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ACCOMMODATION LISTING CLASSIFICATION All meals available [AMA] Apartments [A] Bed and Breakfast [BB] Cabins [CA] Cottages(s) [CO] Country House [CH] Dinner, Bed and breakfast [DBB] Farm Holiday [FH]

Farm Stay [FS] Guest House [GH] Home [H] Lodge [L] Private Hotel [PH] Self-contained [SC] Traditional Country Pub [CP]

Numbers represent total number of rooms available: eg. [2] Approximate distance is from the capital city of each state or territory Eg. (196km NE)

features 2 Ouvéa Island in New Caledonia

A pictorial journey around this Loyalty Island.

destination new south wales Sydney and Western 6 Katoomba 10 Blue Mountains area 11 Mudgee and Central West area 12 Mudgee 14 Orange 15 Rothbury - Hunter Valley Wine Country 17 Hunter Valley 26 The Hawkesbury River Valley Northern 18 World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island 20 Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island 20 Central Coast 22 Tenterfield Country 23 New England and Far North Coast 24 Escape to Far North Coast of NSW Southern 30 Berry - The Town for all Seasons 32 South Coast area 32 Southern Highlands/Tablelands 33 Snowy Mountains 36 Tumut in the Snowy Mountains

victoria 38 39 40 42

Melbourne City and Suburbs Multicultural Melbourne Olinda, Mount Dandenongs Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

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High Country/Snowfields and Murray region Falls Creek in Summer Hanging Rock Macedon Ranges and Spa country Western Districts & Grampians Great Ocean Road and South West SE Coast/Gippsland area Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Walk

australian capital territory 54 55

Canberra Canberra and surrounds

northern territory 57 58

Darwin area and Country NT Australia’s gateway to Asia, Darwin

south australia 61 61 61 62

Adelaide city, suburbs and Hills area Fleurieu Peninsula/Kangaroo Island Barossa Valley and Limestone Coast Australia’s best beaches

western australia 65 66

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Cairns and Tropical North area Mission Beach and Agnes Water Hamilton Island Style Coastal, Country and Offshore Islands

vanuatu 84

Vanuatu, Happiest Place on Earth

tasmania 88 88 90

Hobart City and suburbs Southern area and Northern area Tasmania’s French Connection

bali 92 94

‘Hot’ new destination - Lombok Indonesia Bali and Lombok

new zealand 96

South Island including Queenstown

miscellaneous 95 97

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Perth, Margaret River region and Mid/South west Busselton

queensland 69 69 70 72 75 76

Gold Coast and Hinterland Granite Belt Gold Coast Razzamatazz Sunshine Coast Sunshine coast and hinterland Agnes Water and town of 1770

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Ouvéa Island New Caledonia

Ouvéa Island is a crescent-shaped island 50 km (30 miles) long and 7 km (4.5 miles) wide. Ouvéa is made up of Ouvéa Island, the smaller Mouli Island and Faiava Island, and several islets around these three islands. All of these lie among the Loyalty Islands, northeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia’s mainland.

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The settlement of Fayaoué, administrative centre for th

uvéa is home to around 3,000 people who are organized into tribes divided into Polynesian, Melanesian and Walisian according to ethnic descent. The Iaai language is widely spoken on the island. The two native languages of Ouvéa are the Melanesian Iaai and the Polynesian Faga Uvea, which is the only Polynesian

language that has taken root in New Caledonia. Speakers of Faga Uvea have fully integrated into Kanak society and consider themselves Kanaks. Ouvéa has rich marine resources and is home to many sea turtles, Manta rays, fish species and coral as well as a native parrot. The Uvea Parakeet can only be found on the island of Ouvéa. A large

crustacean called a “coconut crab” or “crabe de cocotier” can also be found on the islands. The large crabs live in palm tree plantations and live solely on a diet of coconuts that they crack open with their powerful claws. They are blue in colour and can grow to several kilos in size. They are a land based species and do not venture into the ocean. Genuine modern Kanaks!

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Mullumbimby - Far- North NEW CALEDONIA OuveaCoast IslandNSW

Page 2: View from the lagoon of the Fayaoue Catholic church on Ouvea Island in the Loyalty Islands.

Page 3 (top): Mouli Bridge at Lakini on Ouvea Island in the Loyalty Islands.

The settlement of Fayaoué, on Ouvéa Island, is the administrative centre for the community of Ouvéa.

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Page 3 (bottom): Genuine modern Kanak sculptures carved from native wood at Lekine on Ouvea Island in the Loyalty Islands. Page 4: View of Lakini from the Mouli Bridge on Ouvea Island in the Loyalty Islands. Photos courtesy: www.sealaunay.com

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Tweed Valley NSW DESTINATION + Blue Mountains

Images courtesy James Horan, Destination NSW.

Katoomba

The scenic beauty and tranquillity of Katoomba and the surrounding Blue Mountains area have long made it a haven for Sydney-siders looking for rest and relaxation.

atoomba was founded in 1879 when coal was obtained from the side of the mountain near Orphan Rock using a cable car. The Scenic Railway now operates within that original cutting in the mountain side. It is the steepest railway incline in the world and one of the most popular manmade tourist attractions in Australia. Adjacent to the Scenic Railway is the Scenic Cableway, the steepest aerial cable car in Australia. The Scenic Cableway takes you on a 545 metre ride into the Jamison valley. The views are breathtaking. A visit to the Blue Mountains would not be complete without viewing the spectacular Three Sisters at Echo Point. Admire the beauty of this amazing rock formation. The Giant Stairway is also at 6

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Echo Point and you can take the 800 steps down into the valley if you are energetic. Leura boasts many gardens which are privately owned yet open at selected times of the year to the public. Leura Garden Festival and Leura Village Fair are popular events held in October each year. The natural wonders of Leura can be discovered via the many walks. A great place to start is Sublime Point Road. Here you will find one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular golf courses. At the other end of Sublime Point Road is Sublime Point, at 900m above sea level you will stand in awe of the view. Along Cliff Drive, bush walks can lead you to the Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell while the famous Prince Henry Cliff Walk will take you to the spectacular

Katoomba Falls. Also along Cliff Drive you will discover Leura Cascades. Leura Cascades is a peaceful setting for a family picnic or BBQ. From the Cascades take a leisurely walk to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls. In just under two hours from Sydney, you too can enjoy these gardens of tranquillity.

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Tweed Valley + DESTINATION

A visit would not be complete without viewing the spectacular Three Sisters

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NEW SOUTH WALES + | Blue Mountains DESTINATION Tweed Valley

Katoomba

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is in one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations. The five star hotel is in a historic country mansion amidst two acres of manicured gardens. Just a short drive from Sydney, the hotel is a breathtaking escape for romantics, gourmets and lovers of nature. Lilianfels is the perfect base to explore the Blue Mountains. At Lilianfels, you can be yourself while enjoying all the comforts of an exclusive retreat. Enjoy crisp sheets and fluffy towels in individually decorated rooms. Sink into an extra deep bath. The marble bathrooms offer a separate bath and shower with plush towelling bath robes. Relax and rejuvenate amidst the pristine beauty of the Australian wilderness surrounded by forests of fragrant eucalyptus. Re-energise yourself with outdoor adventures or relax with our indulgent spa treatments. I like to relax in the Lobby Lounge with a drink by the fire before dinner. Sometimes

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my loved ones join me – and sometimes it’s just my dog! Lilianfels is the only five star hotel in the mountains which is pet friendly. Dining at Lilianfels is steeped in history. Darley’s Restaurant is set in the heritage listed, original homestead of Sir Frederick Darley. It features beautiful stained glassed windows, ornate fire places and crystal chandeliers. The wine list offers vintage wine sourced from top Australian and international wineries. See you there.

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa Lilianfels Avenue Katoomba, NSW, 2780, Australia P: +61 (02) 4780 1200 F: +61 (02) 4780 1300 Email: reservations@lilianfels.com.au Web: www.lilianfels.com.au

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Blue Mountains | NEW SOUTH WALES

Tweed Valley + DESTINATION

echoes boutique hotel & restaurant Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is perched on the very edge of the Jamison Valley at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains. Its unique location offers stunning panoramas from every room, providing guests with dramatic views. Echoes is an intimate hotel offering a personal style found only in boutique establishments. The unique combination of fine dining and luxury accommodation provides a memorable difference. All this and only 90 minutes from Sydney! Echoes Boutique Hotel makes a bold statement by carefully preserving the building’s architectural heritage. Its 14 rooms boast individual personalities in design, names and colour to luxurious furnishings and fittings. The eclectically designed building has generous indoor and outdoor seating areas. Guests soak in the views as well as the lush cool air of the rainforest valleys below. There are open fire places throughout the Hotel with a cosy bar and lounge. As one of the most stylish and

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sophisticated boutique hotels in the Blue Mountains, Echoes provides a retreat of luxury and relaxation. Rejuvenate with a brisk hike through the Jamison Valley or relax with a spa treatment in our private sauna and spa. Delight in the creative cuisine and carefully selected wines of Echoes Restaurant. It has an atmosphere of modern elegance that complements the dramatic architecture. The hotel celebrates its “breathtaking views” by serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to in-house guests on the terrace. Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant 3 Lilianfels Avenue Katoomba NSW 2780 AUSTRALIA P: (612) 4782 1966 F: (612) 4782 3707 E: info@echoeshotel.com.au W: www.echoeshotel.com.au

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NSW + Tweed Valley Blue Mountains Area Metropole, Cnr Gang Gang & Lurline Streets. Mountain Heritage Hotel (The), Apex & Lovel Sts. [CH - 42][AMA] Mountain Top Holiday Home, 42 Merriwa Street. Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba St.

Shelton-Lea B&B

wentworth falls A delightful town in the heart of the Blue Mountains with excellent bushwalking and plenty of outstanding accommodation. Dropping 300 metres, Wentworth Falls are one of the highest falls in the mountains. The National Pass bushwalking trail follows six kilometres of majestic wild scenery and waterfalls in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Also of interest are the Reach Museum, Kings Tableland, Wentworth Falls Lake and Yester Grange (1870), now an art gallery, which offers excellent views of Wentworth Falls, Mount Solitary & Sublime Point.

Blue Mountains Area Bilpin (93 km NW) Bilpin Springs Lodge, 46 Bilpin Springs Rd. Ghost Hill Cabins, 73 Ghost Hill Rd.

Blackheath (116 km W) Allview Escape, 415-419 Hat Hill Road. Clairvaux Cottages, 14 Burton Rd. [CO - 3][SC] Federation Gardens Lodge, 185 Evans Lookout Rd. [CO - 4][SC] Harrow Cottages, 21 Brentwood Ave. [CO - 2][BB] Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge, 336 Evans Lookout Road. Kubba Roonga Guesthouse & Spa Cottages, 9 Brentwood Ave. [GH - 7][DBB] Lavender Cottage, 201 Govets Leap Rd. Possums Hideaway, 185 Evans Lookout Rd. [GH - 4][SC] Secrets Hideaway, 173 Evans Lookout Rd. [SC] St Mounts Boutique Hotel, 194 Great Western Hwy. [GH - 17][DBB]

Tails of Blackheath, 209 Great Western Highway. [GH - 7] Tullamore, PO Box 332. Woolshed Cabins, Kanimbla Valley, via.

Hartley Vale (140 km W) Blue Hills Farm Retreat, 261 Hartley Vale Road.

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Jenolan Caves (140 km W) Duckmaloi Farm, 54 Karawina Drive Duckmaloi.

Jenolan Cabins

159 Lurline St Ph: 02 4782 9883 Our suites are very private. Conveniently located within minutes walk to scenic attractions, bush walks and restaurants. AAA 4.5 star. [BB]

42 Edith Rd Ph: 02 6335 6239 Fax: 02 6335 6239 6 Fully self-contained cottages. 2 bdrms, 1 Qn, 2 sets bunks, bthrm, lounge, kitchen, dining & log fire. Commanding views of Blue Mountains. [CA - 2][SC] E-mail: relax@jenolancabins.com.au Web: www.jenolancabins.com.au

Katoomba (111 km W) Blue Mountains Boutique Accommodation, 91 Waratah Street. Carrington (The), 15-47 Katoomba St. Cecil Guesthouse (The), 108 Katoomba St. [GH - 23][BB] Clarendon Guesthouse (The), 68 Lurline St. [GH] Cloudlands, 4-6 Banksia Park Road. Devon Cottage Echo Point, 26 Echo Point Rd. [H - 4][SC] Echo Point Motor Inn-opp.Three Sisters, 18 Echo Point Road. Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, 3 Lilianfels Ave. Ph 02 4782 1966. See our display advertisement. [GH - 12][DBB]

Jamison House, 48 Merriwa St. [GH - 4][BB] Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, Lilianfels Ave. Ph 02 4780 1200. See our display advertisement.

Secret Valley Escape, 548 Blackheath Creek Rd.

Medlow Bath (128 km W)

Sidney’s Retreat, Lurline St. [CO - 2][SC]

Sirens Bed & Breakfast

3 Duff St Ph: 02 4782 9386 Fax: 02 4782 9576 Enjoy a romantic stay in this elegant Edwardian home, each room with stylish ensuite & unique brass bed canopied in lace (deliciously comfortable). Relax before a roaring fire on a winters night or browse through old books in the fine library. You may enjoy the many interesting antiques & collectibles throughout the house. Breakfast sumptuously in the sunny dining room to the splashing of the fountain. A short stroll takes you to a large choice of excellent restaurants. Pamper yourself with a soak in our claw foot bath in the luxury bathroom. [H][BB] E-mail: enquiries@sirenskatoomba. com.au Web: www.hermes.net.au/sirens

Teddy’s Boutique Accommodaion, 24 Waratah Avenue. The Yellow Cottage, 314A Katoomba St. Three Sisters Motel, 348 Katoomba Street. Waratah Cottage, 30 Waratah Avenue. Windradyne Boutique B&B, 6 Cliff Drive. [GH - 3][BB]

Kurrajong Heights (80 km NW) Madison’s Mountain Retreat, 1880 Bells Line of Rd. [CA - 8][SC]

23 Glenara Rd Ph: 02 4567 7170 Fax: 02 4567 7170 [CO - 6][SC] E-mail: enquiries@rusticspirit.com.au Web: www.rusticspirit.com.au

Lake Lyell (150 km W) Eagle View Escape, 271 Sandalls Drive, Rydal via. [A - 12][SC]

Argyll Guest House, 11a Craigend St. [GH - 3][BB] Bethany Manor Bed & Breakfast, 8 East View Ave. [CH - 3][BB] Leura House, 7 Britain St. [GH - 14][BB] Leura Rose Cottage, 17 Woodford Street. Llandrindod Bed & Breakfast, 272 The Mall. [H - 3][BB] Old Leura Dairy, 61 Kings Rd (cnr of Eastview Ave). [CO][SC]

Little Hartley (134 km W)

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Rustic Spirit (The)

Leura (108 km W)

Chalet Blue Mountains (The), 46-50 Portland Rd.

Megalong Valley (130 km W) Dryridge Estate, The Six Foot Track. Euroka Homestead, Megalong Road. [FS - 5][SC] Glyn Newydd, Megalong Road. [CH - 3][DBB]

Megalong Valley Heritage Farm, Megalong Valley Rd. [AMA] Sunrise Lodge (Dryridge Estate), The Six Foot Track. Woodbridge Country Estate, Megalong Valley. [CH - 8][SC]

Mount Victoria (123 km W) Closeburn House, 2-18 Closeburn Drive. [CH - 10][DBB] Manor House (The), Montgomery Street. [GH - 23][BB] The Imperial Hotel, 1 Station Street. [GH - 35]

Mount Wilson (128 km NW) Chimney Cottage, Waterfall Rd. [CO - 5]

Rydal (150 km W) Seclusions Blue Mountains 209 Martins Rd Ph: 02 6355 6300 Fax: 02 6355 6371 ’Exclusively Couples’. E-mail:

bennetts112@ozemail.com.au Web: www.seclusions.com.au

Springwood (73 km W) Storey Grange, 105 Lalor Drive.

Wentworth Falls (99 km W) Blue Mountains Holiday House, 223 Blaxland Road. Bodhi Cottages, 38 Tarella Rd. [CO][SC] Gatekeepers Cottage, c/BlueMountains Retreats. [CO - ][SC] Naini Tal Bed & Breakfast, 94 Waratah Rd. Yester Grange Estate, Yester Rd.[CO - 3][SC]

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Mudgee + Central Tweed WestValley Area + NSW

Mudgee Valley Area

Kia-ora B&B, 92 Gladstone St. [H - 2][BB] Kirima Cottages, 2.4km up the Hill End Rd. [CO - 6][SC] Kurrara Cottages, Henry Lawson Drive. Lauralla Guest House and Grapevine Restaurant, Cnr Lewis & Mortimer Sts. [GH - 6][DBB] Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse (The), 3 Coorumbene Court.

Capertee (183 km NW) Turon Gates, Turon Gates Rd off Mudgee Rd. [CO][SC]

Glen Davis Glen Davis Boutique, 1 Condola Avenue.

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Gulgong (296 km NW)

212 Mayne St Ph: 02 6374 1111 Fax: 02 6374 1086 The Goldfields Motor Inn is situated on three acres of landscaped grounds and only 200 metres away from an excellent nine hole golf course and close to all the facilities of the historic Gulgong township. Enjoy superb rural views and no traffic noise. The Goldfields Motor Inn features a swimming pool and barbeque facilities.

[GH - 4][DBB]

Wombadah, 46 Tierney Lane.

Running Stream Cottages of Moonraker

E-mail: gulgonggoldfield@bigpond. com.au Web: www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au

Prince Of Wales Hotel, 97 Mayne Street. Stables Guesthouse, 149 Mayne St. [GH - 5][BB]

Mudgee (260 km NW) Allambie Cottage, Wedgetail Grove. Bleak House, 7 Lawson St. [CH - 2][BB] Evanslea by the River, 146 Market Street.

Forgandenny House B&B 15-19 Short St Ph: 02 6372 2437 Mobile 0438 151 719. A magnificent Federation Home, specialising in fine bed & breakfast accommodation, located 250mtrs from town centre. Relax & enjoy. [BB] E-mail: stay@forgandenny.com.au Web: www.forgandenny.com.au

Bathurst (207 km W) A `Winter-Rose’ Cottage B&B, 79 Morrisset St. [CO - 3][BB] Bathurst B&B, 9 John Norton Place. Bathurst Heritage Apartments & Cottages, 108 William St. [A - 12][SC]

Primo Bed & Breakfast, 9 Court St. [H - 3][BB] Rosby Premium Wines & Guesthouse, 122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee. Trelawney Farm, 428 Henry Lawson Drive. Wildwood Country Guesthouse, Tierney Lane,Henry Lawson Dr.

Goldfields Motor Inn

Central West Area

335 Razorback Road Ph: 02 6358 8228 Fax: 02 6358 8319 Come, relax and de-stress at Cottages of Moonraker where the summers are mild and it snows every winter. The views and sunsets are spectacular. Three cottages rated 4 star, 2 with spa bath. Each cottage is fully self-contained and has one queensize bedroom. All this only 2 hours from Sydney. James Craig: restored Art Deco style Mary Rose: elegant English country-style The Stables: beautiful decor to suit the most discerning E-mail: pm.moonraker@

skymesh.com.au Web: www.cottagesofmoonraker.com.au

Rylstone (238 km NW) Bridgeview Inn, 28-30 Louee Street. [CO - 4][SC] Franks’ Breakaway, Olinda via. [SC]

High Tweeters, 1710 Nullo Mountain Rd, Nullo Mountain. [FH - 5]

Box Grove, 119 Duramana Rd. [CO - 2][BB]

Lochinvar, 448 Conrod Straight, Mt Panorama. [CO][SC] Magnolia Manor, 209 William Street. Paeton Place, 1554 Blaney Road.

Canowindra (307 km W) Everview Retreat, 72 Cultowa Lane. Marlow House Accommodation, PO Box 86.

Carcoar (258 km W) Five Frogs, 3 Belubula Street.

Dubbo (416 km W) Country Apartments, 230 Brisbane St. No 95 Accommodation, 95 Cobra Street. Zoofari Lodge-Western Plains Zoo, Obley Road.

Millthorpe (250 km W) Cheneyvale Loft Village Escape, Glenoria Road. Hockeys, 28 Park Street.

Narromine (452 km W) Abbey (The), 24 Dandaloo St. [GH - 5][BB]

Orange (266 km W) Abby Lodge, 224 Strathnook Lane Arancia, Wrights Lane. Borrodell on the Mt, Lake Canobolas Road.

Camelia Cottage Bed & Breakfast

175 Anson Street Ph: 02 6362 8898 Fax: 02 6361 1498 This Federation Home reflects the elegance of former years with a refined interior. The gardens are well established and provide warmth in winter and a cool retreat in summer. A short distance from the Orange CBD, it is surrounded by parklands. Excellent coffee shops and restaurants are just a stroll away! E-mail: info@cameliacottage.com.au Web: www.cameliacottage.com.au

Cleveland, 9 Crinoline St. [H - 3][AMA]

Clifton Gardens Bed & Breakfast, 4 Templer Place. Cotehele - The Magistrates House, 177 Anson St. [GH - 6][BB]

Greentrees Guest House, 33 Pinnacle Road. [GH][AMA] Leloma Bed & Breakfast, 27 National Avenue. de Russie Suites Orange, 72 Hill Street.

Parkes (360 km W) Kadina Bed & Breakfast, 22 Mengarvie Rd. Moonraker Motor Inn Parkes, 444 Clarinda St. Old Parkes Convent (The), 33 Currajong Street. [A - 2][BB]

Sofala (249 km NW) Chesleigh Homestead, Hill End Rd. Ph 02 6337 7077. See our display advertisement. [GH - 10][AMA]

HESLEIG HOMESTEAD

Sofala (near Bathurst), NSW 2795. Telephone: (02) 6337 7077. Web: www.sofala.net.au Chesleigh is the heart of Sofala’s colourful goldfields. A comfortable stopover amid the wild, rustic shanty towns of Sofala & Hill End. Lovely accommodation and genuine, delicious home cooking using fresh local produce. Dinner, B&B, weekends and extended stays.

Rates: From $95/person for dinner, B&B. Distance: 3 km from Sofala, 45 km from Bathurst. Rooms: 10 (6 with ensuite). Reservations: Required.

Credit Cards: Accepted. Children: Welcome. Features: Gold panning, horse riding, trout fishing, great food & terrific bush entertainment. A wealth of facilities.

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TweedMudgee Valley Region DESTINATION + NSW

Mudgee Mudgee is an elegant and historic country town, set in the scenic, natural setting of the Cudgegong Valley, north-west of Sydney.

rom the fertile surrounds comes great local produce available at cafes and restaurants in town, farm gate and gourmet food outlets. When you drive into Mudgee it is a sight to behold with rolling hills, gorgeous mountains and oozing with country peace and tranquility. Mudgee is blessed with historic buildings, so slip on your walking shoes and set out for an interesting walk around town. It is described by the National Trust as “one of Australia’s finest townscapes in a country area”. Mudgee has a burgeoning wine tourism industry, based around 40 cellar doors and 20 operational wineries. As the state’s third-largest wine region, Mudgee has around 2,700 hectares of vineyards, with 12

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almost 20% of this grown by the Oatley family alone. Established in 1858 and surrounded by picturesque vines and gum trees on the banks of Pipeclay Creek, the Cellar Door of Robert Oatley Vineyards, ‘Craigmoor’, is Mudgee’s oldest winery and vineyard. Not far from Craigmoor lies the ‘Montrose’ vineyard, home to the region’s preeminent winery and the heart of the winemaking operation for Robert Oatley Vineyards. Mudgee enjoys adequate rainfall and strong sunshine, but it’s the elevation, over 500 metres, that makes the difference. This altitude results in a longer, cooler ripening period than the nearest wine region, the Hunter Valley, which

although at the same latitude (32ºS) lacks Mudgee’s elevation. This gives Mudgee grapes a level of refinement and balance that enhances their wine. Summer and autumn days are very warm, with harvest time four weeks behind the Hunter Valley. This relatively warm climate has led growers to favour the red varietals – predominantly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. However, there has been some encouraging success, particularly at Montrose, with Italian red varietals. Reflecting both the climate and world wine drinking habits, Chardonnay is Mudgee’s most widely planted white varietal. For a unique break, look no further than the Mudgee region. There is something for everyone.

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Tweed Valley + DESTINATION

Sandy and Robert Oatley in their Mudgee vineyard.

