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TOURISM AUSTR ALIA

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WE ACKNOWLEDGE
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES
STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE
AS THE TRADITIONAL
CUSTODIANS OF OUR
LAND – AUSTRALIA. WE
PAY OUR RESPECTS TO
THEIR ELDERS – PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE.
                         Nyinyikay Yolngu Homeland,
                                  Northern Territory
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CONTENTS                               • Welcome to Australia
                                                                   • The Australian people and lifestyle
                                                                   • Indigenous Australia
                                                                   • Places to go and people to see:
                                                                      -   Australian Capital Territory
                                                                      -   New South Wales
                                                                      -   Northern Territory
                                                                      -   Queensland
                                                                      -   South Australia
                                                                      -   Tasmania
                                                                      -   Victoria
                                                                      -   Western Australia
                                                                   • New in Australia
                                                                      - New things to try in Australia
                                            Darwin street art,        - Australia’s food scene
                                            Northern Territory        - A
                                                                         ustralia’s drink scene

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                                                                         ustainability and conservation in
                                                                        Australia
                                                                      - W
                                                                         ellness in Australia
                                                                      - Cultural Attractions of Australia

                                                                                                                       5
                                                                      - Uniquely Australian bucket list experiences
                                                                      - A
                                                                         ustralia’s major events worth travelling
                                                                        for in 2020 and beyond
                                                                   • About Tourism Australia
                                                                   • Signature Experience of Australia
                                                                   • Map of Australia
                       Sleepy Bay,               Burleigh Heads,
                         Tasmania                    Queensland

                  CONTACT
                      internationalmedia@tourismaustralia.com
                     Tourism Australia
                     L evel 29, 420 George Street, Sydney NSW
                     2000 Australia
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                    @australia
                                                                                Exceptional Kangaroo Island,
                                                                                      South Australia
Port Noarlunga,
South Australia
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Welcome
                  to australia

                  k nown  across the globe for its ancient desert
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                    landscapes and coastal cities fringed with
                  golden beaches and deep blue oceans, Australia
                  today is loved for much more than it’s iconic             Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery,
                  landmarks and far horizons.                                           Northern Territory
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                  Home to the world’s oldest living culture, the
                  vibrant diversity of Australia’s population today   culture across the country with innovative chefs
                  is matched only by the land itself.                 and distillers making for a thriving food and
                                                                      drink scene.
                  With a shared spirit for land and lifestyle,
                  together Australians have shaped and redefined      Visitors are welcomed to learn the traditions of
                  modern Australia to offer something truly           Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and share
                  unique to the world.                                in the values that Australians hold close to their
                                                                      hearts: a love for nature and wildlife, a sense of
                  While some things have remained the same -          adventure and an undying passion for sports
                  namely the friendly locals that have perfected      and living life outdoors.
                  an effortless enjoyment for life - everything
                  from fashion to food has had a fresh new            From the outback to the coast, to the icons and
                  makeover.                                           undiscovered, there's still nothing like Australia.

                  New experiences and hotels have opened up
                  less-frequented destinations across the country
                  while new attractions reflect the multicultural
                  history of the population.

                  A nationwide love for fresh produce and great
                  coffee has firmly embedded an urban cafe-

                                                                                               North Stradbroke Island,     Perth City Beach,
                                                                                                           Queensland       Western Australia
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THE AUSTRALIAN                                                                                                                                                            “To say that Australians

                  PEOPLE
                                                                                                                                                                                             are laid back, outgoing,
                                                                                                                                                                                              and have a great sense
                                                                                                                                                                                                   of humour would
                                                                                                                                                                                                 be both buying into
                                                                                                                                                                                              widely-known clichés
                                                                                                                                                                                and admitting an absolute truth. An
                                                                                                                                                                               incredible sense of adventure and an

                  AND LIFESTYLE
                                                                                                                                                                                 insistence on having a great time is
                                                                                                                                                                                           truly born into our DNA.”
                                                                                                                                                                                        Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor and Global
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ambassador for Tourism Australia

                                                                                                                                                                            Aussies are known to stop and say “g’day”,
                                                                                                                                                                            serving everything with a smile and a side
                                                                                                                                                                            of humour. To them, a
                                                                                                                                                                            stranger is just a mate
                                                                                                                                                                            they haven’t met yet and
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                                                                                                                                                                            being good friends and
                                                                                                                                                                            neighbours.

                                                                                                                                                                            They live life outdoors and
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                                                                                                                                                                            love a good adventure so no matter where you
                                                                                                                                                                            find yourself Down Under, you’re sure to spot
                                                                                                                                                                            someone in the surf or making the most of the
                                                                                                                                                                            great outdoors.

                                                                                                                                                                            Passionate about sports, Australians will find
                                                                             SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands,                                                Huskisson,           any excuse to come together and celebrate and
                                                                                   Northern Territory                                             New South Wales           with Australia’s rich assortment of cultures and
                                                                                                                                                                            communities, there is a seemingly endless list
                                                                                                                                                                            of opportunities to share a table or raise a glass
                                                                                                                                                                            with the people around you.

                  A ustralia is a country of landscapes and
                    wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the
                                                                     Australian residents were born outside of
                                                                     Australia and many more are first- or second-
                                                                                                                       60,000 years, have created a unique identity
                                                                                                                       and spirit that is the Australian way of life.       Perhaps the secret is that Australians, blessed
                  world, however the real beauty of Australia lies   generation Australians.                                                                                with such a naturally beautiful country, have
                  in its people.                                                                                       While it’s hard to define, ask anyone who            always known there is more to life than 9-5, and
                                                                     This growing cultural diversity means more than   has visited, and they will tell you the same:        it’s this thinking that has shaped their uniquely
                  From the world’s oldest continuous culture to      300 languages are spoken in Australian homes,     Australians are easy-going, fun and always up        Aussie lifestyle.
                  the cosmopolitan mix of today, Australians are     while there are over 100 religions and more       for a laugh.
                  a vibrant collection of different backgrounds,     than 300 different ancestries*.
                  traditions and personalities.                                                                        To Australians, 'no worries' isn't just a saying     *Ancestry represents the cultural or ethnic group that a person
                                                                                                                                                                            most closely identifies with, rather than just their place of birth.
                                                                     This medley of new people and cultures,           – it's an approach to life and it’s this laid-back
                  Now one of the most ethnically diverse             together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait        attitude that is the foundation of their culture.    Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016, www.abs.
                                                                                                                                                                            gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/2024.0Main%20
                  societies in the world, almost one in four         Islanders who have lived in Australia for over                                                         Features22016
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Maruku Arts, Northern Territory                                                                       SEIT Outback Australia, Northern Territory

                  INDIGENOUS                                                                                                           Two different flags represent Aboriginal
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                                                                                                                                       and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

                  AUSTRALIA
                                                                        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
                                                                        dates back more than 60,000 years. It existed
                                                                        long before Stonehenge and is older than the              CONNECTION TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY
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                                                                        Acropolis. What’s more amazing is that this
                                                                                                                                  Aboriginal culture is holistic and can be
                                                                        culture can be experienced today.                         defined by its connection to family, community                  Narlijia Experiences Broome, Western Australia
                                                                                                                                  and country. In Australia, the idea of “being on
                                                                                                                                  country” is central to the Aboriginal worldview.
                                                                                                                                  This is because Aboriginal peoples believe
                                                                                                                                  their ancestral spirits emerged from the earth
                  UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE           Aboriginal people may express their heritage                                                                                  It is estimated that more
                                                                                                                                  and the sky.
                  AND CULTURE                                           by referring to themselves by the greater                                                                                     than 250 Indigenous
                  While ‘Aboriginal’ or ‘Indigenous’ may be used        region they are connected to, or their                    “Country is not just a beautiful place, to us it is                 Australian languages were
                  to describe Australia’s First Peoples, it’s best to   traditional country (a specific geographic                everything,” says Juan Walker from Walkabout                        spoken on the continent
                  ask individuals what they prefer to be referred       location). For example, the Gadigal people                Cultural Adventures. “It holds our stories, our                     at the time of European
                  to. Dr Ridgeway, Gumbaynggirr man and                 (original Aboriginal inhabitants of the City of           religion, our customs and our ancestors.”                           settlement in 1788.
                  former chair of Indigenous Tourism Australia          Sydney local area) of the Eora nation (Coastal
                                                                        Aboriginal peoples around Sydney).                        These ancestral spirits are their hero-creators,
                  explains, “We are one, we are different to each                                                                 and it’s through their journeys that Aboriginal
                  other, and we are many,”.                             Another way Aboriginal and Torres Strait                  peoples believe all living things are created.                                        Dr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ea
                                                                        Islander people may describe themselves,                  These creation forces are constantly present,                                                   m
                  For example, Torres Strait Islanders who                                                                                                                                                                            t
                                                                        which again relates to their country, may be

