• News

    Stay Local for Your Next Luxury Escape — Four Australian Properties Have Been Named Among the World's 100 Best Hotels

    Skip the overseas flight: four exceptional Australian hotels, and two across the ditch, have made this prestigious list of the world's best properties.

  • News

    InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Debuts a New Infinity Pool and Sunlit Deck — with Further Luxuries Arriving in May

    Perched above Coogee Beach, a sun-soaked infinity pool and terrace are ready for lounging, with a spa and members-only extras on the way.

  • News

    From Kids' Activities to Dining Experiences: Here's How to Do a Winter Family Escape in Perth

    With its outdoor lifestyle and free cultural activities, Perth is packed with family-friendly winter adventures.

  • News

    Elemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island

    This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.

  • 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

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • 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

    Gastronomy, 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.

  • 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.

  • Guide

    The 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.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • 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.

Travel

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
  • Food & Drink

    An Essential Guide to Margaret River's Must-Visit Wineries

    Start planning a visit to WA — from organic farms to stately cellar doors, this region has some of the best wine in the country.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Walsh Bay

    Igloos on the Pier 2019

    Transparent 'igloos' are popping up at Pier One — and one of them has a hot tub.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Widespread Power Outage Is Causing Major Delays Across Sydney's Train Network This Morning

    While the outage has been repaired, commuters should still expect delays across seven train lines.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Breathtaking Tasmanian Hikes to Discover This Winter

    Conquer otherworldly walks, coastal journeys and treks to panoramic summits.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Beautiful Sights in Tasmania and Why You'll Want to See Them in Winter

    Discover the Apple Isle from multi-tiered waterfalls to glacial lakes and ancient rainforests.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Five Must-See Music Sights to Explore in the UK

    Tell your mum you love her and let her know you're off to find your inner John Lennon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Mona Farm Is NSW's New Farm Stay, Nature Retreat and Sculpture Park

    Get out of town and spend a night in a historic building here — surrounded by art and wildlife.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Tallest Indoor Waterfall Is Now Open Inside Singapore's Changi Airport

    There's also a five-storey garden, complete with walking trails — and bouncing sky nets, a hedge maze and a mirror maze to come.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Wyong Creek

    The Central Coast Sunflower Harvest

    Road trip to this Central Coast farm to pick sunflowers for $1 a stem.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Police Incident at Redfern Station Is Causing Major Delays Across Sydney's Train Network

    The station was closed for an hour as police dealt with an alleged trespasser.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Extremely Cosy Cabins Around Australia That You Can Escape To This Winter

    Instead of hibernating at home, bundle yourself up and head to an off-grid log cabin, a snow-covered heated hut or a tiny house with an outdoor glass-walled bath.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Eat, Drink and Play if You're in Melbourne Over the Easter Long Weekend

    Visiting the Victorian capital? Hunt down luxe chocolates, good belly laughs and a round or two of boozy putt-putt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Whitsundays' Luxury Daydream Island Resort Has Reopened After a $100 Million Refurb

    The revamped hotel features a 200-metre living reef, three restaurants, a gin bar and an outdoor cinema.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Surprisingly Epic Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in NSW

    Venture around the state to ride camels on the beach, snorkel with seals or slide down sand dunes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Look Inside Sydney's Immersive and Ominous 'Game of Thrones' Graveyard

    Pay your respects to Eddard Stark, Khal Drogo and Hodor (and more) at the 'Grave of Thrones' this weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt a Cat This Weekend

    It's lowering its adoption fee to $49 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.

  • Food & Drink
    Jabiru

    Taste of Kakadu

    Ten days of cook-ups, workshops and cultural experiences in Australia's Top End.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Ominous 'Game of Thrones' Graveyard Has Popped Up in Centennial Park

    You'll find the graves of the Starks, Baratheons and direwolves — and hints to what's to come in the eighth and final season.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in Victoria

    Head out into the state's great outdoors with your best mate.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Alexandria

    Bumper Cars on Ice

    A bumper car-filled ice rink is popping up in Alexandria.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    The Gardens

    BASSINTHEGRASS 2019

    Escape the winter chill at a one-day festival up north.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Humble Bin Chicken Is the Hero of Sydney Zoo's New Exhibit

    The zoo has opened a dedicated ibis exhibit and launched a unique breeding program for the long-beaked Australian hero.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Fire at Sydney Airport Is Causing Lots of Flight Delays

    As of midday, no flights were leaving the airport.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane's New Riverside Art Series Hotel Is Now Open Beneath the Story Bridge

    The Fantauzzo is carved into the cliff, and features six levels, 166 guest rooms and a rooftop pool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Ocean Temperatures Are Currently Channelling Summer in the Tropics

    The water is sitting at around 26 degrees and Sunday's meant to be a hot one — plan a beach visit.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Highly Indulgent Events Happening at the Sunshine Coast's Curated Plate Food Festival

    Head north for four days of foraging degustations, movies on the beach and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Secluded Harbourside Cottage in Vaucluse Is Your Next Excuse for a Luxe Staycation

    Steele Point Cottage has just reopened with a refurbished fit-out, sweeping harbour views and coastal walks aplenty.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do in Denver, Colorado

    From french onion soup dumplings to a legendary mecca of live music.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This App Will Ensure That Your Japanese Holiday Is Filled With Cherry Blossoms

    It tracks when cherry blossoms are expected to bloom at more than a thousand locations across the country.

  • Food & Drink
    Orange

    The Roaring Days Food and Wine Trail

    Spend the June long weekend eating and sipping your way around bushranger region.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Summer Was Australia's Warmest On Record

    According to the Bureau of Meteorology, "the heat we saw this summer was unprecedented".

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Regional Events Around NSW Worth Travelling to in 2019

    Go beyond your usual spot to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these events.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Canowindra

    Canowindra International Balloon Challenge 2019

    Watch the sky come alive with balloons.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Glamping Retreat Near the Blue Mountains Is Your New Reason to Get Out of the City

    Turon Gates has opened six riverside glamping sites on its 6000-acre bushland property.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    We're Giving Away An Epic Trip To Denver, Colorado

    Enjoy five days of eats, live music and adventure in the Rocky Mountains — on us.

  • Food & Drink

    Seven Bendigo Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn

    Get out of the big smoke to explore all this regional city has to offer — one glass of wine and cut of wagyu at a time.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics and Paper Boarding Passes

    The Australian airline is aiming eradicate 100 million single-use plastic items from its flights and lounges each year from the end of 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Villas Are the Barossa Valley's New Eco-Friendly Retreats in the Heart of Wine Country

    Sip some of the country's best plonk while soaking up views of sugar gums and 'roos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Crash in the City's South Is Causing Major Delays on Sydney's Train Network This Morning

    The car "badly damaged" signalling equipment, which is causing delays across the network.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Prosecco-Filled Weekend Away in the King Valley

    Because everything is better with bubbles.

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