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DESTINATION + NSW TweedOrange Valley Region

Surf check, Byron.

Orange

Orange is in the Central West of New South Wales and 206 kilometres west of Sydney.

significant local landmark is Mount Canobolas which quickly rises to an altitude of 1,395 metres from the local town. This gives it commanding views of the district and interestingly makes it the highest peak on the entire continent from that point west to the Indian Ocean. Just shows what a large, flat land Australia really is! Orange is a well-known fruit growing district. Funnily enough oranges are not grown in the area, as the climate is too cool. In recent years, a large number of vineyards have been planted for the rapidly expanding wine industry. The growth of the wine industry, coupled with the development of Orange as a gourmet food capital, has ensured Orange has become a popular travel destination. 14

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The Orange region is good for grape growing and winemaking due to a fortuitous combination of soils, climate and temperature. These factors combine to produce wine of distinct flavour and colour. The climate plays the biggest part in giving Orange some natural advantages - the cool temperatures during most of the growing season coupled with dry autumn conditions are ideal for grape growing. Orange Wine Week is ten days of events highlighting the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium wines through wine shows, tasting, educational workshops and celebrations with local produce. Experience the Orange regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich and diverse food and wine culture and meet the interesting and talented people who make it happen. Wine Week 2012 will be held from 19 - 28 October. To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0008

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Tweed Valley + DESTINATION

Images courtesy Destination NSW.

Events include: Orange Wine Show. 3rd to 4th October Orange Wine Show Public Tasting. 19th October Winemakers Table. 22nd October. Wine Central. Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th October Shiraz Symposium. 24 to 25th October. Terroir Tour. Thursday 24th October. Symposium Dinner. Thursday 25th October Wine Week Night Market. Friday 26th October As Orange is the birthplace of poets Banjo Paterson and Kenneth Slessor, one can only assume a history of story telling that goes with the local celebration of wine! For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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DESTINATION + Rothbury, Hunter Valley

Driving through the Hunter Valley. Image courtesy, Destination NSW

Image courtesy Destination NSW.

Rothbury

Hunter Valley Wine Country Just a couple of hours drive from the northern outskirts of Sydney will get you to Hunter Valley wine country.

he Hunter Valley is easily one of Australia’s best known wine regions. Once on the Newcastle Freeway, it’s a fast drive north from Sydney to the exit marked “Hunter Valley Vineyards via Cessnock”. Then it’s a nice, easy country drive to Pokolbin. Hunter Valley Wine Country is part of the

Horse trailride in the Hunter Valley Image courtesy Destination NSW.

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Lower Hunter region centered on Pokolbin and including places such as Rothbury, Broke, Fordwich, Lovedale, Wollombi Valley and Mount View. Rothbury is located in the Hunter Valley just 10km north of Cessnock. The town is situated in the heart of Australia’s premier wine growing region and home to a range of vineyards, wineries and cellar doors. Popular past times in Rothbury include going on wine tasting tours, taking scenic drives through the vineyards and valleys, bushwalking in the national parks and visiting the historic North Rothbury monument site. But mainly, the Rothbury area is associated with just one thing: wine. The Hill Top Villas in Rothbury is a charming country Guest House which has been welcoming guests from around the world for many years. Situated atop the Molly Morgan Ranges, this secluded 300 acre property enjoys spectacular views of the world renowned vineyards of the Hunter Valley, olive groves and mountain ranges. An abundance of native animals, including kangaroos are at home grazing

with the horses and cattle. These can be seen when horse riding at Hill Top. Hunter Valley Horse Riding offers a great horse riding experience. Personalised rides are available; the sunset ride is a lovely time to ride and see the kangaroos. As the wildlife awakens and begins to feed, you ride along with the Kangaroos and Wallabies in the light of the beautiful sunsets. A dedicated, qualified guide who gives you assistance and guidance along the way will escort you. Horse riding is a great way to explore the area and get a closer look at the plants and animals.

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alley. NSW

Hunter ValleyValley Area + NSW Tweed

Hunter Valley Area Aberdeen (302 km NW) Craigmhor Mountain Retreat, 2120 Upper Rouchel Rd.

Lovedale (200 km N) Adina Vineyard, 492 Lovedale Road. Rosedale Bed & Breakfast, 377 Lovedale Rd. [CH - 3][BB]

[CH - 4][BB]

Millfield (150 km N)

Bolwarra (203 km N)

Bellbird & Swallows, Lewis Lane,Mt View. [CO - 9][SC]

Maddies of Bolwarra, 35 Paterson Road. [GH - 3][AMA]

Morpeth (165 km N)

Broke (170 km N) Cant’s Lofthouse Vineyard Cottages, 19 Singleton Street. Monkey Place Country House, 69-71 Wollombi Street. [CH - 4][SC]

Starline Alpacas Farmstay Resort, 1100 Milbrodale Rd.

Bronte Guesthouse Boutique Accommodation, 147 Swan St. [GH - 3][SC] Morpeth Convent Guest House, 24 James St. [GH - 4][BB]

Mount View (153 km N)

Travellers Home B&B, 51 Maud Street. [GH - 2][BB]

Bimbadeen Estate, Cnr Bimbadeen & Mount View Rds. Cedars Mount View, 60 Mitchells Rd. [CO - 2][SC] Sincero, 147 Mount Bright Road.

Cessnock (153 km N)

Pokolbin (165 km N)

Briar Ridge Cottage, Mt View Road. [CO - 3][SC] Greta Main Pay Office Guest House, 988 Wollombi Rd.

Araluen Mistletoe Cottages, 108 Mistletoe Lane. Billabong Moon, 393 Hermitage Road. Nirvana Vista Estate, Lot 3 Sweetwater Road. [H - 4] Olive Grove, 576 Hermitage Road. Pokolbin Cabins, Palmers Lane [CA]

Cardiff (171 km N)

[GH - 5][DBB]

Laguna (121 km N) Judsons at Laguna, 3868 Great North Road.

Woolshed Hill Estate, 342 Deasys Rd. [GH - 11][DBB]

Quorrobolong (129 km N) Hunter Valley Retreat,Watagan Centre, 626 Sandy Creek Rd.

Vacy (226 km N) Banjos Bushland Retreat, Summer Hill Rd. Eaglereach Wilderness Resort, Summer Hill Rd. [CA - 45][SC]

Rosebrook (150 km N) Hunter River Retreat, 1090 Maitlandvale Rd. [CO - 8][SC]

Rothbury (200 km N) Burncroft, 207 Talga Rd. [GH - 6][DBB] Casa Della Vigna, 228 Sweetwater Road. Hill Top Villas, 288 Talga Road. Ph 02 4930 7111. See our display advertisement. [GH - 5][AMA]

I Villini, 497 Talga Road. Madigan Vineyard, Lot 1 Wilderness Road.

Scone (320 km N) Airlie House Motor Inn & Restaurant, 229 Kelly St. Belltrees Country House & Mountain Retreat, Gundy Rd. [GH - 9] Strathearn Park Lodge, 2 New England Hwy [GH - 4][AMA]

Willowgate Hall, 91 Kingdom Street.

Retreat Bushland Lodge (The)

Summer Hill Rd Ph: 02 9909 2900 Fax: 02 9909 2911 Just 2.5 hours from Sydney is a luxury holiday house, with a stunning view, in a 400 hectare bushland resort. Designed for romantic getaways (ensuite has spa), but with 3 bedrooms & bathrooms is ideal for families. Swim, play tennis, bushwalk, picnic, BBQ on the deck with views, laze by the fire, billiards, table tennis, board games, books, CDs, TVs, video library. Weekends $440/couple or $480 for family/group of up to 5. Midweek 2/3 night special $380/couple. Credit E-mail: info@ cards. [CO - 3]

retreatbushlandlodge.com.au Web: www.retreatbushlandlodge.com.au

you won’t want to leave ...

A mountain retreat in the heart of wine country

Hill Top Villas 288 Talga Road Rothbury NSw 2320 p. 02 4930 7111 f. 02 4930 9048 e. stay@hilltopguesthouse.com.au

www.hilltopguesthouse.com.au For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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You won’t want to leave the tranquil 300 acres. • Spectacular Valley views • sunsets • wildlife sanctuary • Horse riding • winery Tours • King Bed • Spa Baths • Massages • Private Balconies UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY

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World Heritage listed

Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific. Quite a boast I hear you say!

owever nothing can really prepare you for the jaw dropping beauty of its sheer cliffs rising out of the sea, surrounded by an idyllic lagoon. On my first visit I arrived by sea and felt like some character from a Robert Louis Stephenson novel. After that first visit it became a family ritual to revisit the island with my young children each year. Listen for the squeals of delight from the first timers on board your plane as they too catch their first sight of Lord Howe Island. Lord Howe is the closest Pacific island to Sydney and yet still part of New South Wales. It’s less than two hours flying from Sydney or Brisbane off Australia’s east

coast. It is one of just four island groups to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list for the global significance of its natural beauty and heritage. It’s a timeless natural paradise, where the pace is relaxed and where there are plenty of activities and adventures to choose from. Unspoiled, uncrowded beaches entice surfers, swimmers and sybarites. The crystal clear lagoon is bordered by the world’s most southerly coral reef. Just wander in off the beach to snorkel among colourful tropical and sub-tropical fish, turtles and other marine life. Or head further off-shore to SCUBA dive world-class

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The fishing off Ball’s Pyramid is fantastic.

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Lord Howe Island + DESTINATION

Lord Howe’s Museum is well worth a visit..

Masked Booby Birds. All images courtesy, Destination NSW.

The view from Malabar Hill.

To set foot on Lord Howe Island is to escape to a pristine environment. sites. The water is so clean and clear, it’s like swimming in an aquarium. Families love the safety and variety of kids’ activities; lovers find romance in the island’s secluded corners, natural beauty, luxury lodges and fine dining establishments. For adventurers, there are bushwalks and more strenuous hikes, including Mt Gower, rated as one of the world’s best day walks. To ease tired muscles, there is a choice of spa treatments. To set foot on Lord Howe Island is to escape to a pristine environment, where you’ll enjoy friendly hospitality and the kind of unique experience you’ll never want to leave. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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Picnic time at North Bay.

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NSW + Lord Howe Island + Norfolk Island + Central Coast Area

Ideally located within short walking distance to Gosford Waterfront, and just over an hour’s drive north of Sydney, Best Western Gosford Motor Inn is the perfect midweek escape. our 3½ star aaa rated motel provides exceptional cleanliness and in room facilities. all accommodation features: 42”lcd tV’S, electric blankets, Foxtel, Wireless internet connection (extra charges may apply), clock/alarm, Iron/Ironing Boards and Hair dryers. We have a sparkling inground swimming pool with wading area and BBQ facilities surrounded by natural backdrop, communal guest kitchen and laundry onsite. our cottaGe FeatureS 2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 5 people), and our GueSt HouSe FeatureS 5 bedrooms (sleeps up to 12 people). Both properties have fully equipped kitchen, dining and separate lounge area, air conditioning, bathroom and all linen provided, serviced weekly as well as the standard facilities provided in all of our motel rooms.

Lord Howe Island Lord Howe Island (850 km NE)

Beachcomber Lodge, Lord Howe Island. Blue Lagoon, Lord Howe Island. Broken Banyan Apartments The, Lord Howe Island. Ebbtide, Muttonbird Drive. Hideaway Apartments, Middle Beach Road. [A - 3] Howeana Apartments, Lagoon Road. Leanda Lei Apartments, Middle Beach Rd. Lorhiti Apartments, 78 Anderson Road.

Mary Challis Cottages, PO Box 69. Milky Way Holiday Apartments, Old Settlement Beach. Ph 02 6563 2012. See our display advertisement. Ocean View Apartments, PO Box 8. Pandanus Apartments, Anderson Road. Pinetrees Resort Hotel, Lagoon Road. Ph 02 9262 6585. See our display advertisement. Somerset Apartments, Neds Beach Road. Waimarie Holiday Apartments, Lagoon Road.

Best Western

GoSFord Motor Inn 123 central coast Highway Gosford P: 02 4323 1333 F: 02 43233030 W: www.gosfordmotorinn.com.au e: gosford@gosfordmotorinn.com.au

Norfolk Island Norfolk Island (1400 km E) Anson Bay Lodge, Bullock Hut Rd. Bounty Lodge Apartments, Ferny Lane. Cascade Garden Apartments, New Cascade Rd. Cobbys of Crystal Pool, Rocky point Road. Cumberland Resort And Spa, Taylors Road. Fantasy Island Resort, Taylors Road. Forrester Court, PO Box 496. Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel, PO Box 898. Paradise Hotel & Resort, Queen Elizabeth Ave. Selwyn Cottage, PO Box 359. Shearwater Scenic Villas, Point Ross. Shiralee Executive Cottages, Taylors Road. South Pacific Resort, Taylors Rd. Tau Gardens, Captain Quintal Drive. Whispering Pines Luxury Cottages, Mount Pitt Rd.

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Ettalong Beach Holiday Village, Fassifern Street. Luro On The Beach, 119 The Esplanade. Mantra Ettalong Beach, 53-54 The Esplanade.

Forresters Beach (100 km N) Forresters Beach Bed & Breakfast, 9 Yumbool Close. Forresters Beach Resort, 960 Central Coast Highway.

Gosford (86 km N) Bermuda Motor Inn, 303 Henry Parry Dr, Wyoming. Best Western Gosford Motor Inn, 23 Central Coast Highway. Ph 02 4323 1333. See our display advertisement.

Killcare (98 km N) 33 Degrees Beach House, 4 Manly View Road. Bells at Killcare, 107 The Scenic Road.

Kincumber South (94 km N)

Central Coast Area

Cockle Bay House, 1 Calool Street. [CH - 4][BB]

Avoca Beach (100 km N)

Noonaweena, 1442 George Downes Drive.

Acreage B&B, 110 Picketts Valley Rd,Picketts Valley. Avoca Palms Resort, 194 Avoca Drive. Decks at Avoca, 177 Avoca Drive. Lighthouse Apartments at Avoca Beach (The), 3/15 Cliff Ave. Rileys Bed & Breakfast, 370 Avoca Drive. Treetops Resort Avoca Beach, 360 Avoca Drive.

Ettalong Beach (89 km N)

Kulnura (86 km N)

Lake Haven (120 km N) Lake Haven Castle Cottage, 8 Kylie Close. [CO - 3][SC]

Norah Head (115 km N) Norah Head Lighthouse, Bush St.

Terrigal (100 km N) Casa Bay Vista, 24 Charles Kay Drive.

Colo (91 km NW)

Toowoon Bay (106 km N)

Ossian Hall, Putty Road.

Kims Beach Hideaway, Charlton St.

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Pinetrees Lodge is one of the oldest family businesses in Australia. We are famous for exceptional meals, personalised service and our stunning beachfront location. Discover world-class diving, snorkelling, fishing, walking, surfing and golf, or just relax and rejuvenate on one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful islands. Stay with us once and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll understand why so many guests come back to visit every year. We offer a great range of packages and events, including: 5 Night Package with substantial discounts off the rack rate Adventure Package with 10% discounts on diving, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and boat tours Family Package with FREE accommodation and meals for children under 10 (seasonal conditions apply) Honeymoon Package with a complimentary upgrade on arrival (best available) Wellness weeks with yoga, spa treatments, massage, aerobic fitness, low calorie cooking classes and organic gardening classes Walking and Photography weeks with expert guides on some of the most dramatic day walks in Australia Food and Wine weeks with famous Australian chefs, professional cooking demonstrations and regional wine tastings

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DESTINATION + Tenterfield, New England Area

Tenterfield Set in the heart of Australian Heritage, Tenterfield is Australia’s cultural epicentre.

he Gateway to the New England and Northern Rivers Regions, the Shire of Tenterfield is a massive 713,439 hectares with a population of only 6,394 residents! Tenterfield town itself is surrounded by over 10 National Parks. Tenterfield is known as “The Birthplace of Our Nation”. Sir Henry Parkes delivered

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his famous Federation Speech in the Tenterfield School of Arts on 24th October 1889. This Speech ultimately led to the Federation of all Australian States on January 1st 1901. A town of four seasons, Tenterfield has a mild spring with a moderate alpine summer climate followed by a glorious autumn when the many deciduous trees display their russet-gold foliage. The winters combine warm sunny days with crisp nights. Tenterfield may be best known for “The Tenterfield Saddler” smash hit song by Peter Allen. It is an icon for fans of the late Tenterfield born entertainer, whose song was written about his grandfather George Woolnough, the Tenterfield Saddler for 52 years. The building is still in the main street and dates from circa 1860. The old ceilings wear over 130 years of tobacco stains, wooden floors are patched in places with scraps of leather and visitors can see the working conditions of 150 years ago first hand. Close to Tenterfield is an idyllic mountain retreat called Wangrah Wilderness Lodge.

Images courtesy Destination NSW.

It is within short driving distance of the Granite Belt wineries, Bald Rock, Boonoo Boonoo and Girraween National Parks. The farm is an ideal location to relax and unwind. With over twenty five kilometres of spectacular river frontage to the Mole River, you can spend your days swimming, kayaking, or fishing for giant Murray Cod. Take a 4WD tour through the properties 10,000 acres and visit remote canyons that few people would have ever seen. Go bushwalking along natural trails and discover abundant Australian wildlife which includes kangaroos, wallabies, platypus, echidna and eagles. This area is undisputedly unique to Australia and a central part of the Australian character and legend.

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New England Area + Far North Coast Area + NSW

New England Area Ben Lomond (620 km N) Silent Grove Farm Stay B&B, Silent Grove. [FS - 3][AMA]

Ebor (637 km N) Moffat Falls Lodge, Point Lookout Rd. [H - 3][AMA]

Glen Innes (636 km N) Alpha Motel

60 Church Street Ph: 02 6732 2688 Fax: 02 6732 4200 16 quiet ground floor units. King and Queen pillow top beds. Free Continental Breakfast. $10 evening meals, free wireless internet. Reverse air. Close to town centre. [DBB]

E-mail: alphamotel@exemail.com.au Web: www.gleninnesalphamotel.com.au

Kings Plains Castle, Kings Plains Road.

Guyra (599 km N) Milani Trout Cottages, Milani, Baldersleigh Rd. [CO - 10][SC] Top of the Range Retreat, 93 Ollera Street.

Far North Coast Area

Hernani (637 Km N) Marengo Chalet, 1699 Marengo Rd. [CO - 3][SC]

Alstonville (813 km N)

Inverell (680 km N)

Humeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hovell Fine B&B Resort, 333 Dalwood Rd. [CH - 3][BB] Pines on the Plateau, 7 Converys Lane. [L][SC]

Blair Athol, Warialda Rd. [GH - 6][DBB]

Sapphire City Motor Inn, 34 Glen Innes Rd. Twin Swans Motel, 189-199 Glen Innes Rd.

Ballina (773 km N) Ballina Manor, 25 Norton St. Tassiriki Ranch, 249 Moylans Lane.

Nymboida (670 km N) Coaching Station Inn (The), Armidale Road.

Murwillumbah (865 km N) Amazing Wollumbin Palms Retreat, 112 Mt Warning Rd. Attunga Park Country Retreat, 224 Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Road. Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat, Brookers Rd, Upper Crystal Ck. Ph 02 6679 1591.See our display advertisement. [CA - 7][SC]

The Channon

Ballina East (775 km N)

Tenterfield (750 km N)

Ballina Beach Resort, 1 Compton Dr, Lighthouse Beach.

Peter Allen Motor Inn (The), N.E. Highway.

Bangalow (810 km N)

Wangrah Wilderness Resort, Bluff River Rd,Sandy Flat. Ph 02 6737 3665. See our display advertisement.

Possum Creek Eco Lodge, Cedarvale Road. [FS - 3][DBB]

[CO - 8][SC]

Bonalbo (795 km N)

Uralla (540 km NW)

Bonalbo Bed & Breakfast, 33 Sandiland St. [H - 3][BB]

Cruickshanks Farmstay B&B, 313 Mihi Road. [CH - 5][AMA]

Byron Bay (805 km N)

Walcha (520 km N) Cheyenne Wilderness Retreat, Cheyenne via. [CO - 3] Country Mood B & B, Scrubby Gully Rd. [FS - 1][DBB]

A Beach House At Byron, 12 Giaour St. Aarons @ Byron Bay, 44 Shirley Street. Villas of Byron (The), 19-23 Gordon Street.

eternity springs 483 Tuntable Road Ph: 02 6688 6385 Situated in the heart of the Rainbow Region, Eternity Springs Art Farm epitomizes the rich diversity of the area. It is a secluded, tranquil setting for any type of gathering. Take advantage of the stunning venues for your own gathering or retreat, or join us for something on our program. E-mail: amanda@eternitysprings.com Web: www.eternitysprings.com

Peace and tranquility are yours at Wangrah Wilderness Lodge. Our hospitality is second to none. Nestled in the rugged mountains and deep valleys of the New England Highlands, New South Wales, Australia, Wangrah is the ideal location for a family getaway, a place to relax and unwind. Over 25 kms of spectacular river frontage to the Mole River. Swim, kayak, or fish for giant Murray Cod and Yellowbelly. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or take one of the many 4WD tours through the properties 10,000 acres and visit remote canyons that few people have ever seen. bushwalk along natural trails and discover abundant Australian wildlife, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, platypus, echidna and eagles. Close to Tenterfield and just 42 kms south of the Queensland border, your idyllic mountain retreat holiday accommodation is an easy four hour drive from Brisbane or Byron Bay. Within short driving distances of the Granite Belt wineries, Bald Rock, Boonoo Boonoo and Girraween National Parks, Wangrah Wilderness Lodge is the perfect place to choose as your base for touring the New England.

Wangrah Wilderness Lodge Bluff River Road, Sandy Flat via Tenterfield NSW phone:

61 2 6737 3665 fax: 61 2 6737 3676

We offer fully self-contained 2 or 4 bedroom riverside cottages, which provide accommodation for up to nine people overlooking the Mole River.

email:

enquire@wangrah.com.au web: www.wangrah.com.au

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DESTINATION + Far North Coast area of NSW

View of Mt Warning over the Tweed River. Image courtesy: The Legendary Pacific Coast.

Far North Coast of New South Wales

The Northern Rivers is a 300km stretch of coastline between Tweed Heads and Grafton on the east coast of Australia.

t’s a diverse blend of fantastic beaches, subtropical rainforests with waterfalls, dramatic mountains forged by volcanic activity, and local characters in the guise of poets, artists, farmers, businessmen and eco-warriors. Australians have known about this slice of heaven for decades and four and

Natural Bridge, Springbrook.

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a half million locals visit the area every year. Interestingly, only 225,000 overseas visitors put the area on their “to-do” list. A road trip is the best way to experience the Northern Rivers. In three days it’s possible to experience a little of what the area has to offer, but in reality you’ll only just scratch the surface. The Tweed Valley, just a 20 minute drive south-west of Coolangatta Airport, is a great place to start an exploration of the Northern Rivers. This is where you enter Australia’s “Green Cauldron”, the ancient remnant of the largest shield volcano in the southern hemisphere. The Tweed Valley lays smack bang in the middle of this giant caldera with the towering peak of Mt Warning as the major landmark. You’ll love the hundreds of tracks that are scattered throughout the wealth of National Parks in and around the Tweed Valley and its hinterland. Five world heritage-listed National Parks straddling the border of NSW and Queensland includes: Springbrook National Park, Lamington National Park, Wollumbin

Along the Lyrebird Track at Mt Warning NP Image Sharyn Cairns, Destination NSW.

(Mount Warning) National Park, Border Ranges National Park, Mebbin National Park, Nightcap National Park and Mount Jerusalem National Park. One of the most popular areas of the Springbrook National Park is the Natural Bridge section. The Natural Bridge is a naturally formed rock arch over Cave Creek, a tributary of the Nerang River. This is also the location where the UK TV show “I’m a Celebrity - Get Me out of Here!” was filmed. This area of spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views and natural beauty make the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit.

