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Australia

Point to point in paradise

IT SEEMS that in the internet world everyone has a claim to Shambhala, a mythical kingdom in Asia which also shares a name with Byron Bay's luxury resort.

NSW/ACT

Lake Mac I do love to be beside the seaside

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A WARNING if you ever visit the Mercure Lake Macquarie: you'll get pelican poo between your toes and might encounter enraged squid. But, it's worth it.

Paradise escape Lord Howe: Paradise without the people

escape howe

ONE of the first things I noticed on a short visit to Lord Howe Island was the crowds - there weren't any.

Queensland

Family holiday Feeling at home on the range

escape montville

WHEN Queenslanders complain of the cold during winter, southerners often roll their eyes in disbelief - and so it was when we visited On Alice.

Luxury Warm up and chill out in the forest

escape tamborine

THE first chills of winter have hit, so it's time to head for the hills - and where better than the luxurious mountain playground of Tamborine.

South Australia

SA Adelaide outdoor cinema guide

Moonlight Adelaide

ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Adelaide.

Cool spots Best Aussie winter escapes

wine tasting

FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin's deckchair cinema - here is Australia's must-do winter travel guide.

Northern Territory

The Ghan Pampered Platinum-Service style

The Ghan

ESCAPE the rat race and go off the rails in style with a little luxury service on board The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin.

Toilet Government rejects Uluru climbing ban

Uluru

TOURISTS will continue to climb Uluru, with the Federal Government announcing the drawcard will remain open until its popularity dwindles.

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Western Australia

Environment Aussie coast given world heritage status

Ningaloo Reef

WESTERN  Australia's Ningaloo Coast with its striking land and seascape joins the elite list of natural wonders to protected.

Tour Discover the Margaret River

Margaret river wine

IT'S been rated as the number one tour experience in Aus, so get set to canoe through this food lover's paradise and see the River region in new ways.

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AdelaideAirlie BeachAlice SpringsBarossa ValleyBrisbaneBroomeByron BayCairnsCanberraDarwinDaylesfordEsperanceGold CoastGreat Ocean RoadHobartKangaroo IslandMargaret RiverMelbourneMilduraMonkey MiaNew South WalesPerthSydneyWestern AustraliaYarra Valley

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Victoria

Snow Trip Australia's best skiing deals

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MAKE sure you get in early and pick up one of these bargain deals at Australia's best ski fields.

Cool list Guide to the Victoria 2010 snow season

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FROM the latest resort info to the best off-piste action - here's all you need to know about the new snow season.

Tasmania

Shipstern Bluff Surfing with the Tassie devil

TASMANIA is home to a wave that is far gnarlier than anything on the Australian mainland that for years it was considered unsurfable, writes, Sean Doherty.

Moonlight movies Star struck in Hobart

ROLL out your rug, fill up your esky and snuggle up to a complete stranger under the stars as we celebrate Australia's best outdoor cinemas.

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