FunSearch Seasons Magazine - 'Winter' Edition 3, 2019

Issue No. 3 Winter Edition

DALE AND KARLIE A landscape team with an eye for drama.

ADAM DYSON AND OAT VAIYABOON

The stars capturing Victoria’s Great Ocean Road in their own unique style.

MORE THAN JUST THE BEST REDS Throwback to a Limestone Coast Australian Summer Roadtrip

JAMIE MACKRILL

in Tasmania

N A T H A N G O D W I N Dream states V I C K I W H I T E Beachside, WA MICHELLE J.

Snowy Mountains Brumbies

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FRONT COVER IMAGE by Adam Dyson. See all the stars roadtripping the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

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DK PHOTOGRAPHY A landscape team with an eye for drama OAT VAIYABOON One of the Stars of The Great Ocean Road

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GREAT OCEAN ROAD The joys of a winter coastal escape.

ADAM DYSON 18 months in a camper van

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LIMEST A Summ

MICHEL Meet th Mounta

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TONE COAST mer Rewind

LLE J. he majestic Snowy ains Brumbies

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NATHAN GODWIN Cross into dream states all over Australia

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VICKI WHITE Takes us beachside in Perth

JAMIE MACKRILL Reveals the deep greens of Tasmania.

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SUMMER THROWBACK! LIMESTONE COAST ROADTRIP In the height of the Australian summer FunSearch took a roadtrip adventure into South Australia’s Coonawarra region, as guests of the lovely people from Hollick Estate.

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In a sun-filled, fun-filled journey we discovered the best of South Australia’s rugged and beautiful Limestone Coast finding hidden gems and sampling local food and wine and hospitality in equal measure. See it all on page 70.

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DK PHOTOGRAPHY A LANDSCAPE TEAM WITH AN EYE FOR DRAMA

Dale & Karlie are a Gold Coast based couple who’ve both had a love for photography since youth. From sunrise to sunset, from Australia's outback to the freezing Arctic, they capture stunning landscape scenes from around the world, sharing their knowledge in workshops.

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Featured Destinations: NSW including Byron Bay, Wollongong, Blue Mountains,Camel Rock, Bermagui, South Australia including Lake Bonney, Barmera, Western Australia including Crawley, Perth.

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BYRON BAY LIGHTHOUSE, BYRON BAY, NSW. An incredible full moon provides a spectacular backdrop to the iconic Byron Bay Lighthouse.

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WOLLONGONG HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE, WOLLONGONG, NSW. A sea of white as huge waves crash into the breakwater behind the Wollongong Harbour Lighthouse.

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CAMEL ROCK, BERMAGUI, SAPPHIRE COAST, NSW. 500 million year old Cambrian Age Camel Rock, a kingdom rising out of the misty ocean.

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LAKE BONNEY, BARMERA RIVERLAND, SA. The stark beauty of Lake Bonney as fingers of dead wood clutch at the sky.

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LAKE JINDABYNE, NSW.

HORSEHEAD ROCK, NSW

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICTORIA. Dragon Head Rock emerges, darkly beautiful, out of the ancient rock shelf.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS, SYLVIA FALLS, NSW. The gentle cascades of Sylvia Falls is a natural highlight among many in the ‘Valley of the Falls’.

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CRAWLEY, PERTH, WA. The Crawley Edge Boatshed sits waiting at the end of the pier, in perfect grey stillness.

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OAT VAIYABOON

ONE OF THE STARS OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Based in Port Fairy, one of the many gems to be discovered along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Oat specialises in capturing intriguing overhead and landscape images of the region.

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Featured Destinations: Victoria including Great Ocean Road, Gibsons Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Fairy, Lake Gillear, Portland, Mt Hotham, Dinner Plain and NSW including the Blue Mountains and Penrose State Forest.

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PENROSE STATE FOREST, NEAR PENROSE, NSW. Driving from Sydney back to Port Fairy, the forest becomes a stark pattern from above.

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MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. After trekking through knee deep snow, it was nearing 4PM in the afternoon, when the light changed and we saw the world through rose coloured glasses. The colour was extraordinary.

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DANNY’S LOOKOUT, GREAT ALPINE ROAD, MT HOTHAM, VICTORIA. Shot in the the last light of day, this spot indicates the perfect position for a wedding proposal. Photographer Oat, proposed to his (now) wife right here.

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HUT ON DINNER PLAIN, MT HOTHAM, VICTORIA. A snow covered hut among the alpine gum trees. Winter on Mt Hotham in Australia.

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SUNRISE, EAST BEACH, PORT FAIRY, VICTORIA. East beach at Port Fairy is a fantastic family swimming beach with patrolled areas near the Surf Livesaving Club. At sunrise the colours can be spectacular.