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luxury rainforest Dreaming of a romantic getaway? a c c o m m o d at i o n

eclusion, privacy and an exquisite natural backdrop make eclusion, privacy and an exquisite natural backdrop make Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat the ideal setting for a Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat the ideal setting for a romantic romantic getaway. and relaxing getaway to remember. Nestled at the base of The retreat is nestled at theSpringbrook base of Mount Springbrook, witheight World the World Heritage Listed National Park, are just Heritage-listed Numinbah Nature Reserve bordering the rainforest. property luxurious private bungalows, hidden amongst the tranquil onWhile threethe sides. Just ten luxurious cabins, bungalows and lodges surrounds may be un spoilt, guests are definitely not. are individually hidden amongst the trees,bed, capturing the tranquillity Each bungalow contains a king-sized flat screen TV/DVD/CD of surround sound systemprivate and a rainforest. sumptuousWhich sunkenincludes double spa bath this stunning 250-acre old growth with fl oor-to-ceiling windows and rainforest views. Enjoy one of the rainforest, numerous 300-year-old trees, a stunning eclusion, privacy and an exquisite natural backdropcreek makeand eight retreat’s gourmet dinners or gourmet dinner hampers, or you may kilometres of walking tracks. Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat the ideal setting for a romantic self-cater, using your own fully equipped kitchen and barbeque. All contain king-sized beds, fully equipped kitchens, HD TV/DVD, and relaxing getaway to remember. Nestled at the base of All can be enjoyed at leisure on your private deck or by candlelight and a sumptuous double spa bath or solid marble bath with the stereo World Heritage Listed Springbrook National Park, are just eight in the privacy of your own bungalow. Take a picnic pack and meander luxurious private bungalows, amongstviews. the tranquil rainforest. floor-to-ceiling windowshidden and rainforest Self-cater or enjoy along one of the many secluded tracks in our pristine 250 acre While surrounds may be un spoilt, guests are in defi nitely not. of your anthe intimate gourmet dinner by candlelight, the privacy rainforest, visit 400 year old trees, swim in crystal rock pools, Each bungalow contains a king-sized bed, flat screen TV/DVD/CD accommodation. Alternatively, take a picnic hamper down to your cool your toes in the splashing creek – or do nothing at all . surround sound system and a sumptuous sunken double spa bath own private rock pool.

Dreaming of a romantic getaway?

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DESTINATION Valley River area DESTINATION + + Tweed Hawkesbury

The Hawkesbury

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The Hawkesbury stretches from the ocean near Brooklyn all the way through the heartland of this fertile river valley to the foot of the Blue Mountains.

he Hawkesbury offers outdoor adventures, unique accommodation, family escapes and the ideal getaway in Sydney’s own backyard. Just 24 kilometres north of central Sydney, the Hawkesbury River entrance is surrounded by rich bushland and natural attractions. Having served as a major transport route in colonial times the area now maintains a peaceful charm. This tranquillity is cherished by visitors to what is surely one of Sydney’s hidden gems. The river town of Brooklyn, famous for its fresh Hawkesbury oysters, is a great place to unwind. Catch the ferry to Dangar Island or hire a boat to make the

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most of this natural wonderland. Dine on fresh seafood while watching the boats and fisherman go about their business. Whether the venue is river side with majestic water views or in an intimate café, they will be serving local produce including seafood. In order to build an appetite for the next seafood feast, go for a hike and picnic above breathtaking views or just relax in the treasures of nature. Hire a boat, purchase some bait and tackle and try your hand at catching your own lunch. With the choice of prawns, crab, squid and a large variety of fish on offer, nothing tastes better than fresh fish off the barbeque. To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0008

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Tweed Valley + DESTINATION

Photos courtesy Destination NSW

If you are an oyster lover, purchase a couple of dozen fresh from the local oyster farms in the Hawkesbury River. Relax for a few hours on an oyster cruise where you will be able to experience the art of oyster growing Sit back and relax with that favourite person or a group of friends! The sun is shining, the fish are biting and there you are enjoying a cold drink in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. Steeped in history and abounding with hidden treasures the Hawkesbury River is a must see experience for anyone visiting Sydney. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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DESTINATION + Berry, Shoalhaven NSW

Main street of Berry NSW. Image courtesy Hamilton Lund; Destination NSW.

Berry- the town for all seasons

The town of Berry is one of those rare finds.

et amongst rolling green hills, the Cambewarra ranges provide a stunning backdrop. This beautiful town is famous for its gardens, trees, arts and crafts, antiques and markets. Berry is the first truly rural town that you reach when driving south from Sydney and a mere two hour drive from the CBD. With a population under 2,000 people and lovely treed avenues, Berry has maintained the atmosphere of an unspoilt rural town. Berry boasts some fine early architecture and some beautifully restored buildings. They are protected by a National Trust Classification in recognition of their significance to the heritage of the region. One of the area’s oldest settlements, Berry and the Shoalhaven’s 30

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rich history is reflected in this quaint town. The town is steeped in history and a national treasure. As soon as you cross the bridge and glimpse the gorgeous rotunda set amongst trees in Apex Park you know Berry is a special place. In autumn the trees turn gold and amber in a magnificent display, in winter the cool crisp air lures you to a welcoming fire, in spring the gardens are a garden-lover’s dream and in summer you are just ten minutes from spectacular Seven Mile Beach and the national park. In the past few years Berry has become a favourite refuge for Sydneysiders seeking fresher air and a less hectic lifestyle who don’t want to forego some of the attractions of city

Berry Antique store. Photo Courtesy James Horan; Destination NSW.

living. The town is well equipped with all the essential ingredients of an urban lifestyle, including attractive places to stay, arts, crafts and design outlets and several slick cafés and gourmet outlets. Regular events in Berry include the country markets on the first Sunday

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Berry, Shoalhaven NSW + DESTINATION

Wind vane on top of the Flying Pig Precinct Building, Berry. Image Courtesy Hamilton Lund; Destination NSW.

Werri Beach, Gerringong. Image courtesy Mike Newland, Destination NSW.

of the month; the Berry Agricultural & Horticultural Show on the first weekend in February; the Musicale festival held throughout May and June; and the Garden Festival in October. Berry may be known as ‘the town of trees’ but it could equally be known as ‘the town for all seasons’. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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NSW + Southern Highlands + South Coast Area

McGuinness Dr, Mt Murray via Ph: 02 4885 1401 Fax: 02 4885 1717 Rose Rose Ella is set on 5ac at the top of Macquarie Pass, with extensive views of the coast & escarpment. Queen size suites with ensuite bathrooms. [H - 2][DBB]

Guesthouse, 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd. Drawing Rooms of Berry, 21 Wattamolla Road. Flying Cow Retreat, 219 Wattamolla Road. Woodbyne Private Hotel, 4 O’Keeffes Lane Jaspers Brush.

E-mail: rose-ellabb@bigpond.com.au Web: www.highlandsnsw.com.au/ roseella

Yurt at Lothlorien (The), 912A Kangaroo Valley Road.

Rose Ella B&B

[GH - 5][AMA]

[CA - 1][BB]

South Coast Area

Milton

Milton is an attractive rural village with a range of gift shops, cafes, antique shops and craft outlets. Milton has numerous historic buildings of interest, including The Settlement (1860), with its specialty shops, the Milton Post Office (1880), Milton Town Hall (1871) and the Milton Courthouse. Historic homesteads in the area include ‘Kendall Dale’, the former home of the Kendalls who were the area’s first European settlers. Also in the area is the delightful seaside town of Mollymook offering great beach pursuits, golf, fishing and fine dining. Excellent accommodation is at Milton and Mollymook.

Southern Highlands/ Tablelands

Austinmer (68 km S) Sur la Mer Austinmer B&B, 8 Moore Street. [A][SC]

Beaumont (136 km S)

Gerringong (130 km S)

Dreamcatcher Lodge, 2330 Remembrance Drive.

Netherby 169 Tourist Road Ph: +61 2 4447 5251 Fax: +61 2 4447 3784 Relax in a secluded mountain retreat set on 7.5 parklike acres more than 500 metres above sea level, just two hours drive south of Sydney. [GH - 3][SC]

Little Forest Country Cottages, 800 Old Hume Highway. [CO - 5][SC]

Berrima (124 km S)

E-mail: netherby@holidaysouthcoast.com.au Web: www.netherby.info

Ashrowan, Wilshire St.

Binda Mill Cottage, 9 Queen Street.

Bowral (116 km S) Gibraltar Hotel Bowral, Centennial Rd & Boronia Street. Glendale, 1 Sheepswash Rd, Glenquarry. [CO - 2][BB] Golfview Lodge Motel, 5 Boronia Street. Links House, 17 Links Rd. [GH - 15] Milton Park Country House Hotel and Destination Spa, Hordern’s Rd. Southdown Cottage, Burradoo. [CO - 2][SC]

Strathburn Cottage, 85 Bowral Street.

745 Barkers Lodge Rd Ph: 02 4680 9243 Fax: 02 4680 9224 The perfect family escape just 9km from Picton and 90 minutes from Sydney, day visit or weekend stay. This historic 1822 property has lodges with well appointed en-suite rooms, a cozy country cottage or large dorm style lodges for that group or family gathering. Country style meals, farm activities all day, pony and horse rides, swimming pool, spa, tennis, canoeing, archery and more. Kids club weekends and holidays. Five day Farm Experience and Natural Horsemanship Camps each holiday. [FH - 36][AMA] E-mail:

mowbray@farmstayholidays.com.au Web: www.farmstayholidays.com.au

Moss Vale (120 km S)

Pepper Tree Ridge B&B, 1315 Remembrance Drive. [H][BB]

Dormie House (The), Arthur St. Heronswood House B & B, 165 Argyle Street. [H - 5][BB]

Robertson (124 km S)

Nerriga (225 km S) Corang River Bed & Breakfast, Barkers Lane. [GH - 4][BB] Old Timberlight Guesthouse, Nerriga.

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Castle (The), Lot 21 Illawarra Highway. Lloran Log Cabins, Lloran, Yeola Rd. [CO - 6][SC] Lyndon-May, 24 May Street. [CH - 4]

Corrimal Beach Bed & Breakfast, 56 Dobbie Avenue. Villa (The), 28 Foothills Rd. [MU - 2][SC]

Escape @ Culburra, 182 Penguin Head Road.

Picton (80 km S)

Mowbray Park Farm

Corrimal (76 km S)

Culburra Beach (174 km S)

Alpine (112 km S)

Binda (254 km SW)

Cambewarra (137 km S) Arcadia Bed & Breakfast, 94 Barfield Road. [AMA] Waymount Farm, 23 West Cambewarra Rd.

Anchor Inn, 139 Belinda St. Mercure Resort Gerringong by the Sea, 1 Fern Street. Seacliff Farm-Wilton House, Lot 151 Princes Highway. Tralee by the Sea, 160 Fern St.

Gerroa (136 km S) Mistral, 48 Stafford Street. [H - 4][SC]

Red Dog Retreat, 269B Tourist Rd.

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, 200 Crooked River Road.

Bellawongarah (141 km S)

Jamberoo (122 km S)

Wombat Hill B&B, 1010 Kangaroo Valley Rd.

Jamberoo Valley Lodge, 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road.

Berry (140 km S)

Jaspers Brush (130 km S)

Accommodation South Coast Association, PO Box 338.

Silos Estate (The), B640 Princes Hwy.

Barefoot Springs, 155 Carrington Road. Ph 02 4446 0509. See our display advertisement.

Nowra (145 km S)

[CH - 3][BB]

Bellawongarah at Berry 869 Kangaroo Valley Rd Ph: 02 4464 1999 Fax: 02 4464 1988 Luxurious B&B. Relax in this tranquil mountain rainforest retreat between historic Kangaroo Valley & Berry. Gardens, wildlife, local produce.

E-mail: deb@accommodation-berry. com.au Web: www.accommodation-berry.com.au

Berry Hotel, 120 Queen Street. Berry Village Boutique Motel, 72-76 Queen St. Broughton Mill Farm

Guesthouse Group Accommodation, 1 Scenic Drive. [SC]

Shoalhaven Lodge

480 Longreach Rd Ph: 02 4422 6686 Absolute Riverfront 4.5 Star Accommodation. A Short drive to the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay and 12 minutes from Nowra, Shoalhaven Lodge offers 1km of stunning absolute riverfront, self contained accommodation in luxury chaletstyle lodges tucked away in an idyllic, quiet, 100 acre farming property. Private boat ramp, beach and abundant fauna and flora. A `piece of heaven’ that will not disappoint. E-mail: info@

shoalhavenlodge.com.au Web: www.shoalhavenlodge.com.au

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South Coast Area + Snowy Mountains Area + NSW White House Heritage Guesthouse B&B (The), 30 Junction St. [GH - 8][BB]

Crackenback (465 km SW)

Stanwell Tops (52 km S)

Meadowlake Lodge, 318 Wilfords Lane. Milton Bed & Breakfast, 124 Princes Hwy. [H - 3][DBB] Milton Country Cottages, 83 Egans Farm Lane,Yatte Yattah. [CO - 6][SC] Milton Country Retreat, 142E Woodburn Rd. Mrs Top at Milton, 63 Wason Street.

Tumbling Waters Retreat, End of Stonehaven Rd.

Mollymook (233 km S)

Guthega Alpine Inn, Guthega Village.

Shoalhaven Heads (129 km S) Coolangatta Estate, 1335 Bolong Rd, Shoalhaven Heads via.

Jervis Bay Area Falls Creek (157 km S) Parma Farm Cottages, 269 Parma Rd. [CO - 2][SC]

Huskisson (177 km S) Anglesea, 2 Admiralty Cres. Diamond Cottages, 22 Bowen Street. Dolphin Sands Jervis Bay, 6 Tomerong St. Jervis Bay Guesthouse, 1 Beach Street. [GH - 4][BB]

Hyams Beach (191 km S)

145 On the Parade, 145 Mitchell Parade. Bannisters, 191 Mitchell Parade. Beachhouse Mollymook, 3 Golf Avenue.

Breakers Apartments

62 Ocean Street Ph: 02 4454 2154 Fax: 02 4454 2155 Breakers Apartments, 62 Ocean St. Spacious awardwinning 2 level one bedroom luxury apartments, overlooking Mollymook beach. Well equipped, self-contained, air cond, adults only, close to golf, restaurants, clubs with on site cafe. [A][SC] E-mail: info@

Minke, The Whalers Cottage, 57 Cyrus St. [CO - 1][SC]

breakersmollymook.com.au Web: www.breakersmollymook.com.au

Tura Beach

Mollymook Seascape Motel, 22 Princes Highway. Mollymook Shores, Cnr Golf Rd & Shepherd St. Treetop Haven.

Dolphin Cove Bed & Breakfast, 336 Pacific Way.

Vincentia (170 km S) Jervis Bay Getaways. Sanddancer In Jervis Bay, 311 Elizabeth Drive. [GH - 4][BB]

Woollamia (176 km S) Maguires Tall Gums B&B, 9 Seasongood Rd. [H - 3][BB] Paperbark Camp, 571 Woollamia Rd. [DBB]

Mid South Coast Area Bawley Point (258 km S) Bawley (The), 31 Murramarang Road. Bawley Point Bungalows, 1 Weemala Grove. [CA][SC] Blackberry Cottage, 265 Murramarang Rd. [CO - 1][SC] Interludes at Bawley, 103 Forster Drive. [CO - 10][SC]

Berrara (190 km S) Berrara Beach Holiday Chalets, Berrara Rd. [CA - 24][SC] Bunkys by the Sea, 14 Myrniong Grove.

Milton (226 km S) Acacia House B&B, 203 Evans Lane.

Altitude 1260 Resort, 226 Westons Road (off The Alpine Way). Crackenback Farm Mountain Guest House, 914 Alpine Way. [GH - 8][AMA] Lake Crackenback Resort, 1650 Alpine Way.

Guthega

Jindabyne (465 km SW) Bimblegumbie Mountain Lodge, 942 Alpine Way, Thredbo Valley. [GH][SC] Highland Lodge, Eucumbene Rd, East Jindabyne. Horizons Resort Jindabyne, Kosciuszko Rd. Ph 02 6456 2562. See our display advertisement.

Tumbarumba (504 km SW) McPhersons Plains Alpine Retreat, PO Box 253.

Elm Cottage Tumut

Little River Road Ph: 02 6947 5818 Three private self contained cottages with stunning river and valley views make Elm Cottage a magical destination for a relaxing holiday just a 4 hour drive from Sydney. Set on 62 acres Elm Cottage is a pet friendly property which takes you away from city life and helps you to slow down and enjoy nature at its own pace. Whether you’re on your honeymoon, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for an unforgettable spot to relax and recharge your batteries then Elm Cottage is for you. [CO][SC] E-mail: info@elmcottage.com.au Web: www.elmcottage.com.au

Nimbo Fork Lodge, 330 Nimbo Road.

Ribbonwood Cottages

116 Lacmalac Rd Ph: 02 6947 2527 Five beautifully appointed cottages nestled on the banks of the Tumut River. Trout fishing, farmstay, private, close to town, close to Selwyn snowfields. [CO - 8][SC] E-mail: brett@ ribbonwoodcottages.com.au Web: www.ribbonwoodcottages.com.au

Ulladulla (233 km S) Cottage at Washburton (The), Cupitt’s Winery. Pigeon House Motor Inn, Princes Highway. Ulladulla Guest House, 39 Burrill St. [GH - 10][SC] Ulladulla Holiday Village, 300 Kings Point Dr.

Snowy Mountains Area Adaminaby (453 km SW) Gooandra Alpine Cottages, Snowy Mountains Hwy. [CO - 2][SC]

Snowy Mountain Alpine Cabins, Lot 7 Snowy Mountain Hwy.

Bombala (506 km SW) Bombala - Maneroo Motel, 167 Maybe St.

Bredbo (370kmS) Feather’s Bed & Breakfast, 12 Cosgrove Street.

Cooma (405 km SW) Cooma Visitors Centre, 119 Sharp Street.

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Tumut (420 km SW)

Barefoot SpringS 155 Carrington Rd, Beaumont (Cambewarra Mountain), NSW 2577 t: 02 4446 0509

www.barefootsprings.com.au From: $480 p. couple for 2 night weekend inc. cooked breakfast. See website for specials Relax and enjoy breathtaking views over the Shoalhaven coastline. Close to Kangaroo Valley, Berry and Nowra. Three secluded luxury Studio Cottages with double spa, log fire and well-equipped kitchenette; also a private Queen Room with en-suite in the main house. Savour fabulous cooked breakfasts and gourmet dinners and wander around the beautiful gardens and acreage which abound with native birds and wildlife.  AAA Tourism accreditation

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DESTINATION + NSW Tumut, Snowy Mountains

Tumut- in the

Snowy Mtns

Photos courtesy Destination NSW.

Tumut is the picturesque centre of a rich grazing district located in the foothills of the Australian Alps and the four NSW snow resorts.

t is a pretty town that changes dramatically with the seasons. It is a town with many historic buildings and remnants of a vibrant past. Tumut is part of a region that’s a year-round playground with bushwalking, waterskiing, trout fishing, canoeing, sailing, golf and tennis all popular. Go touring and you’ll be refreshed by the natural beauty of Tumut, the historic streetscape of Adelong, the inspiring scenery around Talbingo and the sweet, crisp flavour of an apple from Batlow. Tumut itself is one of the main towns at the centre of the Snowy Mountains Hydro34

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Electric Scheme, in the Tumut River Valley. Drag the kids away from the video games and computers and bring the family to the beautiful panoramic vistas and clear fresh waterways. Camp, walk or ride in stunning mountain scenery and crisp fresh air. Must Do....Fishing. I’ve always wanted to learn the art of fly fishing. It looks so relaxing. The region has a range of experienced and knowledgeable guides that know all the best spots and will have you landing fish in no time. With the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme came a heaven-sent environment

for fish. The waterways are regularly restocked with thousands of trout and native fish. After all the rain, this season is predicted to be a cracker! Tumut is one of the most picturesque

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The region has a range of experienced and knowledgeable guides that know all the best spots and will have you landing fish in no time.

and varied inland fishing areas in NSW. One of Tumutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best local fishing spots is at the footbridge running over the Tumut River near the Snowy Mountains Trout Farm. Venture into the northern end of Kosciusko National Park to fish mountain streams including Yarrangobilly River and Jounama Creek. Local Tips & Advice: The dams are open all year however Murray Cod are protected when spawning during spring. Fishing in notified trout waters is seasonal. They open from the beginning of the October long weekend to the end of the June long weekend. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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Horizons resort

Welcome to Horizons resort snoWy mountains. tHe Premier resort of Jindabyne. WitH luxury accommodation located on tHe sHores of beautiful lake Jindabyne.

Rooms and Suites from $169.00 including Complimentary Breakfast find out more by visiting www.horizonsresort.com.au Phone (02) 64 562 562 or 1800 245 141 kosciuszko road, Po box 263, Jindabyne nsW 2627 UPS#36_005-036_NSW.indd 36

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VIC + Melbourne City & Suburbs

Melbourne City & Suburbs Albert Park (3 km S) Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Middle Park 404 Richardson St Ph: 03 9534 7615 Fax: 03 9534 7615 Sgl $100-$120, Dbl $120$150. City 5km. 2 QS rms with spas. A Victorian home close to tram, shops, lake, parks, beach, aquatic ctr, CBD & trendy cafe/ arts/tourist precincts. Smoke free. Melways: 57 J7. [H - 2][BB] E-mail: ajackson404@hotmail.com Web: www.vacantmoments.com/ holiday-rental.asp?r=4639

Carlton (1 km N) Apartments on Lygon, 700 Lygon St. Arrow on Swanston, 488 Swanston Street. Drummond Serviced Apartments, 371 Drummond Street. Quest Carlton on Finlay, 2-9 Finlay Place.

Caroline Springs (5km W) Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs, 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

Charsfield THE HOTEL

Croydon (29 km E) Victoria House Motor Inn, 331 Maroondah Hwy. [CH - 20][DBB]

East Melbourne (2 km E) Eastern Town House, 90 Albert St. Georgian Court Bed & Breakfast, 21-25 George St. [GH - 32][DBB]

478 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004 Phone: 61 3 9866 5511 Fax: 61 3 9867 2277 Email: info@charsfield.com www.charsfield.com

Hilton on the Park - Melbourne, 192 Wellington Pde. Magnolia Court Boutique Hotel, 101 Powlett St. [PH - 25][BB]

Robinsons in the City, 405 Spencer St. The Blackman, 452 St Kilda Road.

Eltham (24 km NE)

The Hotel Charsfield, 478 St Kilda Road. Ph 03 9866 5511. See our display advertisement.

Eltham Garden Retreat (The), 141 Pitt Street.

Fitzroy (2 km N) Metropole Hotel Apartments, 44 Brunswick St. Nunnery Accommodation (The), 116 Nicholson St. [PH - 22][BB] Quest Royal Gardens, 8 Royal Lane.

Notting Hill (20 km SE) Cameo House, 78 Westerfield Drive. [GH - 3][BB] Gateway on Monash, 630 Blackburn Rd.

Hampton (14 km S) Kimberley Wilderness Adventures, 475 Hampton St.

Kew (10 km E)

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Hotham Hill Terrace, 443 Abbotsford Street. Rydges North Melbourne, Cnr Flemington Rd & Harker St.

Apartments @ Forest Hill , 305 Canterbury Rd.

Quest Glen Waverley, 353 Springvale Road.

More than just another accommodation venue The Hotel Charsfield is a unique boutique establishment that offers character and charm in a great location. Housed within a magnificent Victorian building that has heritage listing, the Hotel Charsfield is small enough to provide personalized service while retaining the professionalism and efficiency of a world-class venue.

North Melbourne (2 km N)

Forest Hill (18 km E)

Glen Waverley (20 km SE)

Once in a rare while, a hotel comes along that demands your attention! The Hotel Charsfield in Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful, leafy, St Kilda Road is one of them!

Windsor Hotel (The), 111 Spring Street.

Apartments @ Kew, 104-106 Walpole St. Apartments @ Kew Q45, 45 Pakington St. Wellington House Boutique Accommodation, 159 Wellington Street.

Melbourne Adelphi Hotel & Spa, 187 Flinders Lane. Albert Park Manor Boutique Hotel Motel, 405 St Kilda Rd. Alto Hotel On Bourke, 636 Bourke Street.

Richmond (3 km E) Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, 649 Bridge Road. Richmond Lodge, 37 Buckingham St. Rotherwood, 13 Rotherwood St. [H - 1][BB]

Villa Donati, 377 Church St. [GH - 3][BB]

Ringwood (27 km E) Ringwood Royale Apartment Hotel, 6 Warrandyte Rd.

South Melbourne (3 km S) Bayview Hotel, 273 Cecil Street.

South Yarra (5 km SE) Balmoral of Melbourne, 783 Punt Road. Bloomfield Albany Hotel, 1 Millswyn St.

