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TOURISM AUSTR ALIA

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TOURISM AUSTRALIA
                            ACKNOWLEDGES
                            ABORIGINAL AND TORRES
                            STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES
                            AS THE FIRST PEOPLES
                            OF AUSTRALIA AND PAY
                            OUR RESPECTS TO ELDERS
                            PAST AND PRESENT.
                            WE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL
                            INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
                            AND THEIR CONTINUING
                            CONNECTION TO COUNTRY,
                            CULTURE AND COMMUNITY.
                            WE RECOGNISE THEIR
                            INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
                            IN OUR MISSION TO MAKE
                            AUSTRALIA THE MOST
                            DESIRABLE AND MEMORABLE
                            DESTINATION ON EARTH.

                            Tourism Australia commissioned Rachael
                            Sarra, a contemporary Goreng Goreng
                            artist from Queensland, to design
                            bespoke patterns and symbols for
                            inclusion in Tourism Australia’s suite of
                            brand assets. Her artwork has been used
                            in the design of this document.

                            Follow her on Instagram
                            @sar.ra__

Jarramali Rock Art Tours,
             Queensland
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CONTENTS                                  • Welcome to Australia
                                                                       • Australia's Indigenous Cultures
                                                                       • 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
                                               Great Barrier Reef,        -    New things to try in Australia
                                                      Queensland          -    Australia’s food and drink scene
                                                                          -   T ravel as a force for good
                                                                          -   T ravel for rejuvenation
                                                                       • Uniquely Australian

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                                                                          - W hen to visit Australia to spot unique
                                                                            wildlife
                                                                          - T he biggest and best things to see in
                                                                            Australia

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                                                                          - T he Australian luxury experience
                                                                          - S ignature Experiences of Australia
                                                                       • About Tourism Australia
                         Grampains,                Sydney Harbour,     • Map of Australia
                            Victoria              New South Wales

                   CONTACT
                       InternationalM@tourism.australia.com
                      Tourism Australia
                      L evel 29, 420 George Street, Sydney NSW
                      2000 Australia
                      tourism.australia.com
                      australia.com

                     @australia
                     /seeaustralia
                     @australia

                   RESOURCES FOR MEDIA
                   Access Tourism Australia’s monthly Hot List round
                   up, image gallery, video gallery and Friends of
                   Australia program at the Media Resource Hub.
                                                                                             Uluru,
                                                                                        Northern Territory
   Bronte Beach,
New South Wales
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Welcome
                  to australia

                  k nown  across the globe for its ancient desert
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                    landscapes, naturally wide-open spaces,
                  coastal cities fringed with golden beaches and
                  deep blue oceans, Australia is loved for much            Walter McGuire, Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours
                  more than its iconic landmarks and far horizons.             and Experiences, Western Australia
                  Home to the world’s oldest living culture, the
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                  vibrant diversity of Australia’s population today
                  is matched only by the land itself.
                                                                      Visitors are welcomed to learn the cultures of
                                                                      Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and share
                  With a shared spirit for land and lifestyle,
                                                                      in the values that Australians hold close to their
                  together Australians are redefining modern
                                                                      hearts: a love for nature and wildlife, a sense of
                  Australia to offer something truly unique to the
                                                                      adventure and an undying passion for living life
                  world.
                                                                      outdoors.
                  While some things have remained the same -
                                                                      Following the events of 2020, Australia’s relative
                  namely the friendly locals that have perfected an
                                                                      isolation from the rest of the world, coupled with
                  effortless enjoyment for life - everything from
                                                                      its sparsely populated land and natural wonders,
                  fashion to food has had a fresh new makeover.
                                                                      have never been more precious and desirable.
                                                                      From the outback to the coast, to the icons and
                  New experiences and hotels have opened up in
                                                                      undiscovered, there's still nothing like Australia.
                  less-frequented destinations across the country,
                  while new cultural attractions reflect the
                  multicultural history of the population.

                  A nationwide love for fresh produce and great
                  coffee has firmly embedded an urban cafe-
                  culture across the country with innovative chefs
                  and distillers making for a thriving food and
                  drink scene.

                                                                                               North Stradbroke Island,     Castle Rock, Bass Strait,
                                                                                                           Queensland                      Tasmania
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AUSTRALIA’S
INDIGENOUS
CULTURES
Dating back at least 60,000 years,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures are one of the most distinct,
unique and diverse aspects of the
Australian story. From red-desert
and saltwater country to traditional
ceremonial practices and world-class
contemporary arts, the story of the First
Australians resonates the world over.

                                               Lirrwi Tourism,
                                            Northern Territory
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system of responsibilities, obligations, and
                                                                                                                                                                            connectedness. Indigenous spirituality centres
                                                                                                                                                                            around creationism and as a general rule, is

                  A Unique
                                                                                                                                                                            demonstrated through creation stories that
                                                                                                                                                                            describe the shaping and development of the
                                                                                                                                                                            world by Indigenous Ancestor Spirits.

                                                                                                                                                                            Dreaming and Dreamtime
                                                                                                                                                                            Dreamtime is an anglicised translation
                                                                                                                                                                            referring to the creation period by Ancestral

                  WORLDVIEW
                                                                                                                                                                            Beings in both human and non-human
                                                                                                                                                                            form. Dreaming is the Aboriginal concept of
                                                                                                                                                                            spirituality and an embodiment of Aboriginal
                                                                                                                                                                            creation beliefs. It is an anglicised translation
                                                                                                                                                                            of a uniquely Aboriginal concept that has
                                                                                                                                                                            different meanings and different names for
                                                                                                                                                                            different Aboriginal peoples.

                  Aboriginal cultures are the oldest continuing
                  cultures on Earth. Their nations are as separate
                                                                                                                                                   Kakadu Cultural Tours,
                  as the nations of Europe and Africa. Every plant                                                                                    Northern Territory
                  and every animal are their family; they are their
                  ancestors. Such an interconnected perspective
                  is radically different to the West where the
                  landscape is seen as separate, or literally         UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS CULTURES
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                  outside of the human experience as we know it.      Multi-faceted and imbued with ancient
                                                                      wisdom, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres
                  In Aboriginal cultures, people and the land         Strait Islander peoples are warm, welcoming
                  merge; they are part of each other, and this is     and extremely generous of spirit; getting to
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                  exactly why travelling with an Aboriginal guide     know their approach to life and hearing their

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                                                                                                                             Two different flags represent Aboriginal
                  can be transformational and reshape how you         incredible stories may well be one of the              and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
                  connect with the world.                             richest travel experiences available. Here’s
                                                                      some things to know before your trip.               from strong Pacific Island influences, and             Maruku Arts, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park,
                  Whether it’s through feeling the light strip of                                                         the Torres Strait Islander culture and identity                    Northern Territory
                  ochre across the forehead or walking along the      Aboriginal Identity                                 centralise around the sea.
                  beach with an Aboriginal Elder who can read         Australia’s Aboriginal history dates back more
                                                                                                                                                                            Ceremonies
                  the tides by how the birds call, travelling with    than 60,000 years. Australian Aboriginal            Language groups                                   Ceremonies form a pivotal part of Aboriginal
                  an Aboriginal guide opens a door to a view that     people originate from the mainland of               Australia’s Aboriginal population is made up      existence, with predefined practices
                  makes a place many times more meaningful            Australia, as well as Tasmania. Cultural            of more than 250 nation/language groupings        surrounding marriage, funerals, coming-of-age
                  than if you were to explore it on your own.         practices, protocols and traditions vary            (AIATSIS). When referring to Aboriginal           and initiation practices. History, culture and
                                                                      significantly among Aboriginal nation groups;       peoples, the preference is to name their          heritage are passed on to the next generation
                                                                      however the unifying element consistent             language group.                                   through storytelling, and lore governs the
                                    “Aboriginal culture is            across Aboriginal culture is a shared
                                                                                                                                                                            management of hunting lines, sacred places and
                                    sometimes portrayed as            connection to Country and community.
                                                                                                                          Spirituality                                      ceremonial grounds.
                                    very serious and spiritual.                                                           Indigenous spirituality underpins the
                                    Although it does have             Torres Strait Islander Identity                     very core values and beliefs of Indigenous
                                    this meaningful side to           Torres Strait Islander people originate from the    society. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
                    it, Aboriginal people are pretty down to          Torres Strait Islands to the north of Cape York     spirituality derives from the philosophy that
                    earth. It’s the mix of the practical with         in Queensland, and have more than 8,000 years       everyone and everything is interconnected.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands,
                    the humorous that makes the experience            of documented history. The Torres Strait Islands    The land, people, creatures, animate and
                    meaningful.” Dr Aden Ridgeway, an                 consist of more than 100 islands clustered into     inanimate objects, the past, present and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Northern Territory
                    Gumbaynggirr man                                  several island groups (17 of which are inhabited)   future all intertwine, creating a complex
                                                                      and 18 community groups. Their culture derives
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Nyinyikay Yolngu Homeland,
                                                                                                                                                                Northern Territory