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      im
                  originate from the islands of the Torres Strait                                                                 hence the strong cultural connection between

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          eD
                  between the tip of Cape York in Queensland            “saltwater people” meaning those from coastal             Aboriginal peoples, the land and place.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           i ve
                  and Papua New Guinea are regarded as distinct         regions, “freshwater people” those from river

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            an d
                  from the Aboriginal peoples of mainland               areas, or “desert people” those from Australia’s

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sn o r k e l , Q u e e n s l a
                  Australia and Tasmania and may use the name           central regions.                                          Source: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                                                                                                                  Islander Studies: aiatsis.gov.au/explore/articles/indigenous-
                  of their home Island to express their identity,                                                                 australians-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people
                  even if they were raised on the mainland.                                                                       Viewed 1 Dec 2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            nd
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i nandAboriginal culture, people
                                                                                  the land merge and are
                                                                                                             “Aboriginal culture
                                                                                                             starts with its people.
                                                                          part of each other. This is
                                                                          why including an Indigenous        Aboriginal guides open
                                                                          tourism experience can             a door into a world that
                                                                          be transformational and            many people don’t know
                                                                          reshape how you connect
                                                                          with the world.
                                                                                                             still exists. A world
                                                                                                                                                        Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park,
                                                                                                             where past, present                                              Queensland
                                                                          You can find opportunities
                                                                          to immerse yourself in
                                                                                                             and future meet. There’s
                                                                          Aboriginal culture throughout      nothing more exciting
                                                                          Australia. From urban              for a traveller than a
                                                                          festivals to rock art tours,       totally new experience.
                                                                          trying and tasting native
                                                                          ingredients or walking with
                                                                                                             That’s what memories
                                                                          an Aboriginal elder who            are made of.”
                                                                          can read the tides by how          Dr Aden Ridgeway, Gumbaynggirr
                                                                          the birds call, Aboriginal         man and former chair of
                                                                                                                                                       Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne,
                                                                          people bring another side of       Indigenous Tourism Australia
                                                                                                                                                                               Victoria
                                                                          Australia to life.

                                                                          FIVE                      WAYS to EXPERIENCE THE
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                                                                                                                                               Understand the role of art in
                                                                                                                                               Indigenous culture. Explore
                                                                                                                                               ancient rock art sites, take
                                                                                                                                               part in Indigenous artist-led
                                                                                                                                               workshops or visit a museum
                                 Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience,                                                                        that supports Indigenous
                                                    Northern Territory                                                                         artists.

                  experiencing                                            Choose an Indigenous guide.        Stay in Aboriginal-owned

                  ABORIGINAL
                                                                          View Australia’s distinctive       accommodation. Unique stays
                                                                          landscapes through different       including island wilderness
                                                                          eyes with an Aboriginal            retreats, safari tents and
                                                                          or Torres Strait Islander          architecturally designed huts
                                                                          guide and gain a deeper            allow you to immerse yourself
                                                                          appreciation of country and        fully in Australia’s remarkable
                                                                          its unique wildlife.               and remote landscapes.

                  CULTURES
                                                                                                                                               Be immersed in a local
                                                                          Taste Australia’s native                                             community. Stay with the
                                                                          ingredients. Choose to dine                                          traditional land owners and
                                                                          with chefs who are serving up                                        their local communities
                                                                          native ingredients or take a                                         on a wilderness camp or
                                                                          guided ‘bush tucker’ walk and                                        overnight tour to gain a deep
                                                                          learn about the richness of                                          understanding of spirituality
                                                                          the Australian landscape.                                            and connection to country.
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Places
 to go                        Lake MacDonnell,
                                South Australia
                                                                                   The Maria Island Walk,
                                                                                                Tasmania

 and
 people
                Wave Rock,     Boroka Lookout,    Canberra Balloon Spectacular,       Glow worm tunnel,
          Western Australia            Victoria     Australian Capital Territory       New South Wales

 to see                        Currumbin Bay,
                                  Queensland
                                                                                      RT Tours Australia,
                                                                                      Northern Territory
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AUSTRALIAN
CAPITAL
TERRITORY
Home to Australia’s capital, Canberra,
the Australian Capital Territory is fast
becoming renowned for its diverse
culture and cool new edge. With a
flourishing food and drink scene, a
multitude of galleries and museums,
and easy access to nature activities and
national parks, it’s the perfect base for a
little indulgence and adventure.

  Instagram: @visitcanberra
  Facebook: /visitcanberra
  Twitter: @visitcanberra

                                                                 Floriade,
                                              Australian Capital Territory
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Shaw Vineyard,
                                                                                                                            Australian Capital
                                                                                                                                Territory

                                                                                                           Canberra Wine Region
                                                                                                           Canberra is surrounded by a distinct wine
                                                                                                           wonderland, featuring more than 30 wineries
                                                                                                           within 35 minutes’ drive of Canberra's city centre.
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                                                                                                                    WildFest at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve,
                                                                                                                               Australian Capital Territory

                                                                                                           National Parks and

                  regions
                                                                                             Canberra,
                                                                            Australian Capital Territory
                                                                                                           Nature Reserves
                                                                                                           The Australian Capital Territory is surrounded
                                                                                                           by the Great Dividing Range to the east and the
                                                                                                           foot of the Australian Alps to the west.

                        Canberra                                                                           Tablelands
                                                                                                           Pack up the car and explore the inland areas
                        Discover one good thing after another in
                                                                                                           surrounding Canberra, otherwise known as
                        Canberra. The nation's capital is nestled within
                                                                                                           the Tablelands. Head east through Queanbeyan
                        the Australian Capital Territory and is the ideal
                                                                                                           and drive through wine country to the historic
                        base for exploring the wider region.
                                                                                                           towns of Braidwood and Bungendore. Head west
                        Australian War Memorial,                                                           to the Yass Valley and explore a range of small
                        Australian Capital Territory                                                       towns. Or just over one hour from Canberra is
                                                                                       Lark Hill Winery,   the Hilltops region, renowned for its glorious
                                                                            Australian Capital Territory   countryside.
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
                                                                                                                                             Canberra is the only
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                                   city in the world
                                                                                                                                             where you will find
                  Get out and into nature                Take a hot air balloon flight
                  With about 80 per cent of the          For the best views of
                                                                                                                                             yourself drifting
                  Australian Capital Territory           Canberra, take a hot air                                                            over a nation’s
                  a designated nature park,              balloon flight at dawn. It’s                                                        Parliament House.
                  parklands and nature-based             the perfect way to fully
                  experiences are plentiful. Take        appreciate this architecturally
                  a twilight tour of Mulligan’s          planned city as it shows just
                  Flat to spot Bettongs (small           how integrated its urban and
                  kangaroo-like marsupials), hike        green spaces are. Each March
                  the Centenary Trail or cycle           the city celebrates with the
                  around the man-made Lake               Canberra Balloon Spectacular                       National Gallery of Australia,
                  Burley Griffin at the city’s heart.    – where more than 30                                Australian Capital Territory
                                                         balloons take off each
                  Discover Australia’s national          morning of the event from a
                  treasures                              central city park location.
                  Australia’s rich and diverse
                  stories come to life through
                  the collections housed across
                  the city’s museums and
                  galleries, many of which are
                  free to enter. See the world’s
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                  largest collection of Aboriginal
                  and Torres Strait Islander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hot air balloon over Parliament House,
                  artwork at the National                                                                                                                                                                                           Australian Capital Territory
                  Gallery of Australia and
                  discover the war experiences
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                  that shaped a nation at the
                  Australian War Memorial.
                                                                                                                                             PLAN AHEAD IN 2021                                 WHAT’S NEW
                                                                                                                                             The annual Truffle Festival from June to August.   Canberra has a new local hero in the form
                  EAT &
                                                                                                             Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve,
                                                                                                             Australian Capital Territory    Head to The Truffle Farm for the ultimate food     of Pilot. Restaurant + Bar. This unique little

