• 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

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

    Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Bunk Beds Will Be Available on New York and Chicago Routes From 2024

    Ultra long-haul flights from New Zealand to America are about to get a whole lot more comfortable, starting in September 2024.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book a Tequila-Fuelled Stay in a Margarita-Inspired Room at Coolangatta's The Pink Hotel

    Check in at The Herradura Hacienda and you can even get a bartender to come to your room to mix you up some margs.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Orange

    De Russie Boutique Hotel

    Explore the best of the Orange region while staying at this boutique hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Penrith

    Cables Wake Park

    If you're looking for some fun-fuelled aquatic thrills, this Penrith spot is for you.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Penrith

    Wild Ride Motorcycle Tours

    It's just about time you explored Sydney's sights a little differently — atop a Harley Davidson.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Jamisontown

    Throw Axe Penrith

    Ready to unleash your inner warrior? Grab your mates and head here to start hurlin'.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Cranebrook

    Penrith Whitewater

    Get your thrills atop the same whitewater rapids Olympians did in 2000.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: The Hive Apartment Beechworth

    Find rest and relaxation in this honey-themed homage to the town's gold rush era.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Orange

    The Art Studio

    Experience luxury and comfort in the heart of Orange's vibrant downtown.

  • Food & Drink
    Orange

    Borrodell Vineyard Accomodation

    Enjoy high-altitude views while you sip on the Borrodell Vineyard's cool-climate drops.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Orange

    Mayfield Vineyard Cottages

    Experience the charm of country living at a winery in the Orange region.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Millthorpe

    The Old Bakery Cottage

    Discover the unique charm and character of this historic Millthorpe gem.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Canobolas

    Basalt

    Luxury cabins overlooking a bountiful cherry orchard.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Airbnbs You Can Book to Experience the Alluring Grampians

    Spend your next weekend venturing through or relaxing in the breathtaking Grampians in regional Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Beach Camping Spots in NSW for 2024

    Pitch your tent, then into the surf with you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Spots for Whale Watching on the NSW Coast

    Grab your binoculars, some snacks and a little bit of patience and head to these prime whale spotting locations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Cosy Weekend Away on Phillip Island

    Escape the city hustle for fireplace-adjacent relaxation, leisurely strolls along rugged coastlines and dining with panoramic ocean views.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Push it to the Limit: Six Serious Sporting Events To Challenge Yourself With in NSW

    Watching the footy at home is one thing. But are you really a sports fiend if you don't occasionally put in your own blood, sweat and tears?

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Jervis Bay

    Paddle across clear waters, spot dolphins and dine in an adult treehouse.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Outrageously Luxe Australian Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself

    Find comfy beds, outdoor baths and spa treatments, all set in some of Australia's most secluded and stunning spots.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Wilsons Promontory

    If there’s any time for a getaway, it’s most certainly now – and Wilsons Promontory is the place to do it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Extended Its Middle Seat Lottery Until the Middle of 2023 with $45,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs

    Sit in everyone's least favourite spot on a plane and you could win getaways to Tokyo, Europe and North Queensland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay

    This five-star luxury resort boasts overwater bungalows, an infinity pool and countless dining options.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Doing a Big Sale on Domestic Flights with Over a Million Fares on Offer Across 100-Plus Routes

    One-way fares start from $99, with more than 40 routes boasting flights under $150.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Luxury Getaways from Sydney

    Sydney is blessed with loads of dreamy destinations ideal for blissed-out breaks with your partner or posse.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours on Bruny Island

    No trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Bruny Island.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Scenic Eclipse II Superyacht

    All the inclusions atop this vessel are beyond indulgent — we're obsessed.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Discover The Dream of WA

    Whether you're looking to take a luxe city escape, eat fantastically, gaze over staggering vistas or explore spectacular worlds under the waves, you've come to the right place.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Local Restaurateurs Alex and Danielle Malouf on Their Favourite Hong Kong Restaurants

    Eat your way around Hong Kong, one vibrant local neighbourhood at a time.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sunset Camel Rides, Stunning Coral Reef and Waterfalls Aplenty: Ten Activities for Guaranteed Good Times in Broome and the Kimberley

    Whether you want to take in some of Western Australia's most stunning vistas, check in to luxury in the desert or learn of the rich First Nations heritage, the Broome and Kimberley regions are for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nature's Wonderland: A Definitive Guide For a Spectacular Trip to Australia's Coral Coast

    Whether you're looking to dive into Western Australia's pristine underwater worlds or explore desert landscapes, this spectacular stretch of the state is a true winner.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Epic Australian Outback Adventure Trips and Tours That You Can Book Right Now

    Explore vast deserts, remote waterfalls and spectacular national parks full of Aussie wildlife.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

    Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Tokoriki Island Resort

    Head to Concrete Playground Trips to book a five-night stay here — with discounted room rates, complimentary massages and a bunch of extra luxury inclusions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Head West: Lock In a Standout Trip to Perth with This Dreamy (and Expertly Curated) Guide

    From standout stays to locally owned eateries, dreamy slices of coastline to sky-high city experiences, this hitlist will have you touring Perth like a pro.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Pristine Waters and Wine Country: We Chat to The Vista's Julia Ashwood About Her Three-Day Journey in the Margaret River Region

    From world-class wineries and six-course meals to sunrise paddleboarding and beachside beers, hear the highs (and more highs) of this nature-soaked adventurous trip.

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