TOURISM MEDIA KIT 2021 TOURISM AUSTRALIA ACKNOWLEDGES ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES AS THE FIRST PEOPLES OF AUSTRALIA AND PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST AND PRESENT. WE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL AND THEIR CONTINUING CONNECTION TO COUNTRY, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. WE RECOGNISE THEIR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS IN OUR MISSION TO MAKE AUSTRALIA THE MOST DESIRABLE AND MEMORABLE DESTINATION ON EARTH.

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Jarramali Rock Art Tours, Queensland CONTENTS • Welcome to Australia • Australia's Indigenous Cultures • Places to go and people to see: - Australian Capital Territory - - Northern Territory - Queensland - South Australia - - - Western Australia • New in Australia Great Barrier Reef, - New things to try in Australia Queensland - Australia’s food and drink scene - Travel as a force for good - Travel for rejuvenation • Uniquely Australian - When to visit Australia to spot unique wildlife

- The biggest and best things to see in MEDIA KIT 2021 Australia 5 - The Australian luxury experience - Signature Experiences of Australia • About Tourism Australia Grampains, Harbour, • Map of Australia Victoria New South Wales

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nown across the globe for its ancient desert k landscapes, naturally wide-open spaces, coastal cities fringed with golden beaches and deep blue oceans, Australia is loved for much Walter McGuire, Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours MEDIA KIT 2021 MEDIA KIT 2021 more than its iconic landmarks and far horizons. and Experiences, Western Australia

6 Home to the world’s oldest living culture, the 7 vibrant diversity of Australia’s population today is matched only by the land itself. Visitors are welcomed to learn the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and share With a shared spirit for land and lifestyle, in the values that Australians hold close to their together Australians are redefining modern hearts: a love for nature and wildlife, a sense of Australia to offer something truly unique to the adventure and an undying passion for living life world. outdoors. While some things have remained the same - Following the events of 2020, Australia’s relative namely the friendly locals that have perfected an isolation from the rest of the world, coupled with effortless enjoyment for life - everything from its sparsely populated land and natural wonders, fashion to food has had a fresh new makeover. have never been more precious and desirable. From the outback to the coast, to the icons and New experiences and hotels have opened up in undiscovered, there's still nothing like Australia. less-frequented destinations across the country, while new cultural attractions reflect the multicultural history of the population.

A nationwide love for fresh produce and great coffee has firmly embedded an urban cafe- culture across the country with innovative chefs and distillers making for a thriving food and drink scene.

North Stradbroke Island, Castle Rock, Bass Strait, Queensland Tasmania AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS CULTURES Dating back at least 60,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are one of the most distinct, unique and diverse aspects of the Australian story. From red-desert and saltwater country to traditional ceremonial practices and world-class contemporary arts, the story of the resonates the world over.

Lirrwi Tourism, Northern Territory system of responsibilities, obligations, and connectedness. Indigenous spirituality centres around creationism and as a general rule, is demonstrated through creation stories that describe the shaping and development of the world by Indigenous Ancestor Spirits.

Dreaming and Dreamtime Dreamtime is an anglicised translation referring to the creation period by Ancestral Beings in both human and non-human A form. Dreaming is the Aboriginal concept of spirituality and an embodiment of Aboriginal creation beliefs. It is an anglicised translation Unique of a uniquely Aboriginal concept that has different meanings and different names for WORLDVIEW different Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal cultures are the oldest continuing cultures on Earth. Their nations are as separate Kakadu Cultural Tours, as the nations of Europe and Africa. Every plant Northern Territory and every animal are their family; they are their ancestors. Such an interconnected perspective is radically different to the West where the landscape is seen as separate, or literally UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS CULTURES outside of the human experience as we know it. Multi-faceted and imbued with ancient wisdom, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres In Aboriginal cultures, people and the land Strait Islander peoples are warm, welcoming MEDIA KIT 2021 merge; they are part of each other, and this is and extremely generous of spirit; getting to MEDIA KIT 2021