                  DRINK
                                                                                                                                             experience: hunting for truffles before enjoying   restaurant is serving up the best of the region
                                                                                                                                             a lunch of truffle enhanced dishes.                with an ever-growing focus on engaging local
                                                                                                                                                                                                producers and artists.
                  Taste cool climate wines                                  Fine dining and fusion feasts                                    Floriade, Australia's celebration of spring.
                  A cool climate, varied vineyard elevations and            From fine dining to cheap eats, there's a                        From mid-September to mid-October,                 Midnight Hotel is the new kid on the hotel scene in
                  different soil types have made the Canberra               breadth of culinary experiences on offer here,                   Canberra's lakeside Commonwealth Park is           Canberra. Situated in Braddon, one of Canberra’s
                  District Wine Region an ideal spot for                    including the multi-award-winning Eightysix                      transformed into a carpet of more than one         emerging inner-city suburbs, it is the first Marriott
                  winemaking. Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay,             and Bar Rochford. Canberra has eight hatted                      million spring blooms                              International hotel to open in the capital.
                  Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo and               restaurants, including Aubergine, a two hatted
                  rare varieties such as Grüner Veltliner are               restaurant which focuses on highlighting the
                  all produced in this region. Home to 140
                  vineyards and more than 30 boutique cellar
                                                                            best regional seasonal produce.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  INSIDER TIP
                  doors, a visit to the wineries is a perfect way                                                                                                                                            Canberra takes its coffee
                  to spend an afternoon.                                                                                                                                                                     seriously. Find Australia’s Best
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Barista champion Matt Lewin
                                                                                                                                                                                                             brewing up the perfect cup at
                                                              EightySix,                                                                                                                                     ONA Coffee cafes across the city.
                                             Australian Capital Territory

                                                                                                                                                                                    Floriade,
                                                                                                                                                                 Australian Capital Territory
new south
wales
With endless unspoilt beaches,
breathtaking natural treasures and one
of the world’s most famous and vibrant
cities, there’s no place quite like New
South Wales. From Sydney Harbour
to the World Heritage-listed Blue
Mountains and the Hunter Valley, New
South Wales beckons with indulgent
wine regions, pristine seaside villages
and high mountain country.

  Instagram: @visitnsw
  Facebook: /visitnsw
  Twitter: @newsouthwales

                                                   Bondi,
                                          New South Wales
Blue Mountains
                                                                                 Be captivated by the one million hectares of tall
                                                                                 forests, sandstone cliffs, canyons and waterfalls
                                                                                 that make up the magnificent Greater Blue
                                                                                 Mountains World Heritage Area, about two
                                                                                 hours’ drive west from the city of Sydney.

                                                                                 Byron Bay                                                      Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island,
                                                                                 Unwind, relax and be the first to see the sunrise
                                                                                                                                                        New South Wales
                                                                                 in mainland Australia's easternmost town. It's
                                                                                                                                                    Credit: tom-archer.com
                                                                                 home to excellent beaches, lush rainforests,
                                                                                 great regional dining and new-age retreats. You
                                                                                 won't want to leave.
                                                                                                                                       Lord Howe Island
                                                                                                                                       Leave the pace of modern life behind when you
                                                                                                                                       visit World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island,
                                                                                                                                       a lush natural paradise less than two hours by
                                                                                                                                       plane from Sydney and Brisbane, with only 400
                                                                                                                                       visitors allowed at any time. Birdsong fills the
                                                                                                                                       clean air and lush mountainous terrain rises up
                                                                                                                                       all around you.
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                                                                                                             Surfers at The Pass,
                                                                                                               New South Wales         Orange and Mudgee
                                                                                                                                       A 3.5-hour drive west of Sydney take in rolling
                                                                                                                                       green hills, heritage landscapes, and some of the

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                                                                                                                                       nation's finest cool-climate wines in Orange. Then
                                                                                 Hunter Valley                                         head another 2.5-hours onto Mudgee for a tasty
                                                                                                                                       mix of country charm and epicurean delights,
                                                                                 Give your tastebuds a serious thrill in Australia's
                                                                                 oldest wine growing region. Enjoy epicurean           thanks to its flourishing food and wine scene.
                                                                                 indulgences in the Hunter Valley, home to more

                  regions
                                                              Seacliff Bridge,   than 120 wineries, gourmet restaurants, spa
                                                             New South Wales     retreats and concerts in the vineyards.

                                                                                                                                                                    Lowes Celler Door,
                                                                                                                                                                     New South Wales

