Food & Drink
Ettalong Beach
Safran
An award-winning Turkish restaurant in Ettalong.
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NewsHinterland Experiences That Will Change the Way You See a Gold Coast Holiday
From romantic rainforest retreats to walks in the lush Hinterland, these experiences prove that a Gold Coast holiday doesn't end at the shoreline.
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NewsStay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)
Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.
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HotelThe Olympia
1 Oxford Street, Paddington
25hours Hotels first Australian outpost is an homage to cinematic glory, built around a globally inspired hospitality precinct.
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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 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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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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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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Food & DrinkPoint FrederickFrederico's Bar & Eatery - CLOSED
DIY margaritas and bottomless fajita Wednesdays are just the beginning for this fiesta-ready restaurant in the Central Coast.
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Food & DrinkGosfordSouth End Social
Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland Is Closing Its Borders to a Third NSW Hotspot in Sydney's West
Sydneysiders who have been to the City of Fairfield, as well as the previously announced Campbelltown and Liverpool hotspots, will no longer be able to enter the Sunshine State.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving You the Chance to Live an Unyoked Life with Off-Grid Escapes Every Three Months
Escape the daily grind and head to an Unyoked cabin four times a year for life — without spending a dime.
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Food & DrinkWamberalMalibu - CLOSED
Where milkshake and fries for $10 meets Instagram-worthy salmon bowls.
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Travel & LeisureNashdaleGlamping at Nashdale Lane Wines
A family-run vineyard with its own luxury glamping cabins among the vines.
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Travel & LeisureSurf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand
The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.
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Travel & LeisureTurondale1949 London Bus
An unconventional stay with an outdoor firepit and sweeping views over the Bathurst region.
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Food & DrinkEttalong BeachBar Toto
Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.
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Travel & LeisureTanjaTanja Lagoon Camp
Go paddling around the lake and walk to secluded beaches, then take a moonlit soak in the giant tub.
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Travel & LeisureA 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".
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Travel & LeisureEverything 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.
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Travel & LeisureBeyond 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.
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Food & DrinkTen 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.
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Travel & LeisureSeven 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.
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Travel & LeisureHow 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.
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Travel & LeisureQueensland 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.
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Travel & LeisureGlenworth ValleyGlenworth 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.
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Travel & LeisureSomersbyMicrolight Adventures
Soar above the sites in a light aircraft made for two.
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Food & DrinkWyongLittle Creek Cheese
Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.
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Food & DrinkLong JettyThe Savoy Long Jetty
Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.
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Travel & LeisureNorah HeadNorah Head Lighthouse Quarters
Sleep in a lighthouse keeper’s quarters next time you visit the Cenny Coast.
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Travel & LeisureMooney MooneyBroken Bay Pearl Farm
New South Wales' only pearl farm is home to the precious akoya pearl.
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Travel & LeisureWestern 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.
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Travel & LeisureHoliday Here This Year
Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.
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Travel & LeisureAussie Getaway Generator
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Travel & LeisureVirgin 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.
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Travel & LeisureNelson BayMoonshadow-TQC Cruises
Dolphin- and whale-watching cruises around Port Stephens.
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Travel & LeisureSalt Ash
Oakvale Wildlife Park
Make some new native Australian animal friends at this 25-acre wildlife park in Port Stephens.
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Travel & LeisureMore 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.
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Travel & LeisureRidesharing 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.
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Travel & LeisureNSW 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.
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Travel & LeisureEight Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Port Stephens
Animal encounters and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities await.
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Travel & LeisureAnna BayPort Stephens 4WD Tours
Take an exhilarating ride in a 4WD over monstrous sand dunes and discover a 'lost' village.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar Is Hosting Another Big Domestic Sale with Flights As Low As $45
It runs until 8pm tonight.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Travel & LeisureHow 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.
