Australia

Adelaide—and all of South Australia alike—have skyrocketed their way to some of the country's hottest culinary merits thanks to their stunner local produce, homegrown talent and some gutsy big openings.

While JLo famously tried to tell us 'love don't cost a thing', it does—and these are the romantic getaways in Australia you need to know about.

Planning the perfect romantic escape can be tough when life is hectic. So Urban List has done the hard work for you, searching high and low to bring you 22 of the best romantic getaways in Victoria. 

Explore Tasmania's most romantic getaways, from cozy retreats with ocean views to luxurious lodges in secluded wilderness areas.

The economy may be in dire straits but your bank account need not be—cheap eats are not a thing of the past. In fact, you can tuck into a lunch that’s quick and healthy for less than twenty bucks, even if you work in Auckland CBD.

Brimming with vineyards and distilleries, terrific food, forest tracks, beaches and swimming spots, the only thing better than a day trip to Waiheke Island is an overnighter. Here's where to stay. 

Here’s a roundup of the best teams to watch in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

Loved up or not, February 14 can be a pretty hectic day.

It might have been (another) year of bottled cocktails and home-delivered booze, but in between lockdowns, the hospitality industry in Australia and New Zealand delivered the goods with some seriously stunning spots to sip a margarita or three.

Pigs in blankets, sausage rolls, or pastry cannons as our editors like to call them, are always a hit when the silly season comes around. They're a real grab-and-go situation regardless of if one's making their way to the Christmas tree or around the big day's spread, and this gluten-free recipe from GF master Becky Excell is giving everyone absolutely no excuse not to scoff a few down—find it, and plenty more gluten free recipes in her latest book How To Bake Anything Gluten Free.

Ditch the booze and bust some moves at this epic morning rave. 

To celebrate, we’ve collated the 10 Aussie Airbnbs that are on Kiwi’s wish lists—to inspire you when you’re planning your trans-Tasman trip.

Oh, Sydney, you gorgeous gal, you. From the glittering sublimity of the Sydney Harbour to the new or iconic dining spots that blow our taste buds away, we’re constantly flummoxed by the sheer beauty of this city—but whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent visitor, it can be hard to squeeze in all the amazing spots and activities that make Sydney so epic.

We hear great things are brewing with each day bringing a new beer experience ranging from comedy nights to doughnuts and beer pairings. So, loosen your belts because here’s all the beery fun you should be getting amongst...

It’s something that’s usually reserved for the rich and famous, but now, you too can achieve baller status by renting out an entire floor of a luxe hotel and throwing the most epic party. That’s right, the cool kids at QT want you to send off the rollercoaster that is 2020 in total style by launching Floor’d—a one-of-a-kind wild night in that allows you to book the whole floor at one QT’s 10 swanky digs located around Australia and New Zealand.

QT Hotels & Resorts know we don't want to leave our pets behind on holidays—so they're letting you bring them with you. 

If you, like us, have been waiting all lockdown for news of when overseas travel restrictions would lift, you’re going to want to hear this. According to reports, international travel to Australia and the Pacific, aka the New Zealand/Australia travel bubble, is likely to reopen before Christmas.

Exciting news today fam, Quibi has just launched in New Zealand and Australia and it’s totally free.

We’ve all been waiting with bated breath for Coronavirus restrictions to finally lift so we can do what we do best—travel. With lockdown easing just a little bit more every single day, it’s time start to planning your next—seriously overdue—adventure, and as always we have just the thing.

Just as you're beginning to feel like you've got this iso thing down pat, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Our busy lives will resume and soon enough, you'll be wishing lockdown had been just a few days longer. Give your brain a break by taking a mental health day and disconnecting from technology.

​If you’re starting to get itchy feet at the distinct lack of travel plans in your foreseeable future, we feel you. Our work year is usually planned out with countdowns to upcoming holidays. But with that off the cards, for the sake of everyone’s health and wellbeing, we’re starting to get creative with the way we travel. That’s right, we’re going virtual. And because Australia is packed with beautiful places, we reckon it’s time you discovered more of it.

We asked top barber Hohepa Rutene, owner of the rad Boar & Blade barber shops in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand for his top tips on maintaining your style during lockdown. Because even though we’re just kicking about at home, we don’t need to go Sasquatch just yet.

Seeing as forest bathing is our new favourite wellness activity, we thought we better find a way to incorporate it into our travel plans for 2020. From tropical rainforests to 1000 year old trees, here are 10 of the world’s most incredible forests that are ready for you to bask in their glory.

If you’ve ever found yourself in Bali during school holidays or hoiking your suitcase up 100-year-old staircases in Europe during a heatwave, you’ve probably learned that choosing where to travel is just as important as deciding when to go.

From the Summer Olympic Games to cultural extravaganzas and hot hotel openings, there are dozens of reasons to plan a holiday for 2020. Here are the cities and countries to add to your travel itinerary in the New Year. 

Take a peep at the must-sip list of the stellar bar openings across Australia and New Zealand in 2019.

We all know that eating like a local is key to a good holiday, but why limit yourself to a single restaurant at each meal when you can taste everything under the sun if you get your timing right. Whether you want something tried and true like pizza and chocolate or you’re after something a little wilder, there’s a food festival somewhere in the world for you. 

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to expand your LEGO set collection, this news is about to hit you like a ton of bricks: Alceon Group is building New Zealand's first LEGO® Certified Store in Newmarket's swanky new Westfield.

Hubble bubble toil and trouble baby, October 31 is the perfect day to be a little extra and transform yourself into something spooky and we’re here to help you prep for it. We've found the freakiest and most skilful make-up artists on the 'Gram to scare you into shape this Halloween.

Holidays are meant to be about unwinding and relaxing, but these days they can be more about getting that perfect shot for Instagram, ticking off a new place without really experiencing it and drinking your body weight in cocktails every single night. If you’ve ever said, or even thought, something along the lines of “I need a holiday to recover from my holiday” it’s time for you to discover the art of slow travel. 

​Sometimes it’s nice to give up the gas guzzler for a big city holiday, but if you’re the kind who likes to explore beyond the beaten path, there’s no better way to do it than with your own set of wheels. From one day spins to month-long hauls, it’s time to fire up the playlist because these are the best road trips in the world.

Melbourne is a city like no other, the perfect balance of fast-paced bustle and artsy hidden gems with an out-of-this-world food scene and beautiful history all make for the perfect excuse for a quick trip across the ditch.

If a regular hotel just wasn’t cutting it for you anymore, we’ve got your next getaway sorted. Launching this summer, Reefsuites will give you a front row seat to the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. 

We’re probably not ready for this level of fierceness, but ready or not, here he comes: Queer Eye fan favourite Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his ‘flipping tumbling’ standup comedy show to Australia and New Zealand next year.

There’s nothing we love more than something that’s both more sustainable and more enjoyable than the default option, and scenic train rides are just that.