                        Sydney
                        A city that needs no introduction, Sydney
                        doesn't disappoint on wow factor. From its
                                                                                                                                       South Coast
                                                                                                                                       Take your pick of breathtaking beaches,
                        spectacular harbour, pristine coastline, vibrant
                                                                                                                                       meet local wildlife and enjoy a huge range
                        culture, and picturesque surrounding rural and
                                                                                                                                       water sports. All of this and more awaits on
                        coastal landscape, there's no shortage of things
                                                                                                                                       the unspoilt South Coast, where you’ll find
                        to do and see.
                                                                                                                                       spectacular coastline and seaside and hinterland
                        Sydney Harbour Bridge,                                                   Pokolbin Hunter Valley Gardens,       towns including Wollongong, Kiama, Shoalhaven
                        New South Wales                                                                        New South Wales         and the Sapphire Coast.
NEW SOUTH WALES
                                                                                                                                                                                                      DON’T MISS
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                                                                                            IN 2020
                  Swim in over 100 ocean pools                                              Fall under Sydney’s spell
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jacaranda trees bursting
                  Carved into the rock shelves                                              The Harbour City is home to
                                                                                                                                                                                                      into bloom. From October
                  at coastal beaches and fed                                                many of Australia's must-see
                                                                                                                                                                                                      to November, explore the
                  by ocean tides, almost 100                 Featherdale Wildlife Park,     attractions – Sydney Opera
                                                                     New South Wales                                                                                                                  Sydney suburbs which become
                  ocean pools can be found on                                               House, Sydney Harbour Bridge
                                                                                                                                                                                 Vivid Sydney,        blanketed in purple hues.
                  the coast of New South Wales.                                             and Bondi Beach – but also
                                                                                                                                                                              New South Wales         You can also visit the Grafton
                  Swim at the heritage-listed          Support Australia’s native animals   abounds new restaurants and
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jacaranda Festival in northern
                  Bogey Hole in Newcastle two-                                              bars, hole-in-the-wall coffee
                                                       Australia’s wildlife parks and                                                                                                                 New South Wales.
                  hours’ drive north of Sydney,                                             shops, sun-drenched beaches
                                                                                                                                                                  WHAT’S NEW
                                                       sanctuaries play a vital role                                           Follow fresh local produce
                  experience the crystal-clear                                              and wildlife experiences.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       INSIDER TIP
                                                       in conservation efforts for
                  waters of The Blue Pool at                                                Cultural vultures will also find   From organic produce in the
                                                       Australia’s native animals
                  Bermagui on the Sapphire                                                  galleries, museums, theatre        countryside, to fresh seafood      The new elegantly designed
                                                       meaning adding a wildlife
                  Coast or head for the iconic                                              companies and alternative          coastal restaurants, New           eco-retreat, Wildlife Retreat at
                                                       experience onto your next
                  Icebergs Pool in Bondi Sydney.                                            cinema, alongside a year-round     South Wales’s culinary delights    Taronga Zoo, is now offering
                                                       trip can help to support
                                                                                            jampacked event calendar.          are seemingly endless. For         luxury sleepovers and exclusive
                                                       these incredible creatures.
                                                                                                                               those looking to support local     wildlife encounters at the
                                 There are 35          Featherdale Wildlife Park which
                                                                                                                               communities and business who       iconic Sanctuary which sits on
                                 ocean pools in        is home to over 1,700 native                                                                                                                    Each day at sunset, the sails
                                                                                                                               often rely on tourism to thrive,   the edge of Sydney Harbour.
                                 Sydney alone.         animals in Western Sydney, the                                                                                                                  of the Sydney Opera House
                                                       Australian Reptile Park just over                                       there are a range of food and
                                                                                                                                                                                                       are illuminated with a free
                                                                                                                               wine trails in the state that      Located in Sydney, Yerrabingin
                                                       an hour drive north of Sydney                                                                                                                   spectacular seven-minute
                  Walk the coastline and spot whales                                                                           follow excellent produce and       is the world’s first Indigenous
                                                       and Taronga Zoo located on                                                                                                                      projection that explores
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                                                                                                                               farmers markets, and can           rooftop farm. Offering a series
                  From the famous Bondi to             Sydney’s shores, all have a                                                                                                                     ancient First Nations stories.
                                                                                                                               easily be timed to stop in one     of events, workshops and farm
                  Coogee walk, to the Cape             range of research and education                                                                                                                 The free Badu Gili projections
                                                                                                                               of the many regional food          tours, check their website for
                  Byron lighthouse track in            initiatives such as breeding                                                                                                                    are best viewed from the top
                                                                                                                               festivals and restaurants.         upcoming events such as a
                  Byron Bay, New South Wale’s          and tree planting programs to                                                                                                                   of the Monumental Steps.
                                                                                                                                                                  native ingredient cocktail class.
                  coastline offers countless           ensure animals such as koalas,
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                  walking trails and headlands –       wombats and the Tasmanian                                                                                                                       Sydneysiders love their fresh
                                                                                                                                                                  Opening in late 2019, Sydney
                  which are often also incredible      devil can prosper.                        Dreamtime Southern X,                                                                                 seafood, and one of the best
                                                                                                                                                                  opened the doors to a new
                  vantage points for spotting                                                       New South Wales                                                                                    places to buy and eat it is
                                                                                                                                                                  major zoo – the first in 100
                  whales. Dubbed humpback              Learn about New South Wales’s                                                                                                                   the Sydney Fish Market in
                                                                                                                                                                  years. Sydney Zoo is now open
                  highway, each year between           Aboriginal nations                                                                                                                              the inner-city suburb of
                                                                                            EAT & DRINK
                                                                                                                                                                  in the heart of Western Sydney
                  late May and November,               Home to the country’s largest                                                                                                                   Pyrmont. Book a Sydney
                                                                                                                                                                  where visitors can expect to
                  catch glimpses of migrating          population of Aboriginal                                                                                                                        Seafood School class and
                                                                                                                                                                  get up close to some of the
                  humpback and southern                Australians, New South Wales         Taste the urban craft beer          Taste of Orange,                                                       create market-fresh seafood
                                                                                                                                                                  world's most iconic animals.
                  right whales. There are also         has countless opportunities          movement                            New South Wales                                                        dishes, before enjoying them
                  countless whale watching             to learn about different             Sydney’s inner west is                                                                                     over a glass of wine and
                  cruises for those wanting to         Indigenous nations and               ground zero for the urban          Sip surprising spirits                                                  views of Blackwattle Bay.
                  get up close.                        cultures with guided cultural        craft beer movement in             From Purple Ink Gin at
                                                       tours, contemporary Aboriginal
                                                       festivals, art galleries and
                                                                                            Australia and a microcosm of
                                                                                            what’s happening across the
                                                                                                                               Husk Distillery on the far
                                                                                                                               North Coast to Archie Rose                                             PLAN AHEAD
                                                       more. On the South Coast, get
                                                       insight into cultural teachings
                                                                                            state. Newly opened Willie
                                                                                            the Boatman, all-American
                                                                                                                               in Sydney’s backstreets
                                                                                                                               and North of Eden on the
                                                                                                                                                                                                      FOR 2021
                                                       that have been passed down           brewery Batch Brewing Co.,         Sapphire Coast, boundary-                                              Vivid Sydney. Each winter
                                                                                                                                                                      Wildlife Retreat at Taronga,
                                                       over nine generations with           microbrewery Sauce and             pushing distilleries and                                               between May to June, see
                                                                                                                                                                                New South Wales
                                                       Ngaran Ngaran Culture                Wildflower Brewing and             artisan producers who are                                              Sydney city transform as the
                                                       Awareness, or in Sydney take a       Blending can all be found          experimenting with local                                               vivid festival brings together
                                                       Dreamtime Southern X walking         within a 2 kilometre radius        flavours and ingredients can                                           some of the best artists, music
                                                       tour and learn of the city’s         meaning you can taste the          be found across the state in                                           makers and creators from
                                                       dreamtime heritage.                  ‘hoppest’ beer in an afternoon.    both urban and regional areas.                                         around the world.
                   Oz Whale Watching, Sydney,
                             New South Wales
northern
territory
The Northern Territory is unlike any
place on earth; it’s not a place you
visit just to take a look around. From
breathing in the fresh air as the sun
rises over the West MacDonnell Ranges,
to tasting fresh mud crab caught that
day, hearing stories over 60,000 years
old, seeing breathtaking horizons from
the top of a Kakadu escarpment or
experiencing history at an Aboriginal
art gallery, the Territory is a place to
immerse yourself and be free.

  Instagram: @NTaustralia
  Facebook: /northernterritoryaustralia
  Twitter: @NT_australia

                                                       Uluru,
                                           Northern Territory
Arnhem Land
                                                                                Bordered by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura
                                                                                Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria, Arnhem Land is
                                                                                a vast, unspoiled wilderness area of more than
                                                                                97,000 square kilometres. Rich in Aboriginal
                                                                                culture, Arnhem Land offers unique Indigenous
                                                                                experiences, rock art and some of the best
                                                                                fishing in the world.

                                                                                Kakadu                                                          Litchfield National Park,
                                                                                                                                                   Northern Territory
                                                                                As Australia's biggest national park, Kakadu
                                                                                offers more wetlands, waterfalls, billabongs and
                                                                                escarpments than you can count. Covering nearly
                                                                                20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park
                                                                                is renowned for its cultural significance and
                                                                                                                                   Litchfield National Park
                                                                                                                                   Let your worries fade away as you soak under a
                                                                                stunning natural beauty with incredible wildlife
                                                                                                                                   refreshing waterfall in the stunning Litchfield
                                                                                and over 5,000 Aboriginal rock art sites.
                                                                                                                                   National Park. The plethora of thundering
                                                                                                                                   falls and cool plunge pools will entice you to
                                                                                                                                   stay awhile and breathe in the serenity of the
                                                                                                                                   surrounding monsoon forest.

                                                                                                                                   The Red Centre
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                                                                                                                                   Rich in both culture and beauty, the Red
                                                                                                                                   Centre is often considered the spiritual centre
                                                                                                  Kakadu Jabiru Scenic Flight,     of the country. Experience Aboriginal culture,
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                                                                                                                                   desert adventures and the changing colours of
                                                                                                                                   Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs and West
                                                                                                                                   MacDonnell Ranges.
                                                                                Katherine
                                                                                Katherine, located just over three hours from

                  regions
                                                      Nitmiluk National Park,   Darwin, may be best known as the gateway to
                                                          Northern Territory    Nitmiluk National Park, but there's plenty more
                                                                                to discover after you've floated down Nitmiluk
                                                                                (Katherine) Gorge including a range of springs
                                                                                and falls.

                                                                                                                                            Baby Wallaby near Tiwi Island Retreat,

                        Darwin                                                                                                                                 Northern Territory

