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Weekend getaways

The Keep, Goulds Country, Tasmania is an imposing structure with 360-degree views.

This fort-like Tassie stunner is not your average holiday house

A fairytale location and luxury make this private Tasmanian stay the ultimate couples retreat.

  • Emily McAuliffe
Le Meridien, Melbourne.

The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays

Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.

  • Katherine Scott
W Sydney is opening up its pool terrace to the public for Solar Sundays.

The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer

Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?

  • Katherine Scott
The Big Prawn.

Eclipsed by its hip neighbour, this town has two things Byron doesn’t

Amid the glamorous surrounds of a Bunnings car park, the Big Prawn rises like Kilimanjaro from the plains.

  • David Whitley
Eye-candy buildings along the Passeig de Gracia.

The must-do highlights of Barcelona in three days

Alongside its many must-see sights, Barcelona offers colourful local atmosphere in spades. Get the best of both with this three-day itinerary.

  • Paul Sullivan
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The retreat’s lap pool is shaded and private.

This luxe Queensland retreat is a haven for foodies

A soothing stay at this south-east Queensland rural retreat also attracts food-loving day-trippers keen to linger over a long lunch at Homage restaurant.

  • Katrina Lobley
Villa Alaia, Cedars Mount View.

Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem

Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.

  • Katherine Scott
Group travel is now more streamlined, thanks to a raft of new tech across booking platforms.

Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier

A group trip with friends resulted in me doing months of research, messy text threads, payment chasing and answering the same questions over and over. Relief is here.

  • Katherine Scott
Morning light on Port Macquarie’s Shelly Beach.

The scenic coastal spot that punches above its small-town weight

Midway between the Gold Coast and Sydney, Port Macquarie is shrugging off its “God’s waiting room” label.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
Oaks Ranch Mossy Point

Former NSW jillaroo camp is now an oasis between beach and bush

This Spanish Mission-style boutique hotel on NSW’s South Coast has undergone a renovation while respecting its 1970s roots.

  • Riley Wilson

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