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GIBSON’S STEPS, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Maybe once or twice a year, the earth gets entirely saturated in a rain event, and a waterfall will suddenly appear off the edge of the cliff at Gibsons Steps. Images show opposite perspectives, looking up and down the coastline.

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NIGHT AT LOCH ARD GORGE, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Sometimes everything lines up. Looking towards the southern ocean and Bass Strait, the Milky Way puts on a stunning light show performance with backing by Aurora Australis on the right of stage.

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“PATRICIA MARY” STRANDED, NEAR LAKE GILLEAR, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. The Patricia Mary was adrift for two days, before running aground against rock and cliffs about 20 minutes from Warrnambool on the Shipwreck Coast. She has never been recovered.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW. In a secret location deep in the mountains, a community of thousands of Fireflies light up a subterranean cavern, giving it a magical, enchanted atmosphere.

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CAPE NELSON LIGHTHOUSE, NEAR PORTLAND, VICTORIA. The Milky way, the historical Lighthouse and experimental light painting combine to make a stunning picture.

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BEEKEEPERS COTTAGE, ALONG HAMILTON-PORT FAIRY ROAD, VICTORIA. Early morning in a nondescript section of the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road, this long abandoned cottage is named after the vocation of the original owners.

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THE JOYS OF A WINTER COASTAL ESCAPE WINTER in the Otways on the Great Ocean Road means a wild coastline, raging waterfalls and tranquil rainforests served up with warm pubs, cosy cafes with hearty winter meals and comfortable accommodation if it’s too wet to camp.

For everything Great Ocean Road visit our website.

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Featured Destinations: Victoria, Great Ocean Road including Johanna Camping Ground at Johanna Beach, Elliot River, Erskine Falls, Port Campbell, Forrest, Great Ocean Road Ecology Centre.

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JOHANNA BEACH Beaches are quiet and remote during winter, so you have them to yourself. Between Glenaire and Lavers Hill is Johanna Beach, with enormous crashing surf, craggy little rock coves and a winding beach line to explore

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FUN FACT Point Franklin is at the southernmost point in Western Victoria after Apollo Bay. It’s an undiscovered little hideaway covering about four kilometres of rugged and rocky shoreline dotted with small beaches and bays.

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SECRET WILDLIFE The forests and waterways are home to wallabies, koalas and platypuses, whilst butterflies and parrots reside in the treetop canopies. Our best kept secret is the scattering of glow worms that can be seen at night.

Resting Koala at Great Ocean Road Ecology Centre.

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RAINFORESTS AND WOODLANDS Just three hours south-west from Melbourne, the Otways are home to the Great Otway National Park, Otway Forest Park and multiple marine sanctuaries. You’ll discover a mix of woodland and dense rainforest with deep gullies, towering trees, ferns, rocks and moss, with waterfalls, rivers and creeks everywhere. Park and view or walk along dozens of kilometres of trails.

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HOPETOUN FALLS A little off the beaten track is Hopetoun Falls with a gigantic 30 metre plummet. You can take in the view from an upper platform just 20 metres from the car park or descend the 200 stairs that wind through the tree ferns to the base of the falls.

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Enjoy a local brew at The Forrest Brewing Company.

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CRAFT BEER There are warm and welcoming pubs throughout the Otways, including the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse in Apollo Bay, The Forrest Brewing Company (inland from Skenes Creek), the Great Ocean Road Gin at Aireys Inlet and the Otway Estate Winery and Brewery, just out of Colac.

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Get warm inside and out at Forage on the Foreshore at Port Campbell.

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HEARTY WINTER FOOD From fresh seafood to home-made pasta and braised meats, winter menus in the Otways are hearty, and showcase seasonal local produce. If it’s raining, you’ll easily find a roaring fire, or a table with an ocean view to settle in.

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ADAM DYSON 18 MONTHS IN A CAMPER VAN

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Adam has a long- term passion for Australian landscape and long exposure photography.

“For about a year and a half I’ve been living nearly full time out of a 2005 Mazda e2000. It's been an incredible opportunity to explore this amazing country we live in, allowing me the opportunity to be closer to all locations for sunrise, sunset and astrophotography

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Featured Destinations: Victoria including Henderson Falls near Lorne, Colac, Point Lonsdale, the Great Ocean Road, Great Otway National Park, The Grampians, NSW including Sydney Harbour and the Blue Mountains.

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SPLITTERS FALLS, THE GRAMPIANS, VICTORIA.

