    Qantas Is Launching New Snow Season Routes If You're Already Planning Your Winter Getaway

    Sydneysiders will be able to fly direct to Cooma to access Perisher Valley, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass, while Brisbanites will be able to head to Albury, too.

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    Eight Other-Worldly Spots in NSW to Visit When You Need a Break from the Big City

    Finally book that trip you’ve been planning and experience these wondrous NSW sites.

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    Denmark's Soon-to-Open Hans Christian Andersen Museum Will Let You Step Inside a Fairytale World

    It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.

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    Jetstar Is Hosting Another Big Domestic Sale with Return Flights As Low As $65

    Book a flight one way and you'll get the return trip for free — across a heap routes.

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    Five Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Tasmania the Best One Yet

    From winter festivals and scenic walks to whisky distilleries and cosy cocktail bars.

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    Australian Borders Will Remain Closed to International Travel Until At Least Mid-June

    The country's human biosecurity emergency period, which first came into effect in March 2020, has just been extended for another three months.

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    How to Spend 48 Hours in Sydney When You're Treating Yourself to an Autumn Staycation

    Start with award-winning cocktail bars and late-night live music — finish with art-filled walking tours and a yum cha feast.

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    Qantas and Jetstar Plan to Resume International Flights from This October

    Come spring, you could be jetting off to London, Singapore or Los Angeles.

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    A Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia

    Start planning your next holiday here.

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    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World for 2021

    Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.

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    Five Reasons to Consider Booking a Cruise For Your Next Getaway

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    Virgin Has Just Dropped a Heap of Flight Deals for Couples with Tickets Starting at $69 Each

    The cheap price kicks in when you book two or more seats in the same reservation.

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    NSW Requires Anyone Who Has Been at Melbourne Airport During a Ten-Hour Period to Isolate

    You'll need to get tested, too, and remain in isolation for 14 days regardless of the results.

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    Virgin Is Running a Boozy Pride Flight with Drag and DJs from Brisbane to Sydney for Mardi Gras

    The Pride Flight is taking off from Brisbane on Friday, March 5 — just in time for the final weekend of Mardi Gras.

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    What to Eat, Drink, See and Do on a Weekend in Queensland's Capricorn Region

    Camp with camels, wander through ancient caves and fill your esky at local diners.

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    Teamlab's Latest Eye-Popping Site Combines Historic Ruins, Dazzling Digital Art and a Sauna

    The folks behind Japan's vibrant digital art museum just keep opening must-visit venues.

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    Melbourne's Luxe W Hotel Is Now Open with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool and Laneway Cocktail Bar

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    An Airstream Hotel Has Rolled Into Nagambie's Mitchelton Winery So You Can Sleep By the Vines

    Spend a night among the vines in one of seven luxe vintage-style RVs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Launched a Week-Long Sale with 1.9 Million Flights Starting from $75

    Including plenty of flights from New South Wales to Queensland now that the border has reopened.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Is Reopening Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From 6pm on January 29

    Travellers from all of Sydney will be able to enter the state — and folks from most of NSW won't need to get tested upon arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The ACT Is Scrapping the Last of Its Border Restrictions with New South Wales

    Come 3pm on Friday, January 29, there'll no longer be any travel restrictions in place for travel to the ACT — from NSW, or from any other state or territory.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days

    The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.

  • Travel & Leisure

    SA Is Reopening Its Borders to Greater Sydney If You're Keen for a Wine-Fuelled Holiday

    Sydneysiders will be allowed into SA (without quarantining) from this Sunday — but you will still need to get COVID-19 tests.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland's Borders Will Reopen to Greater Sydney on February 1

    The Sunshine State will no longer have any restrictions on travellers from New South Wales.

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    Australia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with NSW and Queensland From January 25

    The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.

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    Jellybean Pool

    Take a dip or relax in a lilo on these calming waters.

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    Victoria Is Reopening to All But One Greater Sydney Local Government Area from 6pm on January 22

    Which means, travellers from all of Sydney, except Cumberland can enter the state once applying for a permit — and self-isolating until receiving a negative test result on arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe

    Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022

    Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Is Reopening to 25 Greater Sydney Local Government Areas from 6pm on January 18

    Which means, travellers from most of Sydney can now enter the state once applying for a permit — and self-isolating until receiving a negative test result on arrival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Three Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Camping Trip

    Bring a little bit of home comfort to your next night under canvas.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Greater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot

    The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Has Extended Its Fee-Free Booking Changes Until the End of June

    So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The ACT Has Lifted Some of Its Border Restrictions with New South Wales

    Effective since Tuesday, January 12, only folks who've been in 11 specific local government areas are currently unable to enter the territory.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Three Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Day Trip

    Add these lightweight items to your backpack for your next summer adventure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jervis Bay Territory Is Currently Off Limits to Sydneysiders Due to Commonwealth Border Restrictions

    Jervis Bay Territory, a small peninsula section of Jervis Bay, is actually administered by the Commonwealth Government, and falls under the laws of the ACT — which currently deems Greater Sydney a COVID-19 hotspot.

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