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Follow the food trail in regionalNSW

Enjoy a coldie with Queensland's locals

Paradise found in the Philippines

The truth behind sporting obsessions

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SUB EDITORS Lindsay Hayr.nan and Sanchla Pegley

MANAGING EDITOR Georgina Armour SENIOR DESIGNERS Yulla Santoso and Kate Barnett

PRODUCTION MANAGER Raclre Walsh ACCOUNT MANAGER Laura Macdonald ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Sarah Wll mott COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Cralg Hodges

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\rE,LCOME,! d^r p eased Lo be shari.lg ou'rinth )sJe of with more destinations and stories from around Australia and New Zealand.

In this nostalgic issue, we delve into tne traditions of Maori culture and visit South Austra ia's cdorldlc'ry - a ciLv IaaI l'as ernbraced ir< he'ilage to become a thriving delight for tourists. loin us in a chat wlth the locals of some of Queensland's most remote and traditiona pubs, plus, follow the fanatical world of Australia's obsessed sporting fans Also this issue, Fn Roufe meets down to earth Aussie movie star lsla Fisher and finds out what it takes to be a mother and Ho lywood glamour girl.

We aJso head to New Zealand's South sland for a 'nad tpst ofth c vea.c best w nes.

From Tasmanian weekend drives and the popular New Zealand city of Hamilton to the

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22 GOLDEN GIRL lsla Fisher talks fashion, motherhood arrd how she feels about suoer-stardom.

26 TAPPING INTO COUNTRY PUBS En Route discovers

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10 SPOTLIGHT Uncover quirky treasures and natural gems in New Zealandl fourth-largest city, Hamilton.

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SPORT Aussies love to show support for

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favourite sporting heroes, but for some it becomes an obsession.

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30 BUSH TUCKER Experience delicious local produce and wealth of local history in central-west

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We've uncovered this year's best wines - all the way from New Zealand's South lsland.

and north-west NSW.

40 ALL THAT GLITTERS Here's a taste of what's on

44 Adelaide is now emerging as a city that is proud of its heritage.

country pubs.

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of Tasmania, the Apple lsle.

12 CULTURE VULTURE Striking tattoos and centuries-old mythology are just a small insight into the intriguing culture of the Maori people.

what all the hype

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Set off on a foodie-friendly

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14 CITY STYLE

GREAT DRIVES

ON THE MOVE WITH KIDS

in the lush Philippines.

En Route revisits the old-fashioned fun of traditional board qames like Monopoly.

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