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Melbourne City & Suburbs + Mornington Peninsula + VIC

Multicultural

Victoria markets Images courtesy Tourism Victoria.

Melbourne

Melbourne is a city with endless options. The city sweeps you up into laneways and libraries, attractions, art galleries, parks and theatres with a vibrant atmosphere.

t is a modern city founded in 1835 by emigrant Tasmanians and soon swamped by a gold rush. When the world's largest gold nugget called the “Welcome Stranger”, weighing about 70 kilograms, was discovered in Ballarat in 1869, people flooded into Melbourne seeking their fortune. Melbourne's population is made up of people from all over the world. This cosmopolitan population has left an indelible mark on the city and nowhere is this influence more prominent than in the vibrant cultural precincts of the city. From Chinatown on Little Bourke Street, to Lygon Street's Italian precinct in Carlton to the Greek precinct on Lonsdale Street, a trip to the city quickly turns into a culinary adventure. Melbourne's famous tramway system is the largest outside Europe and a great way to get around. Stroll along leafy Lygon Street and

discover 'Little Italy', a place where Melbourne’s famous cafe culture was born. Beautiful Victorian terraces provide a backdrop for lovers of coffee, dining al fresco. A variety of cake shops and gelati bars tempt visitors as they spill out of the theatres, cinemas and galleries. Set yourself adrift under the starry lights of the Lonsdale-Russell Street intersection, in the heart of Melbourne’s own Mediterranean. Athens might be a world away, but bask in the sun or under the stars in the Greek Precinct’s al fresco culture and treat yourself to a tasty lunch, sweets or coffee hit. Lonsdale Street’s lively after dark atmosphere will excite those looking to dance to the latest Greek music or satisfy their late-night souvlaki cravings. Through the ornate archway and past the marble lions, you are transported to the clattering, chattering streets

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of Chinatown, a world of dumplings, dragonfruit and drunken chicken. Melbourne’s own slice of Asia stretches along Little Bourke Street, from Spring Street down to Swanston Street, spilling into the laneways in between. Discover the multicultural delights of Melbourne soon. UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY

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GoldYarra Coast DESTINATION + The Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Olinda

Mt Dandenong

Olinda is a small and rather beautiful settlement located 44 km east of Melbourne atop Mt Dandenong.

t is noted for its scenic outlook and its many art, antique and handicraft galleries. Olinda also offers stylish accommodation establishments which are tucked away in secluded spots along the many forest roads in the area. Many exquisite gardens can be found in Olinda. Sit high above Melbourne and observe the striking seasons in the beautiful gardens of Olinda, one of the highest villages in the Dandenong Ranges. The National Rhododendron Gardens consist of 43 hectares of scenic parkland 40

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which feature blazing colours of daffodils, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas during the spring. To the east of the Rhododendron Gardens is the R.J. Hamer Arboretum which consists of a lookout, BBQ areas and 120 hectares of native and exotic trees. Following Silvan Road north through fields of wildflowers into the Dandenong Ranges National Park leads visitors to the popular Valley Picnic Ground. Other worthwhile gardens to visit include the 11 hectare terraced Pirianda

Garden and the rare and historic plants at Cloudehill Nursery. The Olinda Golf Course is one of the most scenic golfing venues in the area, offering sweeping views down to the Silvan Reservoir. The Dandenong Ranges National Park covers a significant area of Olinda. It offers visitors many walking tracks, BBQ and picnic facilities, and natural attractions such as the Olinda Falls. Olinda was the only settlement in the hills to be formally laid out thanks largely to the efforts of John Dodd. He opened

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Gold Coast + DESTINATION

The Dandenong Ranges National Park covers a significant area of Olinda.

All images courtesy of Tourism Victoria

the first shop in the main street in 1893. Distinguished Australian artist Arthur Streeton bought a house here in the 1920s whereupon it became an artist’s enclave. Try Spotting a Lyrebird on the Eagle Nest Walk in Olinda. This is a walking track among the tree ferns around Olinda. Lyrebirds frequent this forest. If you walk quietly you may hear them calling – they're great mimics of other birds - all sounds, in fact. It’s just one of the unique experiences to be found in Olinda. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY

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VIC + Yarra Valley + Dandenongs + Ranges

Yarra Valley/ Dandenongs/ Ranges Beaconsfield (47 km S) Melaleuca Lodge, 10 Brunt Road & Princes Highway.

Beaconsfield Upper (47 km SE) Ttekceba, 120A Beckett Road.

Belgrave (40 km E)

Lake Mountain Resort, 1071 Lake Mountain Road. Marysville Tavern at Crossways, 4 Woods Point Rd. Maryton Park B&B Country Cottages, 36 Maryton Lane.

Glovalley, 18 School Rd. [H - 8][SC]

Como Cottages

Millwaters Retreat, 30 River Rd.

Eagle Hammer Cottages, 440 Old Emerald Rd. [CO][SC]

Chirnside Park (35 km E)

Japanese Mountain Retreat, 14 Mountain Crescent.

Sebel Heritage Yarra Valley (The), Heritage Golf & Country Club.

Mount Dandenong (43 km E)

Woorilla Cottages, 77 Hilton Rd. [CO - 3][SC]

Gembrook (63 km E) Alkira Cottages, 2427 Launching Place Rd. [CO - 4][SC] Carinya Park, 2405 Launching Place Rd. [CO - 2] Gembrook Cottages, 91 Main Street.

Healesville (61 km E) Healesville Apartments, 18 Symons Street. [A - 4][SC] Jedda House Bed & Breakfast, 6 Birdwood Ave. Kangaroo Ridge, 38 Turners Lane. Lavender Farm, 100 Pine Avenue. [CO - 3][SC] Mt Rael Retreat, 140 Healesville Rd. [GH - 2][BB] Outlook Hill, 97 School Lane Tarrawarra. Sanctuary Park Cottages, 85 Badger Avenue. Susanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Valley, 108-110 Badger Creek Rd. Wide Horizons Bed & Breakfast, 19 Juliet Crescent. [H - 3][BB]

Kallista (37 km E) Castle Stone Inn on Sassafras Creek, 222 Monbulk Rd. [H][BB]

Kalorama (40 km E) Country Place Retreat (The), Olinda Creek Road. Holly Gate House B&B, 1308 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. Lotus Lodges, 92 Old Coach Road.

Marysville (97 km E) Acqua Studios, 24 Kings Rd.

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Monbulk (47 km E)

Montrose (35 km E)

Arnica Views, 10 Observatory Rd. Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat, 1383 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. Observatory Cottages, 8 Observatory Rd. [CO - 3][SC] Summerlea Manor, 34 Summerlea Road. [CH - 5][AMA]

Narbethong (84 km NE) Hermitage (The), 161 Maroondah Highway. [GH - 3] Woodlands Rainforest Retreat, 137 Manby Rd. [CH - 3]

[CO - 2][BB]

Sassafras (42 km E)

Menzies Creek (45 km E)

Millgrove (74 km E)

1558 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. Port Phillip Penthouse Sandstone Cottages, 9 Sunset Ave. [SC]

[CO - 8][BB]

Belgrave Bed & Breakfast, 11 Monbulk Rd. Glen Harrow Garden Cottages, Old Monbulk Rd. [CO - 4][SC] Stones Throw Cottage, 11 Wattle Avenue.

Ferny Creek (37 km NE)

Candlelight Cottages, 7-9 Monash Ave. [CO][SC]

1465 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Ph: 03 9751 2264 Fax: 03 9751 2264 LUXURY ACCOMMODATION IN THE DANDENONG RANGES... Escape to one of our cosy, romantic cottages with panoramic city views, fresh mountain air, open fires, scrumptious breakfast, lush gardens, large spas and places to explore! Choose from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, set on 2 properties in Olinda. With the villages of Olinda and Mount Dandenong on your doorstep and the local markets and wineries only a short drive, there is plenty to do on a weekend or midweek escape. Our massage service is a must! [CO - 3][BB] E-mail: comocottages@bigpond.com. au Web: www.comocottages.com

Cottages of Mt Dandenong, 17 Sunset Ave. [CO - 4] Forest Glade Olinda, 82 Olinda Monbulk Road.

A Cottage Amidst Tranquillity, 81 The Crescent. Clarendon Cottages, 11 Clarkmont Rd. Cottages Monreale, 81 The Crescent. [CH - 3][BB] Fleurbaix, 286 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. [BB] Katrina Lodge, 76 Sassafras Creek Road. Moulton Park, 2 Coolangatta Rd. [CO - 1][DBB]

Seville (49 km E) Ainsworth Estate, 110 Ducks Lane.

Seville East (50 km NE) Woodhaven Park Bed & Breakfast.

Sherbrooke (42 km E) Marybrooke, 10 Sherbrooke Rd.

Upper Ferntree Gully Grandview Manor & Cottage, 21 Grandview Crescent. [CO - 1][SC]

Upwey (37 km E) Japanese Slipper B&B, 312 Glenfern Rd.

Wandin North (10 km E)

Olinda (35 km E)

Wallace Historic Homestead, 473 Warburton Highway. [GH - 3][BB]

Warburton (77 km E)

Lochiel Luxury Accommodation Arcadia Cottages

188-190 Falls Rd Ph: 03 9751 1017 Fax: 03 9751 1817 Arcadia offers accommodation for couples in 4 separate cottages, all hidden away in 3 acres of forested gardens. Each cottage has a log fire, a spa & a conservatory. Full breakfast provisions are included. These award-winning cottages also have a new Day Spa and are situated at Olinda just east of Melbourne on top of Mt Dandenong (altitude 600m). They are off the busy Tourist Road but only 400 metres from the village restaurants, shops and national parks. [CO - 4][BB] E-mail: arcadia@ arcadiacottages.com.au Web: www.arcadiacottages.com.au

Cambridge Cottages, 182-184 Falls Road.

1590-1594 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Ph: 03 9751 2300 Fax: 03 9751 1852 Lochiel Luxury Accommodation offers the perfect environment for an intimate, romantic getaway in the Dandenong Ranges. Relax in your oversized spa bath and marvel at the lush rain forest scenery outside, our property is set on its very own two hectares of lush rainforest or just stay in bed and gaze towards the sky through the soaring windows, sit infront of your log fire and you could even share personal moments on your private treetop balcony and see our wild life that reside on the grounds! E-mail: info@

lochielaccommodation.com Web: www.lochielaccommodation.com

Loft In The Mill, 1602 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. [BB] Olinda Country Cottages,

Charnwood Cottages, Wellington Rd. Forget Me Not Cottages, 18 Brett Rd. [CO - 4][BB]

Yarra Glen (50 km E) Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa, Melba Highway & Gulf Road. Ph 03 9730 0700. See our display advertisement.

Yarra Junction (68 km E) Langbrook Estate Cottages

Stephensons Lane Ph: 03 5967 1320 Fax: 03 5967 1182 Rooms: 4 Self contained accommodation on picturesque Yarra Valley farmland. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, outdoor entertainment area, tennis court and outdoor childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area. Breakfast provisions included. [CO - 4][SC] E-mail: cottage@langbrook.com.au Web: www.langbrook.com.au

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Yarra Valley | VICTORIA

Yarra Valley

balgownie estate vineyard resort & SPA

Balgownie Estate Cnr Melba Hwy & Gulf Rd Yarra Glen VIC 3113 P: 03 9730 0703 F: 03 9730 0750 E: enquiry@balgownieestate. com.au W: www.balgownieestate. com.au

Luxury in the Heart of the Yarra Valley For the ultimate choice of luxury weekend getaway in Victoria, you can’t beat Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa in the Yarra Valley. There are some 65 spa suites with each spa suite enjoying impressive views of the picturesque Yarra Valley. Relax while you enjoy a glass of Balgownie Estate wine from your balcony or even from the comfort of your full size spa bath. Accommodation in the Yarra Valley’s finest Estate will ensure you relax and unwind during your weekend away. Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, this impressive resort and spa offers well appointed one bedroom spa suites. Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa is set amongst the vines with magical views providing the perfect back drop to your special weekend away. As soon as

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you arrive in the picturesque Yarra Valley you will be inspired by the idyllic location and will know that you have chosen the perfect Estate for your weekend away. The resort also boasts Rae’s Restaurant providing exceptional service and the freshest of local produce, the Cellar Door with complimentary wine tasting, a health club with an experienced pool attendant and numerous other leisure activities. The Natskin Spa Retreat at Balgownie Estate offers private rooms and duo suites, signature spa treatments and a wide range of skin and body treatments for complete relaxation and well being. Indulge yourself with luxurious beauty and spa treatments including massage therapies. Experienced spa hosts can tailor a customised program to suit your needs or a combination of luxurious treatments. So for that special weekend away, Balgownie Estate offers it all.

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VIC + High Tweed Country/Snowfields Valley + Murray Region

High Country/ Snowfields Bridge Creek (184 km NE) Hillview at Bridge Creek, 1527 Mansfield Whitfield Rd.

Bright (312 km NE) Ashwood House Cottages, 22a Ashwood Ave. Bright Alps Guest House & Ski Lodge, 83-85 Delany Ave. [GH - 20][AMA]

Bright Avenue Motor Inn, 87 Delaney Ave. Bright’s Historic Oriental Boutique Hotel, 2 Ireland St. Cedar Holiday Units, 40 Bakers Gully Road. [A - 12][SC] Centenary Peaks, 1 Delaney Avenue. Chalets Lumineux, 414 Back Porepunkah Rd. Eucalypt Mist, 152a Delany Avenue. Glass Pinnacle (The), 1 Delaney Avenue. Holyrood Bed & Breakfast, 25 Bakers Gully Rd. [CO - 1][SC] Merrimeet, 40 Showers Avenue. Mine Manager’s House B&B, 30 Coronation Ave (cnr Hawthorn Lane). Odd Frog (The), 3 McFadyens Lane. Onsen Retreat & Spa, PO Box 140. Pioneer Garden Cottages, Cobden St. Villa Gusto, 630 Buckland Valley Rd,Buckland. Zirky’s, PO Box 140.

Buckland Valley Buckland (The), McCormacks Lane.

Dinner Plain (383 km NE) Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge, Big Muster Drive.

Falls Creek (375 km NE) Attunga Alpine Lodge & Apartments, 10 Arlberg St. Frueauf Village, 50 Schuss Street. Huski Luxury Apartments, 3 Sitzmark Street. Ph 1300 652 260. See our display advertisement. Julians Lodge, 18 Slalom St. Nelse Alpine Lodge, 17 Slalom Street. Summit Ridge Alpine Lodge, 8 Schuss Street.

Harrietville (333 km NE) Feathertop Chalet Holiday & Conference Resort, Great Alpine Rd. Old Post Office B&B, 3 Great Alpine Road. Pick & Shovel Cottage, 1 Pick & Shovel Rise. [CO - 2][SC]

Mansfield (183 km NE) Burnt Creek Cottages, 68 O’Hanlons Road. [CO - 9][SC] Comfort Resort Alzburg, 39 Malcolm St. [A] Erinview House, 694 Hows Creek Rd. Fernleigh Cottages Country Retreat, RMB 1465 Goughs Bay Road. Grand Mercure Pinnacle Valley Resort, 1 Mimosa Drive. Highlander Lodge, 4 Summit View Crt,Alpine Ridge. [L - 4][BB] Highton Manor, 140 Highton Lane. [GH - 11][DBB] Hillside Howqua, Jamieson Mansfield Rd Howqua. [CO - 8][SC]

Mansfield Lake House, 70 Banumum Road,Ford Inlet. Mansfield Spa Retreat, 92 Malcolm St. Ovata, Old Tolmie Road. Riverhouse at Howqua Dale, Howqua River Rd, Howqua. [CH - 6][AMA]

Tavistock House, Cnr High & Highetts Sts. Willowlake, 16 Willowlake Dr,Macs Cove via. [CO - 6][SC] Wombat Hills Cottages, Via.

Merrijig (203 km NE) Blue Gum Ridge, Lot 33 Buttercup Rd. Merrijig Lodge & High Country Horses, Mt Buller Rd. Merrijig Motor Inn Resort, R.M.B. 4392, Mansfield.

Mount Beauty (345 km NE) Birches Luxury Spa Chalets (The). Braeview, 4 Stewarts Rd.

Dreamers Spa Village 218 Kiewa Valley Highway Ph: 03 5754 1222 Fax: 03 5754 1333 Rates: Dbl $200, Suite $350. Distance: 1km Mt Beauty. Rooms: Each cottage has loft bedroom & master bedroom. Reservations: Required. Credit Cards: Accepted. Children: By arrangement. Close To: Ski fields, high country, wineries, historic gold mining towns & local crafts & galleries. Dreamers have created inspiring sustainable architecture in a pristine rural landscape. Luxury romantic spa chalets for couples and spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 41/2 and 5 star eco friendly rammed earth apartments for groups, all overlooking lagoon and winter snow capped mountains. [A][SC] E-mail: info@dreamers1.com Web: www.dreamers1.com

Snowgum Motel, 245-247 Kiewa Valley Hwy. Svarmisk Resort & Spa, High Plains Road.

Mount Buller (245 km NE) Mt Buller Chalet, Lot 207 Summit Rd.

Whitfield (183 km NE) Guesthouse at Whitfield (The), 5998 Mansfield Road.

Murray Region Barooga (290 km N) Cobram Barooga Golf Resort, Golf Course Rd.

Echuca (206 km N) Bella Casa Houseboats, 14 Genevieve Ave. Clocktower Apartments (The), 234 Anstruther St. Echuca Hideaway B&B, 718 Stratton Rd. Elinike Guest Cottages, 209 Latham Rd. [CO - 2][BB] Paddlesteamer Emmylou, 57 Murray Esplanade. River Gallery Inn, 578-580 High St. [A][BB] Steampacket Inn, 37 Murray Esplanade. [GH - 10][BB]

Mildura (555 km NW) Emaroo Cherry, 80 Cherry Avenue. Emaroo Magnolia, 100 Magnolia Avenue. Emaroo Riverside, 92 Riverside Avenue. Mildura’s Linsley House, Sturt Hwy. [H - 3][BB] Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, Seventh St.

Moama (208 km N) Chiplands B&B, RMB 2170 Perricoota Rd. [CH - 3][BB] Murray River Country Retreat, 524 Cobb Highway. [FS - 3][BB]

Swan Hill (336 km NW) All Seasons Swan Hill Resort, 405-415 Campbell Street.

Tallangatta (346 km NE) Towong Shire Council, 32 Towong Street

// Open year round and featuring stylish interiors with modern furnishings, an Apartment at Huski becomes your own private haven in the snow… or cool Summer retreat on top of the world! // Soak up spectacular Alpine views across the Kiewa Valley from your private Hot Tub on the balcony of every Apartment. // Summer at Falls Creek. Think warm days, cool nights and BBQ’s on the terrace; we invite you to come and experience some Huski Happiness!

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Huski Luxury Apartments. 3 Sitzmark Street, Falls Creek VIC 3699 p: 1300 652 260 w: www.huski.com.au e: manager@huski.com.au

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Gold Coast + DESTINATION Falls Creek | VICTORIA

Images courtesy Tourism Victoria.

Falls Creek in Summer

Falls Creek is a ski-in, ski-out resort located about 350 kilometres by road from Melbourne in Victoria’s Alpine National Park.

he nearest town is Mount Beauty, approximately 30 kilometres away. The resort lies within an altitude of 1,210 to 1,830 metres while the highest lifted point is at 1780 metres. In winter the Falls Creek village is snowbound, sitting above the snow line and giving visitors a true alpine experience. The picturesque little village has great facilities. Always popular with locals and guests is the Village Bowl. The traditional hub of the resort, this is the site of the first ski lift at Falls Creek and is renowned for its nightspots, grassy hills and panoramic views. During peak holiday periods the Summit Lift is in operation. It’s a great way to get a bird's eye view of the village and surrounds. Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay by travelling on a snowcat from the resort. Skiing at Falls Creek

is beginner / intermediate friendly, with almost 80% of the resort dedicated to these types of skiers/snowboarders. One of the best things about Falls Creek is its European style village. With quaint, winding, tree-lined roads this charming alpine village is a European style resort. For me, that is one of the great attractions of Skiing at Falls Creek – I can just ski home for lunch or a short break. No commuting required. Visit in spring and summer to journey along the Bogong Alpine Way which loops through Bright, Mount Beauty, and Falls Creek, then over to Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham. See dazzling wildflowers and collect farm-fresh produce and boutique wines to take home. Take a self-guided walk in the Bogong High Plains and breath in the freshest air possible. Along the way you can discover historic cattlemen's huts; fly-fish or row

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in the Rocky Valley Dam and other Kiewa Valley creeks and lakes. Whenever you choose to go, visiting Falls Creek is like a short visit to the European Alps – without the language barrier! UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY

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DESTINATION + VIC Hanging Rock, Macedon Region

Hanging Rock

Shopping at nearby town, Kyneton

Hanging

Rock

Hanging Rock in Central Victoria, Australia, is a distinctive rock formation on the plain between the two small townships of Newham and Hesket, 70 km north-west of Melbourne.

anging Rock is better known from Joan Lindsay's novel “Picnic at Hanging Rock” and the subsequent film made by Peter Weir of the story. It is about the mysterious disappearance of a party of local school girls during a picnic excursion to the Rock in February 1900. The reason for the girl’s disappearance was deleted from both the original novel and film. This only added to the mystery. The Rock continues to be a very popular picnic spot for both locals and

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visitors to the area. Hanging Rock is located within the local Wurundjeri aboriginal nation's territory. Hanging Rock is the centrepiece for the Hanging Rock Recreation Reserve, a public reserve. The reserve also includes a forest, horserace track, picnic grounds, creek, interpretation centre and cafe. The reserve is a habitat for endemic flora and fauna, including koalas, wallabies, possums, wedge-tailed eagles and kookaburras. The reserve is open to the public during daylight hours seven days a week.

Kyneton

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Kyneton

Hanging Rock is better known from Joan Lindsay's novel “Picnic at Hanging Rock” and the subsequent film made by Peter Weir.

The Reserve has been host to many sporting events over the years including the popular horse races on New Year's Day which date back to 1880. The present race course adjacent to Hanging Rock was constructed and the first Hanging Rock Cup run in 1909. Since that time the “picnic races” have become a popular attraction for many visitors. Horse races have now been held at Hanging Rock for over one hundred years. The Hanging Rock Racing Club holds two race meetings a year on New Year's Day and Australia Day (26 January). It is thought the Rock was a refuge for bushrangers during the Gold Rush era – particularly the notorious “Mad Dan Morgan” whose name is attributed to certain features to be found on the walk to the Pinnacles like Morgan's Lookout and Morgan's Blood Waterfall. Take time for your own picnic at Hanging Rock and let the drama unfold!

Mt Macedon

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VIC + Macedon +Ranges & Spa Country + Western Districts & Grampians DESTINATION Gold Coast

MACEDON RANGES & SPA COUNTRY

Daylesford (109 km NW)

Royal Hotel Daylesford, 27 Vincent St. Station House Daylesford, 15 Raglan St. [GH - 11][BB] Tarascon Village, 530 Porcupine Ridge Rd. [CO][SC] Willowbrook Cottages, 319 Trentham Road.

Barcaldine House, 238 Dairy Flat Road,Musk.

Hepburn Springs (114 km NW)

Carlsruhe (80 km NW) West Rock Farm, 124 Three Chain Road. [CO - 3][BB]

Birches of Daylesford, 88-90 Central Springs Rd. Ph 03 5348 1463. See our display advertisement.

Beethams of Hepburn Springs, 9b Tenth Street. [H - 3][BB]

Cherry Tree Cottage of Daylesford B&B, 42 Jamieson St. [GH - 3][BB] Clairdalara, 37 Leggatt St. [CH][SC] Dayget Retreats, 2/123 Vincent Street.

Jim Crow Country Retreat, 120 Ajax Rd. [CO - 6][SC]

Woodend (69 km NW)

Cavendish (310 km W)

7 Chimneys (The), 45 High St. Cammeray Waters, 140 Taylor Road. Campaspe House, Goldies Lane.

South Mokanger Farm Cottages, Mokanger Rd. [SC]

Southern Grampians Cottages, 33-35 Victoria Valley Rd. [CA - 14][SC]

HOLGATE BREWHOUSE AT KEATINGS HOTEL

E-mail: doublenut@netconnect.com.au Web: www.doublenut.com

Grange at Cleveland Winery (The), Shannons Rd. [GH - 2]

Drummond Park Cottages, 555 Daylesford Rd. [CA - 4][BB] Forget Me Not Garden Cottages, 7-9 Stanhope Street. Frangos & Frangos, 82 Vincent St. Jolee Accommodation, 24 Hepburn Springs Road. Lake Daylesford Cottage, 11 Leggatt St. [CO - 3][SC] Lake Daylesford Lodge, 32 King St. Lake House, King St.

