Plus, three events worth travelling for.

An 11-day roundtrip cruise from Miami aboard Norwegian Sun visits the Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, alongside a day sailing into the Panama Canal at Gatun Lake. Booked through Norwegian Cruise Line, fares start at $1405 per person, knocking 56 per cent off the regular $3182 rate. The offer applies to select departure dates between November 2026 and March 2027. ncl.com
A 15-day small-group tour from Delhi to Galle takes in India's Golden Triangle, including the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort, before flying to Sri Lanka to visit Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Discounted by 33 per cent, packages start at $3599 per person. Packages include return flights, 13 nights' accommodation and select meals. The discount is valid for select 2027 departures. tripadeal.com.au
A 14-night roundtrip cruise aboard Sapphire Princess departs Perth on January 29, 2028, tracing the Western Australian coastline (pictured) to Lombok, Bali, the Kimberley, Broome and Ningaloo Reef. Balcony staterooms start at $4139 per person, saving $1695 per person. Bookings include $85 in onboard credit per cabin, along with main meals, entertainment and port taxes. Book by October 29. mycruises.com.au
Helloworld Travel has discounted a seven-night stay at Legian Beach's Bali Mandira Beach Resort and Spa, with packages starting at $1379 per person. The deal saves $348 per person and includes daily buffet breakfast, a two-course lunch at Azul Beach Club, 10 per cent off dining, daily happy hour access, private airport transfers and a full-day island tour with a personal driver. Book by October 31. helloworld.com.au
A nine-day trip pairs a wild Borneo safari with three nights in Kuala Lumpur. Highlights include Sepilok orangutans, Kinabatangan River cruises and a beach stay in Kota Kinabalu. Reduced by 52 per cent, fares start at $6499 per person. The package includes accommodation, guided safaris, daily meals and transport. Book by October 27. luxuryescapes.com
The modern answer to circumnavigating the globe, Flight Centre's new round-the-world economy airfare package links Australia with Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles from $3199 per person. Passengers fly with Finnair, with checked baggage and all taxes included in the fare. Book by November 15. flightcentre.com.au
SOON
Melbourne Fashion Week takes over the city with public runways, pop-up markets and design events. Open to the public, highlights include free runways at City Square, fashion capsule street displays and community clothes swaps.
WHEN: October 19-25; mfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au
COMING UP
The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra presents Maiden Mother Crone, challenging age-old female archetypes. The exhibition brings together contemporary artists Del Kathryn Barton, Emily Hunt and Jess Johnson for the first time.
WHEN: November 14 to May 23, 2027; npg.gov.au
LATER
The Parkes Elvis Festival returns to regional NSW for five days of rock 'n' roll, featuring more than 200 themed events. Experience the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, a street parade and live performances celebrating the 2027 theme, Elvis on Tour.
WHEN: January 6-10, 2027; parkeselvisfestival.com.au