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HENDERSON FALLS, VICTORIA. This is one of the less popular waterfalls near Lorne, Victoria. It needs to be partially wet for this waterfall to run the way it was on this day. Magic.

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CREEPY TREE, COLAC, VICTORIA. I see this particular tree every time I head to the Great Ocean Road, located near Colac, right beside the road. The great thing about this image is cars driving on the road next to it, illuminate it to give just enough detail.

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THE 12 APOSTLES, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Stunning views from above, of the wonderful Great Ocean Road, Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. For a long time, this image was only a dream for me.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS SUNSET, NSW I would say that this image is perhaps my luckiest. On this particular day I’d walked about 15km around the breathtaking Blue Mountains. After shooting a handful of waterfalls I finished up looking over this anonymous waterfall (no name). I set my camera to timer mode, taking an image every second and walked back for a ‘behind the scenes’ shot. When I looked back, this thoughtful cockatoo had landed to perfectly complete this very Australian landscape composition.

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MT. WILLIAM SUNRISE, THE GRAMPIANS, VICTORIA. On a particularly cold and frosty morning, a fairy floss pink sky welcomed me at sunrise on Mt William.

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HEARTY WINTER FOOD From fresh seafood to home-made pasta HOLLOW MOUNTAIN CAVE, THE meats, winter menus in the and braised Otways are hearty, and showcase seasonal GRAMPIANS, VICTORIA. local produce. If it’s raining, you’ll easily find the a roaring I spent about two hours scouting area fire, or a table with an ocean to find this spectacular scene from the view to settle in. cave.

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POINT LONSDALE WAVE, VICTORIA. Often Point Lonsdale is greeted by massive waves surging into the bay, brought about by recurring winter cold fronts. On this day everything lined up.

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LIGHTNING’ TENBY POINT, BASS COAST, VICTORIA. Standing waist deep in water, hammering rain and watching lightning roll in. A perfect day.

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MRS MACARTHUR’S CHAIR, SYDNEY HARBOUR, SYDNEY An iconic Sydney view, enhanced by the golden light of a classic Winter sunset.

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LAKE ELISABETH, GREAT OTWAY NATIONAL PARK, VICTORIA. After five visits to this beautiful secluded place of secretive platypus and curious kangaroos, I saw this. Sometimes, whatever it is, you just have to keep trying.

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MILKY WAY AND AURORA AUSTRALIS, GIBSON STEPS LOOKOUT, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. I had always dreamt of a day when the Milky Way and the Southern lights ‘Aurora Australis’ would agree to treat me to something special. It’s a once a year event if that. This is what a real dream looks like.

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MILKY WAY AT LINCOLN'S ROCK, BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW. The very early, very cold mornings are one of the hardest parts of being obsessed with capturing the beauty of Australia. For this shot I rolled out of my van at 2am to watch the wonder of the Milky Way rising in all its glory, over the Blue Mountains.

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MAN ON A VAN, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. This Mazda Campervan was my mobile home for my Australian roadtrip, for 18 months or so. While to took me to very special places across the country, it also provided the subject for its own special images. To me, this van and this image, represents the freedom I feel while roadtripping in Australia.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S LIMESTONE COAST A SUMMER ROADTRIP REWIND

Thought we’d put a little little extra warmth in your Winter. The Limestone Coast is a magical region between Adelaide and Melbourne, about a half day roadtrip from either direction. It’s a place of wonderful wines and wilderness; red soil and green vines and Sparkling Merlot matched beautifully with sparkling aqua oceans and delicious local produce. Enjoy the trip.

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Featured Destinations: Coonawarra, Hollick Estate, Penola, Royal Oak Penola Hotel, Beachport, Salmon Hole, Bool Lagoon, Valley Lake, Mt Gambier.

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THE BANK, PENOLA, SA. Now a private property, The Bank was once the centre of commerce in the heart of Penola.

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COONAWARRA SIDING, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 8.30PM. Spectacular, jaw-dropping evening skies like this are common in late Summer in Coonawarra. The Siding was the lifeblood for the area, opening agricultural trade and a new wine region in Australia.

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BRANDS LAIRA, CELLAR, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. On a tour with Simon from Coonawarra Experiences. A big, punchy classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, served up with a scrumptious platter in the old Cellar at Brands Laira.

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HOLLICK, A COONAWARRA ICON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA The beautiful architecture of the Hollick Estate cellar door and entrance to “Upstairs at Hollick” where fine wines and foods compliment a lovely view over the vineyards.

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NEILSON’S BLOCK, HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Summer, early morning mist adds a touch of romance in the heart of big red country.

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NEILSONS BLOCK, HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Early morning clouds paint the sky orange, apricot and pink over these famous Coonawarra vines.