10 exactly why travelling with an Aboriginal guide know their approach to life and hearing their Two different flags represent Aboriginal 11 can be transformational and reshape how you incredible stories may well be one of the and Torres Strait Islander peoples. connect with the world. richest travel experiences available. Here’s some things to know before your trip. from strong Pacific Island influences, and Maruku Arts, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Whether it’s through feeling the light strip of the Torres Strait Islander culture and identity Northern Territory ochre across the forehead or walking along the Aboriginal Identity centralise around the sea. beach with an Aboriginal Elder who can read Australia’s Aboriginal history dates back more Ceremonies the tides by how the birds call, travelling with than 60,000 years. Australian Aboriginal Language groups Ceremonies form a pivotal part of Aboriginal an Aboriginal guide opens a door to a view that people originate from the mainland of Australia’s Aboriginal population is made up existence, with predefined practices makes a place many times more meaningful Australia, as well as Tasmania. Cultural of more than 250 nation/language groupings surrounding marriage, funerals, coming-of-age than if you were to explore it on your own. practices, protocols and traditions vary (AIATSIS). When referring to Aboriginal and initiation practices. History, culture and significantly among Aboriginal nation groups; peoples, the preference is to name their heritage are passed on to the next generation however the unifying element consistent language group. through storytelling, and lore governs the across Aboriginal culture is a shared “Aboriginal culture is management of hunting lines, sacred places and connection to Country and community. sometimes portrayed as Spirituality ceremonial grounds. very serious and spiritual. Indigenous spirituality underpins the Although it does have Torres Strait Islander Identity very core values and beliefs of Indigenous this meaningful side to Torres Strait Islander people originate from the society. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander it, Aboriginal people are pretty down to Torres Strait Islands to the north of Cape York spirituality derives from the philosophy that earth. It’s the mix of the practical with in Queensland, and have more than 8,000 years everyone and everything is interconnected. SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands, the humorous that makes the experience of documented history. The Torres Strait Islands The land, people, creatures, animate and meaningful.” Dr Aden Ridgeway, an consist of more than 100 islands clustered into inanimate objects, the past, present and Territory Northern Gumbaynggirr man several island groups (17 of which are inhabited) future all intertwine, creating a complex and 18 community groups. Their culture derives Nyinyikay Yolngu Homeland, Northern Territory

Year on year, more and more travellers actively seek out and discover Indigenous tourism experiences throughout the country. In 2019 alone, an estimated 1.35 million international visitors took part in an Indigenous experience on their holiday - a figure that has grown by 5% each year, over the past six years. Source: International Visitors Survey Year Ending June 2020

WAYS to EXPERIENCE THE six WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING CULTURE Stay on Country. When you Attend a festival. Festivals are want to immerse yourself an excellent way to immerse fully in Australia’s remarkable yourself in the richness of and remote landscapes, Aboriginal cultures. From unique Aboriginal-owned the annual Garma festival in accommodations, including Arnhem Land to the urban Yabun Festival in Sydney, Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience, island retreats, safari tents Northern Territory and architecturally designed festivals showcase Aboriginal

huts make your experience all and Torres Strait Islander MEDIA KIT 2021 the more special. cultures. SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands, 13 experiencing Northern Territory See a dance, theatre or comedy show. Dance and theatre performances happen year- Choose to travel with a round across the country. Also ABORIGINAL AND Traditional Custodian. View known for their down-to- Australia’s landscapes earth attitude and sense of through different eyes with humour, Aboriginal comedians an Aboriginal or Torres Strait are part of many comedy TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER Islander guide, and gain a festival line-ups. deeper appreciation of being on Country. Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural "Aboriginal culture starts Taste Indigenous ingredients. Adventures, Western Australia with its people. Aboriginal Guided bush tucker walks guides open a door into a reveal the surprising Understand Indigenous art. world that many people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' contemporary rock art, quad biking, kayaking, fecundity of the Australian Explore ancient rock art don’t know still exists. A incredibly diverse cultures result in an exciting whale watching, fishing, mud crabbing, hiking, landscape, while dining, sites, take part in Indigenous world where past, present Culturearray of experiences for adventure seekers, s a walking tour in a city centre or staying in and future meet. There’s infused with the unique artist-led workshops or visit cultural enthusiasts, foodies and nature lovers a lodge on over 500 square kilometres of flavours of the Australian a museum that supports nothing more exciting for in locations both urban and remote. lily-laden flood plains teeming with wildlife. bush, offers a deliciously Indigenous artists. a traveller than a totally Indigenous guides add incredible value to these immersive experience. new experience. That’s Experiences could include anything experiences bringing Country to life, where Alternatively, try your hand at what memories are made from exploring labyrinths of ancient and past, present and future meet. traditional hunting. of." Dr Aden Ridgeway, Gumbaynggirr man P laces

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Wave Rock, Lake MacDonnell, Balloon Spectacular, Point King Beach, and Western Australia South Australia Australian Capital Territory Portsea, Victoria people

Currumbin Bay, Royal Botanic Gardens , to see Queensland Victoria AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Home to Australia’s capital Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory is renowned for its diverse culture and cool new edge. With a flourishing food and drink scene, a multitude of galleries and museums sharing Australia’s stories, and easy access to nature activities and national parks, it’s the perfect base for a little indulgence and adventure.