Malmsbury (97 km NW)

79 High St Ph: 03 5427 2510 Fax: 03 5427 3502 Close to Hanging Rock, Mt Macedon, Hepburn Springs. This grand old hotel has been stylishly refurbished to house 10 modern rooms, each with own ensuite & queen-size beds. Enjoy a bed & breakfast with fantastic views across the village of Woodend or onto Mt Macedon. Relax in the warm & friendly atmosphere of our cosy bar & lounge; enjoy 8 locally brewed Holgate draught beers, a superb local wine list, Byron Bay grown coffee & our popular restaurant. Brewery Tours & tastings also available. $135-185 Dbl. Reservations req. C/C accepted.

Mill at Malmsbury (The), Calder Highway.

[CP - 10][AMA] E-mail: hotel@holgatebrewhouse.com Web: www.holgatebrewhouse.com

Double Nut Chalets 5 Howe St Ph: 03 5348 3981 Fax: 03 5348 3981 S/C Chalets set in a rambling cottage garden. Located in the heart of Daylesford and consist of open plan living/bedroom, sep. Ensuite with Spa and a deck. Complimentary continental breakfast provided for 1st morning. [CO][SC]

[GH - 2][DBB]

Lavandula, 350 HepburnNewstead Road,Shepherds Flat. Pendower House, 10 Bridport Street. [H - 3][BB]

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Mooltan Guest House, 129 Main Rd. [GH - 11][BB] Summerfield Country House, 11 Radium Ave.

Kyneton (84 km NW) Kyneton Ridge Estate, 90 Blackhill School Road. Wyoming by Botanic Gardens, 17 Mollison St. [CO][BB]

Lancefield (66 km N) Glen Erin at Lancefield, Rochford Road.

Mount Macedon (61 km NW) Clonandra Country House, 553 Barringo Road. Fearn Lodge on Mount Macedon, 550 Mount Macedon Road.

Riddells Creek (50 km NW) Viewbank Farm B&B, 303 Mt Charlie Road.

Trentham (100 km NW) Studio 500 Country Retreat, 500 Trentham Road. [SC]

Aquila Mount Abrupt Eco Lodges, 586 Manns Rd. Mount Sturgeon Cottages, Glenelg Hwy. Royal Mail Hotel, Glenelg Hwy. [CP - 22][AMA]

Bellinzona Grange Country Retreat, 77 Main Rd. [GH - 24]

Lulworth Holiday & Tangenong Cottages, 5-7 Forest Ave.

Dunkeld (257 km W)

WESTERN DISTRICTS & GRAMPIANS Ararat (203 km W) Westgate Vineyard, RMB 1124. [SC]

Brimpaen (300 km W) Grelco Run (The), 520 Schmidt Rd. [CO - 5][SC]

Glenthompson (211 km W) Cherrymount Retreat, Caramut Road. [FS - 24][DBB]

Halls Gap (262 km W) Boronia Peak Villas, 233 Grampians Rd. [SC] Bruces Hideaway and Retreat, Cnr Young & Scotts Roads. Cathedral Heights, 61 Scott Rd. [CO - 3][SC]

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Altons Resort, Glen Street. Glengarriff, 1949 Grampians Road. Grampians Getaway, Halls Gap Ararat & Trajul Rds. Heatherlie Cottages Halls Gap, 23 Mount Zero Rd. Jinchilla Accommodation, 2 Warren Road. [CO][SC] Marwood, 31 Halls Gap-Mt Zero Rd. [BB]

Mountain Grand Boutique Hotel

Main Rd Ph: 03 5356 4232 Fax: 03 5356 4254 Enchanting indulgence getaways. Delightful dining, live jazz, located in picturesque town centre close to mountains, bushwalking, bike & kayak hire, abseiling, rock climbing, native flora & fauna. [GH - 13][DBB] E-mail: don@hallsgap.net Web: www.mountaingrand.com

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VIC + South West + Great Ocean Road + SE Coast/Gippsland Tweed Valley +Area VIC

South West & Great Ocean Rd Aireys Inlet (119 km SW) (Great Ocean Road) Butlers Bend Holiday Villas, 28-30 Bambra Road.

Anglesea (109 km SW) (Great Ocean Road)

Gwinganna Country House, Killila Road. Marriners Falls Cottages, 1090 Barham River Road. Paradise Gardens Cottages B&B, 715 Barham River Road. Point of View, 165 Tuxion Rd. Rayville Boat Houses, 9 Noel St. [CO][SC]

Surfcoast Spa Resort, 105 Great Ocean Rd.

Apollo Bay (187 km SW) (Great Ocean Road) Apollo Bay Bed & Breakfast

4 Murray St Ph: 03 5237 7153 Enjoy a "B&B’’ experience with king-size beds, own entrance, ensuite, common room, TV’s, VCR. 50 metres Great Ocean Rd, 100m beach, 400m cafes. From $150 couple includes self-serve continental b’fast. [H - 3][BB]

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Apollo Bay Colonial Cottages, 2-6 Great Ocean Rd. [CO - 11][SC]

Apollo Bay Guest House, 4 Great Ocean Road. Arcady Homestead Farmhouse B&B, 925 Barham River Rd. [FS - 4][BB]

Sea Eagle Retreat

44 Noel St Ph: 03 5237 6921 Mob: 0419 540 365 At Sea Eagle Retreat nature is your neighbour. Above you is pure air, in front of you is nothing but sea, and around you is 68 acres of your own wildlife park. The retreat itself could not make you feel more at home. [H] E-mail:

reservations@seaeagleretreat.com Web: www.seaeagleretreat.com.au

E-mail: seaviewlodge@hotkey.net.au Web: www.hotkey.net. au/~seaviewlodge

Cape Otway (229 km SW) (Great Ocean Road)

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Coach Houses (The), 1-3 Old Coach Road Skenes Creek. [CO - 9][SC]

Cyrstal Waters Bed & Breakfast, 4 Joyce Street. End Farm, 740 Killala Road. Great Ocean Eco Lodge, Cape Otway Conservation Centre. Great Ocean Rd - Getaways, 5084 Great Ocean Road. [CO - 90][SC]

E-mail: whitecrestresort@bigpond.com Web: www.whitecrestonline.com.au

Bairnsdale (283 km E)

Tara House, 37 Day St. Waterfront Retreat At Wattle Point, 200 Wattle Point Rd, Wattle Point. [CA - 19][SC]

Briagolong (250 km E) Shanti Relaxation Retreat, 304 Marathon Road. Wombat Valley Cabins, Link Rd. [CA - 7][SC]

Gipsy Point Lakeside Boutique Resort, 261 Gipsy Point Rd. Gipsy Point Lodge, 35 MacDonald St. [GH - 8][AMA]

Cape Otway Lighthouse Rd Ph: 03 5237 9240 Fax: 03 5237 9245 Cape Otway Lightstation is the oldest, surviving lighthouse in mainland Australia. Experience the tranquility of a world-class destination, with stunning views of the Southern Ocean in our heritage accommodation. Spectacular ocean views, glorious sunsets, close encounters with koalas, and the sound of the ocean. Central to all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road, the Lightstation is a great spot to base yourself. Explore the Twelve Apostles, the Great Ocean Walk, shipwrecks, beaches, waterfalls, cool temperate rainforest and the beautiful Otways hinterland. [CO - 10][SC] E-mail: keeper@lightstation.com Web: www.lightstation.com

Port Campbell (249 km W) (Great Ocean Road) Daysy Hill Country Cottages, Port Campbell/Timboon Rd. [CO - 12][SC]

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SE Coast/ Gippsland Area

Gipsy Point (521 km E)

Cape Otway Lightstation

5230 Great Ocean Rd, Wongarra Ph: 03 5237 0228 Fax: 03 5237 0245 A Beautiful spot to indulge yourself and get away from it all with stunning ocean views and a central location to base your Great Ocean Road and Otway discovery. Located at the quiet Wongarra settlement, just 10 minutes short of the Apollo Bay seaside village and all of its culinary delights, the perfect place for your romantic getaway, or perhaps a longer stay with the whole family. Every apartment has its own spectacular and special ocean views, is self contained, has special comforts like a spa bath and gas log fire, plus many resort facilities. [A][SC]

E-mail: info@oscarswaterfront.com Web: www.oscarswaterfront.com

Point Hicks Lighthouse, Point Hicks Road. [CO][SC]

Seafarers Getaway, 6080 Great Ocean Rd. [A - 19][SC] Stephanie’s at Onion Bay, 5084 Great Ocean Rd, Sugarloaf.

Whitecrest Great Ocean Road Resort

41B Gipps St Ph: 03 5568 3022 Fax: 03 5568 3042 An enviable waterfront location, overlooking the marina of yachts, features 7 king size rooms & includes gourmet breakfast prepared by our chef. [GH - 5][BB]

Cann River (451 km E)

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas, 270 Skenes Creek Rd. [A][SC].

480 Tuxion Road Ph: 03 5237 7064 Fax: 03 5237 7054 Luxurious Guesthouse with spacious suites, large lounge/ library/dining area, 3 bedroom cottages & 1 bedroom studios with VCR, DVD, CD player & open fire. Tennis court. Saltwater pool & spa. 7 rainforest gullies on the 210 acre property. [GH -

Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel

1636 Bridgewater Road Ph: 03 5526 7276 Fax: 03 5526 7125 Sgl fr $100, Dbl fr $110 (incl GST). Portland 15min. Rms: 1 KS (with spa bath), 2 QS, 1 Tw, 1 Dbl. Res advis. C/cards acptd. S/C accomm also avail. Close to Blowholes, petrified forest, seal colony, Bridgewater Lke, sand dunes, Discovery Bay, limestone caves, Nat Pks. On beach at spectacular Bridgewater Bay. Peace, quiet, solitude. Enjoy secl bches, rugged cliffs, wild ocean scenery of Cape Bridgewater. Grand finale of Gt Ocean Rd. New stone guest hse - cosy lnges, fires, spac rms with ens, ocean views. Self-contained guest’s kitch. RACV 4 star. [GH - 5][BB]

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Claerwen Retreat

Cherry Plum Cottage, 37 Albert Rd.

Cape Bridgewater SeaView Lodge

Sea Valley Cottages, Apollo Bay.

Chocolate Gannets, 6180 Great Ocean Road. Ph 1300 500 139. See our display advertisement.

Port Fairy (291 km W)

Cape Bridgewater (384 km W)

Heyfield (206 km E) Abington Farm Bed & Breakfast, Coghlan’s Lane. [SC]

Inverloch (143 km SE) Eugenie’s Luxury Accommodation, 16 Ramsay Boulevarde. Eyrie By The Inlet, 13 Townsend Bluff Rd. RACV Inverloch Resort, PO Box 387. South Kolora, Kongwak Rd. [CO - 10][SC]

Lakes Entrance (320 km E) Waverley House Cottages 205 Palmers Road Ph: 03 5155 1257 Fax: 03 5155 1267 Spacious spa cottages nestled in peaceful native gardens. The setting is warm and welcoming, the facilities - BBQ’s, pool and heated spa, perfect for a special getaway. E-mail: enquiries@ waverleyhousecottages.com.au Web: www.waverleyhousecottages. com.au

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DESTINATION + Great Ocean Road

Apollo Bay and the

Great Ocean Walk Apollo Bay is located between the Wye River and Cape Otway on Victoria's scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road.

t offers swimming and surf beaches, as well as a large boat harbour and marina which are home to a major fishing fleet. The town features a good selection of restaurants and cafes, and is situated along one side of the Great Ocean Road, overlooking a wide, grassy foreshore which fronts the beach. Overlooking Apollo Bay are rolling green hills, which create a scenic backdrop when viewed from the coast. Panoramic ocean views can be enjoyed from Marriners Lookout, at the northern end of town. It's a short walk from the car park along a scenic pathway to the lookout where there are views of Apollo Bay's town centre, the 50

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harbour and beaches up and down the coast. In good weather the silhouette of the SS Casino, a steamship which sank in 1932 while trying to dock at Apollo Bay, can be seen in the waters close to the shore. The small seaside community of Marengo is located just south of Apollo Bay on the other side of the Barham River. A 5 kilometre drive north of Apollo Bay takes you to Skenes Creek, another small, scenic seaside community. The rugged and bushy Great Otway National Park, which includes a lighthouse at Cape Otway, is easily accessible from Apollo Bay, making it a great place

to enjoy the coast and the bushy hinterland of the Otway Ranges. Stretching from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles is the Great Ocean Walk. It hugs the scenic coastline, passing through beautiful National Parks. The walk is designed to allow visitors to enjoy short, day or overnight hikes. Take the chance to experience some or all of the brisk beauty of the Great Ocean Walk. More experienced hikers may prefer do the walk in a long trek, however mere mortals like myself do it in bite sized chunks between meals comprised of the local regions magnificent seafood.

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Mere mortals like myself do the walk in bite sized chunks

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Moon rising out of the ocean Image courtesy Tourism Victoria.

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Port Fairy. Image courtesy Andrew Bock Tourism Victoria.

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ucked into a hillside overlooking a great swath of sea at Apollo Bay, these four striking villas bring luxury, space, and a great sense of style to the rugged grandeur of the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia’s national treasures. Beneath a wave-shaped roofline that echoes the ocean swell, these villas stand as a model of design excellence. Each villa has two bedrooms with spacious ensuites, a sitting room, its own spa bath in a separate room with sparkling ocean views, a laundry, and a generous deck area equipped with an electric barbecue. Among the highlights is an in-built espresso/cappuccino coffee maker, a plush leather sofa in the sitting area, electric blinds, a CD/DVD player with a selection of titles for each, a sleek modern glass wood fire, and ducted heating and air-conditioning.

Activities include scenic ocean or rainforest drives, and swimming off some of Victoria’s finest beaches. A popular trip, if you can tear yourself away, is the stroll along the beach to the Saturday markets in Apollo Bay, to pick up some ingredients from the fisherman’s co-op. Tariff starts from $328 per night. Tel: 1300 500 139. Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Vic Email: info@chocolategannets.com.au

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DESTINATION + ACT, Canberra and surrounds

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Canberra

Canberra, Australia's capital city, is located in the Australian Capital Territory 280km south west of Sydney and 660km north east of Melbourne.

uilt in the early 1900s, Canberra was planned by American architect, Walter Burley Griffin, after winning an international competition to design the city. His plan focused on geometrical, circular patterns incorporating Australia's natural landscape. As a result, Canberra is one of the world’s few planned cities. It is a city in a park, with a kaleidoscope of colours turned on by the changing seasons. Discover the home of the Australian Story in Canberra. The city’s national museums and attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation. See our country and people through the eyes of our artists, and experience Australian character through sound and film, books and exhibitions. Celebrate Australia’s proud sporting achievements, delve into our political history, Indigenous culture

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and reflect on our young nation’s experience on the international stage. Canberra is a fantastic base from which to explore the surrounding region. Explore historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. Just 45 minutes drive from the city is Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. It offers walking trails, ranger-guided activities, Australian animals in their natural habitat, a chance to see conservation work with programs to restore threatened species including the brush tailed rock wallaby and corroboree frog, delightful wildflowers during spring and rich Indigenous and pioneer heritage. Also explore the purity of Namadgi National Park, a 45 minute drive from the city. Situated at the northern end of the Australian Alps, this park is

perfect for a picnic or bushwalk along the numerous marked trails, and to experience native flora and fauna. There is over 20,000 years of human occupation in the mountains which means it has been a natural destination for visitors longer than the Great Pyramids! The Indigenous rock art and Aboriginal shelters are easily accessible. Camping is possible in pleasant bushland settings with fishing, mountain biking and horse riding permitted in designated areas. Canberra is a “must do” for Australian explorers.

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Canberra was planned by American architect, Walter Burley Griffin, after winning an international competition to design the city.

Dickson (4 km N)

Barton (1 km E)

Carrington Inn, 21 Malbon St. Old Stone House B&B (The), 41 Molonglo Street.

Burra Creek (45 km SE) Avalanche Homestead, 1126 Urila Rd (NSW). [AMA]

Canberra University House at ANU, 1 Balmain Cresent.

Canberra City Breakfree Capital Tower, 2 Marcus Clarke Street. Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation, Locked Bag 2001, Civic Square.

Mallee Gum Cottage, 3 Rosamel St (Cnr Cork) [CO][BB]

Goolabri Country Resort, 202 Goolabri Drive NSW/ACT Border. [FH - 12][SC] Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort Canberra, Federal Highway.

Surveyorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Winery & B&B, 215 Brooklands Rd, Wallaroo. [CO - 2][SC]

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, 8 National Circuit.

Bungendore (42 km E)

Sutton (20 km N)

Hall (14 km N)

Brassey of Canberra (The), Belmore Gardens & Macquarie St.

Realm (Hotel), 18 National Circuit.

Gundaroo (40 km N)

PARKLANDS APARTMENT HOTEL DICKSON

6 Hawdon Place Ph: 02 6262 7000 Fax: 02 6262 6000 The Parklands Apartment Hotel in Canberra, offers the comforts of a hotel with the freedom of apartment living, just minutes north of the city centre. Ideal for the business, family and group travellers, we welcome you to make yourself at home at The Parklands Apartment Hotel for an overnight, holiday, short and long term stay in four star accommodation in Canberra.

Woodstock, Uriarra.

Edwil House B & B, 6 Rudder Place. [H - 4][DBB]

[FS - 2][BB]

Wamboin (20 km N)

Manuka (5 km S)

Derry Donnell, 1183 Norton Rd.

Manuka Park Serviced Apartments, Cnr Manuka Circle & Oxley St.

Yarralumla (2 km W)

Queanbeyan (16 km SE)

Annies @ Yarralumla B&B, 27 Mueller St.

Country Plaza Motel, 147 Uriarra Rd.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Commonwealth Avenue.

[A-66] [SC] E-mail: reservations@theparklands. com.au Web: www.theparklands.com.au

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Uriarra (20 km NW)

Kambah (16 km S)

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northern territory

Darwin Area Darwin Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge, PO Box 571. Palms City Resort, 64 The Esplanade. Quality Hotel Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Ct. Quest Darwin, 55 Cavanagh Street. SKYCITY Darwin, Gilruth Ave, The Gardens, Mindil Beach.

Humpty Doo (40 km S) Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge, PO Box 2120.

Jingili (11 km NE) Feathers Sanctuary, 49a Freshwater Rd. Ph 08 8985 2144. See our display advertisement.

Pirlamgimpi Munupi Wilderness Lodge, T/A Clearwater Island Lodge.

Country Adelaide River (113 km S) Mount Bundy Station, Haynes Rd. [FS][SC]

Alice Springs (1490 km S) Alice in the Territory, 46 Stephens Rd. Bond Springs Outback Retreat, Bond Springs Station. [CH - 4][BB]

Glen Helen Resort, Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell Ranges. Kings Canyon Resort, PMB 136. Lasseters Hotel Casino, 93 Barrett Drive.

Alyangula

Knotts Crossing Resort, Cnr Giles & Cameron Sts. St Andrews Serviced Apartments, 27 First St.

Dugong Beach Resort, 1 Bougainvillea Dr.

Mataranka (438 km S)

Daly River (232 km S)

Coodardie Station, Sturt Highway.

Vatu Sanctuary Apartments, 43 Todd Mall.

Perrys on the Daly, Mayo Park.

Katherine (331 km S) All Seasons Katherine, Stuart Highway.

Tennant Creek Eldorado Motor Inn, Paterson St

Feathers sanctuary a natural place to stay

Feathers Sanctuary, a unique bed and breakfast accommodation located in Darwin, Northern Territory. Two minutes to city. It combines first class hut-style rooms set in the surrounds of a 2 acre private bird park landscaped to attract and breed native bird species. Relax and unwind in the architecturally designed huts. Feathers Sanctuary the natural place to stay. Feathers Sanctuary 49 Freshwater Road, Jingili NT phone: 08 8985 2144 mob: 0408 895 512 email: info@featherssanctuary.com

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DESTINATION + NT Darwin and surrounds

Darwin

Australia's gateway to Asia

Photos courtesy Destination NSW.

Darwin is at the “Top End” of Australia. It is a place of sunshine, beaches and hectic nightlife.

t has a reputation as a “work hard then play hard” town. The weather is tropical, with no summer or winter. Instead Darwin's weather is wet from November till April and dry from May until October. The dry season is the busy time for visitors to Darwin. Situated on the edge of a harbour bigger than Sydney's, Darwin is a beautiful, fascinating tropical city. It is a melting pot of people and cultures that prides itself on its friendly, laid-back lifestyle. While a modern city in its own right, it is also one steeped in history, one that has endured many hardships on its way to establishing 58

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itself as the gateway to Asia. Darwin is a good base for visiting the Kakadu and Litchfield national parks. Exploring Darwin’s city centre is easy and best done on foot. Many Darwin attractions are easy to walk to. Wander along the walking and bicycle track around the city's outskirts and enjoy views of Darwin’s famous harbour. Darwin comes alive at night with the nightclub DJs and live music creating excitement; enjoy a meal at Cullen Bay or visit the casino at Mindil Beach. The Northern Territory is renowned for its fabulous foods – Asian cuisine, buffalo, To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0075

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The markets are alive with street performances – musicians, performers, traditional Aboriginal culture, recitations of Australian bush poetry

kangaroo, mud crabs, crocodile and barramundi. Choose to eat out on the wharf overlooking the sea, or indoors with harbour views. Whatever your style of dining, the food is fresh and fabulous. Visit the open-air markets at Nightcliff and Mindil Beach where there are stalls of unique products from local arts and crafts people. Try authentic cuisine from all over Asia or a good Aussie barbecue. The markets are alive with street performances – musicians, performers, traditional Aboriginal culture, recitations of Australian bush poetry, even whip cracking lessons! Being close to Asia makes booking flights to and from Darwin easy from many destinations. It’s a vibrant little city perched between the sea and the desert. It’s well worth a visit. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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South Australia

tanunda

Tanunda is the cultural heart of the Barossa Valley, located 70 km north-east of Adelaide. A large rural settlement with tree-lined streets Tanunda is totally surrounded by vineyards. Settled by German immigrants Tanunda continues to have a distinctly German feel with sausage shops, German bread shops and German-style restaurants. Of particular interest are fine accommodation and the many wineries in the region.

Adelaide City & Suburbs Flagstaff Hill (22km S) Kingfisher House, 58 Kingfisher Circuit, Craigburn Ridge.

Glenelg (10 km SW)

Lifetime Private Retreats Manna of Hahndorf, 25 Main Street. Rockbare Retreat, 102-104 Main Street.

Mannum (84 km E) Riverview Rise Retreats, Lot 12 Bowhill Road. [CO - 1][BB]

One Tree Hill (32 km NE) Glenelg Beachside Luxury Apartments

17 Colley Terrace Ph: 0421 478 922 Fax: 08 8258 4049 Glenelg Beachside Luxury Apartments have 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and HUGE 3 bedroom apartments right in the heart of Glenelg. Only 100 metres to the beach and to over 300 cafes, shops and restaurants. Clean, modern,secure; enjoy! [A] E-mail: glenelgapartments@bigpond.com Web: www.glenelgapartments.com

Garden Pavilion at AL-RU Farm, One Tree Hill Rd.

Stirling (17 km SE)

Lion Hotel (The), 161 Melbourne Street. Majestic Old Lion Apartments, 9 Jerningham St.

Rostrevor (10 km E) Marybank Farm B & B, Montacute Road. [A - 2][BB]

West Lakes (9 km NW) Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive.

Adelaide Hills Area Crafers (20 km SE) Grand Mercure Mount Lofty House, 74 Mt Lofty Summit Rd. [PH - 29][DBB]

Hahndorf (28 km SE) Hahndorf Old Mill Motel, 98 Main St. Hahndorf Resort & Convention Centre, 145A Main Street.

E-mail: nick@life-time.com.au Web: www.life-time.com.au

Fleurieu Pen. and Kangaroo Island Cape Jervis Station, Main South Road. [CO - 4][SC]

Currency Creek (80 km S) Currency Creek Vineyard Villas, Winery Rd. [CO - 6][DBB]

Goolwa (85 km S) The Australasian Circa-1858, 1 Porter Street.