                        Welcome to the Northern Territory's unhurried
                        capital, Darwin. With balmy nights, colourful
                        characters and outdoor adventures, find
                        everything from Asian food markets and
                                                                                                                                   Tiwi Islands
                                                                                                                                   100 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands
                        crocodile encounters to open-air movies and
                                                                                                                                   are an off-the-beaten-track destination for
                        sunset cruises.
                                                                                                                                   intrepid travellers. The two main islands are
                        Darwin Waterfront,                                                                    Nitmiluk Tours,      Bathurst and Melville, which sit alongside nine
                        Northern Territory                                                                 Northern Territory      smaller, uninhabited islands.
northern territory
                                                                                                                                PLAN AHEAD
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                      FOR 2021
                  Explore the Red Centre             Experience the spiritual heart of
                                                                                                                                The only First Nations festival
                  The Red Centre is an               Australia
                                                                                                                                of its kind, Parrtjima allows
                  extraordinary landscape of         You can feel a powerful                                                    travellers to experience
                  desert plains, weathered           presence the moment you                                                    interactive workshops, talks,
                  mountain ranges, rocky gorges      first set your eyes on Uluru.                                              films and live music across
                  and some of Australia's most       The stunning colours of this         Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris,        two event precincts (Alice
                  sacred Aboriginal sites. Alice     348-metre high monolith                    Northern Territory              Springs Desert Park and Todd                                                  Parrtjima - A Festival in Light,
                  Springs – known to locals          transform with the time of day –                                                                                                                                     Northern Territory
                                                                                                                                Mall). Bringing together the
                  as simply "Alice" – is a great     and there are over 100 activities   Escape to Australia’s true             stories, sounds and rhythms
                  base for exploring famed sites     and experiences on offer. Spend     wilderness                             of the oldest living cultures
                  such as Uluru, its sister rock     a night eating a bush-tucker                                               on earth, look out for dates in
                                                                                         Arnhem Land is the Top End’s
                  formation Kata Tjuta, Kings        inspired dinner under thousands                                            April 2021.
                                                                                         untouched home to beautiful
                  Canyon, the West MacDonnell        of stars, before experiencing the
                                                                                         scenery, remote islands,
                  Ranges and their iconic            Field of Light art installation.                                           Set within the World
                                                                                         rainforest, rivers, towering
                  Larapinta Trail.                                                                                              Heritage-listed Kakadu
                                                                                         escarpments and savannah
                                                                                         woodland. Rich in Aboriginal           National Park, Taste of
                  Just outside Alice Springs,                                                                                   Kakadu is a food festival
                                                                                         culture, Arnhem Land offers
                  animal lovers can also settle                                                                                 unlike anything you’ve ever
                                                                                         unique Indigenous experiences,
                  in for a cuddle with Australia’s                                                                              experienced. From basket
                                                                                         rock art and some of the best
                  national animal at the                                                                                        weaving to barramundi cook-
                                                                                         fishing in the world. There are
                  Kangaroo Sanctuary. Open for                                                                                  ups, explore the fascinating
                                                                                         also several famous indigenous
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                  tours Tuesday through Friday in                                                                               food culture of outback
                                                                                         arts centres to visit, including
                  the late afternoons and lasting                                                                               Australia. The festival is                                                                A Taste of Kakadu,
                                                                                         the community of Maningrida
                  about 2.5 hours, travellers get                                                                               usually held in May (TBC).                                                                Northern Territory
                                                                                         and Yirrkala, just outside the
                  the chance to meet some of the
                                                                                         coastal town of Nhulunbuy on
                  beautiful red kangaroos that
                                                     Field of Light,                     the Gove Peninsula. Experience
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                  are typical of the Red Centre      Northern Territory                  it all with a stay in a safari-style
                  and even hold a joey.
                                                                                         camp on the rugged coastline of                                          Part of an ongoing, mutually
                                                                                         the Cobourg Peninsula.                 The Tiwi Islands – 70
                                                                                                                                kilometres north of Darwin
                                                                                                                                                                  beneficial partnership
                                                                                                                                                                  between the lodge and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                   INSIDER TIP
                                                                                                                                – are famous for their
                                                                                                                                                                  arts community, the artists
                                                                                                                                traditional lifestyle, art
                                                                                         EAT & DRINK                            and love of AFL. Tiwi Island
                                                                                                                                Retreat, a glamping experience
                                                                                                                                                                  spend a few days on each visit
                                                                                                                                                                  setting up an open studio
                                                                                         Treat your tastebuds in Darwin                                           and painting - with a view to
                                                                                                                                offers keen adventures 2-day,
                                                                                         This tropical capital city is                                            Uluru as backdrop. Check the
                                                                                                                                2-night all-inclusive packages,
                                                                                         famous for its food, so treat                                            website for 2020 dates.
                                                                                                                                expertly designed by “Outback
                                                                                         your tastebuds and indulge             Wrangler”, Matt Wright.                                            Join in on the local’s
                                                                                         your sense of fun and adventure                                                                           favourite day trip and head
                                                                                         with mouth-watering outdoor            Longitude 131° has announced                                       to the Litchfield National
                                                                                         sunset markets, waterfront             the return of its popular                                          Park, about an hour’s drive
                                                                                         dining, bush-tucker inspired           artists-in-residence program                                       from Darwin. Plunge into
                                                                                         menus, fresh seafood – and a           offering guests a rare chance                                      crystal clear waterholes
                                                                                         local favourite – Laska. Locals        to meet the artists from                                           beneath the magnificent
                                                                                         favourites include Korean              Ernabella Arts in the Anangu                                       spring-fed waterfalls of
                                                                                         Charcoal BBQ Restaurant, Little        Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara                                     Florence and Wangi, or soak
                                                                                         Miss Korea, and Hanuman which          Lands whose vibrant ceramics,                                      in the gentle three-tiered
                                                                                         takes inspiration from Thai,           paintings and weavings can                                         cascade shaded by rainforest
                                                           Darwin Mindil Markets,        Indian and Nonya (Chinese
                                                               Northern Territory
                                                                                                                                be seen around the lodge.                                          at Buley Rockhole.
                                                                                         Malay) cuisine.
                                                                                                                                                                  Tiwi Island Retreat,
                                                                                                                                                                  Northern Territory
queensland
With experiences to inspire, adventures
to enthral and landscapes that awe,
Queensland is often beautiful one day
and perfect the next. From pristine
beaches and lush rainforests, to the
vast outback and the breathtaking
Great Barrier Reef, when you holiday in
Queensland you do it against a backdrop
of natural wonder.

  Instagram: @queensland
  Facebook: /visitqueensland
  Twitter: @queensland

                                          Flight into Lizard island,
                                                        Queensland
Cairns                                             Lady Elliott Island
                                                                                           Visit Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef and Wet    With glittering white beaches made entirely of
                                                                                           Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but don't       crushed coral, it’s easy to feel like a modern-day
                                                                                           miss the great things to do in and around town     castaway on Lady Elliot Island. Located at the
                                                                                           including cafés, bustling markets and plenty       southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, walk the
                                                                                           of beaches. Day trip to island bays including      emerald green-edged island, or go snorkelling
                                                                                           Michaelmas Cay and Fitzroy Island or head          to see giant manta rays, colourful corals, fish,
                                                                                           inland for the Atherton Tablelands.                turtles and dolphins.

                                                                                           Fraser Island
                                                                                           The largest sand island in the world, Fraser
                                                                                           Island has superb scenery, with massive shifting
                                                                                           sand blows, sensational swimming spots and
                                                                                           thrilling 4WD track. Home to the purest strain
                                                                                           of dingoes remaining in eastern Australia,
                                                                                           it is also one of the best places to see baby
                                                                                           humpback whales.
                                                                                                                                                              Granite Bay, Noosa
                                                                                                                                                                National Park,
                                                                                                                                                                 Queensland

                                                                                                                                              Sunshine Coast
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                                                                                                                                              Stretching from the coastal city of Caloundra,
                                                                                                                                              near Brisbane, to the Great Sandy National
                                                                                                             Lake Mckenzie Fraser Island,     Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast is home
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                                                                                                                                              to pretty villages, renowned surf spots and
                                                                                                                                              spectacular rural hinterland. Visit the holiday
                                                                                                                                              hotspot of Noosa or laidback towns of Coolum,
                                                                                           Gold Coast                                         Eumundi and Maroochydore.
                                                                                           The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches,

                  regions
                                                                  Moreton Island Wrecks,   including the world-renowned stretch of sand
                                                                             Queensland    at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches,
                                                                                           discover laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming
                                                                                           culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous
                                                                                           theme parks.

                                                                                                                                                                   Whitehaven Beach Aerial,
                                                                                                                                                                               Queensland
                                    Brisbane
                                    As the capital of Australia's Sunshine State,
                                    Brisbane invites you to kick off your shoes,
                                    grab your mates and enjoy the food, art and
                                                                                                                                              The Whitsunday Islands
                                                                                                                                              An archipelago of 74 tropical islands, the
                                    adventure on offer. Delve into Brisbane's
                                                                                                                                              Whitsundays lie just off the Queensland coast,
                                    eclectic arts scene, eat, drink and shop in
                                                                                                                                              next to the Great Barrier Reef. Protected from
                                    Brisbane's hippest neighbourhoods and day trip
                                                                                                                                              large swells, secluded islands beaches such as
                                    to idyllic neighbouring islands.
                                                                                                                                              the iconic Whitehaven, are ideal for sailing,
                                                                                                                                              swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.