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Canberra, National Parks and Australian Capital Territory Nature Reserves The Australian Capital Territory is surrounded by the Great Dividing Range to the east, and the foot of the Australian Alps to the west at DESTINATIONS Namadgi National Park. Tablelands Canberra Pack up the car and explore the inland areas Canberra’s small town vibe means it's easy to surrounding Canberra, otherwise known as get around, and the locals are eager to share the Tablelands. Head east through Queanbeyan the best of their stylish restaurants, winery to the historic towns of Braidwood and experiences and city attractions. Within the city Bungendore. Head west to the Yass Valley via limits you'll find museums, galleries, breweries the Murrumbateman wine region and explore a and modern architecture, but just minutes away range of small towns. Just over an one hour from lies the quiet nature of mountains, valleys and Canberra is the Hilltops region, renowned for its everything in between. Lark Hill Winery, Australian Capital Territory glorious countryside and produce. Australian War Memorial, Australian Capital Territory AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Canberra is the only SEE & DO city in the world Get out and into nature Take a hot air balloon flight where you will find With about 80 per cent of the For the best views of yourself drifting Australian Capital Territory Canberra, take a hot air over a nation’s a designated nature park, balloon flight at dawn. It’s Parliament House. parklands and nature-based the perfect way to fully experiences are plentiful. Take appreciate this architecturally a twilight tour of Mulligan’s planned city as it shows just Flat to spot Bettongs (small how integrated its urban and kangaroo-like marsupials), hike green spaces are. Each March the Centenary Trail or cycle the city celebrates with the around the man-made Lake Canberra Balloon Spectacular Burley Griffin at the city’s heart. – where more than 30 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Both Tidbinbilla and Namadgi balloons take off each Australian Capital Territory Hot air balloon over Parliament House, National Park offer hiking and morning of the event from a Australian Capital Territory wildlife spotting experiences. A central city park location. new purpose-built caravan park with 73 sites and a camping ground also opened at ideally situated Canberra Park in 2020 and is now welcoming groups of WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2021 happy campers. Chef-driven food hall, Verity Lane Market, has Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the opened in the laneway behind Northbourne National Gallery, London will be exhibited at Discover Australia’s national Avenue’s heritage Sydney Building. The new the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra treasures food hall will see some of Canberra’s best chefs from March – June 2021. Spanning 450 years, congregate in the professional kitchens to the exhibition presents 60 paintings by some MEDIA KIT 2021 Australia’s rich and diverse stories come to life through create a gastronomic hub in the heart of the of Europe’s most revered artists, including 20 the collections housed across city. The market is the first part of a larger food Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, the city’s museums and precinct set to take over this historic corner of Goya, Turner, Renoir, Cézanne and Gauguin. galleries, many of which are the Sydney Building. Exclusive to Canberra, it comprises the free to enter. See the world’s EAT & largest group of works to travel outside of the largest collection of Aboriginal EightySix, Nature lovers and families will be happy to hear United Kingdom in the history of the National and Torres Strait Islander DRINK Australian Capital Territory new guided bus tours of the National Arboretum Gallery, London. artwork at the National Canberra key sites are now available. Leading Gallery of Australia and with the brand new 40-minute ‘Discovery Tour’ Last year, Canberra’s annual spring by Nulla Tours, journey around the National celebration, Floriade, was reimagined discover the war experiences Taste cool climate wines Arboretum’s rare, endangered and significant as it relocated from its traditional home that shaped a nation at the A cool climate, varied vineyard elevations and different soil Australian War Memorial. The forests, and hear the stories and history of in Commonwealth Park to bloom across types have made the Canberra District Wine Region an ideal spot the site. Nulla means ‘any tree’ in the local Canberra. While the event format for 2021 National Museum of Australia for winemaking. Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, is the perfect place to get a language. is to be confirmed, it is set to be an equally Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo and rare varieties such as Grüner stunning celebration of beautiful flowers. snapshot of Australia’s past, Veltliner are all produced in this region. Home to 140 vineyards present and future. The city’s newest hotel, A by Adina, is located and more than 30 boutique cellar doors, a visit to the wineries is in the heart of the city. Catering to those who a perfect way to spend an afternoon. like a touch of home comforts while travelling, the hotel features 132 rooms and combines INSIDER TIP Fine dining and fusion feasts spacious apartment living with hotel services and Canberra takes its coffee From fine dining to cheap eats, there's a breadth of culinary facilities. The five-star rated property will adjoin seriously. Find award-winning experiences on offer here, including the multi-award-winning a new office building with a laneway-style retail Australian barista Matt Lewin Eightysix and Bar Rochford. Canberra has eight hatted and hospitality precinct, located a short distance brewing up the perfect cup at restaurants, including Aubergine, a two hatted restaurant which from the city’s largest shopping centre, the ONA Coffee cafes across the city. focuses on highlighting the best regional seasonal produce. Canberra Centre and city dining strip.

