• News

    Twenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay

    Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.

  • News

    The Best Airbnbs That You Can Book to Experience the Alluring Grampians

    Spend your next weekend venturing through or relaxing in the breathtaking Grampians in regional Victoria.

  • News

    Surprising Sights: Unexpected Ways to Level Up Your Next Family Holiday in Singapore

    From gamified go-karting and unlimited ice cream to a garden just for kids and a behind-the-scenes experience at Singapore Zoo.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Offering Free Flights Home From Japan and South Korea — and You've Got 72 Hours to Book

    Purchase a fare to Tokyo, Osaka or Seoul, and Jetstar will cover the leg home thanks to the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • News

    The 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 & Leisure

    The World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight

    The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweden'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We'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.

  • Design & Style

    An Essential Packing List for that Last-Minute Summer Getaway

    OK, maybe a watermelon kegging kit isn't "essential", but we think it's fun.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas 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.

  • Food & Drink

    Eight 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A 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.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Parkes

    Parkes Elvis Festival 2020

    You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.

  • Travel & Leisure

    All Sydney Ferries Have Been Cancelled Because of the Bushfire Smoke

    If you usually travel home via ferry, you'll need to make alternative plans.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia's Airways Could Be Affected by an Industrial Strike Over the Christmas Holidays

    Jetstar workers have voted in favour of industrial action that could see see pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew walk off the job in the coming weeks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Long-Awaited South East Light Rail Will Officially Be Up and Running Before Christmas

    The first trams with passengers will run between Circular Quay and Randwick on December 14 — and the first two days of travel will be free.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Vegemite Jar-Shaped Tiny House Is Popping Up in NSW

    Spend a night here and you'll be a happy little Vegemite.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Cruise Will Sail You to the Show's Real-Life Locations

    It's planning to set sail in 2021, cruising through Iceland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Malta and Croatia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Great Barrier Reef Is Now Home to Australia's First Underwater Hotel

    Cruise the Whitsundays on a floating pontoon — and sleep below sea level.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Grampians Is Getting an Epic New 160-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Trail

    The hiking track will be complete by the end of 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Surprising Reasons to Consider Thredbo for Your Summer Holiday

    Catch a meteor shower from Australia's highest peak, do yoga in a snow gum forest and wander through wildflower-filled meadows.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Snow-Filled Winter Wonderland Has Descended on Singapore's Changi Airport

    Head on a snow walk, visit a festive light show and a join a workshop at a market — all inside the airport.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Snag Yourself a Bargain This Weekend with 30 Percent Off Travel to Tasmania

    Spirit of Tasmania is offering some serious discounts on travel for next year — and right in time for Dark Mofo.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Safe and Dry

    Lots of rain, hail and wind is expected.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Camp, Glamp and Stay in Eco Cabins at Australia Zoo

    'Camp Crocodile Hunter', as the new campground will be called, will is set to open in 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel

    Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Matthew McConaughey Has Launched a New Off-Grid Unyoked Cabin in NSW for Charity

    The Oscar-winning actor helped design the cabin — and has filled it with all his favourite books, music and bourbon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline

    The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Just Trialled a Non-Stop Flight from London to Sydney

    After flying direct from New York–Sydney in October, the airline has just trialled its next possible non-stop long-haul route.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Haze of Bushfire Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Sydney

    Thick smoke from bushfires across New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Essential Outdoor Adventures to Have Throughout the Bendigo Region

    Stretch your legs — and your photo-taking expertise — along converted rail trails, through bushland and over pink-tinged peaks.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Eight Unexpected Places to Stay Around the Bendigo Region's Best Cultural Experiences

    Fill your weekend away with all the exciting sights — from galleries and goldfields to glamping tents to sleep in.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of November 4

    Sip champagne, catch a movie by the harbour and have a boogie at a community festival.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 28

    Slurp oysters, drink wine by the harbour and have a boogie at a western Sydney dance party.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Haze of "Hazardous" Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Sydney

    Thick smoke from bushfires on the north coast and northern NSW is currently affecting large parts of the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney Is About to Be Shrouded in Purple Flowers as Jacaranda Season Returns

    If you're a sucker for anything bright and floral, here's where to get a glimpse of the jacaranda trees in full bloom.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Pumping Out Waves

    The two-hectare surf park is set to open this summer.

  • Food & Drink

    Nine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region

    Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.

  • Travel & Leisure
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    Wanderers Travel Co

    Improve your travel game with this sleek line of leather travel luggage.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Hideaway Is Cabarita Beach's New Waterfront Glamping Retreat

    Glamp by the sea and under fairy lights here.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 21

    Complete a seaside sculpture trail and watch a movie outdoors.

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