                        Brisbane,                                                                                    Tallebudgera Creek,
                      Queensland                                                                                             Queensland
queensland
   SEE & DO                                                                EAT & DRINK                         DON’T MISS                           Launching in
   Contribute to the management of
   Great Barrier Reef
                                                                           Brisbane’s eat streets and smart-
                                                                           casual eateries
                                                                                                               IN 2020                              2020
   One of the best marine                                                                                      The Ring Cycle, the pinnacle of      Launching in 2020, Museum
                                                                           Mixing snacking, socialising
   wildlife encounters in the                                                                                  opera, a 15-hour epic performed      of Underwater Art (MOUA) is
                                                                           and sunshine, without
   world, the Great Barrier Reef                                                                               over four nights. Heading to         a collection of submerged art
                                       There are more World-               conforming to a single genre,
   stretches for more than                                                                                     Brisbane in November 2020,           installations in four unique
                                       Heritage Listed areas in            Brisbane’s new wave of
   2,300 kilometres along the                                                                                  the new production is exclusive      locations – John Brewer Reef,
                                       Queensland than any other           restaurants, small bars and
   Queensland coastline. With                                                                                  to the Queensland Performing         The Strand, Palm Island and
                                       state. If you plan to see all       creative cafes are distinctively,
   approximately 1,625 species                                                                                 Arts Centre.                         Magnetic Island. Guests can
                                       of them, you've just about          well, Brisbane. For delicious
   of fish and six of the world's                                                                                                                   explore the artworks, while
                                       covered the entire state.           street eats, make your way to
   seven species of marine                                                                                                                          also learning about the
                                                                           Fish Lane in south Brisbane,
                                                                                                               PLAN AHEAD
   turtles, there are hundreds                                                                                                                      conservation efforts being
                                                                           or arrive early to score a seat                                                                                                          Heart Reef,
   experiences available to                                                                                                                         undertaken to rehabilitate
                                                                           at one of Fortitude Valley’s
                                                                                                               FOR 2021
                                     Red dirt, big skies and even bigger                                                                            the reef.                                                       Queensland
   explore this underwater world                                           most coveted tables: hôntô,
   – and with each experience        characters
                                                                           LONgTIME or Gerard’s Bistro,
   ticket sold, you’ll be helping    There's no better way to                                                  Between June and July,               Featuring floor-to-ceiling
                                                                           which all sit within a few
   to protect the long-term          experience the spirit of                                                  travellers can swim with one of      windows and underwater            opening of new restaurants
                                                                           blocks of each other.
   outlook of the reef with an       Queensland than with a visit                                              the rarest visitors to Australian    panoramic views, Reefsuites       including Polpetta, Betty’s
   ‘Environmental Management         to an outback event. In the                                               waters as dwarf minke whales         is Australia’s first underwater   Burgers, Ciao Papi, Good
   Charge’ built into the price.     Simpson Desert, the Birdsville                                            appear off the coast of Tropical     accommodation on the Great        Times Gelateria, Stanley and
                                     Races each September is                                                   North Queensland. Scientists         Barrier Reef giving a new         Yoko Dining, alongside the
                                     a party where you'll watch                                                                                     meaning to ‘room with a view’.

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                                                                                                               still don't yet know where they                                        stylist The Fantauzzo Hotel all
                                     the sun rise, chat to fellow                                              go after, making it the only                                           in the last year.
                                     race-goers in tent city, and                                              place in Australia to witness        Guests to Hamilton Island can
                                     wind down over a beer at                                                  their beauty.                        now experience unprecedented
                                     the Birdsville Hotel. Or if it's                                                                               access to the iconic Heart
                                                                                                                                                    Reef with the launch of            INSIDER TIP

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                                     music that moves you, the                                                 At the Cairns Indigenous Art
                                     Birdsville Big Red Bash in July                                           Fair experience the diverse          Heart Island. Starting with
                                     is a remote, family-friendly                                              cultures and artistic wealth         a helicopter flight over the
                                     festival which brings together              City Winery Brisbane,
                                                                                                               of Queensland Aboriginal             picturesque Whitsundays, land
                                     top Australian music acts for a                  Queensland                                                    on a private pontoon helipad
                                                                                                               and Torres Strait Islander
             Great Barrier Reef,     three-day event.                                                                                               to explore the lagoon.
                    Queensland                                             Foodie festivals                    Peoples through an impressive
                                                                           Find some of the country’s          program of art, dance, music,
                                     New and improved Whitsundays                                              fashion, talks and workshops.        Brisbane’s Howard Smith
                                                                           most diverse produce and                                                 Wharves has continued to
                                     Islands                                                                   Usually held in July, look out                                          Choosing to travel with
   Storytelling in the Daintree                                            freshest seafood at a range of                                           grow in popularity with
                                     After a cyclone hit Australia’s                                           for 2021 dates online.                                                  a high standard tourism
   Rainforest                                                              food festivals in the sunshine
                                     Whitsundays Islands in 2017,                                                                                                                      operator on the Great
                                                                           state. In May, enjoy sand-
   Indigenous people in              the blow was one that could                                                                                                                       Barrier Reef means you can
                                                                           on-your-feet barbecues and
   Queensland have been passing      have wiped out a region for                                                                                                                       play a role in protecting
                                                                           chef-hosted dinners at The
   down stories since before the     good. Two years on and the                                                                                                                        the Reef. These operators
                                                                           Noosa Food and Wine Festival
   reef was born, and when you       Whitsundays’ are back in                                                                                                                          help to protect reef
                                                                           or in August, The Curated Plate
   visit, you become part of the     action and better than ever.                                                                                                                      health by adhering to
                                                                           showcases produce from the
   story. Hear from the land’s       2019 saw the reopening                                                                                                                            responsible practices while
                                                                           Sunshine Coast hinterland
   traditional owners on a guided    of two Whitsunday Islands,                                                                                                                        also contributing to reef
                                                                           region in a series of pop up
   walk through Mossman Gorge,       Daydream Island and Hayman                                                                                                                        monitoring and education,
                                                                           events over four days.
   where the Kuku Yalanji people     Island, following extensive                                                                                                                       with accredited Master Reef
   share an special relationship     refurbishments, while boho-                                                                                                                       Guides often onboard tours.
   with the world's oldest living    chic boutique Elysian Resort
   rainforest – the World Heritage   on Long Island opened to
   listed Daintree Rainforest.       guests in late 2018.

                                                                                    NOOSA International
                                                                                   Food & Wine Festival,                                Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns,
                                                                                            Queensland                                                                Queensland
south
australia
South Australia is a brilliant blend of
people, produce and place. With long
summers, stunning beaches, vast outback
landscapes and long list of world-class
festivals, if you love good food, wine,
craft beers and spirits, you’ll love South
Australia. There are 18 wine regions to
choose from and you won’t have to travel
far to enjoy them.

  Instagram: @southaustralia
  Facebook: /seesouthaustralia
  Twitter: @southaustralia

                                             Flinders Ranges,
                                              South Australia
Coober Pedy
                                                                                      The opal capital of Australia, Coober Pedy is
                                                                                      a working opal-mining town on a moonlike
                                                                                      plain with underground homes and plenty of
                                                                                      local characters. It just may be Australia’s most
                                                                                      unusual town, with much of it built underground
                                                                                      including local homes, museums and churches.
                                                                                                                                                           Flinders Ranges,
                                                                                                                                                           South Australia
                                                                                      Eyre Peninsula
                                                                                      The Eyre Peninsula is Australia's major seafood

                                                                                                                                          Flinders Ranges and
                                                                                      hub. More than 65 per cent of the nation's
                                                                                      seafood comes from these waters, including
                                                                                      green-lipped abalone, scallops, prawns, oysters
                                                                                      and tuna. It's also a place of extreme beauty,      Outback
                                                                                      with a multitude of landscapes and outdoor          The rugged, weathered peaks and rocky gorges
                                                                                      adventures on offer.                                of the Flinders Ranges in outback South
                                                                                                                                          Australia form some of the most dramatic and
                                                                                                                                          beautiful landscapes in the country. Rich in
                                                                                                                                          Aboriginal history follow the scenic roads, 4WD
                                                                                                                                          tracks and walking trails that crisscross this
                                                                                                                                          wild countryside.
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                                                                                                                                          Kangaroo Island
                                                                                                                                          13 kilometres off the coast of South Australia
                                                                                                                                          and 30 minutes by plane from Adelaide,
                                                                                                                    Almonta Beach,        Kangaroo Island, is home to native animals,
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                                                                                                                    South Australia       artisanal food, epic rock formations and epic
                                                                                                                                          hotels, perched on the edge of the sea.

                                                                  Salt Lake aerial,   Fleurieu Peninsula

                  regions
                                                                  South Australia     On Adelaide's southern doorstep, the Fleurieu
                                                      Credit: Isaac Forman, Serio     Peninsula offers a mellow Mediterranean
                                                                                      ambiance. You'll find dozens of white sand
                                                                                      beaches, undulating vineyards and farmland,
                                                                                      pretty coastal towns near the entrance to                            Bethany Wines, Barossa Valley,
                                                                                                                                                                        South Australia
                                                                                      Australia's longest river, and world-renowned
                                                                                      wetlands.

