Pipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
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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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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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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Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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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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Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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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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"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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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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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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Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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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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The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.
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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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Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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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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Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.
You might be able to put that Christmas leave to good use on a domestic holiday.
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
Sydneysiders are advised to avoid the area and consider working from home, with no forecast for when all northbound and southbound lanes will reopen.
From fine, fine wine and buzzing bakeries to dramatic peaks and hot air balloon adventures, Orange is the perfect antidote to the daily grind.
In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".
Choose a favourite, pack those bags and get ready to live your best-ever holiday life.
Race quad bikes, cruise around a pearl farm and sleep over at a lighthouse.
The sight-seeing flights to the icy continent will kick off again from November.
Beachside cafes, casual fine diners and lively cocktail bars are only a road trip away.
The new closure will apply at least until the end of August.
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.
It comes as the state records two new COVID-19 cases in travellers who returned from Victoria via Sydney.
Order the Corrie Island oysters and a bottle of Australian wine to start your long lunch here.
DIY margaritas and bottomless fajita Wednesdays are just the beginning for this fiesta-ready restaurant in the Central Coast.
Gosford’s go-to brunch spot has yuzu spritzes and souvlaki pitas.
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.
Escape the daily grind and head to an Unyoked cabin four times a year for life — without spending a dime.
Where milkshake and fries for $10 meets Instagram-worthy salmon bowls.
A family-run vineyard with its own luxury glamping cabins among the vines.
The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.
An unconventional stay with an outdoor firepit and sweeping views over the Bathurst region.
Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.
Go paddling around the lake and walk to secluded beaches, then take a moonlit soak in the giant tub.
The state is also restricting the entry of Victorians to NSW to "extremely limited purposes".
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.
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.
Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.
There's more to this region than its 26 beaches.
Savour sea-to-plate fare while sipping champagne, then take a dip in an oceanside pool.
Anyone who has been to Campbelltown or Liverpool will be banned from entering the Sunshine State from midday today.
Watch 200 horses run free at sunset, glamp by the lake or cross creeks on a quad bike at this all-adventure playground.
Soar above the sites in a light aircraft made for two.
Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.
Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.
Sleep in a lighthouse keeper’s quarters next time you visit the Cenny Coast.
New South Wales' only pearl farm is home to the precious akoya pearl.