                                                                                                                                     Year on year, more and more travellers
                                                                                                                                     actively seek out and discover
                                                                                                                                     Indigenous tourism experiences
                                                                                                                                     throughout the country. In 2019
                                                                                                                                     alone, an estimated 1.35 million
                                                                                                                                     international visitors took part in an
                                                                                                                 Indigenous experience on their holiday - a figure that has
                                                                                                                 grown by 5% each year, over the past six years. Source:
                                                                                                                 International Visitors Survey Year Ending June 2020

                                                                                                              six                    WAYS to EXPERIENCE THE
                                                                                                                                     WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING CULTURE
                                                                                                                                                Stay on Country. When you
                                                                                                                                                want to immerse yourself
                                                                                                                                                                                     Attend a festival. Festivals are
                                                                                                                                                                                     an excellent way to immerse
                                                                                                                                                fully in Australia’s remarkable      yourself in the richness of
                                                                                                                                                and remote landscapes,               Aboriginal cultures. From
                                                                                                                                                unique Aboriginal-owned              the annual Garma festival in

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                                                                                                                                                accommodations, including            Arnhem Land to the urban
                                                                                                                                                island retreats, safari tents        Yabun Festival in Sydney,
                                                                     Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience,
                                                                                        Northern Territory                                      and architecturally designed         festivals showcase Aboriginal

experiencing
                                                                                                                                                huts make your experience all        and Torres Strait Islander
                                                                                                                  SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands,    the more special.                    cultures.

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ABORIGINAL AND
                                                                                                                                                                                     See a dance, theatre or comedy
                                                                                                                                                                                     show. Dance and theatre
                                                                                                                                                                                     performances happen year-
                                                                                                              Choose to travel with a                                                round across the country. Also

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
                                                                                                              Traditional Custodian. View                                            known for their down-to-
                                                                                                              Australia’s landscapes

Cultures
                                                                                                                                                                                     earth attitude and sense of
                                                                                                              through different eyes with                                            humour, Aboriginal comedians
                                                                                                              an Aboriginal or Torres Strait                                         are part of many comedy
                                                                                                              Islander guide, and gain a                                             festival line-ups.
                                                                                                              deeper appreciation of being
                                                                                                              on Country.
                                                                                                                                                  Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural       "Aboriginal culture starts
                                                                                                              Taste Indigenous ingredients.       Adventures, Western Australia       with its people. Aboriginal
                                                                                                              Guided bush tucker walks                                                guides open a door into a
                                                                                                              reveal the surprising             Understand Indigenous art.            world that many people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples'      contemporary rock art, quad biking, kayaking,             fecundity of the Australian       Explore ancient rock art              don’t know still exists. A
incredibly diverse cultures result in an exciting   whale watching, fishing, mud crabbing, hiking,            landscape, while dining,          sites, take part in Indigenous        world where past, present
array of experiences for adventure seekers,         a walking tour in a city centre or staying in             infused with the unique           artist-led workshops or visit         and future meet. There’s
cultural enthusiasts, foodies and nature lovers     a lodge on over 500 square kilometres of                  flavours of the Australian        a museum that supports                nothing more exciting for
in locations both urban and remote.                 lily-laden flood plains teeming with wildlife.            bush, offers a deliciously        Indigenous artists.                   a traveller than a totally
                                                    Indigenous guides add incredible value to these           immersive experience.                                                   new experience. That’s
Experiences could include anything                  experiences bringing Country to life, where               Alternatively, try your hand at                                         what memories are made
from exploring labyrinths of ancient and            past, present and future meet.                            traditional hunting.                                                    of." Dr Aden Ridgeway,
                                                                                                                                                                                      Gumbaynggirr man
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Places
 to go                         Horizontal Falls,
                              Western Australia
                                                                                               The Maria Island Walk,
                                                                                                            Tasmania

 and
 people
                Wave Rock,    Lake MacDonnell,     Canberra Balloon Spectacular,                    Point King Beach,
          Western Australia     South Australia      Australian Capital Territory                    Portsea, Victoria

 to see                        Currumbin Bay,
                                  Queensland
                                                                                    Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne,
                                                                                                            Victoria
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AUSTRALIAN
CAPITAL
TERRITORY
Home to Australia’s capital Canberra, the
Australian Capital Territory is renowned
for its diverse culture and cool new edge.
With a flourishing food and drink scene,
a multitude of galleries and museums
sharing Australia’s stories, 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

                                             Canberra Balloon Spectacular,
                                               Australian Capital Territory
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Shaw Vineyard,
                                                                                                                             Australian Capital
                                                                                                                                 Territory

                                                                                                             Canberra Wine Region
                                                                                                             Canberra is surrounded by a distinct cool climate
                                                                                                             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

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                                                                                               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 at
                                                                                                             Namadgi National Park.