                        Adelaide                                                                                                          South Australia’s wine
                        South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, has
                        undergone a rapid transformation with a
                                                                                                                                          regions
                                                                                                                                          With almost half of Australia’s wine made in
                        burgeoning small-bar scene, world-class art and
                                                                                                                                          South Australia, find iconic wine regions such
                        music, and a festival calendar to rival that of any
                                                                                                                                          as the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide
                        other Australian city. Discover its laneway secrets
                                                                                                                                          Hills within one hour’s drive of Adelaide.
                        and find delicious treats around every bend.
                                                                                                                                          Further afield, the Clare Valley, Coonawarra
                        Pirate Life Brewing,                                                                                              and Riverland offer not only quality wines but
                        South Australia                                                                                                   spectacular destinations to explore.

                                                                                                                     Sea Lion Pups,
                                                                                                                    South Australia
south australia
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                   DON’T MISS
                  Discover Australia’s lifestyle
                  capital: Adelaide
                                                     Visit Kangaroo Island
                                                     Affected by Australia summer
                                                                                                                Africola,
                                                                                                       South Australia
                                                                                                   Credit: Ellen Morgan
                                                                                                                             IN 2020                              WHAT’S NEW
                  With its award-winning             2019/20 bushfires, there’s                                              Booking one of Australian            2019 saw the launch of two
                  wineries, world-class festivals    never been a better time to                                             Wildlife Journeys ‘conservation      new tiny, super-instaworthy
                  and stunning landscapes, it’s      plan a trip to Kangaroo Island.                                         action days’. Play a part in         CABN properties. With views
                  easy to see why Adelaide is
                  quickly becoming the lifestyle
                                                     Choosing to spend, stay and
                                                     shop locally will help the island,
                                                                                          EAT & DRINK                        the regeneration of Kangaroo
                                                                                                                             Island's unique habitat and
                                                                                                                                                                  of McLaren Vale, find the
                                                                                                                                                                  new CABN Kuipto (Matilda)                                 Murray River Walk,
                  capital of Australia. And with     which relies on travellers, to       Delicious Adelaide                 support wildlife such as the         and CABN Georgia nestled                                    South Australia
                  more than 200 cellar doors         thrive. With its raw and rugged      A vibrant and culturally diverse   endangered Kangaroo Island           amongst the wilderness of
                  all within an hour’s drive from    coastline, natural wonders and       city, Adelaide is best explored    Dunnart marsupial and Glossy         Adelaide Hills. Both perfect
                  the city, visitors can enjoy       wildlife, follow the road less       on a culinary adventure. Bars      Black-Cockatoo bird with hands-      for a modern-day minimalist
                                                                                                                                                                                                     South Australia will soon have
                  the best of both worlds. For       travelled and enjoy the laid-        and restaurants serve local        on activities such as planting       escape, it would be rude not to
                                                                                                                                                                                                     a new boutique hotel with the
                  a different perspective on         back island lifestyle. You can       produce alongside local wines      and biodiversity observation.        pour a glass of wine from this
                                                                                                                                                                                                     final redevelopment stage at
                  Adelaide and its surrounds,        get to Kangaroo Island via ferry     and spirits. Dine at one of the                                         famed region as you sit back
                                                                                                                                                                                                     award-winning Mount Lofty
                  travellers can scale the unique    with Sealink or KI Connect, or       many modern restaurants such                                            and relax to the sounds of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                     House underway. Named
                                                                                                                             PLAN AHEAD
                  roofline of Adelaide Oval for      fly with QantasLink.                 as the African-inspired Africola                                        native wildlife.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     ‘Sequoia’, the development,
                  breathtaking 360-degree                                                 or head to Adelaide Central                                                                                which will sit separate from
                                                                                                                             FOR 2021
                  views of the city.                 Experience the outback               Market, or at Lot.100 in the                                            Ranges to River is the new
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Mount Lofty House, will include
                                                     Outback South Australia is a         Adelaide Hills for incredibly                                           eight day 80-kilometre
                                                                                                                                                                                                     15 luxury villas positioned
                  Head to the coastline and enjoy    vast land of red dirt, grassy        fresh, locally soured produce.                                          walking experience connecting
                                                                                                                             Between February and March                                              on the front escarpment of
                  the oceans many delights           plains, waterholes and rugged                                                                                the only two Great Walks of
                                                                                                                             watch as Adelaide turns into a                                          Mount Lofty Estate offering
                                                                                                                                                                  Australia in South Australia,
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                  The South Australian coastline     hills patrolled by emus,                                                cultural hub. Engage the mind                                           unparalleled views of the
                                                     kangaroos and wedge-tailed                                                                                   The Arkaba Walk and Murray
                  combines long stretches                                                                                    with arts at Adelaide Festival,                                         Piccadilly Valley. Each of the
                                                     eagles. Among the highlights                                                                                 River Walk. Departing from
                  of white-sand beaches,                                                                                     experience a riotous month of                                           spacious villas will feature
                                                     are the craggy red mountains                                                                                 Arkaba Homestead, walkers
                  dramatic clifftop scenery,                                                                                 cabaret, circus and comedy at                                           private balconies overlooking
                                                     and ancient gorges that make                                                                                 will experience great food,
                  and a sparkling ocean full of                                                                              the Adelaide Fringe Festival                                            the valley and fireplaces.
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                  dolphins and whales. Swim          up the Flinders Ranges, a                                               or head to WOMADelaide for a
                                                     spiritual place known for the                                                                                along the journey, as they
                  with dolphins, sea lions or cage                                                                           music and dance extravaganza.
                                                                                                                                                                  pass through the spectacular
                  dive with great white sharks.
                  Delve a bit deeper and the
                                                     giant natural amphitheatre,
                                                     Wilpena Pound. Further inland,                                          From March - April (TBC) follow
                                                                                                                                                                  Flinders Rangers, River
                                                                                                                                                                  Red Gums and the rolling
                                                                                                                                                                                                      INSIDER TIP
                  pristine waters reveal a wealth    Lake Eyre in flood is a sight                                           produce from paddock to plate
                                                     not to be missed. The huge                                                                                   floodplains of the Murray River.
                  of delectable seafood, including                                                                           and celebrate of the real food
                  scallops, Southern rock lobster,   salt lake changes from white                 d’Arenberg Cube,           heroes of South Australia at
                                                     to pink to blue and attracts                  South Australia           Tasting Australia - an eating
                  Coffin Bay oysters, blue
                  swimmer crabs and more.            waterbirds in their thousands.                                          and drinking festival true to
                                                                                          Drink your way across the great
                                                                                                                             Australia’s culture, producers and
                                                                                          wine capital of Australia
                                                                                                                             regions with a host of intimate
                                                                                          Enjoy cool-climate wine in         events across the state.                                                 Adelaide prides itself on
                                                                                          the Adelaide Hills, taste bold                                                                              being a '20-minute city',
                                                                                          Barossa Valley reds and don’t                                                                               where you can hit the
                                                                                          leave without first visiting                                                                                beach, hills or vineyards
                                                                                          the iconic d’Arenberg Cube                                                                                  in that time. Start your
                                                                                          in McLaren Vale; a family-                                                                                  morning with a dip at
                                                                                          owned winery producing                                                                                      Glenelg beach, stop in for
                                                                                          internationally renowned                                                                                    lunch at one of the many
                                                                                          red wines. Visit their cellar                                                                               inner city cafes then head
                                                                                          door on the top level of this                                                                               off to enjoy afternoon wine
                                                                                          architectural masterpiece,                                                                                  tastings at one of Adelaide
                                                                                          with panoramic views over the                                                                               Hills vineyards such as Bird
                                                                                          surrounding vineyards.                                                                                      in Hand.

                                                           Wilpena Pound Resort,                                                                                  Exceptional Kangaroo Island,
                                                                 South Australia                                                                                               South Australia
tasmania
An antidote to a mass-produced modern
world, come to Tasmania to indulge
in history, vast wilderness areas,
spectacular mountains, small-scale
production of food, wine and spirits, and
intimate meetings with friendly locals.
Home to just over 500,000 people, the
air is fresh, the water clear, the wildlife
abundant and the way of life gives you
space to simply pause, reconnect and
take a breath.

