Travel & Leisure
All of NSW's and Victoria's Major Snow Resorts Are Scheduled to Open By the End of June
But, this year, there'll be a number of restrictions in place.
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
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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NewsComing Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga
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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NewsTwo Regional NSW Escapes for When You Need to Switch off Properly
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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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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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 Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
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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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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
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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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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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to the Upper Blue Mountains
There's more to the Blueys than the Three Sisters — explore Leura, Blackheath and Mount Victoria for cafes, cinemas and epic hiking trails.
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Travel & LeisureA Weekender's Guide to Canberra
With microbreweries, award-winning boutique hotels and a strong restaurant game, the nation's capital has more to it than meets the eye.
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Travel & LeisureFive Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway
Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.
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Travel & LeisureYour Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government
The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.
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Travel & LeisureEight Ski-In Ski-Out Cabins and Resorts You Can Book Around NSW
Wake up at one of these cosy spots and launch straight onto the powdery slopes.
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Travel & LeisureMungoMungo National Park
A stunning national park rich with Aboriginal and environmental history.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne's W Hotel Is Set to Open This Year with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool
As well as four in-house restaurants and bars and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.
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Travel & LeisureThese Three Bubble Tents Located in the Middle of the NSW Bush Are Perfect for Weekend Getaways
They have woodfired baths and 360-degree views of the valley, including its many wombats, kookaburras and birds.
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Travel & LeisureRegional Holidays within NSW Will Be Allowed from June 1
Time to start planning a getaway.
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Travel & LeisureColedaleColedale Beach Campground
This beachside camping spot is a short 90-minute train ride from Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureBroughton IslandBroughton Island Campground
A pint-sized campsite on a picturesque NSW island.
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Travel & LeisureKu-Ring-Gai ChaseThe Basin Campground
A large waterside campground near one of Sydney's best snorkelling spots.
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Travel & LeisureBouddiLittle Beach Campground
A tiny beachside camping spot with room for just six tents.
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Travel & LeisureCurrarongHoneymoon Bay Campground
This picturesque spot right by the water runs on a first come, first served basis — so you better be quick.
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Travel & LeisureDiamond HeadDiamond Head Campground
Pitch your tent then head straight into the sea.
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Travel & LeisureMarrangarooWhispers Tiny House
A teeny tiny two-person caravan on the outskirts of the Blue Mountains.
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Travel & LeisureThe Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September
While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.
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Travel & LeisureOnly 12 Sydneysiders Are Allowed on a Bus Under New Social Distancing Guidelines
As the city's public transport system nears its new socially distant capacity, the NSW Government is encouraging commuters to travel outside of peak times or walk, bike or drive.
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Food & DrinkA Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again
Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.
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Travel & LeisureTen Country Towns Near Sydney You Should Day Trip to This Winter
These picturesque spots offer everything from cosy cafes and artisanal markets to hot mineral springs and hatted restaurants. Plus, they're only a hop, skip and a jump away.
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Travel & LeisureInternational Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert
But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.
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Travel & LeisureA Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Adelaide
There's more to Adelaide than just great wine — head south to explore underground bars, laneway restaurants and jam-packed markets.
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Travel & LeisureA Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River
You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.
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Travel & LeisureLive from Aus
Watch the sunset over Uluru, learn to make cheese and see a (very cute) penguin parade — for free.
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Travel & LeisureLord Howe IslandCapella Lodge
Located on NSW's stunning Lord Howe Island, this super-luxe hotel is surrounded by mountains, lush rainforest and crystal clear waters.
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Travel & LeisureThe Most Spectacular Lakes in Australia That You Need to See in Real Life
Peel away from the coast to explore tropical swimming holes, bright pink bodies and glassy waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.
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Travel & LeisureTourism Australia's Program of Virtual Tours and Trips Lets You Travel the Country from Your Couch
Head on an underwater tour of the Great Barrier Reef, learn to make cheese and watch the sunset over Uluru — for free.
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Travel & LeisureA Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia and New Zealand Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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Travel & Leisure
Interstate Travel Could Be Back on the Cards by Early July
And, when it is allowed, some interstate airfares could be as cheap as $19.
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Travel & LeisureThe Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island
It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.
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Travel & Leisure
Unyoked Is Offering Discounted Off-Grid Getaways for Hospital and Emergency Service Workers
So you can 'prescribe' your friend on the frontline a weekend in the wilderness — once travel restrictions have eased, of course.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden
Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.
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Travel & LeisureAustralian Borders Look to Remain Closed to International Travel for at Least Three-to-Four Months
But travel between Australia and NZ could be allowed to start before then.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Entered Voluntary Administration
The 20-year-old Australian airline company will continue to run its scheduled flights and hopes to emerge from COVID-19 in a "stronger financial position".
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Travel & LeisureA Winter Escapist's Guide to Port Stephens and Its Surrounds
Don't go into hibernation this year. Follow your wanderlust up the coast instead.
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Travel & LeisureAustralians Have Been Encouraged to Start Dreaming of and Planning Domestic Holidays
But the Federal Tourism Minister has warned that international travel could be off the cards until 2021.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch
Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Australia Has Suspended All Domestic Flights Except One Daily Sydney-Melbourne Service
The airline has already axed all its international flights.