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Five Barossa Valley Events That Are Worth the Road Trip
Apparently there's more to the Barossa than wineries.
Rolling updates including travel alerts, holiday destination information, tourism, airfares and airline news
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EventThe 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.
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NewsSave 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.
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GuideDazzle 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.
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NewsNow 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.
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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 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.
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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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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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HotelKimpton 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.
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HotelMotel Molly
2 Shepherd Street, Mollymook
Treat yourself to some coastal R&R at this boutique hotel situated only three hours from Sydney.
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Travel & LeisureThe Quaffer’s Guide to the Best of the Barossa
Cam Knight takes you on a well-trodden path through his favourite Barossa cellar doors, restaurants and markets.
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Arts & EntertainmentWin a Holiday to Brisbane for GOMA’s 30 Years of Japanese Fashion Exhibition
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Food & DrinkFive Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan
Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.
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Travel & LeisureFive Unexpected Highlights to Seek Out in Bangkok
Thailand is undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, but not usually for these reasons.
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Travel & LeisureMr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Long Weekend Stays
Get outta town while there's a day to spare.
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Design & StyleWin a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb
It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.
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Food & DrinkThe Five Best Bars in Christchurch
This 'city of opportunity' mentality has spawned a new wave of small bars.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives
Too much pretty in the Maldives.
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Food & DrinkA Whirlwind Guide to Eating in Vietnam
You don't need mountains of time to experience the diverse regions of Vietnam, just an open mind. And mouth.
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Arts & EntertainmentFour Creative Projects to Visit in Christchurch
Bars on buses, pop-up public buildings and shipping container shopping centres are part of a city brimming with innovation.
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Arts & EntertainmentBurning Man Postponed Due to Heavy Desert Rain
Nevada's annual desert bacchanal has wet feet.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Stay Airbnb at IKEA (and They’ll Let You Keep the Sheets)
Display home SLUMBER PARTAY.
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Arts & EntertainmentHumans of New York Has Gone Global
Photographer Brandon Stanton has left the five burroughs behind.
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Arts & EntertainmentMelbourne and Auckland Ranked Friendliest Cities in the World
Up high, y'damn courteous bunch.
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Food & DrinkThis Cafe Delivers Burgers to Your Table at 100km/Hour
Christchurch's C1 Espresso has high-speed sliders, sustainable Samoan coffee and one hell of a cafe culture.
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Arts & EntertainmentRoad Trip Country: Driving Around New Zealand’s Canterbury Region
Windows down and purpose-made road trip playlist blaring.
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Travel & LeisureFormer Ritz Carlton Reopens as the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
The former playground of the famous and powerful is getting a grand makeover.
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Travel & LeisureThis Guest House’s $500 Bad Review Fine is Seriously Backfiring
Think before you joke-fine.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Ten Best Things to Come Out of Sweden
Take a look around at the headliners of music festivals, at the clothes you're wearing and the cider you're drinking.
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Arts & EntertainmentMake Your Own Rekorderlig Swedish Meatballs Straight from the Ski Slopes
Here's a boozy, fruity, wintry dish perfect for the final frosty nights of the season.
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Food & DrinkTake a Casual Weekday Lunch at the Base of a Waterfall
Casual waterfall-floored dining at its finest.
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Travel & LeisureThe Lake Tekapo Itinerary: Hot Springs, Stargazing and the Bluest Blue
Take a little trip to New Zealand's little mountain-surrounded oasis.
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Food & DrinkTokyo is Opening a Pop-Up Pikachu-Themed Cafe
Get amongst these absolute Pokemonstronsities.
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Arts & EntertainmentMr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Winter Warmer Retreats in Australia and NZ
The boutique hotel experts have some special offers to help you make the most of winter.
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Food & DrinkWin a Thredbo Weekend and Swedish Winter Picnic Thanks to Rekorderlig
Embrace winter with a Swedish stopover in Kosciuszko National Park.
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Travel & LeisureThe Grand Budapest Hotel is Killing It on Trip Advisor
"Charming, luxurious, soothing, breathtaking... these are just some of the words I'd use to describe the concierge."
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Arts & EntertainmentThe World’s Ten Best Snowboarding Destinations
Whether you're newbie or pro, there's a jump, powder bowl and off-piste experience for you.
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Arts & EntertainmentGracie Otto’s Five Tips for Getting into Winter in Sydney
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Arts & EntertainmentFive Reasons to Head to the Whitsundays
At the risk of sounding like your mum, going to the Whitsundays would be for your own good.
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Four itineraries for the high flyer, adventurer, sea baby or person of leisure.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Six Best Whitsundays Hotels with Ocean Views
All the spas, infinity pools and panoramic views you can get your hands on.
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Design & StyleAesop Opens New Osaka Store with Minimalist Cedarwood Design
We're inhaling the cedarwood and parsley seed from here.
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Arts & EntertainmentIceland Confirmed as Home of Wizardry with New Aurora Timelapse
You'll be booking flights before you can spell Reykjavik.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Top Winter Essentials to Pack for a Snow Trip
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Arts & EntertainmentAn Insider’s Tips on How to Do Radelaide
Cam Knight shares a few of his favourite Adelaidean things.
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Arts & EntertainmentMcLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival Showcases Adelaide’s Wine Country
South Australia's McLaren Vale and its winemakers are not only familiar with a good drop, they are synonymous with the stuff.
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Food & DrinkThe Ten Best Bars in Adelaide
With licensing loosened, 2014 is proving Adelaide's year of the small bar.