Travel & Leisure
Lame But Legendary Attractions to Visit on Your Next Road Trip, According to Our Readers
How many big things do you reckon you could check off?
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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NewsThe Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)
You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.
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NewsThe Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW
Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.
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NewsThe Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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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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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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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
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 and pillow menus await.
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NewsTen 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.
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NewsThe 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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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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NewsOur Guide to the 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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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.
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Travel & LeisurePalm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'
Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.
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Travel & LeisureLoo With a View: Our Readers' Recommendations of the Most Epic Holiday Spots to Get Some Peace and Privacy
Relax and enjoy some scenic relief this long weekend.
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Travel & LeisureFood-Fuelled Drives: Regional Spots to Pick Up a Picnic for Your Weekend Adventure As Chosen by Our Readers
Fuel your adventures with pastries and pies from these local legends — washed down with a drinks at your campsite from The Bottle-O.
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Travel & LeisureHidden Hikes: Australia's Best Underrated Off-Road Treks As Suggested by You
Nothing is better than an ice-cold beer at your campsite after a long day trekking in the bush.
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Travel & LeisureByron Bay28 Degrees Byron Bay
A stunning, carefully curated retreat right in the heart of Byron Bay.
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Travel & LeisureQantas' Latest Week-Long Sale Includes Flights on 34-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150
There's more than a million sale fares on offer, which is all the reason you need to plan an autumn, winter or spring holiday.
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Travel & LeisureAyrburn Is the Dreamy New Drinking and Dining Destination That's Opened Near Queenstown
Queenstown isn't just a winter destination — and this dining precinct is here to prove that with six stunning venues (and more to come).
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Celebrating Leap Day with a 24-Hour-Only Sale on 200,000-Plus Flights with Fares From $35
You've only got until 11.59pm AEST on Thursday, February 29 to score cheap flights to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Bali, Fiji and more.
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Travel & LeisureFall in Love with Your City Again: A Sydneysider's Staycation Guide to the Harbour City
Don't leave the city exploration up to the tourists.
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Travel & LeisureSydneyNovotel Sydney City Centre
Ideally located right next to Wynyard Station and steps away from Barangaroo — a perfect base for a Sydney adventure.
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Travel & LeisureZensi Is the New Luxury Accom and Wellness Retreat That's Opened in the Mudgee Wine Region
This absolutely stunning property in regional NSW is facilitating wine-fuelled group weekends away — and hosts all-inclusive wellness retreats.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.
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Travel & LeisureWhat an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay
Ain't no better way to enjoy a trip to Nevada — the pop icon will chat with guests over drinks, then you'll get a burlesque lesson and see her Vegas show.
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Travel & LeisureFiji Happiness Handbook
Find your happiness on this 333-island archipelago in the South Pacific.
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Travel & LeisureHayman IslandReignite Your Passion in Paradise with This Romantic Getaway Offer to Hayman Island
Fall in love all over again in paradise with this limited time offer at the stunning InterContinental Hayman Resort.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Essentials: Your Passport to Packing Perfection No Matter Your Holiday Plans
Your guide to the travel essentials that you will undoubtedly forget to pack.
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Travel & LeisureHong Kong: The Unmissable City
It's not in many global cities that you can walk to the top of a mountain at sunrise, be back in the heart of the city for lunch and dance the night away at legendary night clubs.
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Travel & LeisureYour Essential Guide to Hobart
Make the most of your trip to Hobart, Tassie’s increasingly popular capital city where superb dining and rugged natural beauty meet.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Is Doing a Big 72-Hour Sale on Domestic Flights with 500,000-Plus Fares on Offer
Until Monday, you can also score cheap fares to New Zealand starting at $499 return.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's New Week-Long Sale Is Slinging 300,000 Flights to and From Queensland From $69
Sunshine State flight specials include fares to Cairns, The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary
This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.
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Travel & LeisureUnleash Paradise: Your Guide to Adventurous Escapades in Fiji
Feed your thirst for adventure in Fiji with these extraordinary not-to-be-missed experiences.
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Travel & LeisureTen Breathtaking Nature Spots to Cross Off Your Fiji Bucket List
This island nation boasts colourful reefs, breathtaking vistas and mesmerising waterfalls — all waiting to be discovered.
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Travel & LeisureFeel-Good Fiji: Your Dive Guide to The Soft Coral Capital of the World
Explore the depths of these world class dive sites at this nation of islands.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria's Squeaky Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2024
The Farm in Shellharbour in New South Wales came in second in the annual list, while Australia's southernmost beach in Tasmania placed third.
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Travel & LeisureHotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel
Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.
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Food & DrinkWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin's Bag Tracking Is Now Available Across the Airline's Entire Domestic and International Network
This helps solve one of the most-annoying things about air travel: knowing where your luggage is.
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Travel & LeisureTen Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Swim in at Least Once in Your Life
We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.
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Travel & LeisureQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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Travel & LeisureBarangarooSplurge This Summer with a Staycation Special at Crown Sydney
Savour summer with this epic hotel offer at this luxe Barangaroo spot.
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Travel & LeisureStart Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49
Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.
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Travel & LeisureNZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'
The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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Travel & LeisureTokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations
The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024
In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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Travel & LeisureParramattaSKYE Suites Parramatta
You'll find this luxury apartment-style accomodation with a stunning pool deck in the heart of the Parramatta CBD.
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Travel & LeisureFour Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now
Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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Travel & LeisureFive Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam
Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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Travel & LeisureTravel Guide: Osaka
Osaka is Tokyo's wild sibling. It's a place where folks laugh loudly, comedy flourishes, and neon lights glitter bright throughout the city's main canals.