                          Canberra                                                                           Tablelands
                                                                                                             Pack up the car and explore the inland areas
                          Canberra’s small town vibe means it's easy to
                                                                                                             surrounding Canberra, otherwise known as
                          get around, and the locals are eager to share
                                                                                                             the Tablelands. Head east through Queanbeyan
                          the best of their stylish restaurants, winery
                                                                                                             to the historic towns of Braidwood and
                          experiences and city attractions. Within the city
                                                                                                             Bungendore. Head west to the Yass Valley via
                          limits you'll find museums, galleries, breweries
                                                                                                             the Murrumbateman wine region and explore a
                          and modern architecture, but just minutes away
                                                                                                             range of small towns. Just over an one hour from
                          lies the quiet nature of mountains, valleys and
                                                                                         Lark Hill Winery,   Canberra is the Hilltops region, renowned for its
                          everything in between.
                                                                              Australian Capital Territory   glorious countryside and produce.
                          Australian War Memorial,
                          Australian Capital Territory
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
                  Burley Griffin at the city’s heart.   – where more than 30                       Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve,
                  Both Tidbinbilla and Namadgi          balloons take off each                     Australian Capital Territory                                                                                   Hot air balloon over Parliament House,
                  National Park offer hiking and        morning of the event from a                                                                                                                                           Australian Capital Territory
                  wildlife spotting experiences. A      central city park location.
                  new purpose-built caravan park
                  with 73 sites and a camping
                  ground also opened at ideally
                  situated Canberra Park in 2020
                  and is now welcoming groups of
                                                                                                                                     WHAT’S NEW                                             WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2021
                  happy campers.                                                                                                     Chef-driven food hall, Verity Lane Market, has         Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the
                                                                                                                                     opened in the laneway behind Northbourne               National Gallery, London will be exhibited at
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                  Discover Australia’s national                                                                                      Avenue’s heritage Sydney Building. The new             the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra
                  treasures                                                                                                          food hall will see some of Canberra’s best chefs       from March – June 2021. Spanning 450 years,
                  Australia’s rich and diverse                                                                                       congregate in the professional kitchens to             the exhibition presents 60 paintings by some
                  stories come to life through                                                                                       create a gastronomic hub in the heart of the           of Europe’s most revered artists, including
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                  the collections housed across                                                                                      city. The market is the first part of a larger food    Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez,
                  the city’s museums and                                                                                             precinct set to take over this historic corner of      Goya, Turner, Renoir, Cézanne and Gauguin.
                                                                                                                                     the Sydney Building.                                   Exclusive to Canberra, it comprises the
                  galleries, many of which are
                  free to enter. See the world’s           EAT &                                                                     Nature lovers and families will be happy to hear
                                                                                                                                                                                            largest group of works to travel outside of the
                                                                                                                                                                                            United Kingdom in the history of the National
                                                           DRINK
                  largest collection of Aboriginal                                                                     EightySix,
                  and Torres Strait Islander                                                          Australian Capital Territory   new guided bus tours of the National Arboretum         Gallery, London.
                  artwork at the National                                                                                            Canberra key sites are now available. Leading
                  Gallery of Australia and                                                                                           with the brand new 40-minute ‘Discovery Tour’          Last year, Canberra’s annual spring
                  discover the war experiences          Taste cool climate wines                                                     by Nulla Tours, journey around the National            celebration, Floriade, was reimagined
                  that shaped a nation at the                                                                                        Arboretum’s rare, endangered and significant           as it relocated from its traditional home
                                                        A cool climate, varied vineyard elevations and different soil                forests, and hear the stories and history of           in Commonwealth Park to bloom across
                  Australian War Memorial. The          types have made the Canberra District Wine Region an ideal spot
                  National Museum of Australia                                                                                       the site. Nulla means ‘any tree’ in the local          Canberra. While the event format for 2021
                                                        for winemaking. Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,                Ngunnawal language.                                    is to be confirmed, it is set to be an equally
                  is the perfect place to get a         Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo and rare varieties such as Grüner
                  snapshot of Australia’s past,                                                                                                                                             stunning celebration of beautiful flowers.
                                                        Veltliner are all produced in this region. Home to 140 vineyards             The city’s newest hotel, A by Adina, is located
                  present and future.                   and more than 30 boutique cellar doors, a visit to the wineries is           in the heart of the city. Catering to those who
                                                        a perfect way to spend an afternoon.                                         like a touch of home comforts while travelling,
                                                                                                                                     the hotel features 132 rooms and combines
                                                                                                                                                                                              INSIDER TIP
                                                        Fine dining and fusion feasts                                                spacious apartment living with hotel services and                  Canberra takes its coffee
                                                        From fine dining to cheap eats, there's a breadth of culinary                facilities. The five-star rated property will adjoin               seriously. Find award-winning
                                                        experiences on offer here, including the multi-award-winning                 a new office building with a laneway-style retail                  Australian barista Matt Lewin
                                                        Eightysix and Bar Rochford. Canberra has eight hatted                        and hospitality precinct, located a short distance                 brewing up the perfect cup at
                                                        restaurants, including Aubergine, a two hatted restaurant which              from the city’s largest shopping centre, the                       ONA Coffee cafes across the city.
                                                        focuses on highlighting the best regional seasonal produce.                  Canberra Centre and city dining strip.

                  National Gallery of Australia,
                   Australian Capital Territory
new south
wales
With endless beaches, breathtaking
national parks, rolling vineyards 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 unspoilt South
Coast, New South Wales beckons with
indulgent wine regions, pristine seaside
villages and mountain wilderness.

  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, just a
                                                                                 90-minute drive west from the city of Sydney.
                                                                                                                                         Australian actor and Global Ambassador for
                                                                                                                                         Tourism Australia Chris Hemsworth and his

                                                                                 Byron Bay
                                                                                                                                         extended family, including brothers Liam
                                                                                                                                         and Luke, enjoyed a family getaway to the
                                                                                 Unwind, relax and be one of the first to see the        lush island paradise of Lord Howe Island in
                                                                                 sunrise in mainland Australia's easternmost             October 2020.
                                                                                 town. Famous for its laidback culture and surf
                                                                                 breaks, it’s home to excellent beaches, lush
                                                                                 rainforests, great regional dining, new-age
                                                                                 retreats, not to mention a swag of famous
                                                                                                                                       Lord Howe Island
                                                                                                                                       Leave the pace of modern life behind when you
                                                                                 faces. You won't want to leave.
                                                                                                                                       visit World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, a
                                                                                                                                       lush natural paradise, unlike anywhere else on
                                                                                                                                       the planet. Less than two hours by plane from
                                                                                                                                       Sydney and Brisbane, luxury and nature collide
                                                                                                                                       here, with only 400 visitors allowed at any time.

                                                                                                                                       Orange and Mudgee
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                                                                                                                                       A 3.5-hour drive west of Sydney will find you in
                                                                                                             Surfers at The Pass,      Country NSW. Take in rolling green hills, heritage
                                                                                                               New South Wales         landscapes, and some of the nation's finest
                                                                                                                                       cool-climate wines in Orange. Then head another

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                                                                                                                                       2.5-hours onto Mudgee for a tasty mix of country

                                                                                 Hunter Valley
                                                                                                                                       charm and epicurean delights, thanks to its
                                                                                                                                       flourishing food and wine scene.
                                                                                 Give your tastebuds a serious thrill in Australia's
                                                                                 oldest wine growing region. Enjoy epicurean
                                                                                 indulgences in the Hunter Valley, where you’ll

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                                                              Seacliff Bridge,   find more than 120 wineries, world-class wines,
                                                             New South Wales
                                                                                 gourmet restaurants, spa retreats and concerts
                                                                                 in the vineyards.

                                                                                                                                                                    Lowes Celler Door,
                                                                                                                                                                     New South Wales