Singapore Airlines is offering 25 per cent off selected return economy fares from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Singapore (pictured), with the return flight arriving at Western Sydney International Airport. Fares start at under $800 return, including taxes, with outbound travel from November 1 to 23 and inbound travel from November 23 to December 31, including travel over the festive period. Book by October 5. singaporeair.com
Princess Cruises' 14-night Sydney-return New Zealand Discovery voyage aboard Royal Princess departs on December 5, 2027. The itinerary visits Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, showcasing the best of the North and South islands. Fares start from $2649 per person. princess.com
A Red Centre getaway can now come with a flight credit of up to $750 per person. NT Now's Fly Free to Alice Springs offer covers more than 20 packages, visiting locations such as Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru. Prices start at $1379 per person, including accommodation and experiences. Departures are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Book by November 30, 2026, for travel until June 30, 2027. ntnow.com.au
Helloworld Travel has a four-day Explorer cruise through Fiji's southern Yasawa Islands. The package includes accommodation in an Orchid Deck Room, all meals, guided village visits and cultural experiences. Prices start at $2059 per person, saving $749. Available for travel between December 4, 2026, and April 30, 2027; and then between August 13 and December 20, 2027. Book by October 31, 2026. helloworld.com.au
TripADeal's 15- or 17-day Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery package includes return international full-service flights, two internal flights, 12 nights of four-star accommodation, an overnight junk-boat cruise in Ha Long Bay and 17 meals. The itinerary visits Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The package is $2699 a person but valued at $4199 (a saving of 35 per cent). tripadeal.com.au
Flight Centre's eight-night Fly, Stay & Tour: Golden Triangle package combines return economy flights to Delhi with a G Adventures' small-group tour through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Sydney departures start at $3159 a person. Book by October 7 for December 13 departure. flightcentre.com.au
NOW
Kylie Minogue's 50-pence gold hot pants from her Spinning Around album, the gown Olivia Newton-John wore when she performed beside ABBA and a gold silk satin cloak worn by Dame Nellie Melba are among 50 objects at the just-opened ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. exhibition at Australian Museum of Performing Arts in Melbourne.
WHEN: Until May 9, 2027; artscentremelbourne.com.au
SOON
Celebrity chefs, such as Miguel Maestre, and popular food-show contestants like Nat Thaipun of MasterChef fame will take part in The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Edition in Sydney.
WHEN: November 20-22; goodfoodshow.com.au
LATER
It may seem a long time away, but tickets to some of the top shows - including Bluebeard's Castle opera and theatre production Oedipus - that are part of Adelaide Festival are already on sale, and often the first to sell out.
WHEN: February 26 to March 14; adelaidefestival.com.au

You can save 20 per cent on three-, four- or seven-night all-inclusive luxury voyages aboard andBeyond Amazon Explorer through the Peruvian Amazon, with wildlife excursions and onboard dining included. The limited-time deal applies to Luxury, Superior and Deluxe Suites, with lead-in fares from about $6270 per person for three nights in a Luxury Suite, down from $7840. Book by October 31, 2026, for travel between December 15, 2026, and June 30, 2027. andbeyond.com
Wendy Wu Tours' 25-day Grand Mekong Odyssey travels from Hanoi to Siem Reap, with nine nights cruising - seven aboard the Victoria Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia and two on Halong Bay. The itinerary also includes a sunset cruise in Angkor Thom. Priced from $11,790 per person, the package includes international flights, meals and guided touring. Add a Singapore stopover from $370 per person. wendywutours.com.au
Set sail from Sydney for a 13-night voyage through New Zealand aboard Princess Cruises' Royal Princess, calling at Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton, Auckland and the Bay of Islands before returning to Sydney. The package includes meals, onboard entertainment, port charges, government fees and taxes, plus up to $85 onboard spending per stateroom. Inside staterooms start at $2619 per person, a saving of $885 per person. The cruise departs March 14, 2028. Book by October 9, 2026. helloworld.com.au
NCL has cut rates on select Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific sailings aboard Norwegian Spirit, with fares from $150 per person a day. The grown-up getaway includes accommodation, complimentary dining, live entertainment and gratuities, with 14 dining options, nine bars and lounges, and Mandara Spa also on board. The reduced rates are part of a limited-time offer celebrating Norwegian Spirit's return to local waters in December. ncl.com

