• Event

    The Shoalhaven Gourmet Getaway

    Friday, May 31 - Monday, June 3, 2024

    Shoalhaven

    Embark on an all-inclusive tour across the Shoalhaven for a long weekend filled with food, wine and culture.

  • News

    Save Your Annual Leave: Plan a Remote Work Escape to Port Macquarie Instead

    This buzzing city on NSW's mid-north coast is the perfect place to get away without using a minute of precious holiday time.

  • Guide

    Dazzle All Five of Your Senses with These Unmissable Outdoor Events

    Whether you're looking to take part in a challenge or explore regional NSW, we have the perfect outdoor festivals for you.

  • News

    Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views

    This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.

  • 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 13 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.

  • Guide

    The 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.

  • News

    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Sydney

    Sydney spots where both of you can sit and stay.

  • News

    Our 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.

  • Hotel

    Kimpton Margot Sydney

    339 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Heritage-listed art deco features are paired with contemporary Aussie style, an in-house restaurant from Luke Mangan and a rooftop pool at this luxury Sydney hotel.

  • Hotel

    Motel Molly

    2 Shepherd Street, Mollymook

    Treat yourself to some coastal R&R at this boutique hotel situated only three hours from Sydney.

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    New York Now Has Its Own Chocolate Museum

    Learn about the history of everyone's favourite sweet treat, and sample it of course.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's First Craft Beer Hotel Is Coming

    Complete with in-room beer taps, shower beer fridges and beer-filled jacuzzis.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Tamworth (During the Country Music Festival)

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    The colourful Sydney gym will open exclusively to Concrete Playground readers for a week.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a One-Year Fitness Playground Gym Membership

    Plus ten personal training sessions — enter here for your chance to win.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Canada Resoundingly Named World's Best Travel Destination of 2017

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  • Travel & Leisure

    This Ocean Waterslide Is the Novelty Beach Activity Australia Needs

    But for now you'll have to find it at luxury Maldives resort Soneva Jani.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Trek Through Harry Potter's Forbidden Forest

    Follow in the boy wizard's footsteps as part of Warner Bros' London studio tour.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New York Now Has a Cafe Dedicated to Cookie Dough

    Guilt-free gooeyness.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

    For when you're feeling a little lost for options.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Travel Hacks That Will Save You Precious Time and Money on Your Next Holiday

    Not one is 'roll your clothes in your suitcase'.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2017

    Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.

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    This Nomadic Life Kit Lets You Travel With the Comforts of Home

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  • Travel & Leisure

    A Game of Thrones-Themed Bar Has Popped Up In Edinburgh

    It's enough to send you scurrying over land and sea like a lost Stark child.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Whitsundays Beach Resort Has Just Gone Up For Sale

    It'll set you back a cool $6 million though.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Adrenalin Adventures in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    You're going to want to throw yourself off a tall structure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to the Breathtaking Nature in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    From the rugged beauty of Arthur's Pass to the serene waters of the Akaroa Harbour.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Quick Trip to Christchurch

    New Zealand's South Island is filled to the brim with mountains, lakes and scenery waiting to be explored. It's just a three-hour flight away. We're here to help you plan.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel

    Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Budgeter's Guide to Travelling Around Scandinavia

    Travel to one of the world's most expensive regions without draining your wallet. Yes, it's possible.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Paris Could Be Getting An Exercise-Powered Floating Gym

    You won't just ride your way along the River Seine — you'll ride on it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia Is Getting Its First Six-Star Beachfront Hotel

    Featuring five on-site restaurants, a rooftop cinema and karaoke.

  • Travel & Leisure

    200 Highly Awesome Outdoor Sydney Adventures to Try

    There's got to be at least one in here for you. At least.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Great Australian Houseboats for a Cruisy Summer Holiday

    Explore the rivers less travelled (and take your accommodation with you).

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Epic Australian Treehouses You Can Spend the Night In

    You couldn't have dreamed these up as a kid.

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    The Summer Guide to Sydney 2016/17

    Slap on your invisible zinc and get out there. Blue skies wait for no one.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Places to Take a Summer Holiday (And Somewhere to Eat When You Arrive)

    It's not too late to book a summer break.

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    Ten Glorious Places to Stay When You Finally Get to Take a Summer Holiday

    'Tis the season to treat yourself.

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    Qantas to Run Non-Stop Flights from Australia to London

    This could mean the end of hellish international stopovers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweden Now Has a Year-Round Ice Hotel

    Ice ice baby.

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    An Ex-Noma Chef Is Building a Temporary Pop-Up Restaurant On Mount Everest

    Now that's how you celebrate scaling the world's highest peak.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Win a Trip for Two to the Auckland Arts Festival with Flights and Accommodation

    Feel like going on a free holiday?

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    This Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach

    Where is it, you ask? Good question.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Japanese Bar Is Made Entirely Out of Recycled Rubbish

    There's recycling, and then there's this.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay In a Harry Potter-Inspired Wizarding School

    And you won't even have to exclaim "alohomora!" to get in.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Outside Guide: 48 Hours in Byron Bay

    We've teamed up with Converse to embrace the elements in an all-weather travel guide series.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Take A Virtual Tour of Australia Thanks to Qantas' New VR App

    The next best thing to actually being there.

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