                          Sydney                                                                                                       South Coast
                          A city that needs no introduction, Sydney
                                                                                                                                       Renowned for its white sand beaches, on the
                          doesn't disappoint on wow factor. From its
                                                                                                                                       NSW South Coast you can take your pick of
                          spectacular harbour, vast coastline, vibrant
                                                                                                                                       Insta-worthy beaches as there are many to
                          neighbourhoods, and picturesque surrounding
                                                                                                                                       choose from. Luxe accommodation, water sports,
                          rural and coastal landscapes, there's no
                                                                                                                                       friendly wildlife and locals all abound in the
                          shortage of things to do and see.
                                                                                                                                       region’s seaside and hinterland towns including
                                                                                                 Pokolbin Hunter Valley Gardens,       Wollongong, Kiama, Huskisson, Batemans Bay,
                          Sydney Harbour Bridge,                                                               New South Wales         Narooma, Bermagui and Merimbula.
                          New South Wales
NEW SOUTH WALES
                                                                                                                                  Follow fresh local produce
                                                                                                                                                                     WHAT’S NEW
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                        With talented chefs, fresh local
                                                                                                                                  produce, abundant seafood,         The Sydney Opera House
                  Swim in over 100 ocean pools                                                                                    superb wines, and cultural         has launched new tours to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sydney Opera House,
                  Carved into the rock shelves                                                                                    and culinary influences from       give everyone (near and far)                                       Sydney
                  at coastal beaches and fed                                                                                      around the world, New South        a glimpse under its famous
                  by ocean tides, almost 100                                                                                      Wales is filled with culinary      sails. Design lovers can learn
                                                                                                                     Blue Pool,   delights. Choose from a range      how cutting-edge blueprints
                                                                                                                                                                                                       WHAT'S
                  ocean pools can be found on                                                          Bermagui, Sapphire Coast
                  the coast of New South Wales.                                                                                   of food, wine and ale trails       changed the face of Sydney
                                                                                                                                  across the state that showcase     Harbour forever on the new
                  Enjoy endless coastal views,
                  swim in the heritage-listed                                                                                     excellent restaurants, produce     Architectural Tour; while the     HAPPENING
                                                                                                                                                                                                       IN 2021
                  Bogey Hole in Newcastle two-                                                                                    and farmers markets, and can       Beyond the Stage Tour offers
                                                       cruises for those wanting to       Fall under Sydney’s spell               easily be timed to stop in at      a rare opportunity to step
                  hours’ drive north of Sydney,
                                                       get out on the water, and the      Sydney is stunning. There’s             one of the many regional food      behind closed doors into
                  experience the crystal-clear                                                                                                                                                         The Australian premiere of the
                                                       Swim with Whales experience        no doubt that Sydney Harbour            festivals.                         areas traditionally reserved
                  waters of The Blue Pool in                                                                                                                                                           Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and
                                                       in Jervis Bay for encounters       makes it an attractive                                                     for performers. For those
                  Bermagui on the Sapphire                                                                                                                                                             Pulitzer Prize winning musical,
                                                       with the gentle giants.            destination, but there’s lots                                              who can’t make it in person,
                  Coast or head for the iconic                                                                                                                                                         Hamilton, will open at the
                                                                                          more going for it than just                                                a new Guided Digital Tour
                  Icebergs Pool in Bondi, Sydney.                                                                                                                                                      Sydney Lyric Theatre in March
                                                                                          natural beauty. Gourmet                                                    goes behind the scenes via
                                                                                                                                                                                                       2021.
                                                                                          delights, hidden bars, sun-                                                Zoom, streaming a virtual
                                 There are 35                                             filled cafes and bustling                                                  tour of how the Opera House
                                                                                          boutiques abound in Sydney                                                 operates, including a soprano
                                                                                                                                                                                                       PLAN AHEAD
                                 ocean pools in
                                 Sydney alone.                                            city. Arts and culture lovers                                              performance on stage and a
                                                                                          will find galleries, theatre
                                                                                                                                                                                                       FOR 2022
                                                                                                                                   Oyster lovers should not miss     sneak peek at rehearsals of
                                                                                          companies, alternative cinema            the opportunity to discover       The Australian Ballet.
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                  Walk the coastline and spot whales                                      and museums, including the               Australia’s Oyster Coast
                                                                Wajaana Yamm,             newly redeveloped Australian                                                                                 Don't miss jacaranda trees
                  From the Cape Byron                                                                                              along the South Coast of          New South Wales' second
                                                                Coffs Harbour
                                                                                          Museum set to house the                                                                                      bursting into bloom. From
                  lighthouse track in Byron Bay,                                                                                   NSW which produces three          largest city, Newcastle or
                                                                                          world’s biggest and best                                                                                     October to November, explore
                  to the famous Bondi to Coogee                                                                                    varieties of premium oysters,     'Newie' as it is affectionately
                                                                                          travelling exhibitions in 2021                                                                               the Sydney suburbs which
                                                                                                                                                                     known, just a two-hour drive
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                  walk and the Killer Whale Trail                                                                                  including the Sydney rock                                           become blanketed in purple
                                                       Learn about Aboriginal culture     and beyond.                              oyster, the rare Angasi ‘flat     north of Sydney, is undergoing
                  in Eden on the Sapphire Coast,                                                                                                                                                       hues. You can also visit the
                  New South Wales’ coastline           Home to the country’s largest                                               oyster’ and the popular           a luxury renaissance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Grafton Jacaranda Festival in
                                                                                                                                   Pacific oyster.                   Crystalbrook Collection is set
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                  offers countless walking             population of Aboriginal                                                                                                                        northern New South Wales.
                  trails and headlands – which         Australians, New South Wales                                                                                  to open Newcastle’s first five-
                  are often incredible vantage         has countless opportunities                                                                                   star hotel, Kingsley, in April
                                                       to learn about Indigenous          Taste the future at urban farms                                            2021, while the QT Hotel will
                  points for spotting whales.
                  Dubbed humpback highway,             culture with guided cultural       Get a taste of the countryside                                             occupy the site of the historic
                  each year between late May           tours, contemporary Aboriginal     without leaving the city with                                              former David Jones building,
                  and November, catch a glimpse        festivals, art galleries and       Sydney’s urban farmers. The                                                set to open later in the year.
                  of migrating humpback and            more. On the South Coast of        new opened Acre Artarmon is                                                While in Newcastle, visitors
                  southern right whales cruising       NSW, get insight into cultural     famed for growing the produce                                              can enjoy new tours like Coast
                  along the NSW coast. There are       teachings that have been passed    they serve on-site and offering                                            XP’s Caves Coastal Hike along
                                                                                                                                                                     the rugged coastline of Lake       Adding to the Newcastle
                  also countless whale watching        down over nine generations         hands-on workshops, from how
                                                                                                                                                                     Macquarie, and Newy Rides’         renaissance, the Little
                                                       with Ngaran Ngaran Culture         to make focaccia-art to tips for
                                                                                                                                                                     city bicycle tours.                National Hotel Newcastle
                                                       Awareness; in Wagga Wagga,         building small gardens on your
                                                                                                                                                                                                        is set to open in 2022.
                                                       enjoy a Walkabout to Wiradjuri     balcony. Or just 45-minutes’
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Comprising 178 rooms
                                                       cultural places with Bundyi        drive north of Sydney’s CBD,
                                                                                                                                                                                                        this luxurious hotel offers
                                                       Tours; and in Coffs Harbour, try   Mooney Mooney Oyster Farm
                                                                                                                                                                                                        affordable luxury and will
                                                       a stand-up paddleboard tour        Tours offer an authentic
                                                                                                                                                                                                        be conveniently positioned
                                                       with Wajanna Yaam. In Sydney,      oyster farm experience guided
                                                                                                                                                                                                        in close proximity of the
                                                       take a Dreamtime Southern X        by third-generation oyster
                                                                                                                                                                                                        city centre, with views onto
                                                       walking tour and learn of the      farmers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hunter River and surrounds.
                                                       city’s dreamtime heritage.

                                                                                                                                                                               Newy Rides,
                   Oz Whale Watching, Sydney,                                                                                                Wheeler's Seafood                  Newcastle
                             New South Wales                                                                                               Restaurant, Pambula
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

                                           Kakadu National Park,
                                              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 a while and breathe in the serenity of the
                                                                                                                                  surrounding monsoon forest.