  Instagram: @tasmania
  Facebook: /tasmania
  Twitter: @tasmania

                                              Mt Amos,
                                              Tasmania
Launceston
                                                                                 and North
                                                                                 With the wild Bass Strait on
                                                                                 the doorstep of Launceston,
                                                                                 Tasmania's northern cities
                                                                                 including Devonport and
                                                                                 Burnie are home to secluded
                                                                                 beaches, tranquil waterways
                                                                                 and coastal views. And with
                                                                                 a wealth of wineries, it offers
                                                                                 the perfect blend of nature
                                                                                 and culture.

                                                                                        Pipers Brook Vineyard,                                                                   Cape Grim cave,
                                                                                                     Tasmania                                                                          Tasmania
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                                                                                 Sample the splendours of           Home to untamed rivers,          Full of colour and flavour,
                                                                                 Tasmania’s stunning east           ancient pine trees and giant     Tasmania's north-west is the
                                                                                 coast, from seafood and            sand dunes, the west coast       gateway to some of Tasmania's
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                                                                                 wine, to lush rainforest           is at the heart of Tasmania's    most beautiful natural places.
                                                                                 and powder-white beaches.          wilderness. Challenge the        Find classic coastal drives,
                                                                                 Starting at Hobart, venture        infamous Franklin River          food trails, national parks,
                                                                                 north through spectacular          on a white-water rafting         nature reserves and with the
                                                                                 national parks, along surreal      expedition, cruise down the      world’s cleanest air found at

                  regions
                                                                River Derwent,
                                                                                 coastline, then finish in the      majestic Gordon River, hike      the northwestern tip on the
                                                                      Tasmania   remarkable Bay of Fires.           through age-old rainforest and   Cape Grim Peninsula, you’ll
                                                                                                                    visit historic mining towns.     breath easy.

                        Hobart and South
                        Australia’s littlest capital city punches well
                        above its weight when it comes to fine dining,
                        cultural attractions, and stunning natural
                        beauty. In Hobart savour delicious local produce
                        then head out of town to take in incredible
                        views from Mount Wellington or spend the day
                        exploring windswept Bruny Island.
                        Mt Wellington,                                                 The Gardens, Bay of Fires,
                        Tasmania                                                              Tasmania                                                        Nelson Falls, Franklin River,
                                                                                                                                                                                 Tasmania
tasmania
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                   DON’T MISS
                  Tasmania’s charming capital:
                  Hobart
                                                                                                                             IN 2020
                  Nestled between a mountain                                                                                 Tasmanian Whisky Week.
                  and a river, Hobart is                                                                       Mona,         From 10 - 16 August celebrate
                                                                                                            Tasmania         Tasmania's thriving whisky
                  home to a diverse range of
                  experiences. Wander among                                                                                  industry with over 20 events                                                                             Dark Mofo,
                                                                                                                             which take place across the                                                                               Tasmania
                  the city's beautiful sandstone
                  colonial architecture, drive      Hike pristine wilderness in                                              island. Visit renowned local
                  through wilderness to the         comfort                                                                  distilleries to see firsthand why
                  summit of Mount Wellington        Home to some of Australia’s                                              Tasmania is the whisky capital
                  or take in the view at one of     best walks, Tasmania has                                                 of Australia.
                  Hobart’s acclaimed eateries       long led the charge for soft           Tasmania is one of the
                  or wine bars. No trip would       adventure and eco-tourism.             largest conservation areas
                  be complete without a visit
                  to The Museum of Old and
                                                    Classics include the world
                                                    famous six-day Overland Track
                                                                                           in Australia, with almost
                                                                                           20% of the state World
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                  New Art. Jump on the ferry        through Cradle Mountain-Lake           Heritage Listed wilderness.       FOR 2021
                  in the city centre to arrive at
                  this multi-tiered museum cut
                                                    St Clair National Park (Cradle
                                                    Mountain Huts Walk),the                                                  Each winter, Dark Mofo takes
                                                                                                                             over the city of Hobart and its
                                                                                                                                                                                                    INSIDER TIP
                  into sandstone cliffs, with a     four-day Freycinet Experience
                  collection of provocative art.    Walk that takes in the iconic                                            surrounds. This three-week art
                                                    Wineglass Bay, and the four                                              and music winter solstice festival            wukalina walk,
                                                                                                                             delves into winter-solstice rituals             Tasmania
                  Meet the Tassie locals
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                                                    day Bay of Fires Lodge Walk
                                                    along secluded beaches on the                                            and explores themes such as
                  Tasmania is a natural haven
                                                    north-east coast.                                                        religion, nature, darkness, light,
                  for Australian wildlife.
                                                                                                                             death and renewal through                                              Looking to restore the
                  Bennetts wallabies, seals,                                                        The Agrarian Kitchen     creative expression.                                                   soul? Pumphouse Point
                  penguins and wedge-tailed                                                              Eatery & Store,
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                                                    EAT & DRINK
                  eagles can be found without                                                                  Tasmania                                                                             retreat sits in the middle
                                                                                                                                                                                                    of Lake St Clair in isolation
                                                                                                                             WHAT’S NEW
                  venturing too far from the
                  cities. Maria Island is a                                                                                                                                                         or sink into the King Billy
                                                    Undeniably Tasmanian flavour         Derwent Valley less than two                                                           Ship Inn Stanley,   Suite outdoor tub at the
                  known wombat haven, rare                                               hours away, and Bruny Island                                                                  Tasmania
                  white wallabies call Bruny        In recent years, young chefs                                             Located in the historic docks                                          luxurious Cradle Mountain
                                                    lured to the island has led          Cheese Co. on windswept             of Salamanca Place, Moss is                                            Lodge (if you’re lucky, it will
                  Island home and the iconic                                             outpost of Bruny Island a two-
                  Tasmanian devil who whilst        to a new wave of bars and                                                Hobart’s newest boutique              in Tasmania and has already      be sprinkling with snow).
                                                    restaurants opening. Fico, a         hour drive, gems can be found       hotel. Set in Georgian                garnered a top international
                  nocturnal and shy, can be                                              across the island.
                  found at wildlife parks across    small bistro in the centre of                                            sandstone warehouses and              architecture award for its       Tasmania's north-east
                  Tasmania like Bonorong or the     Hobart, is one such example that                                         designed with a nature-               exquisitely considered krakani   offers a range of walks to
                                                    was opened in 2016 by returned       Be seduced by seafood               inspired concept, Moss offers         lumi lodge.                      explore some of the world’s
                  Tasmanian Devil Unzoo.
                                                    locals. While it might be inspired   Fresh seafood is a known staple     41-rooms with high timber                                              largest and tallest trees.
                                                    by the dining rooms of Europe,       of the local’s diet. To eat as      beams, internal greenery and          In the historic village of       One of the lesser known
                                                    it’s undeniably Tasmanian in         the locals, do, take a Pennicott    sun-drenched balconies.               Stanley, in far north-west       walks is the Blue Tier Giant
                                                    flavour and approach.                Wilderness Journeys Tasmanian                                             Tasmania, and nestled at         or 'Big Tree' walk. The walk
                                                                                         Seafood Seduction Tour from         Tasmania’s offering to                the base of the Nut, a sheer-    descends through huge
                                                    Beyond Hobart there are              Hobarts docks and enjoy a fresh     adventure travellers has been         sided bluff, travellers will     eucalypts, musk, myrtle,
                                                    myriad foodie experiences            underwater banquet pulled           elevated yet again. Wukalina          find newly opened Ship Inn       mosses and ferns to the
                                                    worth traveling for. From Willie     straight from the ocean. On         walk, a four-day guided walk          Stanley. A boutique guest        majesty of the Blue Tier
                                                    Smith’s Apple Shed in the            this day-long tour you'll harvest   based around the landscape            house with seven luxurious       Giant, the widest living
                                                    delightful Huon Valley, just 30      oysters straight from the farm      of the larapuna (Bay of Fires)        suites, guests are immersed      tree in Australia. This
                                                    minutes from the city centre,        and feast on crayfish, sea urchin   and wukalina (Mount William)          in local narrative and enjoy     massive Eucalyptus regnans
                                                    to Agrarian Kitchen Cooking          and abalone caught by before        is the first Indigenous-owned         characters that reflect the      has a girth measuring an
                       Tasmanian Devil joeys,       School & Farm in the tranquil        your eyes by a local diver.         and operated tourism venture          history of the township.         amazing 19.4 metres.
                            Tasmania
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