Kangaroo Island

Vivonne Bay Lodge Knoffel Drive, Vivonne Bay Ph: 13 13 01 Set on 206 hectares with 1km of beachfront. Contemporary, budget-style rooms, outdoor deck, bar and BBQ area, lounge, dining and games room. Go biking, kayaking snorkelling and sandboarding. Self-drive and touring holiday packages available. E-mail: E-mail:

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(120 km SW)

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

[GH - 23][AMA] E-mail: info@ anchorageseafronthotel.com Web: www.anchorageseafronthotel.com

Willunga (44 km S) Blue Grape, Lot 6/7 Newman Close. Sea & Vines Cottage Bed and Breakfast, Culley Road. Willunga House, 1 St Peters Terrace. [H - 4][BB]

Yankalilla (80 km SW) Sleepy Hollow Farm Cottage B&B, Section 200 Woodvale Rd. [FS - 3][SC]

Barossa Valley Angaston (80 km NE) Collingrove Homestead, Eden Valley Rd. [GH - 7][DBB] Country Pleasures B&B, 2 Blee Street. [CO - 4][BB]

Abbotsford Country House, Yaldara Drive. Applecroft Cottages Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Trial Hill Road. Barossa Country Cottages, 55 Gilbert St. [CO - 4][BB] Barossa Pavilions, Cnr Fuss & Yaldara Roads. Barossa Shiraz Estate - The Residence, Lot 296 Barossa Valley Highway.

Marananga (75 km NE) Marananga Cottage, Seppeltsfield Rd. [SC]

Seppeltsfield (79 km NE) Lodge Country House (The), Seppeltsfield Rd. [CH - 4][AMA] Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage.

Tanunda (70 km NE)

Barossa House Peppermint Farm Cottage 148 Strout Road Ph: 0417 816 475 The cottage is fitted with ducted reverse cycle air conditioning for year round comfort. There are two large bedrooms, a luxury bathroom with a spa bath and a fully equipped, modern kitchen. The lounge room has an entertainment centre.

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21 Flinders Parade Ph: 08 8552 5970 Iconic hotel on the seafront. Central location. Accommodation includes seafront spa suites with balconies. Cafe Open 7 days.

McLaren Vale (39 km S)

1 South Coast Rd, Flinders Chase Ph: 08 8559 7275 Fax: 08 8559 7377 Perfectly located at entrance to the national park & close proximity to all attractions. Wildlife at your doorstep. Back to nature with all the comforts of the 21st century. Nicolas Baudin restaurant, open to the public, bookings essential. [L - 22][DBB] E-mail: stay@kiwr.com Web: www.kiwr.com

Anchorage at Victor Harbor

Lyndoch (50 km NE)

Stirling Hotel, 52 Mount Barker Road. The Retreat at Stirling, 9 Hoylake Avenue. [CO]

Cape Jervis (108 km S) North Adelaide (2 km N)

RSD 26 FCS Ph: 08 8559 2248 Fax: 08 8559 2292 Step out of the ordinary world and into the romantic Sky House for the perfect South Australian weekend getaway. This rammedearth villa is located on the highest point of the property. It boasts sweeping views of the rugged coastline as far as the eye can see and on to the Kangaroo Island beach..

Victor Harbor (84 km S)

2992 Barossa Valley Way Ph: 08 8562 4022 Fax: 08 8562 4002 Join Judi and Lee at their traditional hosted Bed & Breakfast. 4 guestrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, beautiful gardens, convenient location close to wineries, restaurants and shops. Join us for a personalised wine tour with a local. [GH - 4][BB] E-mail: admin@barossahouse.com. au Web: www.barossahouse.com.au

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DESTINATION + SA Kangaroo Island

Australia's

Best Beaches

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Kangaroo Island is a pristine wilderness located off the coast of South Australia.

place of beauty and a place of escape, it offers protection to substantial populations of native Australian animals. Kangaroo Island (or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;KI' as the locals call it) is also big and surprisingly diverse. Within its 155km length you'll find soaring cliffs, dense forest, towering sand dunes, wetlands and massive arcs of bone white beach. But just because it's wild, don't underestimate the welcome! Some 4,400 folk live here. Surrounded by fertile lands and rich waters, Kangaroo Island produces some of Australia's finest gourmet foods. 62

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Gastronomic adventurers are tempted by the likes of freshly caught King George Whiting, sheep's cheese, marron, a unique variety of honey and an exciting range of varietal wines. You'll also find rich history and a thriving arts community. Kangaroo Island's coastline has everything from surf-pounded cliffs to becalmed coves, from famous sweeps of sand to secret rocky inlets. The possibilities for recreation are equally diverse - surfers, fishermen, wreck-divers, wildlife lovers and of course people who simply love to feel sand between their toes, all relish the Island fringes.

When Sydney University evaluated 10,000 beaches across Australia (rating them on things like clarity of water, privacy and cleanliness) Kangaroo Island's Vivonne Bay came out tops. Proclaimed one of

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A place of beauty and a place of escape, it offers protection to substantial populations of native Australian animals

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;best beaches', Vivonne Bay is a long, curved, sandy beach superb for picnics, beachcombing, surfing and fishing. Experienced surfers enjoy the wonderful turquoise waters; fishing from the jetty, beach, boat or the Harriet River mouth is excellent. The beach can be reached by taking the road just past the Vivonne Bay store. Safe swimming areas can be found near the jetty or the Harriet River that enters the bay nearby. On the other side of the river, Point Ellen provides photographers with spectacular views of the Southern Ocean waves crashing onto the cliff-face. Some things in Kangaroo Island never change - friendly people, cool breezes, gourmet food, uncrowded beaches and geological wonders. Experience for yourself this quite unique place soon. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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Perth City & Suburbs, Margaret River and Mid West & South West + WA

Perth City & Suburbs

South Perth (2 km S)

Abundance at Eagle Bay, 17/21 Waterlily Cove. True North Ashore, 9 Wedgetail Views.

Ardross Mount Pleasant Apartments, 27 Collier Street.

Forest Grove (293 km S)

Fremantle (18 km SW) Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. Fothergills of Fremantle, 18-22 Ord Street. [BB] Fremantle Colonial Accomodation, 215 High St. [CO - 6][BB]

Norfolk Hotel (The), 47 South Terrace. Port Mill Bed & Breakfast, 3/17 Essex Street.

Gooseberry Hill (20 km E) Possum Creek Lodge, 6 Lenori Rd.

Henley Brook (26 km NE) Grandis Cottages, 45 Casuarina Place. Swan Valley Oasis Resort, 10250 West Swan Rd, Swan Valley.

Hillarys Boat Harbour (25 Km N) Hillarys Harbour Resort, 68 Southside Drive.

Margaret River Stone Cottages, RMB 351 Warner Glen Road.

Peninsula Riverside Serviced Apartments (The)

53 South Perth Esplanade Ph: 61 8 9368 6688 Fax: 61 8 9368 6689 Features:Stunning location, s/c apts, wireless broadband, 13 Foxtel channels. TV, DVD, reverse a/c, daily dry-cleaning, free parking. Affordable accom in a million dollar setting. 4 star apts on the picturesque Sth Perth foreshore set in lush landscaped gardens, overlooking the Swan River & Perth skyline. CBD is only 5 mins by ferry or car & restaurants & shopping facilities are only mins away. Enjoy a romantic walk along the river, backlit by lights of the city & Kings Park, with the convenience of a cosy apartment on your return. TCWA accredited. [A - 71][SC] E-mail: reception@thepeninsula.net Web: www.thepeninsula.net

Lesmurdie (22 km SE) Falls Retreat B&B, 45 Falls Road.

Perth Aarons All Suites Perth, 12 Victoria Avenue. Aarons Hotel Perth, 70 Pier St. City Stay Apartment Hotel, 875 Wellington St. Miss Maud Swedish Hotel, 97 Murray & Pier Sts. Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Motel, 112 Mounts Bay Rd. Mountway Holiday Apartments, 36 Mount Street. Novotel Langley Perth, 221 Adelaide Terrace. Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace. Parmelia Hilton Perth, 14 Mill St, Cloister Square. Perth Ambassador Hotel, 196 Adelaide Terrace. Quest West End, 451 Murray St. Richardson Hotel (The), 32 Richardson Street. Seasons of Perth, 37 Pier St. Somerset St Georges Terrace, 185 St Georges Terrace. Sullivans Hotel, 166 Mounts Bay Rd.

Shoalwater Manuel Towers, 32A Arcadia Drive.

Margaret River Region Dunsborough (254 km S)

Gracetown (276 km S) Gracetown Chalets, Unit 2/42 Osborne Street. [CA - 6][SC]

Margaret River (283 km S)

Hidden Valley Forest Retreat

Haag Rd Ph: 61 8 9755 1066 Hidden Valley Forest Retreat & Day Spa is a multi-award winning private boutique property. Stay in one of four contemporary designed, self contained, luxury secluded romantic retreats amongst 110 acres of pristine eco forest with lakes and Vineyards. Soak in your spa with candles by night whilst enjoying spot-lit enchanting forest views or laze in front of your log fire. The ultimate romantic getaway in tranquil surroundings located in the heart of the Margaret River wine growing region.

E-mail: stay@yourhiddenvalley.com Web: www.yourhiddenvalley.com

Vasse (229 km S)

Mid West & South West Albany (412 km SE) B&B By The Sea, 7 Griffiths St. [H - 3][BB] Maitraya, 1320 Nanarup Road. Rocks (The), PO Box 5155. Settlers Two Family Chalet, 82 Riverside Drive.

Busselton (237 km S) Amalfi Resort, 13 Earnshaw Road. Aqua Resort, 605 Bussell Hwy. Bayview Geographe Resort, 555 Bussell Highway. Chapman Hill Cottage, RSM 110. Forte Capeview Beach Apartments, Little Collins Street. Jacaranda Guest House, 30 West St. [GH - 8] Siesta Park Holiday Resort, 368 Caves Road.

Manjimup (300 km S) Diamond Forest Cottages, 29159 South West Highway. One Tree Bridge Chalets, Graphite Road. [CA - 2]

Metricup (260 km S) Craythorne Country House, Worgan Road. Willy Bay Resort, 266 Metricup Road. [CA - 20][SC]

Nannup (282 km S) Blackwood Banks Chalets, 3 Stacey Rd Jalbarragup.[CO-7][SC] Holberry House, Grange Rd. [GH - 7][BB]

Toodyay (85 km NE)

Newtown House, Bussel Highway. [AMA]

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Dunsborough 700 Caves Rd Ph: 08 9756 9777 Fax: 08 9756 8788 Just two-and-a-half hours drive from Perth in the Margaret River region, Wyndham Resort & Spa Dunsborough transports you to a world of luxury and indulgence. With extensive facilities set amongst exquisite landscaped gardens and your choice of studio rooms or fully self-contained two-bedroom apartments. Tobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Bar features al fresco dining with sumptuous fresh regional produce and premium southwest wines. Your stay will be nothing short of superb. E-mail:

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Eagle Bay

Witchcliffe (275 km S) Boranup Forest Retreat, 422 Sebbes Road. [CO][SC] Redgate Beach Escape, 14 Redgate Road.

Yallingup (263 km S) Canal Rocks Beach Resort, Smiths Beach Rd. Cape Lodge, Caves Rd. [GH - 15][BB]

Chandeliers on Abbey, Abbeys Farm Road. [CA][SC] Empire Retreat, Caves Road. Erravilla Country Estate, Lot 2865 Blythe Rd. [GH - 6][DBB] Injidup Spa Retreat, Cape Clairault Road. Seashells Resort Yallingup, Yallingup Beach Rd.[PH - 33][AMA] Sienna Lodge, Cnr Caves & Canal Rocks Road.

Black Wattle Retreat 248 Black Wattle Road Ph: 61 8 9574 4086 Fax: 61 8 9574 5656 Situated on 89 acres of bushland in the Avon Valley bordered by nature providing you with the ultimate location to relax and enjoy. Featured are heated outdoor spas. Choose a cabin or a gloriously appointed guest suite. Breakfast served at sensible times, evening meals by arrangement. Massage, reiki and other remedial treatments available.

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DESTINATION + Wa - Busselton

Busselton

Photos courtesy Tourism WA.

Just three hours drive south of Perth, Busselton is a great base to explore the Margaret River Wine Region and the Geography Bay area.

est known for its iconic two kilometre long jetty and calm turquoise bays, Busselton has a relaxed atmosphere. Twice voted Western Australia's top tourism town, there's plenty of activities on offer Originally built in 1865, the historic jetty is the longest wooden pier in the southern hemisphere. The Underwater Observatory at the jetty's end will take you up close to colourful fish and tropical coral. Descend eight metres below sea level and look through the observation chamber to see one of the country's best artificial reefs. More than 300 marine species enjoy warm waters created by the Leeuwin Current.

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Adding to Busselton's appeal is a new canal and marina north of town which is a great place for a relaxed drink. Stroll along the main street stopping at the old courtroom and jail, now an arts centre. Cool off at the main beach lined with lush lawns and magnificent pine trees. To the north and south stretches 30 kilometres of immaculate beaches and crystal clear water. Try your hand at fishing, water skiing, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing or sailing in the calm waters of Geographe Bay. Voted one of the top 10 places in the world by Lonely Planet, the region is famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. The narrow strip of forest that links To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0075

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Originally built in 1865, the historic jetty is the longest wooden pier in the southern hemisphere.

Capel and Busselton is one of the special places of the South-West. The majestic tuart tree grows only on coastal limestone 200 kilometres on either side of Perth. Some trees are more than 33 metres high and 10 metres in girth. The vibrant seaside towns of Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, with 30kms of pristine, white sandy beaches fringe the renowned Margaret River Wine Region. It creates the perfect holiday destination. Some key events in the area to catch include: Festival of Busselton (January) Busselton Jetty Swim (February) Margaret River Wine Regional Festival (April) Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon (May) Ironman WA Triathlon (December) For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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Gold Coast & Hinterland + Granite Belt + QLD

GOLD COAST & HINTERLAND

GRANITE BELT AREA

Tamborine Mountain (68 km S)

Canungra (80 km S) O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park Rd, via. [GH - 120][DBB]

Cedar Creek Lodges At Thunderbird Park, Corner Cedar Creek Falls Road. Ph 07 5545 1468. See our display advertisement.

Stanthorpe (250 km SW) Alure Stanthorpe, 280 Mt Tully Road. Escape on Tully, 934 Mt Tully Rd. Olive Grove Estate, 5 Harris Street. Whiskey Gully Wines, 25 Turner Rd. Wisteria Cottage, Pyramids Road, Girraween. [SC]

Ballandean (275 km SW) Ballandean Lodge, 79 Rees Road. [H - 3][DBB]

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Currumbin (106 km N)

Toowoomba (162 km W) Silver Ridge B&B, 103 Silver Pinch Rd Silver Ridge. Vacy Hall Historic Guest House, 135 Russell St. [GH - 12][DBB]

GIRRAWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL LODGE 823 Tomewin Mtn Road....... Ph: 0755 330361 Mob: 0412 343 803 Fax: 0755 330271 Kallora is a specifically built B&B on 16 acres of sub-tropical bushland on the Qld/NSW border overlooking the beautiful Currumbin Valley. There are 3 rooms with own ensuite & balcony – kingsize bed, TV, bar fridge, microwave. The gazebo houses a large outdoor spa with entertainment area and BBQ for self-catering. Kallora is 4 ½ star rating with AAA Tourism. [GH - 3] [BB] E-mail: stay@kallorafarm.com Web: www.kallorafarm.com

MOUNTAIN EDGE STUDIO 387 Henri Robert Drive Ph: 07 5545 3437 Breathtaking Gold Coast views from your bed, bath, lounge and patio. Each studio and the 2 bedroom lodge has air conditioning, winter fires, spa or giant bath, ensuite, generous kitchenette, private patio. Breakfast is provided. Mountain Edge is perfect for weekends, short breaks and honeymoons. Peace and quiet and romance can be yours, with the vast ocean and city views and charming ambience weaving their own magic [CO][SC]

E-mail: jean@mountainedge.com.au Web: www.mountainedge.com.au

Pyramids Road Ph: 07 4684 5138 Fax: 07 4684 5148 Get Lost!..in this amazing place. Nestled amongst native Australian bush, relax and unwind in your private, selfcontained chalet. Complete with wood heater, king bed, spa bath and private deck. Perfect for that romantic getaway or unplug the kids for a fantastic family holiday. GEL offers the uniqueness and tranquility of the great Australian bush getaway without compromising on style or comfort. [CA - 10][SC]

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A hidden oasis less than an hour from Gold Coast and Brisbane. Accommodation styles within this magnificent mountain retreat are ideal for family holidays, romantic escapes, conferences and picture perfect weddings. Have a barbecue breakfast with the birds; enjoy lunch on the terrace at the Terrace Kiosk (pizza fresh from the wood fired oven) or dine in style in the Rainforest Restaurant and Lounge Bar. Added to this are all of the amazing Thunderbird Park adventure activities. Take the challenge of Australia’s largest ropes course at Adventure Parc, play laser skirmish games in a rainforest battlefield, fossick for gem filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth and explore the wonders of nature’s playground on horseback. Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park ™ Corner Cedar Creek Falls Road, Tamborine Mountain Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia P: +61 7 5545 1468 F: +61 7 5545 2707 E: info@cedarcreeklodges.com.au W: www.cedarcreeklodges.com.au

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DESTINATION + Gold Coast area

Gold Coast

Razzamatazz! Having just returned from Queensland’s famous Gold Coast, it never ceases to amaze me how “the Coast”, as locals refer to it, just keeps on going!

ome people like to write it off as “yesterday’s hero” but the Gold Coast just continues to go from strength to strength. I visit at least once a year and every time I come around Cook Island and Snapper Rocks heading north it seems as if there is yet another hi rise tower overlooking the beach. The Gold Coast is as popular as ever. It combines the razzamatazz of a city destination with the beauty of the Pacific coast. There is never any shortage of places to eat, attractions and nightlife. I prefer the more interesting south coast around the Coolangatta Tweed border area. 70

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Coolangatta is the Gold Coast's most southerly town and the gateway to northern New South Wales. About 25 minutes south of Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the crowds. Coolangatta and neighbouring Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and Kirra are renowned for their surf breaks and swimming beaches. Coolangatta offers family-friendly restaurants and is a short drive to the Tweed Coast and Byron Bay. The Gold Coast Airport is also located at Coolangatta. The Gold Coast is lucky to have this thriving region of Tweed Heads as its closest neighbour. It is the most

northerly town in the state of New South Wales and has more in common with its Queensland cousins than it does with the southern capital of Sydney. To the casual observer this area looks like an extension of the urban beach strip that denotes the Gold Coast. But the Tweed Valley and the coastal villages running south possess a character and style all of their own. They offer a more relaxed pace of life to that of the Gold Coast. Gold Coast holidaymakers get a three-for-one deal: the bustling coast, the string of seaside villages that make up the Tweed Coast and the lush rainforests of the Gold Coast hinterland. Nice!

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About twenty five minutes south of Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the crowds.

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Images courtesy Tourism Queensland

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DESTINATION + Golden Beach, Sunshine Coast QLD

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast area of Golden Beach offers a variety of leisure choices in the heart of a superb natural playground.

oating, fishing and swimming in the tranquil waters of Pumicestone Passage are at your front doorstep and all the Sunshine Coast's famous attractions are nearby - theme parks, international golf courses, pristine surf beaches, natural wildlife and spectacular scenery. Pumicestone Passage is a narrow waterway between Bribie Island and the mainland. The northern extent of the passage is at Caloundra, while at the south is Deception Bay. The tranquil waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park are too inviting to resist a swim in the clear, blue waters. Cool off in the calm waters or just sit back and 72

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enjoy the setting sun. Take a kayak ride and experience the bird life and beauty of this thriving marine habitat. Cast a line for a tasty treat and cook it up on the barbeques dotted along the foreshore. Pumicestone Passage Marine Park extends from the southern entrance to the Caloundra bar and is just over 35 kilometres long. The marine park has 24 islands. Dugongs frequent its waters to feed on the seagrass on the bottom. Dolphins and turtles make the Passage home as do over 350 species of birds. The Pumicestone Passage Marine Park is recognised as one of the most important bird and marine habitats on the east coast of Australia. It is considered

to be the smallest estuarine area in the world that has a permanent population of Dugongs. Cruises along the passage give you the chance to see Dugong, Dolphins, Turtle, Jabiru, Swans, Sea Eagles, Osprey, and Kangaroos as well as some of the 360 different bird species sighted here many of which migrate from the Northern

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Take a tip from these migratory birds which fly across the world to visit the Pumicestone Passage on Australia’s famous Sunshine Coast.

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Hemisphere to these shores each year. Take a tip from these migratory birds which fly across the world to visit the Pumicestone Passage on Australia’s famous Sunshine Coast. They have been repeat visitors for thousands of years and obviously think it’s worth the trip! For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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WorldMark Resort Golden Beach.. a perfect holiday Whatever your idea of a perfect holiday, Golden Beach offers unlimited choices in the heart of a superb natural playground. Boating, fishing and swimming in the tranquil waters of Pumicestone Passage are at your front doorstep and all the Sunshine Coast’s famous attractions are nearby - theme parks, international golf courses, pristine surf beaches, natural wildlife and spectacular hinterland scenery - all there for you to enjoy. Located on Australia’s stunning Sunshine Coast, WorldMark Golden Beach provides visitors with magnificent beaches, good amenities, plentiful shopping and varied restaurants and cafes. The Sunshine Coast is famous for its stunning beaches and families flock there to enjoy fun-filled and relaxing holidays by the sea. Many of the Sunshine Coast beaches are patrolled to ensure families can relax at the beach knowing they are safe in the water. Facilities include large, lagoon style swimming pool & spa, children’s wading pool and water slide, tennis court, barbeque area, private spa in each room (except special needs unit), steam room, gymnasium, tour desk, fully licensed restaurant, laundry facilities, security access undercover or outdoor gated parking. At WorldMark Golden Beach you can spend your holiday peacefully lounging by the pool or take in the sights, sounds and adventures of one of Australia’s popular family holiday destinations.

WorldMark Resort Golden Beach 75 Esplanade, Golden Beach QLD 4551 Australia

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Sunshine Coast and Hinterland + QLD

Sunshine Coast & Hinterland

Glass on Glasshouse, 182 Glasshouse-Woodford Road.

Caboolture (45 km N)

Hervey Bay (289 km N) Akama Resort, 625 Charlton Esplanade. Alexander Lakeside Bed & Breakfast, 29 Lido Parade. Alexander Luxury Apartments, 496 Esplanade, Torquay.

Marcoola (108 km N)

Peregian Beach (148km N)

Surfair Marcoola Beach- by Wyndham Vacation Resorts, 923 David Low Way.

Maleny (98km N)

Glen Eden Beach Resort Maroochydore (100 km N) Caboolture Riverlakes Motel 14 Morayfield Rd Ph: 07 5499 1766 Fax: 07 Fax: 07 5499 1767Caboolture Located in the heart of Caboolture only 30 minutes from either Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. This architecturally designed motel caters for tourists and the business traveller. Overlooking the Caboolture River with views across Centenary Lakes, Riverlakes is only minutes from restaurants and shopping. Riverlakes has over an acre of grounds sprawling down to the river for our guests’ enjoyment. All units feature an ensuite, some with spa, and are `nonsmoking’. Guests have full use of the secluded pool area for relaxation and enjoyment. E-mail:

enquiries@riverlakesmotel.com.au Web: www.riverlakesmotel.com.au

Caloundra (95 km N) BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort, 100 Bulcock St. Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa, 38 Mahogany Drive. Norfolks on Moffat Beach (The), 32 Queen of Colonies Parade. [A - 36][SC]

Rydges Rydges Oasis Oasis Sunshine Sunshine Coast, Coast, Landsborough Landsborough Parade. Pde. Ph 07 5491 0333. See our display advertisement.

Maleny country cottages

M1 Resort

1 Duporth Avenue Ph: 07 5430 0300 Fax: 07 5430 0399 Right on the water, in the middle of Maroochydore, M1 Resort puts you in the middle of the Sunshine Coast. These contemporary apartments offer spacious, comfortable, living with spectacular views from your private balcony. Great for families with plenty of room for the kids. Make M1 Resort your base and enjoy everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer then return to your home away from home to relax and revive.

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Avocado Grove B&B, 10 Carramar Crt, Off Ensbey Rd. [H - 4][BB]

Glasshouse Mountains (64 km N) CrookNeck Retreat, 2194 Old Gympie Road.