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SPARKLES IN THE SKY, HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Late night over Neilson’s Block, the glow of passing road trains in the distance.

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HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Who wouldn’t enjoy a relaxing stroll here, sampling some of the best wines in Australia? Cheers to that.

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HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. More reds in the area of Australia, most famous for its reds.

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HOLLICK ESTATE, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Biking among the vines is a fantastic family holiday activity in Coonawarra.

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SALMON HOLE, BEACHPORT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Salmon Hole is a calm family beach, a kids holiday paradise and a Beachport secret we’re reluctant to reveal.

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SALMON HOLE, BEACHPORT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. If your romantic idea of Australia includes local wallabies bounding around on a pristine beach, on a 35 degree day, then welcome to your dream.

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ROYAL OAK HOTEL PENOLA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A classic country hotel in the heart of Penola, with shaded beer garden, friendly restaurant, and good old-fashioned four poster beds in very hospitable accommodation.

You’ll be warmly welcomed.

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FUN FACT Penola is where Australia’s only recognised Catholic Saint, St Mary McKillop, started educating poor local children.

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PETTICOAT LANE, PENOLA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The famous laneway of gardens and cottages, hidden around the corner from the main strip in Penola.

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SHARAM COTTAGES, PETTICOAT LANE, PENOLA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. These homes have been preserved by the National Trust, giving a glimpse into the past. You’ll find a healthy herb garden out back.

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BEACHPORT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The Limestone that gives the Limestone Coast its name and the coastal landscape its character.

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SUNSET AT BOOL LAGOON WETLANDS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A secluded, serene natural setting where in Spring, birdlife numbers and variety exceed those of Kakadu in the Northern Territory. A place of complete serenity and a must visit for any lover of bird-watching and wildlife of all kinds.

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CLOUD FORMATION OVER BOOL LAGOON WETLANDS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Late afternoon clouds are reflected in patches of water at Bool Lagoon wetlands.

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VALLEY LAKE, MOUNT GAMBIER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Hollick Rosada and a picnic at Valley Lake, in the stunning Lakes district of Mount Gambier.

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UPSTAIRS AT HOLLICK, COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Delicious steamed fresh local Mussels.

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ROYAL OAK HOTEL PENOLA RESTAURANT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Take the family to this very friendly restaurant and get treated to great food and fantastic service, with a genuine smile.

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Since 1983, Hollick Estates has been producing some of the Coonawarra’s finest handcrafted wine. Come and enjoy an exceptional cellar door experience and indulge in our region’s fantastic culinary offerings at our award-winning restaurant, Upstairs at Hollick, with sweeping views over the vineyards.

+61 8 8737 2318 | www.hollick.com | 11 Racecourse Road, Penola, SA 5277

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MICHELLE J. MEET THE MAJESTIC SNOWY MOUNTAINS BRUMBIES

Michelle J lives in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW, Australia.

She loves the rugged county and its inhabitants, spending timing photographing wild Snowy Mountains Brumbies and the wildlife that live in this cool, alpine wilderness wonderland.

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Featured Destinations: NSW including The Snowy Mountains and Mt Kosciuszko, Kosciuszko National Park.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. It was early morning. The storm had passed. The sun was rising. The brumbies were full of beans, and oh what a joy it is to encounter such nature.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. A beautiful chestnut roan stallion brumby.

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FUN FACT Of all the peaks in the Great Dividing Range, the Snowy Mountains contains the tallest of them, including Mt Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia at 2228 metres above sea level.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. The lead stallion had been watching me for some time and I had no idea. Here I am thinking I was being so clever and stealthy NOT !!

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. A wild dog pup spots something in the distance.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. In the early morning I sit and wait, softly letting out my own howl. And then…a young dingo replies. Just wonderful.

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FUN FACT There are very few regions in Australia that experience pronounced seasonal changes. The Snowy Mountains is one of them. In Winter you are advised to prepare well and consult local authorities and forecasts before venturing out.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. The Stallion we call Paleface was on the move but didn't realise I was in his path. He saw he was on a collision course, casually sidetracked and ran straight past. Just wild!

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. A mob of wild horses crossed in front of us.

I feel blessed to be able to visit these wonderful creatures, and the wide open plains of the Snowy Mountains where they roam.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS, KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, NSW. Old Currango hut, the oldest remaining building in the Kosciuszko National Park.

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Featured Destinations: NSW including Wallaga Lake, South Australia including Glenelg Beach, Kanmantoo, Milang, Henley Beach, Carpenter Rocks, Port Willunga, and Port Noarlunga..