National Gallery of Australia, Australian Capital Territory new south wales With endless beaches, breathtaking national parks, rolling vineyards and one of the world’s most famous and vibrant cities, there’s no place quite like New South Wales. From Sydney Harbour to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and the unspoilt South Coast, New South Wales beckons with indulgent wine regions, pristine seaside villages and mountain wilderness.

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Bondi, New South Wales Blue Mountains Be captivated by the one million hectares of tall forests, sandstone cliffs, canyons and waterfalls that make up the magnificent Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, just a 90-minute drive west from the city of Sydney. Australian actor and Global Ambassador for Tourism Australia Chris Hemsworth and his extended family, including brothers Liam Byron Bay and Luke, enjoyed a family getaway to the Unwind, relax and be one of the first to see the lush island paradise of Lord Howe Island in sunrise in mainland Australia's easternmost October 2020. town. Famous for its laidback culture and surf breaks, it’s home to excellent beaches, lush rainforests, great regional dining, new-age retreats, not to mention a swag of famous Lord Howe Island Leave the pace of modern life behind when you faces. You won't want to leave. visit World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, a lush natural paradise, unlike anywhere else on the planet. Less than two hours by plane from Sydney and Brisbane, luxury and nature collide here, with only 400 visitors allowed at any time.

Orange and Mudgee A 3.5-hour drive west of Sydney will find you in Surfers at The Pass, Country NSW. Take in rolling green hills, heritage New South Wales landscapes, and some of the nation's finest MEDIA KIT 2021 MEDIA KIT 2021 cool-climate wines in Orange. Then head another 24 2.5-hours onto Mudgee for a tasty mix of country 25 charm and epicurean delights, thanks to its Hunter Valley flourishing food and wine scene. Give your tastebuds a serious thrill in Australia's oldest wine growing region. Enjoy epicurean indulgences in the Hunter Valley, where you’ll Seacliff Bridge, find more than 120 wineries, world-class wines, New South Wales gourmet restaurants, spa retreats and concerts in the vineyards.

Lowes Celler Door, DESTINATIONS New South Wales Sydney A city that needs no introduction, Sydney South Coast Renowned for its white sand beaches, on the doesn't disappoint on wow factor. From its NSW South Coast you can take your pick of spectacular harbour, vast coastline, vibrant Insta-worthy beaches as there are many to neighbourhoods, and picturesque surrounding choose from. Luxe accommodation, water sports, rural and coastal landscapes, there's no friendly wildlife and locals all abound in the shortage of things to do and see. region’s seaside and hinterland towns including Pokolbin Hunter Valley Gardens, Wollongong, Kiama, Huskisson, Batemans Bay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, New South Wales Narooma, Bermagui and Merimbula. New South Wales NEW SOUTH WALES Follow fresh local produce With talented chefs, fresh local WHAT’S NEW SEE & DO produce, abundant seafood, The Sydney Opera House superb wines, and cultural has launched new tours to Swim in over 100 ocean pools Sydney Opera House, Carved into the rock shelves and culinary influences from give everyone (near and far) Sydney at coastal beaches and fed around the world, New South a glimpse under its famous by ocean tides, almost 100 Wales is filled with culinary sails. Design lovers can learn Blue Pool, delights. Choose from a range how cutting-edge blueprints ocean pools can be found on Bermagui, Sapphire Coast the coast of New South Wales. of food, wine and ale trails changed the face of Sydney WHAT'S Enjoy endless coastal views, across the state that showcase Harbour forever on the new swim in the heritage-listed excellent restaurants, produce Architectural Tour; while the HAPPENING Bogey Hole in Newcastle two- and farmers markets, and can Beyond the Stage Tour offers cruises for those wanting to hours’ drive north of Sydney, Fall under Sydney’s spell easily be timed to stop in at a rare opportunity to step IN 2021 get out on the water, and the Sydney is stunning. There’s one of the many regional food behind closed doors into experience the crystal-clear The Australian premiere of the Swim with Whales experience no doubt that Sydney Harbour festivals. areas traditionally reserved waters of The Blue Pool in Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and in Jervis Bay for encounters makes it an attractive for performers. For those Bermagui on the Sapphire Pulitzer Prize winning musical, with the gentle giants. destination, but there’s lots who can’t make it in person, Coast or head for the iconic Hamilton, will open at the more going for it than just a new Guided Digital Tour Icebergs Pool in Bondi, Sydney. Sydney Lyric Theatre in March natural beauty. Gourmet goes behind the scenes via 2021. delights, hidden bars, sun- Zoom, streaming a virtual There are 35 filled cafes and bustling tour of how the Opera House ocean pools in boutiques abound in Sydney operates, including a soprano Sydney alone. city. Arts and culture lovers performance on stage and a PLAN AHEAD will find galleries, theatre Oyster lovers should not miss sneak peek at rehearsals of companies, alternative cinema the opportunity to discover The Australian Ballet. FOR 2022 Walk the coastline and spot whales and museums, including the Australia’s Oyster Coast Wajaana Yamm, newly redeveloped Australian Don't miss jacaranda trees From the Cape Byron along the South Coast of New South Wales' second Museum set to house the bursting into bloom. From lighthouse track in Byron Bay, NSW which produces three largest city, Newcastle or