Noosa (156km Peregian BeachN)(148 km N) noosa crest

Culgoa Point Beach Resort

Ninderry House

8 Karnu Drive......... Ph: 07 5446 8556 Fax: 07 5446 8556 Central. Make this your base to explore the Sunshine Coast, its beaches, art & craft, native plant nurseries & fine restaurants. Ensuite guestrooms. Comfort, beauty, service. [GH - 3][BB] E-mail: enquiries@ninderryhouse. com.au Web: www.ninderryhouse.com.au

5 Quamby Place Ph: 07 5447 5055 Feel the sand between your toes.... Amidst acres of landscaped gardens and nestled on a private sandy beach overlooking the tranquil Noosa River is the perfect holiday oasis. Just a short stroll to some of Noosa’s best shopping and dining experiences, Culgoa Point Beach Resort offers spacious self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with water views. Resort facilities include swimming pool & children’s wading pool, spa sauna, half court tennis, bike and kayak hire & beachfront barbecues.

2 Noosa Drive Ph: 1800 631 413 or 07 5449 5700 Views forever! Nestled on the crest of Noosa Hill, the resort is perfectly positioned to enjoy multi-million dollar views of Laguna Bay, the ocean, Noosa River and the picturesque hinterland. Just a short stroll to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Crest offers spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, and penthouses with rooftop spa or plunge pool. Noosa Crest has all the facilities for a romantic getaway or family holiday including heated pools, spas, saunas and floodlit tennis court.

E-mail: reception@noosacrest.com.au Web: www.noosacrest.com.au

E-mail:reception@culgoapoint.com.au Web: www.culgoapoint.com.au

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Noosa Heads (156km N)

Candle Mountain Farmstay, 179 Crohamhurst Road.

Mapleton Eden Lodge, 97 Flaxton Dr. [H - 5][BB] Taman Sari, 226 Obi Obi Rd.

Eumundi (120 km N)

info@glenedenresort.com.au E-mail: info@glenedenresort.com.au Web: www.glenedenresort.com.au

Peachester

Mapleton (106 km N)

Papillon Coolum, Richmond Close,Point Arkwright. Point (The), 1 Bay Terrace.

Flaxton (110 km N)

Email:reception@malenycottages.com.au Web: www.malenycottages.com.au

Maroochy Sands Holiday Units, Cnr Sixth Ave & Aerodrome Rd.

Coolum (131 km N)

Eumundi’s Hidden Valley B&B, 39 Caplick Way. [H - 4][BB] Panorama Blue, 54 Panorama

347 Corks Pocket Road Maleny Qld 4552.......... Ph: 07 5494 2744 Fax: 07 5494 2744 Mobile: 0412 813 903 A forested property offering privacy and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Experience this quiet alternative in our fully appointed self-contained cottages as you relax and re-charge your batteries. Enjoy the abundant wildlife by taking a bush walking track or just watch wallabies grazing from your verandah. Your mountain hideaway stay will be a memorable one. Come. Assoc: AAAT ATDW SCDL. [CO-3][SC]

388 David Low Way Ph: 07 5448 1955 Fax: 07 5448 1677 At Glen Eden Beach Resort, located at Peregian Beach on the magnificent Sunshine Coast, we are in a great position to make your beach holiday as peaceful and relaxing or as energetic as you like. Glen Eden’s absolute beach front position is peacefully situated behind the dunes at Peregian Beach and features extensive lawns and gardens. Whether you are a family looking for great value holiday accommodation, or a couple wanting a quiet weekend away from it all, Glen Eden is the place to stay. Choose from our Spacious 1, 2 or 3 bedroom townhouses.

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Agnes Water/1770 + DESTINATION

Agnes Water and the town of 1770 Agnes Water is one of Australia's best kept secrets.

urrounded by National Parks and only 23 miles from the Barrier Reef Island of “Lady Musgrove”, the area is renowned for its rugged beauty. It has long been a favourite spot for surfers and fishermen. Agnes Water is located on the sun drenched Queensland surf coast north of Fraser Island and south of the Whitsundays. The area promotes itself as the Discovery Coast because of the visit by Captain James Cook in 1770. Tight controls on development have enabled the area to remain a quiet tourist destination. The warm waters of Agnes Water mean that activities including swimming, surfing, diving and snorkelling can be enjoyed all 76

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year round. The beach at Agnes Water is the most northern surf beach on the east coast of Australia. It is home to one of Australia’s premier long board surfing competitions. With so much national park around there is plenty of wildlife. If you are lucky you may see a dugong (Sea Cow). A dugong sanctuary is located nearby. Dolphins frequent the local beaches. Turtles come ashore to lay eggs from October to February. Hatchlings emerge from late December till April. Both Green and Loggerhead turtles can be seen in Deepwater NP. Sometimes you can see turtles swimming to shore from the 1770 headland. Wallabies and Kangaroos are To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0008

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Images courtesy Tourism Queensland.

abundant in the area and can even be seen in residential areas. There is also excellent bird watching at Lake Awoonga. With its wealth of natural beauty, pleasant sub-tropical climate and laid back style, it is not surprising that Agnes Water has become a magnet for people seeking the ultimate coastal lifestyle. Dramatic sunsets are best watched while enjoying a drink at one of the local restaurants. The friendly, laid back nature of the local people, coupled with a coastal village feel makes the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water the ideal place to relax. It offers an off the beaten track experience without having to leave the sealed roads. For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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QLD + Tropical North NSW + Cairns Tweed and Valley

cAirns Cairns is the major centre in North Queensland and an ideal starting point for travellers wanting to explore both the tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Until quite recently a modest port, Cairns' attractions include Fitzroy Island, Green Island, the Kuranda Railway, the Cairns Skyrail and the Tjapukai Cultural Theme Park. Machans and Holloways Beach are quiet beach suburbs where locals go to fish, take long walks along the beachfront and savour the salt air just 15 minutes north of the Cairns CBD.

Cairns & Tropical North Area Atherton (80 km SW Cairns) Summit Rainforest Retreat (The), 22 Twelfth Ave. [CH - 5][SC]

Bingil Bay (1578 km N) Sanctuary Retreat, 72 Holt Rd.

Cairns (1718 km N)

Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street. Cairns Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade. Cairns Holiday Lodge, 259 Sheridan Street. Cairns Hotel (The), Cnr Abbott & Florence Sts. Cairns Plaza Hotel, 145 The Esplanade. Discovery Cairns Hotel, 183-185 Lake Street.

All Seasons Cairns Gateway Resort, Cnr Anderson Road/ Bruce Highway.

Australis Cairns Beach Resort

129 Oleander St, Holloways Beach Ph: 07 4037 0400 Fax: 07 4037 0600 Beachfront location. Our four star resort offers everything to create a home away from home on the beach. SIMPLE PLEASURES - PURE RELAXATION - THINK CAIRNS BEACH RESORT. [A][SC] E-mail: info@

cairnsbeachresort.com.au Web: www.cairnsbeachresort.com.au

Best Western Central Plaza Cairns, 255-257 Lake Street. BreakFree Royal Harbour Resort, 73-75 The Esplanade. Cairns B & B, 48 Russell St, Edge Hill. [H - 3][BB]

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Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Captain Cook Highway Ph: 07 4055 3538 Fax: 07 4055 3077 Situated between Cairns and Port Douglas on the beautiful Tropical North Queensland coast and wedged between the rainforest and the Coral Sea, Ellis Beach offers absolute beachfront accommodation in a variety of styles to suit every budget. [CA]

E-mail: stay@ellisbeach.com Web: www.ellisbeach.com

Granadilla Villa, 1 Moowooga St. [H][SC] Hides Hotel Cairns, 87 Lake St. Hilton Cairns, 34 Esplanade. Holiday Inn Cairns, Cnr The Esplanade/Florence St. Inn Cairns Boutique Hotel, 71 Lake St. Koah Bed & Breakfast, Kuranda, Lot 4 Koah Rd, Kuranda via. [CO - 3][SC]

Koala Court Holiday Apartments, 147-155 McLeod St. Kuranda Rainforest Echo Retreat, 26 Barron Falls Rd Kuranda via. [CA - 6][DBB] Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa (The), 2 Greenslopes Street. Mantra Esplanade, 53-57 The Esplanade. Mantra Trilogy, Cnrs Abbott/Aplin & The Esplanade. Mercure Hotel Harbourside Cairns, 214-216 Lake St. Mid City Luxury Suites, 6 McLeod St. New Chalon Cairns, 702 Bruce Highway. New Horion Sail & Dive, Old Style Mail PO. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, 122 Lake St. Oz Tours Safaris, PO Box 6464. Piermonde Apartments, 2-4 Lake Street.

Q Resorts Cascade Gardens, 175 Lake St. Rainbow Inn, 179 Sheridan Street. Reef Palms, 41-47 Digger St. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Cnr The Esplanade & Kerwin St. Sebel Cairns (The), 17 Abbott Street. Shangri-La Hotel The Marina, Cairns, Pierpoint Rd. Skyrail Cableway, 36 Grafton Street. Villa Shangri-La, 288 Sheridan St Cairns.

Cape Tribulation (150 km N Cairns) Bloomfield Lodge, Weary Bay via. [L - 17][AMA] Cape Tribulation Exotic Fruit Farm, Lot 5 Nicole Drive. [H - 3][BB]

Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge, 14 Mossman. Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa, Cape Tribulation Rd. Daintree Wilderness Lodge, 83 Cape Tribulation Rd. [CA - 10][AMA]

Daintree-Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge & Spa, Turpentine Rd-off Cape Tribulation Rd. [CA - 20][AMA] Ferntree Rainforest Lodge,Cape Tribulation, Camelot Close.

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Cairns + Tropical North + Mission Beach + AgnesTweed Water/1770 QLD Valley ++ NSW Cooktown (240 km N Cairns)

Oak Beach 19 Oak Beach Road, 19 Oak St.

Mungumby Lodge, Mungumby Rd, Helenvale via. [CO - 10] Sovereign Resort Hotel, 128 Charlotte Street.

Daintree (110 km N Cairns) Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, 20 Daintree Rd. Daintree Manor, 27 Forest Creek Rd. Daintree Rainforest River Trains, Lot 61 Baileys Creek Road. Daintree Views Rainforest Retreat, George Road. [H][SC] Red Mill House, Daintree Village. [H - 3][BB]

Eungella (1053 km N) Broken River Mountain Resort, Eungella National Park.

Palm Cove (26 km N Cairns)

Sejala on the Beach

E-mail: info@sejala.com.au Web: www.sejala.com

Holloways Beach

Wongalinga Luxury Beach Apartment, 64 Reid Rd.

Beachfront Hideaway (The)

Mossman (75 km N Cairns)

10 Coconut Street ........ Ph: 07 4055 0444............. Fax: 07 4027 9442.... Mob: 0417 044 444. Absolute beachfront Balinese Holiday Houses. Step right onto the sand. Bali, Hai and Palms all together (interconnecting doors) accommodates 12 people. Our newest addition, Cocos Hideaway sleeps 2 & features Queen Bedroom & spacious lounge. E-mail: bookings@

1 Pacific St Ph: 07 4088 6699 Fax: 07 4088 6981 Sejala Beach Huts are a special place designed for a magical, tropical experience under the coconut trees right on the sensational and unspoilt Mission Beach. Just three lovely, large, designer huts are set in a gorgeous private tropical garden on the native foreshore a few metres from the Coral Sea.

Heritage Lodge & Spa in the Daintree, Coopers Creek. Silky Oaks Lodge, Finlayvale Road. [CO - 60][AMA]

Newell Beach (84 km N Cairns) Executive Retreats, 9 Marine Pdessan Way. [H - 3][SC]

Ramada Resorts Port Douglas, 316 Port Douglas Rd. Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas, 121 Port Douglas Road. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas, Mitre Street. Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Davidson Street. Thala Beach Lodge, Private Beach Rd, via. Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree, Shop 32a. Ulysses Getaways, Captain Cook Highway. Verandahs, 7 Davidson St.

Trinity Beach (21 km N Cairns) Marlin Cove Resort, 2 Keem Street. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments, 31-35 Vasey Esplanade. Trinity Beach Pacific, 56 Trinity Beach Road.

Yorkeys Knob (16 km N Cairns) Cairns Seaside Affordable Accommodation, 8 Rutherford St.

Half Moon Bay Resort, 101-103 Wattle Street. Villa Marine Seaside Holiday Units, 8 Rutherford Street.

Coastal, Country & Offshore Is Agnes Water (494 km N)

Edge on Beaches

Cnr Captain Cook Drive Ph: 07 4902 1200 At The Edge on Beaches Resort youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover luxury beachside accommodation in the hidden paradise of Agnes Water/1770 at prices you can afford. We provide an ideal holiday accommodation solution for those looking for the conveniences of home in a self-contained apartment enhanced with the amenities of a luxury resort. E-mail: info@

edgeonbeaches1770.com.au Web: www.edgeonbeaches1770.com.au

Mantra Pavillions Mirage on 1770, 4 Beaches Village Circuit.

thebeachfronthideaway.com.au Web: www.thebeachfronthideaway.com.au

Malanda (91 km S Cairns) Canopy Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary (The)

247 Hogan Rd,Tarzali Ph: 07 4096 5364 Fax: 07 4096 5380 Set in 100 acres of ancient high country rainforest, the Canopy blends luxury riverfront treehouse accommodation with a passionate regard for the environment and wildlife [CO - 3][SC] E-mail: stay@ canopytreehouses.com.au Web: www.canopytreehouses.com.au

Honeyflow Homestead, Heidke Rd. [DBB]

Mareeba (60 km W Cairns) Jabiru Safari Lodge, Pickford Road.

Mission Beach (1578 km N) (140 km S Cairns) Castaways Resort & Spa, 2 Pacific Pde. Mission Beach Resort, Cnr Cassowary Dr & Wongaling Beach Rd.

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Hamilton Island Style

Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

ere you can experience everything that is great about Australia - natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Having said that, Hamilton Island was a place I didn’t expect to return to. It was overpriced and poorly developed and by the mid nineties I’d had enough. Then the Oatley family took over. With a vision born of the best in Mediterranean style, they transformed Hamilton Island from the flagship of the 80’s white shoe brigade into an international resort island.

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Things now work and the island has its own understated style. I’m planning to go back next month for Race week. Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 is set to be the best in the events 29-year history. It is thanks to superb sailing rivalry, an onshore social schedule of celebrity chefs, fashion shows and glamorous parties. Taking place from Friday 17th to Saturday 25th August, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia's largest offshore yachting regatta. It attracts skilled yachtsmen from around the world including New Zealand, Europe, Asia and America. To advertise or list in this magazine phone +61 2 8522 0008

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Hamilton Island + DESTINATION

Images courtesy Tourism Queensland and Hamilton Island.

First stop for me will be the Hamilton Island Yacht Club. This is an architectural marvel. It is an experience just to walk in and stand at the bar. Is this really Australia? I feel that I could be in Monaco or Nioularge in the South of France, or Porto Fino or Porto Cervo in Italy. The place is different and oozes style. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lounge on the Yacht Club terrace and gaze across Dent Passage toward Dent island. The whole island was purchased and transformed into a golf course with panoramic views of the Whitsunday Islands and the Cumberland Channel. Hamilton Island is the gateway and unofficial capital of the Whitsundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It offers a wide range of accommodation and activities, all within a short flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. See you there! For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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QLD CoastalValley + Country + Offshore Islands NSW + Tweed

Coastal, Country & Offshore Is Airlie Beach (1112 km N) Airlie Beach Hotel, Cnr Esplanade & Coconut Grove. Airlie Beach Organic Bed and Breakfast, 8 Lamond St. [GH][BB]

Airlie Court Holiday Units, 382 Shute Harbour Rd. [A][SC] Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, 25-29 Shute Harbour Road. Boathaven Spa Resort, 440 Shute Harbour Drive. Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, 33 Port Drive. Charter Yachts Australia, Abel Point Marina. Club Crocodile Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour Rd. Coral Sea Resort, 25 Oceanview Ave. Fantasea Cruises Pty Ltd, PO Box 616. Island View Bed and Breakfast, 19 Nara Ave. Mediterranean Resorts, 14 Golden Orchid Drive. [A][SC] Peppers Coral Coast, 9a Hermitage Drive. Pinnacles Resort & Spa, 16 Golden Orchid Drive. Reefside Villas Whitsunday, 12 Eshelby Drive. [H][SC] Searene Whitsundays, 18 Seaview Drive.

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Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Whitsundays, 4 Golden Orchid Drive. Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat, 438 Shute harbour Road. Whitsunday Terraces, 5 Golden Orchid Drive. Whitsunday World Heritage Retreat, 29 Warrain Street.

Bargara (380 km N) Bargara Blue Resort, 4 Baxter Street. Bargara Shoreline Apartments. Kellys Beach Resort, 6 Trevors Rd Mercure Resort, 83-87 The Esplanade. Point Resort (The), 19-25 The Esplanade.

Bedarra Island (1560 km N) Bedarra Hideaway.

Bundaberg (365 km N)

Coochin (95 km SW) Bilyana Cottages, 1853 BoonahRathdowney Road.

Crows Nest (170 km W) Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove & Vineyard-The Studio, Swain Road.

Emu Park (686 km N) Zebulon, Emu Park, Capricorn Coast. [CO - 3][SC]

Eton Stoney Creek Farmstay, Stoney Creek Road.

Fraser Island (270 km N) Fraser Island Hideaway, Poyungan Beach. [H - 4][SC] Kingfisher Bay Resort, PMB 1 Urangan.

Coopers Couples Retreat.

Grandchester (70 km W)

Byfield

Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Mount Mort Road. [CO - 25][AMA]

Rainforest Ranch, 76 Yaxleys Road.

Hamilton Island (1135 km N)

Cannon Creek Ketchupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bank Glamping, 726 Green Hills Road.

Childers (315 km N) Mango Hill Cottages B&B, 8 Mango Hill Drive. [CO - 2][DBB] Motel Childers, 136 Churchill St (Bruce Hwy).

Glasshouse on Hamilton Island. Ph 1300 653 997. See our display advertisement. [H - 4][SC]

Qualia Resort. Reef View Hotel, C/- Hamilton Island Enterprises. Villa 33, Hamilton Island Yacht Club Villas.

Villa Illalangi

Melaleuca Drive Ph: 07 4946 8901 Fax: 07 4946 8901 Enjoy world class Hamilton Island at Villa Illalangi - your own private paradise. Choose either perfect solitude within magnificent tropical gardens or the very best of dining and activities at the Resort. Discerning guests will appreciate 10,000 square feet of beautifully furnished living space. Complete seclusion, modern facilities, landscaped pool, 2 spas, sauna and air-conditioning throughout, airport transfers and a 6 seater buggy. Sleeps 8 people. You owe it to yourself to stay in this truly stunning property. Rates from $1250 per night. [H - 4][SC] E-mail: enquiries@villaillalangi.com. au Web: www.villaillalangi.com.au

Whitsunday Holidays, PO Box 41. Yacht Club Villa 5 - Izulu. Ph 1300 653 997. See our display advertisement.

Keswick Island Geckos on Keswick Island. Keswick Island.

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Coastal + Country + Offshore QLD Tweed Islands Valley ++NSW

The Glasshouse on Hamilton Island

The Glasshouse is one of the most exclusive homes on the island. 4 Bedrooms plus office, 5 bathrooms, private infinity Pool, teppanyaki bar and breathtaking water views of the beautiful Whitsundays. This magnificent home is for those wanting the ultimate in luxury on Hamilton Island. From $1550 per night. Includes 2 x 4 seater electric golf buggies and valet island airport return transfers. View photos at

www.whitsundayholidays.com.au

Lizard Island (1850 km N) Lizard Island Resort.

Magnetic Island (1380 km N)

Long Island Resort,Whitsundays, Whitsunday Passage. Paradise Bay Eco Escape, Whitsunday Passage.

All Seasons Magnetic Island, Mandalay Avenue, Nelly Bay. Peppers Blue On Blue Resort, 123 Sooning Street,Nelly Bay. Shaws on the Shore, 7 Pacific Drive.

Mackay (968 km N)

Pumpkin Island

Grande Mercure Suites Mackay, Wood & Gregory Sts. Seabreeze Resort Hotel, 72 Pacific Esplanade Lamberts Beach.

Pumpkin Island, Keppel Islands.

Long Island (1135 km N)

[A][SC]

Rolleston (740 km NW) Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge, PMB 1009. [CA - 23][DBB]

Townsville (1360 km N) Billabong Sanctuary & Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Bruce Highway. Historic Yongala Lodge, 11 Fryer St, North Ward. Orpheus Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef. Q Resorts Itara Apartments, 1-15 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central.

Quality Hotel Southbank, 23 25 Palmer Street. Seagulls Resort on the Seafront, Cnr Primrose & Marshall Streets. Strand Motel, 51 The Strand.

Whitsunday (1135 km N) Laguna Whitsundays Resort, Kunapipi Springs Rd.

Wilson Island (539 km N) Wilson Island Resort, via Heron.

Yeppoon (689 km N) Rydges Capricorn Resort, Farnborough Rd.

Yacht Club Villa 5 – ‘Izulu’ The new Yacht Club villas are now available for holiday letting. They have certainly been worth the wait. The villas are in a class of their own with unparalleled prestige and exclusivity. Designed by renowned architect Walter Barda, with the landscaping crafted by celebrity designer Jamie Durie. For those that want the best of the best. These exclusive 4 bedroom villas have a waterfront location next to the new Yacht Club and overlooking Dent Passage toward the new Golf Course. Contact us 7 days per week to book this exclusive villa on Hamilton Island.

www.whitsundayholidays.com.au 1300 653 997 or for our international guests, call +61 434 004 029

For bookings and further details visit www.uniqueplacestostay.com.au

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu -

Happiest Place on Earth

A survey conducted in 2006 concluded that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vanuatu is the happiest place on earthâ&#x20AC;?. After my own visit I can understand why!

he Ni-Vanuatu people are genuinely friendly, happy and satisfied with life. Without modern conveniences such as running water or electricity, village life is simple. We could learn a lot from a culture where families care for each other. Where a community raises a child, supports its adults and cares for its elderly. Where the simple pleasures in life; healthy food, clean air, laughter and singing, unite families. Life in Vanuatu is simple but not quite primitive. Port Vila, the Capital of Efate, hosts international banks, money changers and duty free shops. You will find local clothing prints and designs, art work, jewellery, bags and shoes. Visit the Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market and you will see the local ladies sewing hand painted dresses and sarongs.

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Vanuatu

Photos courtesy of Vanuatu Tourism.

The simple pleasures in life; healthy food, clean air, laughter and singing, unite families. Cafes and restaurants use local produce to create unique island cuisine. Eat your way through a variety of local fare such as lap lap, coconut crab, seafood and tropical fruit. Support the local villages by visiting the local markets and enjoy the colours, tastes and smells of village grown fruit and vegetables. The Islands of Vanuatu are surrounded by colourful coral reefs, deserted beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Each location offers something different. Quiet lagoons where dugongs wallow, black volcanic sands, white sandy beaches, blue holes for snorkelling, waves for surfing, deep water for diving among ship wrecks and impressive deep sea fishing. Vanuatu affects visitors in many ways. Everyone who visits this Island paradise is touched by the experience. The islands and people of Vanuatu have a charm that you won’t find elsewhere. Whether you are looking for an escape from reality, family friendly resorts, extreme adventures or honeymoon escapes, this island paradise has something for everyone. All within a few short hours air travel from the east coast of Australia. Vanuatu is culturally rich, interesting, safe, friendly, and affordable. It is “The happiest place on earth”. 86

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Ratua | vanuatu

Vanuatu

ratua private island Just off the southern coast of Espiritu Santo in

of weekly hosted events such as evening roast

northern Vanuatu, you’ll find one of the world’s

and Island buffet, string band performances,

best-kept secrets.

traditional kava tasting and much more. Enjoy

Ratua provides that private and exclusive

delicious organic dining including succulent

atmosphere within reach of every traveller. It’s

local delicacies, fish and seafood as well as

a barefoot philosophy, low-key, natural and

wines from the owner’s vineyard in France. Meals

unassuming.

are served in the Yacht Club or on the beach

Think of it as your very own Robinson Crusoe getaway, with a touch of class. Swim or snorkel

with the sand between your toes and ocean lapping at you ankles.

