• Event

    ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix 2026, Auckland

    Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026

    Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

    SailGP is bringing high-speed racing to the heart of Auckland's CBD this February.

  • News

    Scoot's Summer Sale Is Here, Offering Flights From Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Asia From $135

    Keep your travel budget under control in 2026 with these discounted airfares to stunning destinations across Asia.

  • News

    What Early Birds Can Do in Bondi Before, During and After Sunrise

    With its wellness-focused lifestyle and plethora of eateries, Bondi thrives in the mornings.

  • News

    Celebrate Smarter: How to Plan a Well-Earned City Break — On a Schedule That Works for You

    Whether it's a quiet night away, a change of scenery or simply some time to switch off, thanks to Amex Plan It® you can make a well-earned city break feel more manageable.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

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

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

  • Feature

    Green Playground

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

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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."

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • News

    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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure
    Turondale

    1949 London Bus

    An unconventional stay with an outdoor firepit and sweeping views over the Bathurst region.

  • Food & Drink
    Ettalong Beach

    Bar Toto

    Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Tanja

    Tanja Lagoon Camp

    Go paddling around the lake and walk to secluded beaches, then take a moonlit soak in the giant tub.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Strict New Border Zone Is Being Introduced Between NSW and Victoria

    The state is also restricting the entry of Victorians to NSW to "extremely limited purposes".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Everything You Need to Know About Australia's COVID-19 State and Territory Border Restrictions

    Before you jump in the car for a road trip or on a plane for a domestic holiday, find out where you can go within Australia and whether you need to quarantine.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Beyond the Beach: Port Stephens

    Head 2.5-hours north of Sydney and you’ll find Port Stephens. It's dotted with bays and inlets, and it happens to be double the size of Sydney Harbour — meaning double the amount of water-themed activities to try. 

  • Food & Drink

    Ten Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway

    Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Fun Things to Do in Port Stephens That'll Take You Beyond the Beautiful Beaches

    There's more to this region than its 26 beaches.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend an Indulgent Weekend Away In Port Stephens

    Savour sea-to-plate fare while sipping champagne, then take a dip in an oceanside pool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Has Declared Two Sydney Council Areas COVID-19 Hotspots

    Anyone who has been to Campbelltown or Liverpool will be banned from entering the Sunshine State from midday today.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Glenworth Valley

    Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

    Watch 200 horses run free at sunset, glamp by the lake or cross creeks on a quad bike at this all-adventure playground.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Somersby

    Microlight Adventures

    Soar above the sites in a light aircraft made for two.

  • Food & Drink
    Wyong

    Little Creek Cheese

    Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.

  • Food & Drink
    Long Jetty

    The Savoy Long Jetty

    Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Norah Head

    Norah Head Lighthouse Quarters

    Sleep in a lighthouse keeper’s quarters next time you visit the Cenny Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Mooney Mooney

    Broken Bay Pearl Farm

    New South Wales' only pearl farm is home to the precious akoya pearl.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Western Australia's Kalbarri National Park Is Now Home to a 100-Metre-High Skywalk Over a Gorge

    The $24 million project overlooks the park's Murchison Gorge via two cantilevered platforms.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Aussie Getaway Generator

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Selling 500,000 Cheap Flights to (and from) Queensland to Celebrate the Border Reopening

    And those cheap flights include 23 kilograms of baggage, too.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Nelson Bay

    Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

    Dolphin- and whale-watching cruises around Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Salt Ash

    Oakvale Wildlife Park

    Make some new native Australian animal friends at this 25-acre wildlife park in Port Stephens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    More Than 200,000 Australians Are Hoping to Enter Queensland This Week

    So, if you're planning to make the trip north — or you're heading home to the Sunshine State — expect plenty of congestion and delays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides Every Weekday for the Rest of July

    If you don't want commute to work via public transport or bike, you can rideshare — for cheap.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Government Has Warned Sydneysiders Not to Visit Towns Near the Victorian Border

    With Victorian COVID-19 cases spiking, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has said there is an "extremely high" possibility of increased cases here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Port Stephens

    Animal encounters and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities await.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Anna Bay

    Port Stephens 4WD Tours

    Take an exhilarating ride in a 4WD over monstrous sand dunes and discover a 'lost' village.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NSW-Victoria Border Will Close from Midnight on July 7 for the First Time in 100 Years

    The move comes as Victoria records its highest daily total — 127 cases — since the pandemic began.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Whitsundays' Luxury Daydream Island Resort Is Reopening Alongside Queensland's Border

    Head north to check out the 200-metre living reef, three restaurants and the onsite gin bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Brisbane, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and swimming in rooftop pools.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Road Trip the Coral Coast in Seven Days

    Take a scenic drive to see dolphins, sharks, reefs, beaches and one of Australia's most famous rock formations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Foodie's Guide to Road Tripping from Sydney to Tasmania

    Savour every moment with these seven pit stops.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

    Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

    "Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Road Tripper's Guide to Central West NSW from Bathurst to Parkes

    One trip, three stops and many local produce feasts are in order at beautifully repurposed historic buildings.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula

    Restaurants in caves, architectural masterpieces in vineyards and some of the world's best red wine — you'll find it all 40 minutes from Adelaide.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Corlette

    The Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel & Spa

    This Port Stephens resort overlooking Anchorage Marina boasts a luxe spa, two restaurants and a whisky bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Unlikely to Run Any International Flights Until at Least July 2021

    But the airline has started ramping up domestic flights and expects domestic travel to be back to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Spectacular Walks, Hikes and Cycling Routes in Port Stephens

    Amble your way around the coastal region on your own two feet — or on two wheels.

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