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Wonders Down Under
Uniquewaysto takeonthewildsof Australia
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WONDERS DOWN UNDER
Uniquewaysto takeonthewildsof Australia byLISAKLEIN
The entire continent of Australia is a wonderland of rare sights: Kangaroos, koalas, platypuses and other animals that only live there; a giant, untamed countryside known for its harsh weather and terrain; and the diving site to top them all, the Great Barrier Reef While Sydney, or another city, often servesasabase to take in the urban atmosphere and world-famous beaches with a quick venture into the wild, these off-the-beaten-path experiences will havetravelersseeingall that Australiaisinanewlight
Track Through the Outback by Train
The fabled Australian outback stretches across the remote and expansive interior of the continent The Ghan, an all-inclusive luxurytrain just asmomentousastheland it intersectsfrom north to south,hasbeen crossing the"Red Center" since1929,taking its name from the route used by Afghani cameleers in the 1800s A trip onitsepic four-day,1,851-mileChanExpeditionfromDarwinto Adelaide (shorter trips are also available) takes travelers to numerousawe- inspiringsightsbeyondthebush
According to Journey Beyond, the Chan's parent company, "Australia's interior is as vast as it is diverse - arid, dry plains are juxtaposed against lush, green vistas, with two coastlines framing each side There's something special about traveling across Australia by train and looking out the window at an endless horizonfull of possibilities."
On theGhan, thosepossibilitiesincludeastop in Katherine, where guestswill cruise through the Nitmiluk Gorge to take in itsnatural beauty and indigenous cultural significance, and have a true outback experience at a working cattle ranch, complete with stockman stories, live music and horseback riding and cattle dog demonstrations In Alice Springs, a deeper look at the landscape and First Nations cultures unfolds on walks through Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap. An optional add-on flight to the iconic Uluru- the massive, red rock standing alone in the desert- tops many a bucket list, with the day's adventures ending with an outdoor barbecue under a blanket of stars. And in one of Australia's quirkiest towns, the opal-mining outpost of Coober Pedy, guests can try their hand at finding their own opal and eat lunchlikealocal - underground,wherehalf of itsresidentslive.
"While there are many waysto see [the outback], there'sonly one way to do it with ease and in comfort," says Journey Beyond. "That's the fabulous fun of rail travel, where everything comes together in a theater-like performance On board, the stage is set asyour backdrop whistlesby."
MORETO EXPLORE| HAMELIN BAY
"Afantastic placeto get awayfromthehustleandbustleand connect back withnature Offeringgreat campingfacilities,4x4 tracksnearbyandoneof thebest placesto enjoythesunset andstars- plusthefriendlyencounterswiththelocal stingraysare theexperienceof alifetime"
Bask in the Bush on a Safari
Australia's tropical "Top End" in the northern reaches of the Northern Territory, is filled with parks teeming with both biodiversity and enormous cultural significance Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest known human-occupied place in Australia, with over 2,000 plant species and a large chunk of the continent's bird and mammal species- many found nowhere else On the edge of the park, on the Mary River floodplain, the all-inclusive Bamurru Plainsisaluxurysafari camp ripefor experiencingall thisrich areahasto offer
"The true luxury of Bamurru Plains is its location, a beautiful wilderness region of over [115 square miles], home to one of the largest crocodilepopulationsin theworld and theannual migration of over 100,000 magpie geese - an incredible sight and sound to behold," saysMatthew Bowen, general manager of Bamurru Plains, operated by Wild Bush Luxury The camp's bungalows, and new Jabiru Retreat that has a private plunge pool and walkway connecting two of them, have mesh walls on three sides to fully takeinthesurroundingwilderness
MORETO EXPLORE| BROOME
"Thereisauniquehistoryhereof theearlydaysof pearlinginthelate1800s.Thepinctadamaximashell bedsarefoundalong80 MileBeach?diverscollect shellsbyhand Theshellsarealso growninpearl farmsbyPaspaleyPearlingCo ,whichoffersexclusive toursof their privatefarmto their clientsbyinvitation"
- TAMYLASTRAHAN,director licensee,BellePropertyAustralia
Twice-daily safaris bring guests into the bush and include guided walks, open-top drives, airboat rides, crocodile-spotting river cruises and birdwatches From the swarms of magpie geese and whistling ducks to brolgas and jabirus, the skies are full of avian life Water buffalo, brahman cattle, wallabies and giant termite moundsare also just beyond the bungalow flaps An add-on trip to Kakadu allows guests an inside look at Aboriginal culture, mythology and 20,000-year-old rock paintings
"Situated on theedgeof Kakadu National Park,this'LuxuryLodgeof Australia' is truly a unique experience that must be seen to be believed" Mr Bowen says "Arrive in true outback style along the dirt roads while water buffalo graze along the roadside As the lodge comes into view, so does the incredible Mary River floodplain that thesafari bungalowsoverlook Thereisnowhereelseintheworld like the'TopEnd of Australia- andnowherelikeBamurru"
LIVING UPPER EAST SIDE IN NYC
by Ana Pelayo Connery
EveryNewYork neighborhood hasitsownvibe.And itsdie-hardcheerleaders.But nonesurely resonateslikethehistoric enclaveof theUpper East Side.It?sclassic andit?sclassy.Renowned for elegance,sophisticationandcultural institutions,theUpper East Sidealso ownsthecity?sbest shoppingandMichelin-star dining.Accordingto itscheerleaders,of course.Aretheyright?
Carnegie Hill
This is the neighborhood within the neighborhood. Carnegie Hill runsten blocksnorth from 86th Street and west from 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue It?s named after the industrial steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie, who journeyed from his native Scotland to Pittsburgh and then to mega-wealth.Thiswasn? t a fashionable location in 1902 when Carnegie built his six-story Gilded Age mansion on 5th at 91st, but soon enough other familiesfollowed.Rockefellers,Astors,Vanderbiltsput up their own palacesnearby CarnegieHill resident Edith Wharton lived at 884 Park Ave and, with her fellow socialites as subject matter,became the first female novelist to win the Pulitzer Prize(forTheAgeof Innocence,published in1920)
Cocktail Hour
Peter Morris, an Upper East Side resident for 34 years, has a favoritespot. TheCarlyle,that legendary landmark hotel, isso beloved by dignitaries and celebrities that Netflix made a star-studded documentary about it called Always at The Carlyle. As isPeter Morris. ?That?sthe thing about New York,? he says ?You can go to places like Bemelmans Bar for cocktails and you never know who you might see? George Clooney isaregular when he?sin town. Rumor hasit that JFK conducted an affair with Marilyn Monroe there And most Monday nights from 1997 until recently, Woody Allen would have been found behind a clarinet, as his jazz band joyfully recreatesNewYork City?sgoldenyearsat CaféCarlyle
Go Figure
Starchitects and designers like Pelli Clarke and Rafael de Càrdenas, both of The 74, continue to usher outstanding buildings into the Upper East Side. ?Even the newer buildings fit in, yet it feels so historic here still,? says Stuart Orfuss ?Therest of New York isgreat,but in theUpper East Sideyou seealot of thesamefriendly faces.Plusthereal estateprices are more stable here than in the trendier downtown neighborhoods? Indeed the area is recognized as one of the most solid investmentsyou can makein Manhattan.Theproof isinthenumbers Withamedian salespriceof $13million,the average price per square foot for a typical two-or three-bedroom penthouse in the Upper East Side is around $1,380 That?s an increase of 22 percent from this time last year Classic
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5,831 SF
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