Tel:

+678 30020

in Ratua’s truly extraordinary reefs teeming

Fax:

+678 30022

with life; enjoy a horse ride or boat trip; treat

harmony with the local environment, Ratua

Web:

www.ratua.com

yourselves at Ratua’s over water Sunny Spa;

Private Island will transport you to a far simpler

explore Santo on a local tour; or do nothing at

world where you will enjoy absolute relaxation

all. Ratua complements all stays with a series

and an unparalleled ‘rustic chic’ ambience.

Email: management@ratua.com

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Hobart Suburbs + Southern Area + Northern Area + TASmania Port Huon (57 km S)

Launceston (199 km N)

Kermandie Hotel, 4518 Main Road.

Quest Launceston

Wattle Grove Villa Talia, 68 Airds Road.

Woodbridge (40 km S) Old Woodbridge Rectory (The), 15 Woodbridge Hill Rd. Woodbridge Hill Hideaway, 369 Woodbridge Hill Road.

Northern Area

launceston

Bicheno (179 km NE)

Launceston, the second-largest city in Tasmania, is noted for its exceptionally beautiful and elegant 19th-century buildings. Of particular interest in Launceston are the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Prince's Square, Macquarie House, Batman Faulkner Inn, Penny Royal World, Franklin House and Franklin Village, City Park and the exceptionally beautiful Cataract Gorge. With its distinctive ambience and charm Launceston is also an ideal central point for exploring the many 19th-century villages which are within half an hour of the city centre. Fine holiday accommodation is also available in Launceston.

Hobart City & Suburbs Battery Point (1 km S) Barton Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 72 Hampden Road. [GH - 6][BB] Battery Point Bed & Breakfast, 74 Hampden Rd. [H - 2][BB] Battery Point Boutique Accommodation, 27-29 Hampden Road. [A - 6][SC] Cromwell Cottage, 6 Cromwell St. [GH - 5][BB] Lenna of Hobart & Salamanca Terraces, Cnr Runnymede Street & Salamanca Place.

Cradle Chalet Boutique Luxury Lodge, 1422 Cradle Mountain Rd, Moina. [L][AMA] Cradle Mountain Chateau, 3718 Cradle Mountain Rd. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village, Cradle Mountain Road. Kentisbury Country House, 42 Luttrells Road,Kentish Park.

Home, Sheepwash Bay, Alonnah. [H - 4][SC] Tree House (The), 66 Matthew Flinders Drive.

Devonport (278 km N)

Cambridge (15 km E) Quality Hotel Hobart Airport, 1 Holyman Avenue.

Castle Forbes Bay (50 km S) Donalea Bed & Breakfast, 9 Crowthers Rd. [CH - 2][BB]

Birchmore of Devonport, 10 Oldaker St. [H - 6][BB] Cameo Cottage, 27 Victoria Pde. Comfort Inn Sunrise, 140 Nth Fenton Street. Quality Hotel Gateway, 16 Fenton Street.

Evandale (199 km W)

Derwent Bridge (187 km Lake St Clair Wilderness Park, Lake St Clair.

Falmouth

Huonville (37 km SW)

Ocean Retreat, 25c Morrison Street.

Howden

Walton House Huonville, 2720 Huon Highway.

George Town (250 km N)

Villa Howden, 77 Howden Road.

Port Arthur (100 km SE)

Sandy Bay (3 km S)

Fox & Hounds Inn, 6789 Arthur Highway.

Merre Be’s, 17 Gregory St. [GH - 6][BB] Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Rd.

Southern Area Bruny Island (72 km S) Bruny Shore, Main Road. Cockpit, (The) Morella Island Retreats, 46 Adventure Bay Rd. [CA - 3][BB]

Mandala Bruny Island Holiday

Sea Change Safety Cove

425 Safety Cove Road Ph: 03 6250 2719 Fax: 03 6250 2719 Beautiful sea, beachfront location. S/C & B&B accommodation. Magnificent views of Tasman Island & Cape Pillar. $160-$200 Dbl. web: www.seachangeonline. com [GH][BB] E-mail: safetycove@bigpond.com Web: www.seachangeonline.com

Moana By The Sea, 201 Old Aerodrome Rd. Nanna’s Cottage At The Grove, 25 Cimitiere St. [CO - 1][BB] Peppers York Cove Tamar Valley, 2 Ferry Boulevard. Pier Hotel (The), 5 Elizabeth St.

King Island Baudins, 129 Esplanade. [CO - 5][SC]

King Island Holiday Village, Grassy Harbour. [SC]

Lalla (235 km N) Pear Walk Country Cottages, 85 Quills Rd. [CO - 2][BB]

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Moina (321 km NW)

Cradle Mountain (355 km NW)

NW)

Moorilla Pavilions, 655 Main Rd.

[A][SC] E-mail: questlaunceston@ questapartments.com.au Web: www.questapartments.com.au

Bicheno Gaol Cottages, Burgess St. [CO - 3][SC] Bicheno Hideaway, 179 Harveys Farm Rd. [CA][SC] Diamond Island Resort, 69 Tasman Highway. [AMA]

Bay of Fires Lodge & Walk, Bay of Fires.

Berriedale (14 km N)

16 Patterson Street Ph: 03 6333 3555 Fax: 03 6333 0566 A beautifully restored building featuring 4.5 star contemporary, spacious apartments, located right in the heart of Launceston and close to restaurants, shopping and Cataract Gorge.

Lemonthyme Lodge Dolcoath Rd off Cradle Mountain Road Ph: 03 6492 1112 Fax: 03 6492 1113 Luxury wilderness retreat offering a range of accomm & awardwinning restaurant facs. Off Cradle Mountain Rd at Moina. [CA - 32][AMA] E-mail: reservations@lemonthyme.com.au Web: www.lemonthyme.com.au

Port Sorell (286 km NW) Sails on Port Sorell, 54 Rice St. [A - 5][BB] Tranquilles Deluxe B&B Guesthouse, 9 Gumbowie Drive.

Ross (122 km N) Somercotes Historic Estate, Mona Vale Road.

Scottsdale (268 km NE) Anabels of Scottsdale, 46 King St. [SC - 3] Beulah Heritage Accommodation, 9 King St. [CH - 3][BB]

St Helens (255 km NE) Tidal Waters Resort,St Helens, 1 Quail St.

Table Cape (350 km NW) Winged House (The)

400 Tollymore Rd Ph: 02 9247 6894 Exceptional art and architectural experience. Award-winning luxury accommodation cantilevered over cliff top at Table Cape. Ten minutes from regional airport. Dial-a-chef, dial-a-cray, dial-amassage. [H - 2][SC] E-mail:

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DESTINATION + Huon Valley

Tasmania's

French Connection

Just 25 minutes south of Hobart, you will be immersed in a region of waterways and wilderness, art and craft, forests and fishing boats, orchards and vineyards.

ich in pioneer history, the Huon Valley, Far South and D'Entrecasteaux Channel are noted for an exceptional variety of landscapes. Southern Tasmania is the same latitude south as the South of France is north, but this is not the regions only link with France. Tasmania came close to being a French-speaking colony. French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne stopped in Tasmania for a only a few days in 1772 but Marion Bay on the East Coast still bears his name. The French returned in 1793, when Bruni d'Entrecasteaux visited Tasmania during his search for missing explorer La Perouse. Recherche Bay and 90

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Port Esperance were named after his two ships and his own name was given to Bruny Island and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The Huon and Kermandie rivers were named after d'Entrecasteaux's second-in-command, Huon de Kermadec. The town of Cygnet was originally named Port de Cygnes by d'Entrecasteaux due to the abundance of swans in the area. French naturalist and explorer Nicolas Baudin reached Australia in 1801. Freycinet Peninsula on the East Coast was named after brothers Louis and Henri Freycinet, who were part of the expedition. From the dark still waters of the tranquil Huon River and white sandy beaches of the Channel, to the soaring forests of mighty

Eucalyptus Regnans (the world's tallest flowering plant) and the wild and rugged far south, this region is a must see. The quiet country roads and short distances make this compact region easy to get around. Main towns include Huonville, Cygnet, Geeveston, Southport, Dover, Cockle Creek, Woodbridge, Kettering (the boarding point for the ferry to Bruny Island), Snug, Margate and Kingston. Those early French explorers live on through the names they gave to the vast sections of coastline, and some estimate there are as many as 2000 French expats in Tasmania who are proud of their homeland's link to the state's history.

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Tasmania came close to being a French speaking colony.

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DESTINATION + Lombok, Indonesia

"Hot" new destination

Lombok Indonesia

Lombok does not receive as much fanfare as its hugely popular neighbour Bali.

ombok Island is located east of Bali and accessible by air, fast boat or public ferry. The simple pleasures of sunshine, white sandy beaches and a unique culture make Lombok a perfect getaway. Many Indonesians vacation on Lombok for lots of reasons. Prices for hotel rooms, food and attractions are often cheaper and the island's scenic spots are still untouched. If you're going to Lombok think about a home stay. There are numerous options. Some differ from standard travellers' lodges only by the presence of convivial hosts. Many offer an introduction to fishing, farming or even hunting as practiced by the local Sasak people. You get a firsthand look at the preparation of

local foods and maybe a chance to join the celebration of a festival. Your hosts will show you points of interest not found in travel guides. The word Lombok means chilli in Bahasa Indonesian, so you'd expect the locals know a thing or two about spicy food. The green and red Lombok chillies are made into sambal — a fiery condiment — with locally grown Naga Jolokia peppers, garlic and shrimp paste. Sample it as an accompaniment to local dishes like ayam taliwang (grilled wild chicken) and sayur nangka (jackfruit curry). Lombok's beaches are second to none. Head for the island's southwest to escape the crowds. Surfers love the big waves at Bangko-Bangko (also known as Desert

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Point); if it sounds too taxing try the tiny island of Gili Nanggu, 15 minutes by boat from Tawun. Laze on a pristine beach that encircles the island, or go snorkelling around beautiful reefs. Public transport on Lombok is unreliable. Hire a car and driver at reasonable rates. Lombok is easily traversable and its roads are in great condition for Indonesia. The 21 kilometre coastal stretch from Senggigi to Pemenang winds past beautiful inlets and beaches. Other, smaller roads meander through rugged highlands, passing secluded waterfalls and verdant rice paddies. Lombok is Indonesia’s road less travelled.

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Lombok market

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Senggigi Beach sunset

Senggigi Beach

Lombok Fishing Village

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BALI

Indonesia Canggu Canggu Club Bali, Banjar Tegal Gundul. Taman Ahimsa Redefines Beachside Paradise, Jl Pantai Mengening Desa. Tirtarum Villas, Jl Nelayan Gg Dolphin No 3. Tugu Bali Hotel, Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong.

Gianyar

ARMA Museum & Resort Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud Ph: 62 361 975 742 Fax: 62 361 975 332 ARMA resort officially established in 1982 with 15 rooms under the name ‘Puri Indah’ which mean Beautiful Palace. In 2002 change into ‘ARMA Resort’ with additional 8 luxury villas.

E-mail: sales@armaresort.com Web: www.armabali.com

Jimbaran Ayana Resort, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera. Bali Baliku Luxury Villa at Jimbaran Bay, Jalan Bukit Permai 5A. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran, Denpasar. Gending Kedis Villas & Spa Estate Bali, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera 100Y. InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan Uluwatu 45. Jamahal Private Resort & Spa Bali, Jalan Uluwatu 1 Jimbaran. Jimbaran Puri Bali, Jalan Uluwatu. Keraton Jimbaran Resort & Spa, Jl. Mrajapati. Pat-Mase Villas Bali, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera 100X Kawasan.

Karangasem Alila Manggis, Desa Buitan Manggis. Kubu Bali Hotel, Candidasa. Santai Hotel - Bali, Bunutan, Amed.

Legian AlamKulkul Boutique Resort & Hotel, Jalan Pantai Kuta.

Legian Beach Hotel, Jalan Melasti. Ph 62 361 75 1711. See our display advertisement. Lokha Legian Resort & Spa, Jalan Padma. Opal Legian (Hotel), Werkudara Street. White Rose Hotel

Legian Beach Padma Resort Bali at Legian, Jl Padma No 1.

Munduk

Seminyak Amala (The), Jalan Kunti 108. Anantara Resort Seminyak Bali, Jl Abimanyu Dhyana Pura.

Singaraja Bali Mandara Resort, Bondalem Tejakula. Matahari Beach Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk. Novus Gawana Resort & Spa, West Bali National Park Desa. Sol Lovina, Jl. Raya Lovina.

Ubud Alam Puri Villa Bali, South Of Ubud Jl Trenggana. Bhanuswari Resort & Spa Bali, Jalan Tengkulak Ubud. Champlung Sari Hotel Bali, Monkey Forest Street.

Puri Lumbung Cottages Munduk Village Ph: 62 362 7012887 Or 62 362 7005267 The first of its kind in Bali, Puri Lumbung Cottages is more than a hotel - it is an ecotourism project dedicated to the discovery, conservation and enhancement of the unspoiled area around Munduk. [CO]

E-mail: info@purilumbung.com Web: www.purilumbung.com

Uluwatu The Edge in Uluwatu, Jalan Goa Lempeh.

Lombok Gili Nanggu Cottages & Bungalows Resort, Gili Nanggu. Radiah Home Stay, Jl Raya Lendang Nangka. Santosa Villas, Jl Raya Senggigi Yuli’s Homestay, South Lombok.

live the sweet life at the

Legian Beach Hotel In Balinese, the word “Legian” means anything sweet, pleasant, and delightful to the senses. At the Legian Beach Hotel, our friendly staff will do everything to ensure your holiday is not only delightful, but also very special and memorable. Location is absolute beachfront and the traditional architecture utilizes romantic alang alang thatch. Breezy gazebos melt into the natural beauty. The view of the dramatic coastline and the rolling surf is spectacular, while the fiery sunsets viewed from here are the best in Bali.

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New Zealand + South Island

Queenstown Queenstown is one of New Zealand's premier snow and skiing destinations. With justification, Queenstown is recognised as one of the most beautiful areas on the South Island. Apart from skiing in the winter, Queenstown is a major tourist destination with white water rafting and jet boating occurring on Lake Wakatipu and the excellent Shotover, Dart and Kawarau Rivers. Excellent views can be had from Bob's Peak above Queenstown and local attractions such as Queenstown's Underwater World. Excellent holiday accommodation abounds.

Queenstown (486 km SW)

Wanaka

Punakaiki Punakaiki Resort, State Highway 6.

goldridge Resort

Alpine Resort Wanaka, 144-154 Anderson Road. Altamont Lodge Wanaka, 121 Mt Aspiring Rd. Cardrona Terrace Estate, 84 Morris Road. Lake Wanaka Lodge, 24 Tenby Street. [L][SC] Lime Tree Lodge Wanaka, Ballantyne Road, Wanaka RD2.

South IslandSouth Arrowtown Arrowtown House, 10 Caernarvon St. Millbrook Resort, Malaghans Rd.

Dunedin Albatross Inn, 770 George Street. Brothers Boutique Hotel, 295 Rattray Street. Hulmes Court Bed & Breakfast, 52 Tennyson Street. Larnach Lodge, 145 Camp Road. Nisbet Cottage, 6A Elliffe Place, Shiel Hill. Quality Hotel Cargills, 678 George St.

Lake Tekapo Creel House Bed & Breakfast, 36 Murray Place. Peppers Bluewater Resort, State Highway 8. Residence Lake Tekapo (The), 1 Beauchamp Place.

Milton Garvan Homestead, State Highway 1, Lovells Flat,RD 2.

Oamaru Alpine Motel, 285 Thames St. Heritage Homestead, 527 Burnside Road,Enfield. Pen-y-bryn Lodge, 41 Towey St.

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594 Frankton Road Ph: 643 442 6500 Fax: 643 442 7898 Grand Views to inspire you and spacious landscaped grounds. Rooms with a view of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables Mountain Range or courtyard and family rooms. Onsite restaurant and bar serving good quality meals using local produce. Facilities include:- Spa pool, sauna, tennis court, BBQ, 24hr reception, room service, shuttle into town, laundry and ski/bike storage. E-mail: reservations@goldridgeresort.co.nz Web: www.goldridgeresort.co.nz

Te Anau Cats Whiskers Te Anau - B & B, 2 Lakefront Drive. Fiordland Lodge, 472 Te Anau Milford Highway. Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn, 68 Cathedral Drive, Manapouri,

Timaru Aspen on King, 51-53 King St. Cedar Motor Lodge, 36 King Townhouse Motel, 29 Evans St.

South Islandwest Arthur’s Pass (145 km W) Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass, State Highway 73.

Fox Glacier (420 km W) Te Weheka Boutique Hotel, Main Rd State Hightway 6 Fox Glacier.

Franz Josef (395 km W) 58 On Cron Motel Franz Josef, 58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier. Glenfern Villas Accommodation, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Westland. Punga Grove Franz Josef, 40 Cron Street Franz Josef. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, State Highway 6 Franz Josef. Westwood Lodge, State Highway 6.

Haast (535 km SW) Heartland World Heritage Hotel, Main Rd, State Hwy 6. Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, State Highway 6,Hokitika.

South IslandChristchurch Area Akaroa (83 km SE) Akaroa Country Cottages, 6888 Highway 75. Akaroa Country House, 19 Bells Road, Takamatua. Blythcliffe, 37 Rue Balguerie. Kahikatea Country Retreat, Wainui Valley Road,Wainui. Kawatea Farmstay, Kawatea, Okains Bay. Oinako Lodge, 99 Beach Road.

Christchurch Glenmore House, 6 Peartree Lane,Hillsborough. Grange Guesthouse (The), 56 Armagh St. [GH - 8][BB] Gunyah Country Estate, Sleemans Road, Glenroy RD2,. Hambledon, 103 Bealey Avenue. Taurikura Lodge, 114a McQueens Valley Road. Weston House (The), 62 Park Terrace. Worcester of Christchurch (The), 15 Worcester Boulevard.

North Canterbury Claremont Country Estate, 828 Ram Paddock Road.

Rakaia St Ita’s Guesthouse, Barrhill-Methven Road.

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A Agnes Water.................QLD, Tropical North........................................79

Hawkesbury River........NSW, Central Coast . ......................................26

Peregian Beach.............QLD, Sunshine Coast......................................52

Albert Park....................VIC, Melbourne City & Suburbs.....................38

Hernani.........................NSW, New England . .....................................31

Picton............................NSW, Southern Highlands ............................32

Apollo Bay....................VIC, South West/Great Ocean Road...............48

Hobart..........................TAS, Hobart....................................................84

Port Arthur...................TAS, Southern................................................84

Holloways Beach..........QLD, Cairns & Tropical North..........................78

Port Fairy......................VIC, South West/Great Ocean Rd...................48

Port Huon.....................TAS, Southern..................................Back Cover

Ballandean...................QLD, Granite Belt............................................69 Bali................................Indonesia........................................................89

Jindabyne.....................NSW, Snowy Mountains................................36

Beaumont.....................NSW, South Coast..........................................32

Jingili............................NT, Darwin......................................................57

Beechmont...................QLD, Gold Coast Hinterland...........................46

Berry.............................NSW, South Coast..........................................32 Bicheno.........................TAS, Northern.................................................80 Bowral..........................NSW, Southern Highlands.............................38 Bundanoon...................NSW, Southern Highlands.............................31 Byron Bay.....................NSW, Far North Coast.....................................28

C Caboolture....................QLD, Sunshine Coast......................................75 Caloundra.....................QLD, Sunshine Coast......................................52 Cairns............................QLD, Cairns & Tropical North..........................78

Kalorama......................VIC, Yarra Valley/Dandenongs.......................70 Kangaroo Island...........SA, Fleurieu Peninsula...................................61 Katoomba.....................NSW, Blue Mountains......................................8 Kurrajong Heights........NSW, Blue Mountains....................................10

L Launceston...................TAS, Northern.................................................89

Q Queenstown.................New Zealand, South Island............................96

R Ratua Island..................VANUATU........................................................86 Robertson.....................NSW, Southern Highlands.............................38 Rothbury......................NSW, Hunter Valley........................................17 Running Stream...........NSW, Mudgee area........................................11 Rydal.............................NSW, Blue Mountains....................................10

Lakes Entrance..............VIC, South East Coast Gippsland....................48

Lord Howe Island.........NSW, Lord Howe Island.................................20

Sofala............................NSW, Central West.........................................11 South Perth..................WA, Perth City & Suburbs..............................65

Cape Bridgewater.........VIC, Great Ocean Road...................................48

Cape Otway..................VIC, Great Ocean Road...................................48

McLaren Vale................SA, Fleurieu Peninsula...................................61

Cepaka..........................BALI, Indonesia .............................................90

Malanda.......................QLD, Cairns & Tropical North..........................78

Channon (The).............NSW, Far North Coast . ..................................23

Maleny..........................QLD, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland................75

Currumbin....................QLD, Gold Coast . ...........................................69

Mapleton......................QLD, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland................75

Table Cape....................TAS, Northern.................................................89

Margaret River..............WA, Margaret River Region...........................65

Tanunda........................SA, Barossa Valley..........................................61

Maroochydore..............QLD, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland................75

Daylesford.....................VIC, Macedon Ranges/Spa............................48

Tamborine Mountain...QLD, Gold Coast & Hinterland........................69

Melbourne....................VIC, Melbourne..............................................38

Dickson.........................ACT, Canberra.................................................55

Metung.........................VIC, SE Coast & Gippsland.............................76

Dubbo...........................NSW, Central West ........................................24

Milton...........................NSW, South Coast..........................................34

Dungog.........................NSW, Barrington Tops....................................22

Mission Beach..............QLD, Tropical North........................................79

Dunsborough...............WA, Margaret River........................................65

Mollymook...................NSW, Mid South Coast . ................................33

Moina...........................TAS, Northern . ..............................................89

Falls Creek.....................VIC, Snowfields..............................................44

Mudgee........................NSW, Mudgee Valley......................................11

Munduk........................Bali ................................................................90

Mount Beauty..............VIC, High Country/Snowfields.......................44

Springbrook..................QLD, Gold Coast & Hinterland........................47 Strahan.........................TAS, Northern.................................................83

Taupo............................NZ, North Island.............................................92 Tenterfield....................NSW, New England . .....................................23 Toodyay........................WA, Mid West & South West ........................65 Tumut...........................NSW, Snowy Mountains................................33

V Vacy..............................NSW, Hunter Valley........................................17 Victor Harbour..............SA, Fleurieu Peninsula...................................61

Murwillumbah.............NSW, Far North Coast . ..................................25

Glenelg.........................SA, Adelaide & Suburbs . ..............................61

Wentworth Falls...........NSW, Blue Mountains....................................10

Glen Innes....................NSW, New England . .....................................23

Ninderry.......................QLD, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland................52

Gosford.........................NSW, CentralCoast ........................................20

Noosa............................QLD, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland................75

Woodend......................VIC, Macedon Ranges/Spa............................48

Gulgong........................NSW, Mudgee Valley . ...................................11

Nowra...........................NSW, South Coast..........................................32

Yarra Glen.....................VIC, Yarra Valley..............................................42

Halls Gap......................VIC, Western Districts/Grampians.................48

Oatlands.......................TAS, Southern................................................80

Hamilton Island............QLD, Coastal & Offshore Islands . ..................82

Olinda...........................VIC, Yarra Valley/Dandenongs.......................42

Gembrook.....................VIC, Yarra Valley/Dandenongs ......................69

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Woodbridge.................TAS, Southern................................................84

Yarra Junction...............VIC, Yarra Valley..............................................42

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kermandie hotel

home base for your “Perfectly Huon” adventure

The Kermandie Hotel is located a picturesque 45 minute drive south of Hobart and is the ideal base to discover what South Eastern Tasmania has to offer. The newly refurbished hotel rooms offer old world charm and magnificent views over the Huon River beside a cosy log fire. Our chef creates a fresh, seasonal menu from world renowned local produce to tempt even the most jaded taste buds. The Kermandie Hotel and Marina is the heart of the Huon where you can explore the area by land or sea. Discover how the Apple Isle has turned into the Pinot and Salmon Isle with a scenic cruise to local wineries and fish farms. Drive south to the timber town of Geeveston on the edge of a towering Huon Pine forest. The Kermandie Hotel is your gateway to the far south of Australia and an experience not to be missed. At The Kermandie Hotel, every friendly local has a story to tell – make sure you stay long enough to hear their tales and discover some of the Huon Valley’s hidden treasures

4518 Huon Highway, Port Huon, Tasmania 7116 Ph: (03) 6297 1052

kermandie@kermandie.com.au