                                                                                                                                  The Red Centre
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                                                                                                                                  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
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                  WHAT’S NEW
                  Explore the Red Centre             Take in the view in Kakadu                                             Cycling enthusiasts can now
                  The Red Centre is an               With the UNESCO World                                                  ride through the world heritage-
                  extraordinary landscape of         Heritage-listed national park as                                       listed Kakadu National Park and
                  desert plains, weathered           your playground, the options                                           Litchfield National Park, over
                  mountain ranges, rocky gorges      are endless, and so are the                                            nine days with a new tour from
                  and some of Australia's most       views. Swim under cascading                                            the Bicycle Network. The trip
                  sacred Aboriginal sites. Alice     waterfalls, walk through a                                             covers airport transfers, hotel
                  Springs – known to locals          pristine wilderness brimming                                           accommodation, bike transport,
                  as simply "Alice" – is a great     with wildlife, or take a river                                         mechanic assistance and meals.                                                                     Buley Rockhole
                                                                                                 Little Miss Korea,         After pedalling along sealed roads,                                                             Northern Territory
                  base for exploring famed sites     cruise and spot the world's
                                                                                                 Northern Territory         cyclists are rewarded with a swim
                  such as Uluru, its sister rock     largest reptile, the Saltwater
                  formation Kata Tjuta, Kings        Crocodile.                                                             under one of the fern-covered

                                                                                          EAT & DRINK                                                             WHAT’S
                  Canyon, the West MacDonnell                                                                               waterfalls around the Park.
                  Ranges and their iconic
                                                                                                                                                                                                    INSIDER TIP
                  Larapinta Trail.                   Escape to Australia’s true
                                                     wilderness
                                                                                          Treat your tastebuds in Darwin    Aboriginal owned operator
                                                                                                                            Lirrwi Tourism has launched a         HAPPENING IN
                                                                                                                                                                  2021
                                                                                          Indulge your sense of fun and     new Women’s Tour in North East
                  Just outside Alice Springs,        Arnhem Land is the Top End’s         adventure in this tropical city
                  animal lovers can also settle                                                                             Arnhem Land offering female
                                                     untouched home to beautiful          with mouth-watering outdoor
                  in for a cuddle with Australia’s                                                                          visitors the unique opportunity
                                                     scenery, remote islands,             sunset markets, waterfront                                              After captivating audiences
                  national animal at the                                                                                    to spend time with the Yolŋu
                                                     rainforest, rivers, towering         dining, bush-tucker inspired                                            with its inaugural concert
                  Kangaroo Sanctuary. Open                                                                                  women - learning about
                                                     escarpments and savannah             menus, fresh seafood – and                                              in November 2019, Opera
                                                                                                                            Yolŋu philosophy and kinship,
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                  for tours Tuesday through          woodland. Rich in Aboriginal         a Darwin favourite – Laska.                                             Australia will return to Uluru
                  Friday in the late afternoons                                                                             weaving, painting, astrology,                                           Join in on the local’s favourite
                                                     culture, Arnhem Land offers          Local’s favourites include                                              in September 2021 with four
                  and lasting about 2.5 hours,                                                                              cooking and bush medicine,                                              day trip and head to the
                                                     unique indigenous experiences,       Korean Charcoal BBQ                                                     huge performances planned
                  travellers get the chance to                                                                              dancing, gathering oysters or                                           Litchfield National Park,
                                                     rock art and some of the best        Restaurant, Little Miss Korea,                                          across one weekend. Voyages
                  meet some of the beautiful                                                                                mud crabs and much more.                                                about an hour’s drive from
                                                     fishing in the world. There are      and Hanuman which takes                                                 Ayers Rock Resort guests
                                                                                                                            You can also Join Larrakia man
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                  red kangaroos and even hold        several famous Indigenous arts                                                                                                                 Darwin. Plunge into crystal
                                                                                          inspiration from Thai, Indian                                           can curate their own musical
                  a joey.                                                                                                   and traditional owner, Trent                                            clear waterholes beneath
                                                     centres to visit, or experience it   and Nonya (Chinese Malay)                                               journey by choosing from a
                                                                                                                            Lee, as he takes you on a local                                         the magnificent spring-
                                                     all with a stay in a safari-style    cuisine. Make sure you try                                              range of packages and stand-
                                                                                                                            experience sharing his stories                                          fed waterfalls of Florence
                                                     camp on the rugged coastline of      out these new restaurant                                                alone concerts.
                                                                                                                            and knowledge of the land in                                            and Wangi, or soak in the
                                                     the Cobourg Peninsula.               venues: Phat Mango, Charlie’s     Darwin and surrounds with                                               gentle three-tiered cascade
                                                                                          of Darwin, The Darwin Club        Saltwater Cultural Tours.                    When visiting Uluru,
                                                                                                                                                                                                    shaded by rainforest at Buley
                                                                                          at Admiralty House and Bella                                                   keep in mind there
                                                     Cool off in Darwin                                                                                                                             Rockhole. Litchfield’s brand
                                                                                          Fresh. Keen to sip and sample     Intrepid Travel has also                     are over 100 activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                    new Central Valley will open
                                                     The Top End is the perfect           small plates around the           launched a new trip in Arnhem                and experiences on
                                                                                                                                                                                                    in 2021 – giving visitors
                                                     tropical escape, with plenty         city? The new walking tour        Land which offers a special                  offer, so you’ll want to
                                                                                                                                                                                                    access to five new swimming
                                                     of places to keep cool! The          with Darwin Gourmet Tours         connection to the Yolngu                     stay for a few nights
                                                                                                                                                                                                    spots, new 4WD tracks, and
                                                     Darwin Waterfront Precinct is        uncovers the history of the       people. On Discover East                     to take it all in. Plus
                                                                                                                                                                                                    more mountain bike tracks,
                                                     jam-packed with activities and       Top End’s culinary influences     Arnhem Land discover the                     a new portable Uluru
                                                                                                                                                                                                    campgrounds and picnic
                                                     the newly opened Aqua Park           while tasting dishes featuring    beautiful Bawaka Homeland,                   Audio Guide device –
                                                                                                                                                                                                    areas.
                                                     perched right in front of the        locally sourced ingredients.      learn how to hunt and gather,                available in languages
                                                     seawall, gives families plenty of    Don’t forget the iconic Mindil    paint, weave, and hear stories               including Japanese,
                                                     space to play on the inflatable      Beach Sunset Market to enjoy      of the area and history of the               French, German, Italian,
                                                     fun obstacle course. Or big kids     a market-stall dinner on          region, relax and soak up the                Spanish and Chinese –
                                                     can channel their inner James        the beach while catching a        remoteness of the beautiful                  works by GPS, syncing
                  Kangaroo Sanctuary,                Bond and experience the best         spectacular tropical sunset.      island oasis of Dhambaliya                   automatically to share
                  Northern Territory                 views of Darwin's city skyline                                                                                      stories as you travel
                                                                                                                            (Bremer Island), and visit the
                                                     with an 007 Jet Ski Adventures                                         Yirrkala community and its                   around the national
                                                     tour on Darwin Harbour.                                                world-famous art gallery.                    park.
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

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

                                                                                           Fraser Island
                                                                                           Home to the largest sand island in the world,
                                                                                           Fraser Island has superb scenery with massive
                                                                                           shifting sand blows, sensational swimming
                                                                                           spots and thrilling beach and rainforest 4WD
                                                                                           tracks. Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast is the                     Noosa National Park,
                                                                                           world’s first whale heritage site and one of the                      Queensland
                                                                                           best places to see baby humpback whales.

                                                                                                                                              Sunshine Coast
                                                                                                                                              Stretching from the coastal city of Caloundra in
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                                                                                                                                              the south, to the Great Sandy National Park in
                                                                                                                                              the north, the Sunshine Coast is home to pretty
                                                                                                                                              villages, renowned surf spots and spectacular
                                                                                                                                              rural hinterland. Visit the holiday hotspot of
                                                                                                                                              Noosa or laidback towns of Coolum, Eumundi
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                                                                                                                Hervey Bay, Fraser Island,    and Maroochydore.
                                                                                                                              Queensland

