Travel & Leisure
The Best Out-of-Town Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the city and visit festivals dedicated to potatoes, oysters and blues music.
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FeatureTravel Guide: Oaxaca City
Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.
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PromotionSeeking Serenity? You Can Book an Idyllic South Coast Winery Escape with an Extra $150 to Spend as Credit
58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla
Because a good holiday can never have too many bonuses.
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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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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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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 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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NewsA 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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The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays 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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NewsTen 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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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
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 and pillow menus await.
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NewsTen Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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NewsThe Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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Travel & LeisureChinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Sydney with a Month of Half-Price Rides
It's launching on March 16 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for both riders and drivers.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away Five Cafe Vouchers So You Can Eat Your Way Around The Northern Beaches
Drive up the coast and hit up some beachside brunch spots — for zero dollars.
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Food & DrinkNine Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to Wollongong
Spend a day exploring this beachside city — or make a few stops as part of a bigger road trip down the NSW south coast.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Visiting Australia's Bushfire-Affected Regions
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Travel & LeisureWidespread Delays Expected Across Sydney's Train Network for Monday Afternoon Peak Hour
The weekend's extreme weather is still causing cancellations and major delays across the network.
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Travel & LeisureThis Luxe and Leisurely Trip Will Take You Across the Outback on One of Australia's Oldest Trains
It's the Spirit of Progress' longest-ever journey — after first carrying passengers back in 1937.
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Travel & LeisureAtari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels
From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Bilpin and Surrounds
Now's the perfect time to take a drive along the Bells Line of Road for summer fruits, garden walks and cute cabins stays.
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Travel & LeisureThe Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County
Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.
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Food & DrinkHow to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County
Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.
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Design & StyleWhy You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability
The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.
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Travel & LeisureDiscover Sonoma County
One moment you could be sipping vino from California's oldest winery. The next, you could be soaring through monstrous redwood trees on a zipline.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag
A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.
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Travel & LeisureFive Nature Trails to Complete When You Visit Japan's Stunning Tohoku Region
Head north of Tokyo to hike epic mountains, swim in luminous lakes and chase soaring waterfalls.
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Travel & LeisureThis Blue Mountains Farmstay Is Offering Half-Price Accommodation for the Rest of Summer
Plan a weekend away to hang out on a farm and support businesses in the fire-ravages town of Bilpin.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service
Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Reasons to Plan a Group Staycation with Your Mates in Parramatta During the Sydney 7s
Use this epic summer event as an excuse to plan a mini getaway in Sydney's west with your entire crew.
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Travel & LeisureFour Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer
The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year
If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.
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Travel & LeisureEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Northern Beaches
Explore beautiful coastline, bushland and excellent eateries — all without technically leaving Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Japan's Tohoku Region
Participate in an ancient mountain pilgrimage and become a sake expert in Japan's underrated northeast region.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020
The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.
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Travel & LeisureSydneyMurder Mystery at Sea: The Great Ratsby
Solve a creepy murder mystery on the harbour. On a luxury yacht. At night.
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Travel & LeisureSugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford
The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around
It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.
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Travel & LeisureBuses Will Replace Trains on Three Sydney Train Lines Over the Christmas Holidays
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout late December and early January to complete upgrades.
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Travel & LeisureThe World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight
The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.
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Travel & LeisureSweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms
The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.
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Travel & LeisureYou Could Soon Pay a Netflix-Style Subscription for Public Transport and Ubers in Sydney
It's part of Transport for NSW's plan to streamline how you pay for travel — starting with digital Opal cards.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Three-Day Escape to Byron Bay
Head up the coast for a holiday at one of Australia's most celebrated coastal spots — for zero dollars.
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Design & StyleAn Essential Packing List for that Last-Minute Summer Getaway
OK, maybe a watermelon kegging kit isn't "essential", but we think it's fun.
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Travel & LeisureEight Very Extra, Tinsel-Filled Christmas Buses Are Currently Cruising Around Sydney
Keep an eye out on your commute — the buses have been decked out with tinsel, baubles and handmade decorations from local school kids.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Delayed Its Decision On Direct Flights From the East Coast to New York and London
The airline has chosen its preferred aircraft, but won't make a call on whether the flights will come to fruition until March 2020.
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Food & DrinkEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Central Coast
Escape the city grind for coastal hikes, kayaking adventures and lots of fresh seafood.
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Travel & LeisureNSW's Cabarita Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2020
Two inland beaches have made the Tourism Australia list for the first time, too.
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Travel & LeisureA Heap of Flights Will be Cancelled This Weekend Due to an Industrial Strike
Jetstar pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew will take industrial action over three days.
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Arts & EntertainmentParkesParkes Elvis Festival 2020
You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.