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WET deck and indoor pool at the W Melbourne
Melbourne

The best hotels in Melbourne

Melbourne has never lacked great hotels, but the city’s spread of accommodation has expanded into an impressive range over the past few years. A wave of new openings has pushed local design to the forefront, doubled down on luxurious digs, highlighted the city’s cultural cache, and flourished outside of the CBD.

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Sense of Self showers and relaxation area, Surry Hills
Sydney

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2026)

Soak up head-to-toe pampering with heavenly treatments at the best day spas in Sydney.

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elysium manly wellness suite terrace with sauna
Sydney

A private sauna with a sea view: inside Elysium Manly’s new wellness suites

A beachfront stay in Manly offers a welcome chance to recharge, with enough indulgence to make it feel like a proper holiday.

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Melbourne skyline as seen from Point Ormond
Melbourne

Elwood: A neighbourhood guide to this leafy Melbourne suburb

Tall London Plane trees, fascinating Art Deco architecture, and a small, peaceful beach give Elwood a great deal of character. This Melbourne suburb is home to many underrated cafes and wine bars, framed by a slower lifestyle than the rest of the vibrant city.

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Melbourne

Best Melbourne bars for drinking like a local

Visitors are often curious about how to find the best bars in Melbourne, and in a city like this, secrecy is overrated.

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skewers and cocktails at Etta, Melbourne
Melbourne

The 54 Melbourne restaurants worth planning a trip around

No matter where you find yourself in Melbourne, a world-class meal is waiting for you in one of the city’s many fine dining restaurants or tucked down a hidden laneway; you just need to know where to look.

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