                                                                                                                                              Southern Queensland
                                                                                           Gold Coast

                  regions
                                                                  Moreton Island Wrecks,
                                                                             Queensland    The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches,   Country
                                                                                           including the world-renowned stretch of sand       Slow down, breathe in the fresh air and get a
                                                                                           at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches,           taste for the countryside when you escape to
                                                                                           discover laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming       Southern Queensland Country, only 90 minutes
                                                                                           culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous         from Brisbane. Eat and drink your way through
                                                                                           theme parks.                                       some of Queensland’s best food trails, savour the
                                                                                                                                              landscapes rich in colour, or get lost amongst the
                                                                                                                                              blooms in Toowoomba.
                                    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 island 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                         WHAT’S NEW
   Discover the world’s largest                                        Brisbane’s eat streets and smart-   Queensland’s second                 New Sunshine Coast based
   coral reef system                                                   casual eateries                     underwater accommodation            ecotourism company Saltwater
   One of the best marine                                              Mixing snacking, socialising        on the Great Barrier Reef is        Eco Tours creates unique
   wildlife encounters in the                                          and sunshine, without               launching off the coast of          cultural tours escorted by
   world, the Great Barrier Reef                                       conforming to a single genre,       Bundaberg in 2021. Lady             Indigenous Guides who
                                      Cairns is the bustling
   stretches for more than                                             Brisbane’s new wave of              Musgrave HQ is a new pontoon        share their Peoples stories,
                                      heart of Tropical North
   2,300 kilometres along the                                          restaurants, small bars and         and underwater observatory          traditions and culture.
                                      Queensland, and the
   Queensland coastline, and can                                       creative cafes are distinctively,   catering to both day and            They offer an unforgettable
                                      perfect gateway to
   even be seen from space! With                                       well, Brisbane. For delicious       overnight visitors. The overnight   cruising experience along the
                                      Australia’s spectacular
   approximately 1,625 species                                         street eats, make your way to       experience is set to attract        Mooloolah River on board an
                                      reefs and ancient
   of fish and six of the world's                                      Fish Lane in south Brisbane,        divers and educational groups       historic timber sailing vessel,
                                      rainforests. The tropical
   seven species of marine                                             or arrive early to score a seat     to immerse themselves in the        highlighting the role that the
                                      city buzzes with innovative
   turtles, there are hundreds                                         at one of Fortitude Valley’s        Southern Great Barrier Reef and     Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                      eateries, on-trend bars,
   of experiences available to                                         most coveted tables: hôntô          sleep under water in retractable    Island Peoples played in
                                      stylish boutiques and
   explore this underwater world.                                      or Gerard’s Bistro. Also check      bunk beds located in the            preserving the natural beauty
                                      galleries.
                                                                       out Howard Smith Wharves,           pontoon observatory.                and ecological diversity of the
                                                                       one of the hottest new dining       The day tour explores the           Sunshine Coast.
                                                                                                           diverse ecosystem of Lady                                                                   Lady Musgrave Island,
                                    Red dirt, big skies and even       and lifestyle precincts under                                                                                                            Queensland
                                                                       Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge,     Musgrave Island and the
                                    bigger characters
                                    There's no better way to
                                                                       offering 180-degree views of        surrounding lagoon which
                                                                                                           is home to a thriving turtle
                                                                                                                                               WHAT’S
                                                                                                                                               HAPPENING
                                                                       the city skyline and river.
                                    experience the spirit of
                                                                                                                                                                                  PLAN AHEAD
                                                                                                           population.

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                                    Queensland than with a visit
                                    to an outback event. In the
                                    Simpson Desert, the Birdsville
                                                                                                           Many people flock to Fraser
                                                                                                           Island (K’Gari) for four-wheel
                                                                                                                                               IN 2021                            FOR 2022
                                    Races each September is                                                drive adventures, but it’s the      Queensland’s Gallery of
                                                                                                                                                                                  Get ready to polish your

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                                    a party where you'll watch                                             journey you can take on foot        Modern Art (GOMA) in
                                                                                                                                                                                  trekking boots because
                                    the sun rise, chat to fellow                                           that will give you a deeper         Brisbane is set to host an
                                                                                                                                                                                  Queensland's first purpose-
                                    race-goers in tent city, and                                           understanding of the less-          exclusive 65-piece exhibition
            Daintree Rainforest,                                                                                                                                                  built walking and mountain
                    Queensland      wind down over a beer at                                               travelled landscapes of the         of European Masterpieces
                                                                                                                                                                                  bike track, the Wangetti
                                    the Birdsville Hotel. Or if it's                                       world’s largest sand island.        from The Metropolitan
                                                                                                                                                                                  Trail, is coming to Tropical
                                    music that moves you, the                                              The Fraser Island Great Walk        Museum of Art in New York.
                                                                                                                                                                                  North Queensland in 2022.
                                    Birdsville Big Red Bash in July                                        stretches for 90-kilometres (56     The exhibition, running from
   Storytelling in the Daintree                                                                                                                                                   It will stretch from Cairns to
                                    is a remote, family-friendly             City Winery Brisbane,         miles) through coastal wallum,      June to October 2021, will
   Rainforest                                                                                                                                                                     Port Douglas, taking in the
                                    festival which brings together                Queensland               woodlands and subtropical           include portraiture, still-life,
                                                                                                                                                                                  World Heritage-listed Wet
   Indigenous people in             top Australian music acts for a                                        rainforest. Fraser Island           landscape and figure studies,
                                                                       Foodie festivals                                                                                           Tropics. Approximately 94km
   Queensland have been passing     three-day event.                                                       Hiking is a brand new offering      and will be a must-see for
                                                                                                                                                                                  in its entirety, the trail will
   down stories for thousands                                          Find some of the country’s          focusing on small group walks       art-lovers and anyone with an
                                                                                                                                                                                  eventually be home to eco-
   of years, and when you                                              most diverse produce and            - from self-guided hiking and       interest in history, society,
                                                                                                                                                                                  accommodation options and
   visit the ancient Daintree                                          freshest seafood at a range of      camping, pack-free hiking to        beauty, religious iconography,
                                                                                                                                                                                  traditional camping sites.
   Rainforest, you become part                                         food festivals in the sunshine      luxury hiking.                      mythology and symbolism.
   of the story. Hear from the                                         state. In June, enjoy sand-on-
   land’s traditional owners on a                                      your-feet barbecues and chef-
   guided walk through Mossman                                         hosted dinners at Noosa Eat &
   Gorge, where the Kuku                                               Drink Festival or in September,
   Yalanji people share a special                                      head to Longreach in the heart
   relationship with the world's                                       of Outback Queensland for
   oldest living rainforest – the                 Birdsville Races,    a taste of the region at the
                                                      Queensland
   World Heritage-listed Daintree                                      Outback Food Wine and Music
   Rainforest.                                                         Festival.

                                                                                                                                               Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA),
                                                                                                                                                                 Queensland
south
australia
South Australia is a brilliant blend
of people, produce and place. With
long summers, stunning beaches, vast
outback landscapes and extensive 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

                                              Kangaroo Island,
                                               South Australia
Eyre Peninsula
                                                                                      The Eyre Peninsula is Australia's major seafood
                                                                                      hub. More than 65 per cent of the nation's
                                                                                      seafood comes from these waters, including
                                                                                      green-lipped abalone, scallops, prawns, oysters,
                                                                                      lobster and tuna. It's also a place of extreme                      Flinders Ranges,
                                                                                      beauty, with a multitude of landscapes and                          South Australia
                                                                                      outdoor adventure on offer.

                                                                                                                                         Flinders Ranges and
                                                                                                                                         Outback
                                                                                                                                         The rugged, weathered peaks and rocky gorges
                                                                                                                                         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.

                                                                                                                                         Kangaroo Island
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                                                                                                                      Greenly Beach,     13 kilometres off the coast of South Australia
                                                                                                                     South Australia     and 30 minutes by plane from Adelaide,
                                                                                                                   Credit: Elise Cook
                                                                                                                                         Kangaroo Island is home to native wild animals,
                                                                                                                                         artisanal food, epic rock formations and unique
                                                                                                                                         experiences, with a sense of being worlds away
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                                                                                      Fleurieu Peninsula                                 from a major capital city.

                                                                                      On Adelaide's southern doorstep, the Fleurieu
                                                                                      Peninsula offers a mellow Mediterranean
                                                                                      ambiance. You'll find dozens of white sand
                                                                  Salt Lake aerial,

                  regions
                                                                                      beaches, undulating vineyards and farmland,
                                                                  South Australia     pretty coastal towns near the mouth of
                                                      Credit: Isaac Forman, Serio
                                                                                      Australia's longest river, and world-renowned
                                                                                      wetlands.

