Make the most of your weekend
A weekend away doesn’t have to be far to feel like a world apart. In just a few days you can reset, recharge, and return with stories that outlast your tan lines. All it takes is the right destination and some proper planning.
Whether you feel like exploring Melbourne’s laneways, taking in Sydney’s harbour views, or soaking up the sun on the Sunshine Coast, read to discover some great hotels, restaurants, and activities.
Melbourne: Culture, coffee, and hidden corners
Melbourne rewards the curious. Laneways humming, the smell of espresso, unassuming doorways that reveal exciting hidden venues. From exhibitions to gigs, galleries to markets, there’s always an activity to find on foot or by tram.
Stay: Slip into a boutique hideaway like the Adelphi Hotel with its playful touches, or the heritage-rich charm of The Hyde Melbourne Place.
Eat: Follow the aroma of roasting beans into Guildford Lane or Degraves Street for brunch, then dress for dinner at Gimlet or Vue de Monde where every course delights.
Do: Spend the afternoon among masterpieces at the National Gallery of Victoria, browse the Queen Victoria Market for gourmet delights, or hop on a tram to St Kilda for sunset by the pier. Sports lovers can time their trip with a blockbuster AFL game at the MCG and experience the energy at a stadium like no other. For musical nerds, catch a show at the Regent Theatre or Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Sydney: Big views, bright nights
The harbour city that sparkles. Sydney blends Australian icons with buzzing neighbourhoods and beautiful beaches. Designer shopping, delicious cuisine, and no shortage of ways to treat yourself.
Stay: Wake to harbour views at the Park Hyatt or go beach luxe at the QT Bondi.
Eat: Start with a sun-lit breakfast at The Grounds of Alexandria, sample just-caught seafood at Circular Quay, then watch the sky turn pink over cocktails at Henry Deane. This is a city that lives for it’s dining scene. And with so many options to pick and choose from, you’ll be living it, too.
Do: Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ferry across to Manly, or claim a patch of sand on Bondi. For culture, explore the Art Gallery of New South Wales or see the Opera House from the inside for a performance that impresses long after the curtain falls.
Sunshine Coast: Sun, surf, and slow mornings
The Sunny Coast is an invitation to exhale. Stretches of golden beach, rainforest-lined trails, and farm-to-table dining make this the definition of laid-back luxury. Be warned – uploading beach snaps may make friends, family and colleagues jealous.
Stay: Choose from a Noosa resort that spills onto the sand or a hinterland retreat in Montville.
Eat: Brunch at Bistro C, unwrap paper-wrapped fish and chips on the beach, then linger over a winery dinner in the hills at Flame Hill Vineyard.
Do: Paddle out at Noosa Main Beach, trace the clifftop path in Noosa National Park, or lose yourself among stalls at Eumundi Markets. And when it’s time to truly stop, book a spa package.
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