Travel & Leisure
Twenty of the Most Enchanting Stays You Can Book in Tasmania
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsTen of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia
For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.
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NewsSixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria
Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.
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NewsFifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains
From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.
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NewsImmerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals
Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.
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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 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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NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
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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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NewsStay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club
This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.
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NewsStay of the Week: Wallaringa Farm
Wallaringa Farm is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, nestled on 750 acres of cattle farm in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
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Travel & LeisureTen Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.
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Travel & LeisureEight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe
Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.
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Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Romantic Escapes for Two You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene spots with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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Travel & LeisureThe Most Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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Travel & LeisureThe Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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Travel & LeisureTake a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.
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Travel & LeisureA Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Could Be in Place by Early 2021
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has agreed to a trans-Tasman bubble, which could kick off in just a couple of months.
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Travel & LeisureSix Ways to Splash Around in NZ That Aren't Just Going to the Beach
Slide down a natural rock formation, swim in turquoise glacial waters and dig your own geothermal spa pool on an island sanctuary.
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Travel & LeisureThis Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures
Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Luxe Glamping Experience with LandRoamer at Uretiti Beach
Experience a taste of New Zealand's great outdoors with the trappings of luxury.
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Arts & EntertainmentThis New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave
Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.
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Travel & LeisureThe Historic Leonids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Sky This Week
Head outside and look up.
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Travel & LeisureThese Underwater Expeditions Will Let You Explore and Document the Current State of the Titanic
Because everyone's fascination with the historic wreck will go on.
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Travel & LeisureNaumi Is an Eclectic New Boutique Hotel in Wellington
The colourful 116-room property showcases the work of local artists and designers.
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Travel & LeisureTen Lush Getaways You Can Book in the Yarra Valley
Escape the city to the Yarra Valley for a weekend of wine drinking and sleeping among the trees.
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Travel & LeisureTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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Travel & LeisureSix Ways to Have a Jam-Packed Getaway in Queenstown
Float to 6000 feet on a balloon tour, hit a backcountry cycle trail and then unwind by an outdoor firepit.
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Travel & LeisureTasmania Has Opened Its Borders to Most of Australia and NZ
NSW residents are set to be allowed in from next week, too, but Victorians will need to wait a little longer.
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Travel & LeisureTwenty Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven
Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand's Mystery Break Packages Keep Your Holiday Destination a Secret
Travellers don't know where they're heading until two days prior to travel.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.
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Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Two-Night Getaway with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Enjoy a world-class getaway in the South Island's picturesque resort town.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
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Travel & LeisureFifteen 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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Travel & LeisureTen of the Most Luxurious Waterfront Stays You Can Book in Auckland
Pick a winner, pack your bags and get ready to live your best holiday life.
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Travel & LeisurePipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
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Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand Has Released Thousands of Fares for Under $50
More than 180,000 fares are on sale to 20 destinations across the country.
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Travel & LeisureTourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album
It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.
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Travel & LeisureJapan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
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Travel & LeisureFive of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer
Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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Travel & LeisureThe South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk
The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands Could Be in Place Before the End of the Year
And you won't need to quarantine on arrival.
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Travel & LeisureFive Incredible New Zealand Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.
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Arts & EntertainmentA New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay
The four-night festival will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.
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Travel & LeisureSurf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand
The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.
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Travel & LeisureFive Eco-Sanctuaries Where You Can Spot Native Wildlife in New Zealand
Head here to spot flightless birdlife, native reptile species, multi-coloured reef fish and giant bugs.