Travel & Leisure
Qantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month
The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.
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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 & LeisurePreview: Australia's First Ever Ace Hotel Looks Predictably Sleek as Hell
Take a sneak peek inside the first Ace Hotel to grace Australian shores.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Might Start Flying Direct From Darwin to London When International Travel Resumes
Due to Western Australia's strict border rules, the airline won't resume its direct Perth-to-London route until at least April 2022; however, it's looking to depart from the Northern Territory instead.
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Travel & LeisureQantas and Jetstar Will Increase Domestic Flights From Late October as NSW and Victoria Reopen
Travel between New South Wales and Victoria will resume on Friday, November 5, while flights within regional NSW will ramp up from Monday, October 25.
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Travel & LeisureThe Federal Government Aims to Open Australia's International Borders "By Christmas at the Latest"
"It's another reason why everyone should get vaccinated," said Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan.
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Travel & LeisureThese New Queensland Travel Vouchers Will Give You $250 for Tours in the State's Tropical North
There are 8000 up for grabs between now and April 2022, as long as you spend more than $1000 on your trip.
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Travel & LeisureThe NT Government Is Giving Fully Vaxxed Aussies $1000 Discounts on Trips to the Territory
Tourism NT is the first Australian tourism body to offer a vaccine incentive, with the special applying to flights, accommodation, tours and attractions, and vehicle hire.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks
The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes
The new digital pass will replace physical incoming passenger cards, and will also capture your vaccination status.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Has Launched a Five-Day Sale with Over a Million Flights Starting From $49
Fares for 70 routes are now on sale — and you can travel until June 2022.
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Travel & LeisureThe 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Retreat Is on Airbnb If You're Looking for a Future Byron Bay Getaway
Looking for somewhere lavish to stay when border restrictions and lockdowns end? This ten-bedroom luxury estate awaits.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Giving Away Over $150,000 in Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaxxed Australians
Velocity members who've had both their jabs can enter to win prizes — including lounge memberships and Virgin Australia PJs.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December
Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.
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Travel & LeisureCrystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests
Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated
You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Will Use Digital Health Passes to Verify Vaccination and Testing Status When Overseas Travel Resumes
They'll be rolled out on Jetstar routes, too, following trials of the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass app throughout this year.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks
With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of New South Wales From Tomorrow
Almost a month after it closed to Greater Sydney, Queensland will shut its borders to all of New South Wales from 1am on Friday, July 23.
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Travel & LeisureGet Moving
No matter the time of year, there's plenty to explore in this great country of ours.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Public Transport Services Have Been Cut by Up to 50 Percent for the Next Fortnight
For the rest of lockdown, trains and buses are running on Sunday timetables, and Sydney Metro and light rail are doing reduced services.
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Travel & LeisureRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments
Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders
On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.
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Travel & LeisureEight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills
Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.
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Travel & LeisureNine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.
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Travel & LeisureEight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature
From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States
From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kangaroo Valley
We've teamed up with Sonos to explore the great outdoors.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians
The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused
New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.
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Food & DrinkAn Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong
From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.
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Travel & LeisureQuarantine-Free Travel Between NZ and NSW Has Been Paused Due to Sydney's Latest Outbreak
The suspension has been put in place for 72 hours initially, and will be under constant review.
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Food & DrinkA Luxury Guide to Hong Kong
As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.
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Food & DrinkAn Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong
Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.
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Travel & Leisure12 Luxe Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next New Zealand Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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Travel & Leisure
Queensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors
From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.
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Travel & LeisureThe Green Scene
Convenience may be king in our busy lives — but it doesn't have to come at an environmental cost.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Wants You and Your Mates to Spend a Year Living in Its Properties for Free
It's looking for 12 people to spend 12 months hopping between Airbnb rentals — and staying anywhere you like.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool
The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia Is Still Aiming to Implement a Travel Bubble with Singapore "Sooner Rather Than Later"
It doesn't look likely to happen by July, as first suggested, but the two countries are still working towards the travel bubble.
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Travel & LeisureSydney Winter Guide 2021
Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.