                                                                                                                                                          Bethany Wines, Barossa Valley,
                                                                                                                                                                       South Australia

                        Adelaide                                                                                                         South Australia’s
                        South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, has undergone
                        a rapid transformation with a booming small-bar
                                                                                                                                         wine regions
                                                                                                                                         With more than half of Australia’s wine made
                        scene, world-class art and music, and a festival
                                                                                                                                         in South Australia, find iconic wine regions
                        calendar to rival that of any other Australian city.
                                                                                                                                         such as the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide
                        Discover its laneway secrets and find delicious
                                                                                                                                         Hills within one hour’s drive of Adelaide.
                        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.

                                                                                                    Maslin Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula,
                                                                                                                     South Australia
south australia
                                                                                                                               WHAT’S NEW
                  SEE & DO                                                                                                     Indulge in Xplore Eyre’s all-       The new Sequoia Lodge is the
                  Discover Australia’s lifestyle     Visit Kangaroo Island                                       Africola,     inclusive 3-day seafood lovers      latest addition to Mount Lofty
                  capital: Adelaide                                                                     South Australia                                            House in the Adelaide Hills. Set
                                                     Rebounding strongly after the                                             culinary journey from Adelaide
                                                                                                    Credit: Ellen Morgan
                  With its award-winning             summer 2019/20 bushfires,                                                 which promises to unleash           to open in June 2021, Sequoia
                  wineries, world-class festivals    there’s never been a better                                               the authentic flavours of           will feature 14 luxury villas,
                  and stunning landscapes, it’s      time to plan a trip to Kangaroo                                           “Australia’s Seafood Frontier”      complete with unparalleled
                  easy to see why Adelaide is
                  quickly becoming the lifestyle
                                                     Island. Choosing to spend,
                                                     stay and shop locally will help
                                                                                           EAT & DRINK                         – The Eyre Peninsula. Enjoy
                                                                                                                               exquisite seafood, stunning
                                                                                                                                                                   views of the Piccadilly
                                                                                                                                                                   Valley, private balconies and
                  capital of Australia. And with     the island, which relies on           Delicious Adelaide                  coastal scenery, and unique         fireplaces. Bespoke touring
                  more than 200 cellar doors         travellers, to thrive. With its raw                                       meet-the-maker experiences.         experiences are also available.
                                                                                           A vibrant and culturally diverse
                  all within an hour’s drive from    and rugged coastline, natural         city, Adelaide is best explored
                  the city, visitors can enjoy       wonders and wildlife, follow the                                          Luxury travel company, The          South Australia’s Monarto
                                                                                           on a culinary adventure. Bars                                           Zoo has announced a $40
                  the best of both worlds. For       road less travelled and enjoy the                                         Tailor, has launched a new
                                                                                           and restaurants serve local                                             million expansion to become                                  Kangaroo Island,
                  a different perspective on         laid-back island lifestyle. You                                           six-night Air Expedition
                                                                                           produce alongside local wines                                           Monarto Safari Park, the                                      South Australia
                  Adelaide and its surrounds,        can get to Kangaroo Island via                                            showcasing the finest ocean,
                                                                                           and spirits. Dine at one of the                                         largest safari park outside of
                  traveller can scale the unique     ferry with Sealink or KI Connect,                                         outback, and wine experiences
                                                                                           many modern restaurants such                                            Africa. Complete with a first-
                  roofline of Adelaide Oval for      or fly with QantasLink or Rex.                                            across the Eyre Peninsula,
                                                                                           as the African-inspired Africola                                        of-its-kind luxury resort and
                                                                                                                               Flinders Ranges and Barossa
                                                                                                                                                                                                      DON’T MISS
                  breathtaking 360-degree                                                  or head to Adelaide Central
                  views of the city.                 Experience the outback                                                    Valley. The new luxury voyage       glamping facilities, Monarto
                                                                                           Market, or at Lot.100 in the                                            Safari Park will offer longer
                                                                                                                                                                                                      IN 2021
                                                                                                                               offers two nights in each
                                                     Outback South Australia is a          Adelaide Hills for incredibly                                           visits and a range of new and
                  Head to the coastline and enjoy                                                                              region connected via private
                                                     vast land of red dirt, grassy         fresh, locally soured produce.                                          wild safari experiences in an
                  the oceans many delights                                                                                     aircraft charter.
                                                     plains, waterholes and rugged                                                                                 area known as Wild Africa,         Tasting Australia is back in
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                  The South Australian coastline     hills patrolled by emus,                                                                                      launching in 2021.                 2021, showcasing all things
                                                                                                                               To aid the recovery of
                  combines long stretches            kangaroos and wedge-tailed            Drink your way across the great                                                                            deliciously South Australian. The
                                                                                                                               Kangaroo Island in the
                  of white-sand beaches,             eagles. Among the highlights          wine capital of Australia                                                                                  food extravaganza runs from 30
                                                                                                                               aftermath of the devastating
                  dramatic clifftop scenery,         are the craggy red mountains                                                                                                                     April to 9 May and brings new
                                                                                           Enjoy cool-climate wine in          2019/20 bushfires, Kangaroo
                  and a sparkling ocean full of      and ancient gorges that make                                                                                                                     experiences and old favourites.
                                                                                           the Adelaide Hills, taste bold      Island Odysseys launched a

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                  dolphins and whales. Swim          up the Flinders Ranges, a                                                                                                                        The program is jam-packed with
                                                                                           Barossa Valley reds and visit       new Kangaroo Island Road to
                  with dolphins, sea lions or cage   spiritual place known for the                                                                                                                    the best of South Australia’s
                                                                                           the iconic d’Arenberg Cube          Recovery Tour. Learn about
                  dive with great white sharks.      giant natural amphitheatre,                                                                                                                      gastronomy, with more than
                                                                                           in McLaren Vale; a family-          the flora and fire ecology of
                  Delve a bit deeper and the         Wilpena Pound. Further inland,                                                                                                                   140 gastronomic events across
                                                                                           owned winery producing              this scenic wildlife haven, plus
                  pristine waters reveal a wealth    Lake Eyre in flood is a sight not                                                                                                                11 regions of the state.
                                                                                           internationally renowned red.       walk amongst wild Australian
                  of delectable seafood, including   to be missed. The huge salt lake      Visit their cellar door on the      sea lions, and see kangaroos,
                  scallops, Southern rock lobster,   changes from white to pink to         top level of this architectural     koalas and native Australian
                  Coffin Bay oysters, blue           blue and attracts waterbirds in       masterpiece, with panoramic         birds in their natural habitat.
                  swimmer crabs and more.            their thousands.                      views over the surrounding
                                                                                           vineyards.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      PLAN AHEAD
                                                                                           Staying in McLaren Vale, a
                                                                                                                                                                                                      FOR 2022
                                                                                           stop into the new Chalk Hill                                                                               The Upper Spencer Gulf Marine
                                                                                           Collective is a must. Home to                                                                              Park in Whyalla is the only
                                                                                           Chalk Hill wines, Never Never                                                                              known place in the world
                                                                                           Distilling Co and Pizzateca you                                                                            where a mass aggregation of
                                                                                           can taste premium wines from                                                                               giant cuttlefish occurs. Grab
                                                                                           Chalk Hill wine bar, choose to                                                                             a snorkel and jump in the
                                                                                           taste the world’s best gin in                                                                              sea with Pure SA to see some
                                                                                           Never Never Distilling Co tasting                                                                          of the ocean's coolest, most
                                                                                           room and bar, and choose from                                                                              colourful creatures up close,
                                                                                           a range of amazing Italian style                                                                           from May to August.
                                                                                           pizzas from Pizzatecca.

