How to Spend a Long Weekend in Tropical North Queensland

Spend three days between two World Heritage wonders on a Tropical North Queensland long weekend: snorkel the reef, follow rainforest trails and savour the tropics one delicious plate at a time. My dream holiday involves a little adventure, a little indulgence and a strategically packed suitcase for both. From supporting Great Barrier Reef conservation and […]

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Brisbane’s Riverfront Sanctuary for Rooftop Sun & Skyline Splendour

Discover a city stay where the pace shifts with your mood – from slow poolside afternoons and riverside bike rides to South Bank’s buzzing arts precinct and dinner with a view. Rising above the Brisbane River in North Quay, voco Brisbane City Centre pairs polished style with an effortlessly relaxed spirit. Sun-soaked rooms frame sweeping […]

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Check Into a Hamptons-Style Lake Stay Just 90 Minutes from Sydney

Budgewoi Lake on your doorstep, a heated pool steps from your room and the coast a short drive away – The Beachcomber makes slowing down effortless. Traffic permitting, it takes about 90 minutes to trade Sydney’s skyline for the soft, shimmering horizon of Budgewoi Lake. At The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort in Toukley, the shift […]

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Check Into The Hunter Valley’s Former Convent for a Vineyard Escape

Built in Coonamble in 1909, The Convent Hunter Valley was carefully dismantled and reassembled in Pokolbin. Now it’s a charming boutique estate among lush vineyards and manicured gardens. At this former convent, dismantled and rebuilt among Hunter Valley vineyards, the devil is in the details – from its timber accents and ornate bedrooms to the […]

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This Surfers Paradise Stay Has A Lagoon Pool in the Sky

Perfect for families and large groups, Mantra Towers of Chevron Surfers Paradise pairs self-contained apartments with views and a lagoon-style pool above the ultra-luxe Chevron Renaissance precinct It’s easy to spend your days at Surfers Paradise Beach on the Gold Coast: start with a swim and a wander along the foreshore, savour dinner nearby, then […]

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5 Reasons Ramada Resort Shoal Bay Belongs On Your Coastal Itinerary

Beach days, a lagoon pool and dinner around the corner: Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay puts the best of this seaside pocket within easy reach. Some holidays are measured in swims. At Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay in New South Wales, you can wander straight from the resort to the sand, retreat to […]

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Sydney with Kids: Where to Stay for Ferry Rides, Beach Days and Easy Bedtimes

Space for everyone in the CBD, or sand between your toes at Coogee? Here’s how to plan a smooth Sydney stay that keeps the whole family smiling Sydney has a rare advantage for a family city break: the journey between attractions is part of the magic. A ferry carries you past the Opera House on […]

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I Checked into One of Cairns’ Most Social Esplanade Stays

Glass-sided pools, a bar with a whisky wall and rooms with city or harbour views – Crystalbrook Flynn brings five-star flair to the Cairns Esplanade. In theory, I’m made for tropical living: ocean air, balmy nights and a suitcase full of linen. In practice, my curls have strong opinions about humidity and I like a […]

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Loved Your Last Weekend Away in Australia? Here’s Where to Go Next

Already know the kind of weekend you love? From beach breaks and big nature to wine-country lunches, these Australian destinations put a fresh spin on a familiar favourite. So you’re craving a weekend away, but the same familiar names keep making your shortlist: the Gold Coast for surf-and-city buzz, Byron Bay for slow coastal days […]

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Wake Up to an Indoor Forest at Ovolo Canberra’s Enchanting Hideaway

85 art-adorned designer rooms, restored vintage furnishings and an atrium of Tasmanian ferns set this avant-garde beauty apart from the rest Set within the multi-award-winning Nishi building, Ovolo Canberra offers more than just a nightcap and a place to rest your head. Architecture and design smarts meet tranquil, nature-inspired interiors, while original artworks give the […]

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The 1913 Melbourne Clubhouse Reimagined as a Heritage Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne brings a new chapter to a 20th-century Edwardian landmark, with two distinct dining venues and a central Flinders Street address. Built in 1913 as headquarters for the Commercial Travellers Association of Victoria, this Edwardian Baroque landmark now pairs heritage details with contemporary rooms and two very different dining spots. With the Yarra, […]

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Where to Eat in South Australia: 11 Michelin-Starred Restaurants Are Now on the Map

A former church, a garden teahouse and a barn in the Barossa: South Australia’s 11 Michelin-starred restaurants call for a proper road trip. Australia has officially entered its Michelin era, and South Australia is the first to take a bow. In its inaugural selection Down Under, the Michelin Guide for 2027 has honoured 11 restaurants […]