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HORSEHEAD ROCK, WALLAGA LAKE, NSW. Having travelled to this place several times, Horsehead Rock in Wallaga Lake is one of those places that captivates me. It looks beautiful in all light and is a must see if you’re in the area, though you need to be mindful of the tides which can make it a more challenging walk.

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STAIRS TO PARADISE, PORT NOARLUNGA, SA. Whether shooting from the top, half way down or closer to the bottom. It doesn’t matter. The beach views from here are some of the best in South Australia. I am pursuing a wider series of images from different points on these stairs.

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“PISCES STAR”, CARPENTER ROCKS, SA. The Pisces Star shipwreck is a isolated place on the South Australian coastline. A short drive from Mount Gambier, this spot has slowly become more popular with photographers.

With the right sunset, you can capture something special.

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“PORT WILLUNGA PINKS”, PORT WILLUNGA JETTY, SA. The old Port Willunga jetty would have to be some of the most photographed sticks in the world for obvious reasons. This place is truly iconic with South Australians and most nights you’ll see a number of people taking photos here from different points.

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“MILANG DREAMS”, MILANG, SA. Milang is one of those hidden gem locations in South Australia and a place I love to visit when I just want to escape! This image blends the jetty with the sky, creating a dream like image of soft clouds and colours.

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“PADDLE BOARDER”, HENLEY BEACH, SA. The sunset on the evening was absolutely amazing. I imagine for this guy paddling out into the sunset, he had one of the best views. The golden glow on the water and the sky was incredible.

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FERRIS WHEEL, GLENELG BEACH, SA. The Ferris Wheel at Glenelg Beach is a fantastic local attraction for family fun and makes for an incredible and unique focal point for sunset photos.

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‘KANMANTOO LUMEY’, KANMANTOO, SA. Light painting with drones is a fantastic emerging area of photography. This image was taken on a close friend’s farm (@did_photos) using a drone carrying a light source and moving in a circle above the old stone cottage in the foreground.

The bright ring of light is reminiscent of a halo sitting over the cottage; together they form a unique picture and mood.

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JAMIE MACKRILL REVEALS THE DEEP GREENS OF TASMANIA

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Featured Destinations: Tasmania including Bridgenorth, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain National Park, Bay of Fires, Stanley, Queenstown, Strahan.

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STRAHAN, TASMANIA. Step back in time, on the West Coast Wilderness Railway.

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MOLE CREEK, TASMANIA The mysterious entrance hut entrance to Mole Creek Cave.

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MOLE CREEK, TASMANIA Heading down to the Mole Creek Caves on the magical rainforest walk.

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BOAT HARBOUR BEACH, TASMANIA. More of this state’s timeless deep greens greet visitors at Boat Harbour Beach.

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BAY OF FIRES, TASMANIA. The famous coloured rocks within the Bay of Fires Conservation Area.

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FREYCINET, TASMANIA. Beautiful views from the Mount Amos Summit.

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QUEENSTOWN, TASMANIA. Looking down into this former open-cut mine from Iron Blow Lookout.

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QUEENSTOWN, TASMANIA. A rainforest stream sets a prehistoric scene on Nelson Falls Walk.

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CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, TASMANIA. One of the many moods of Dove Lake, within the Cradle Mountain National Park. Cradle Mountain shown in background.

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VICKI WHITE TAKES US BEACHSIDE IN PERTH

Vicki White captures the relaxed lifestyle of Perth, Western Australia, concentrating on its many landscapes, beaches and trademark sunsets.

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Featured Destinations: Perth, Western Australia including, Floreat Beach, Cottesloe Beach, North Beach, Scarborough Beach, Lake Gwellup, Crawley, Herdsman Lake.

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CRASHING WAVES, FLOREAT BEACH, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Breaking waves, bottle green, backlit with subdued late afternoon sunlight.

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SOUTH PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, The South Perth foreshore is a beautiful walk with perfect big sky views of Perth City across the Swan River.

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SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, COTTESLOE BEACH, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. “Surfers” by April Pine at the famous Sculptures by the Sea art exhibit on Cottesloe Beach.

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SUNSET AT COTTESLOE BEACH, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Dramatic pinks and greys, as another day closes at Cottesloe Beach

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HERDSMAN LAKE REGIONAL PARK, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Herdsman Lake is part of a nature reserve that offers a satisfying 8KM loop walk, not far from the Perth CBD

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SUNRISE, LAKE GWELLUP, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. In the suburbs to the north of the CDB, early on a windless morning, Lake Gwellup allows you to catch a beautiful reflection in her waters.

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SUNSET SURFING, TOM’S BREAK, NORTH BEACH, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Local surfers enter the water at Tom's Break in North Beach, a popular sunset surf spot.

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