• News

    Ten 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.

  • News

    Twenty of the Best Airbnb 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.

  • News

    Fifteen 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.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • 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 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

    The 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Stay 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.

  • News

    Stay 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.

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Four of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days

    The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twenty 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021

    The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Take 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We'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.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    This New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

  • Travel & Leisure

    These 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Naumi Is an Eclectic New Boutique Hotel in Wellington

    The colourful 116-room property showcases the work of local artists and designers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tasmania 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twelve 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Pipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat

    This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.

  • 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album

    It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk

    The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five 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.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    A 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Surf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand

    The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five 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.

  • Design & Style
    Otaki

    Light the Night

    This illuminated heritage steam train journey will take you to a winter night market.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

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