Save up to $2800 per person on economy airfares with Viking's Flights On Us offer on the 10-day Portugal's River of Gold cruise from Lisbon (pictured) to Porto, departing December 6, 2027. Priced from $8895 per person in a Standard Stateroom, the Douro journey includes guided excursions, onboard meals, selected beer and wine, Wi-Fi, gratuities, port charges and taxes. Sail through Portugal's Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region. vikingrivercruises.com.au
This is the last chance to secure an extra 10 per cent off when combining two or more 2027 voyages with Silversea. The offer covers Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Arctic sailings, provided there are no more than four weeks between voyages. It can also be combined with current offers, giving travellers scope to build a longer itinerary. Book by September 30, 2026. silversea.com
Royal Caribbean is offering up to 60 per cent off the second guest on selected cruises, while third and fourth guests can sail from $49 a day. The deal applies to holidays ranging from short escapes right here in Australia to longer South Pacific itineraries, with onboard entertainment, dining and activities included. royalcaribbean.com
European river cruise specialist Viva Cruises has launched in Australia. To mark the arrival, free cabin upgrades are available on selected July and August 2027 sailings, as long as you book via Cruise Traveller. A seven-night Danube cruise aboard Viva Tiara, departing Passau on August 11, starts at $3395 per person, with an Emerald Deck window cabin upgraded to a Ruby Deck French balcony. Fares include drinks, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and two shore excursions. Book by October 11, 2026. cruisetraveller.com.au
Cunard's Europe Event offers up to 25 per cent off selected 2027 and 2028 voyages, plus a reduced five per cent deposit. Choose from 260 itineraries aboard Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne, spanning itineraries in the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fiords, British Isles and Northern Europe. A 14-night Mediterranean sailing starts at $5249 a person, down from $6999, while a 12-night Norway and Northern Lights voyage starts at $4759, down from $5459. Book by November 30. cunard.com

Silversea has reduced fares by $3500 per person on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Silver Shadow, departing Nice on June 12, 2027, and ending in Venice. The cruise visits 12 ports in six countries, including Slovenia, Albania and Croatia. Prices start from $10,800 per person, down from $14,300, and include dining, drinks and shore excursions. Book by November 2. silversea.com
Kakadu and Litchfield national parks are on the agenda on Helloworld's Top End package. The six-day holiday includes five nights in a King Suite at Voco Darwin Suites, breakfast, airport transfers, a bottle of wine and guided day trips. Save $448 per person, with rates starting from $1569. The discount applies to travel between October 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Book by October 9. helloworld.com.au
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has cut fares by up to 20 per cent and added a free suite upgrade on a 12-night British Isles round-trip cruise from London. Sailing on June 15, aboard Seven Seas Splendour, the ship stops at ports across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Deluxe Veranda Suites start from $13,840 per person, with all shore excursions, specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi and tips included. Shore excursions cover historical walking tours, castle visits and distillery tastings. rssc.com
Jetstar has dropped one-way fares out of Sydney across several domestic and international routes. Discounted flights start from $51 to Byron Bay (Ballina), $64 to Melbourne, $69 to the Gold Coast, $119 to Townsville, $125 to Adelaide and $289 to Perth. Overseas destinations include Fiji from $259 and Bali from $279. The discount is valid for travel on select dates between October 2026 and May 2027. jetstar.com
Lock in savings of $1524 per person on AAT Kings' 12-day Wellington to Christchurch South Island tour through Flight Centre. The itinerary includes an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, Cook Strait ferry crossings, and stops across Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier. Rates from $8635 per person for departure on November 29, 2026. Book by September 30. flightcentre.com.au
Spacifica Travel has reduced a six-night French Polynesia holiday package by $600 per person. The offer covers return economy flights to Papeete from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, along with inter-island ferries and ground transfers. Guests stay four nights in a Garden Pool Bungalow at Manava Beach Resort in Moorea (pictured) and two nights in an Ocean View room at Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort. Daily breakfast and Wi-Fi are also included. Sydney departures start at $3999 per person for travel between January 5 and March 31, 2027. Book by September 28. spacificatravel.com
SOON
Sydney's waterfront precinct turns into a giant open-air Halloween playground for Ghost in The Rocks. The free street festival includes large-scale installations, live music, DJs and roaming performers.
WHEN: October 29 to November 1; ghostfestival.com.au
COMING UP
The summer of tennis returns to Melbourne Park as the world's top players battle for the year's first Grand Slam title. Tickets sell out quickly, so buy early to secure your preferred dates. Beyond the court action, there's live music, fan zones and pop-up dining experiences.
WHEN: January 17-31, 2027; ausopen.com
LATER
Tasting Australia brings 10 days of food markets, expert-led workshops and wine tastings to Adelaide's Town Square. Beyond the city, long lunches and winemaker dinners take over the regions of South Australia including the Barossa, Clare Valley and Kangaroo Island.
WHEN: April 30 to May 9, 2027; tastingaustralia.com.au