                                                                 d'Arenberg Cube,                                                                             Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty House,
                                                                   South Australia                                                                                              South Australia
tasmania
Visit the impossibly beautiful island state
of 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

                                              Bridestowe Lavender Estatea,
                                                                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,                                                                             The Doughboys,
                                                                                                    Tasmania                                                                          Cape Grim, Tasmania
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                                                                                East Coast                           West Coast                           North West
                                                                                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
                                                               Mt Wellington,
                                                                                coastline, then finish in the        majestic Gordon River, hike          the north western tip on the
                                                                   Tasmania     remarkable Bay of Fires.             through age-old rainforest and       Cape Grim Peninsula, you’ll
                                                                                                                     visit historic mining towns.         breathe easy.

                        Hobart and South
                        Australia’s smallest 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.
                          Hobart,                                                                                                                     Nelson Falls, Franklin River,
                        Tasmania                                                                       The Gardens, Bay of Fires,                             Tasmania
                                                                                                                      Tasmania
St Helens,
tasmania                                                                                  Tasmania

                  SEE & DO                                                                 EAT & DRINK                         WHAT’S NEW
                  Tasmania’s charming                                                      Undeniably Tasmanian flavour        Explore the dramatic and
                  capital: Hobart                                                                                              diverse beauty of the island of
                                                                                           In recent years, a new wave of
                  Nestled between a mountain                                               bars and restaurants, including     Tasmania with Tasmanian Air
                  and a river, Hobart is             Australia’s mountain                  Dier Makr, Fico, Templo, and        Tours’ scenic flights and tours
                  home to a diverse range of         biking capital                        Frank, opening in Hobart have       offering. The flight tourism
                  experiences. Wander among                                                led to a culinary boom for this     company now offers a fleet
                                                     There aren’t many places in                                               of three, four and five-seat
                  the city's beautiful sandstone                                           island’s capital city. Beyond
                                                     the world where you can ride                                              helicopters based on the edge
                  colonial architecture, drive                                             Hobart there are myriad foodie
                                                     from the mountains to the                                                 of Hobart offering tailored
                  through wilderness to the                                                experiences worth travelling for
                                                     sea. Tasmania is covered in                                               trips to explore interests
                  summit of Mount Wellington                                               too. From Willie Smith’s Apple
                                                     wild mountain bike trails with                                            in wilderness and cultural
                  or take in the view at one of                                            Shed in the delightful Huon                                                                                                Tasman Bridge, Hobart,
                                                     ribbons of dirt tracks passing                                            experiences, food and wine,
                  Hobart’s acclaimed eateries                                              Valley, just 30 minutes from the                                                                                                       Tasmania
                                                     some of the most spectacular                                              whisky and gin – whatever
                  or wine bars. No trip would                                              city centre, to Agrarian Kitchen
                                                     scenery on the planet. The Bay                                            takes your fancy!
                  be complete without a visit                                              Cooking School & Farm in the
                                                     of Fires Trail starts at the Blue
                  to The Museum of Old and                                                 tranquil Derwent Valley less
                                                     Tier trailhead, near Derby, and                                           Find that hygge feeling in
                  New Art. Jump on the ferry                                               than two hours away, and Bruny                                        The Tasman Hotel will be one
                                                     ends at the east coast. This epic                                         Australia's only floating wood-
                  in the city centre to arrive at                                          Island Cheese Co. on windswept                                        of the newest luxury hotels to
                                                     42km (26 mile) ride traverses                                             fired sauna, Floating Sauna
                  this multi-tiered museum cut                                             outpost of Bruny Island a two-                                        be introduced into Hobart’s
                                                     rainforest and sub-alpine terrain,                                        Lake Derby. This traditional
                  into sandstone cliffs, with a                                            hour drive, foodie gems can be                                        city centre in late 2021. The
                                                     climbs through giant granite                                              sauna offers visitors the
                  collection of provocative art.                                           found across the island.found                                         hotel, located in Parliament
                                                     boulders and emerges on the                                               chance to relax and connect
                                                                                           across the island.                                                    Square just a six-minute walk
                                                     white sand at Swimcart Beach.                                             with nature, and take a           from Hobart’s city centre,
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                                                                                                                               cold plunge directly off the      will feature 128 rooms and
                                                                                                                               pontoon into the fresh water.     suites with carefully restored
                                                     Hike pristine wilderness in           Australia's Best Whiskey
                                                                                                                               Located in the lively mountain    features and Georgian and
                                                     comfort                               With crisp fresh air and water,     biking town of Derby and          Art-Deco design elements
                    Don’t miss Dark Mofo,
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                    Mona's winter festival,          Home to some of Australia’s                                               designed by Tasmanian             throughout. The development         Floating Sauna Lake Derby,
                                                     best walks, Tasmania has              of Australia’s best whisky in       architect Jason Licht, the        will also offer a range of
                    which delves into centuries-                                                                                                                                                              Tasmania
                                                     long led the charge for soft          Tasmania's burgeoning distillery    sauna seats up to 10 people       dining experiences inclusive
                    old winter solstice rituals
                                                                                           industry. Located in the rugged
                                                                                                                                                                                                  WHAT’S
                    each June with a range           adventure and eco-tourism.                                                in either public or private       of an upscale restaurant,
                                                     Classics include the world-           wilderness of the Tasman            sessions.                         lobby lounge and whisky bar.
                    of cultural performances
                                                                                                                                                                                                  HAPPENING
                                                     famous six-day Overland Track         Peninsula, the cosy McHenry
                    around the city.
                                                     through Cradle Mountain-              Distillery produces a range of

                  Fly fishing for keen anglers
                                                     Lake St Clair National Park,
                                                     the four-day Freycinet
                                                                                           smooth, uniquely Australian
                                                                                           spirits. Don’t miss the Sloe Gin,                                                                      IN 2021
                  Tasmania is one of the last        Experience that takes in the          crafted using berries foraged
                                                                                                                                                                                                  DarkLab, a creative subsidiary
                  great wild fisheries, boasting     iconic Wineglass Bay, and the         from the hedgerows around
                                                                                                                                                                                                  of Mona (Museum of Old and
                  more than 3,000 lakes, rivers      four-day Bay of Fires Lodge           northern Tasmania. Meanwhile,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  New Art) has announced
                  and streams. It’s the perfect      Walk along secluded beaches           in the heart of Hobart there
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transformer, a major permanent
                  environment for wild brown and     on the north-east coast.              is Lark Distillery, which has
                                                                                                                                                                                                  artwork set to open in Ida Bay in
                  rainbow trout and offers plenty    Many companies offer fuss-            grown to be one of the top malt
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Southern Tasmania in late 2021.
                  of the rarest commodity of all –   free, intimate guided walks.          whisky distillers in the country,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transformer is a pavilion with
                  solitude. Most days it’s easy to   For example, Experiential             creating premium spirits with
                                                                                                                                                                                                  a reflective interior, creating a
                  imagine that you are the only      Tasmania’s new guided walking         time-honoured methods. You
                                                                                                                                                                                                  lens consisting of angles and
                  angler on the island. Riverfly     tour in the Freycinet National        can visit both cellar doors for a
                                                                                                                                                                                                  facets that interact with the
                  Wilderness Huts offer direct       Park provide day packs filled         taste of their pure Tasmanian
                                                                                                                                                                          The Tasman Hotel,       landscape over the changing
                  access to the Western Lakes        with essentials and a gourmet         whisky and gin, including over
                                                                                                                                                                                  Tasmania        seasons.
                  fishery and Walls of Jerusalem     picnic lunch, so you can spend        150 malt whiskies at Lark.
                  National Park, with some of the    more time discovering the
                  best fly fishing in Tasmania.      park's dramatic landscapes.
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