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26 travelling exhibitions in 2021 known, just a two-hour drive 27 walk and the Killer Whale Trail including the Sydney rock become blanketed in purple Learn about Aboriginal culture and beyond. north of Sydney, is undergoing in Eden on the Sapphire Coast, oyster, the rare Angasi ‘flat hues. You can also visit the a luxury renaissance. New South Wales’ coastline Home to the country’s largest oyster’ and the popular Grafton Jacaranda Festival in Crystalbrook Collection is set offers countless walking population of Aboriginal Pacific oyster. northern New South Wales. trails and headlands – which Australians, New South Wales EAT & DRINK to open Newcastle’s first five- are often incredible vantage has countless opportunities star hotel, Kingsley, in April points for spotting whales. to learn about Indigenous Taste the future at urban farms 2021, while the QT Hotel will Dubbed humpback highway, culture with guided cultural Get a taste of the countryside occupy the site of the historic each year between late May tours, contemporary Aboriginal without leaving the city with former David Jones building, and November, catch a glimpse festivals, art galleries and Sydney’s urban farmers. The set to open later in the year. of migrating humpback and more. On the South Coast of new opened Acre Artarmon is While in Newcastle, visitors southern right whales cruising NSW, get insight into cultural famed for growing the produce can enjoy new tours like Coast teachings that have been passed they serve on-site and offering XP’s Caves Coastal Hike along along the NSW coast. There are Adding to the Newcastle down over nine generations hands-on workshops, from how the rugged coastline of Lake also countless whale watching renaissance, the Little with Ngaran Ngaran Culture to make focaccia-art to tips for Macquarie, and Newy Rides’ National Hotel Newcastle Awareness; in Wagga Wagga, building small gardens on your city bicycle tours. is set to open in 2022. enjoy a Walkabout to balcony. Or just 45-minutes’ Comprising 178 rooms cultural places with Bundyi drive north of Sydney’s CBD, this luxurious hotel offers Tours; and in Coffs Harbour, try Mooney Mooney Oyster Farm affordable luxury and will a stand-up paddleboard tour Tours offer an authentic be conveniently positioned with Wajanna Yaam. In Sydney, oyster farm experience guided in close proximity of the take a Dreamtime Southern X by third-generation oyster city centre, with views onto walking tour and learn of the farmers. Hunter River and surrounds. city’s dreamtime heritage.

Newy Rides, Oz Whale Watching, Sydney, Wheeler's Seafood Newcastle New South Wales Restaurant, Pambula northern territory The Northern Territory is unlike any place on earth; it’s not a place you visit just to take a look around. From breathing in the fresh air as the sun rises over the West MacDonnell Ranges, to tasting fresh mud crab caught that day, hearing stories over 60,000 years old, seeing breathtaking horizons from the top of a Kakadu escarpment or experiencing history at an Aboriginal art gallery, the Territory is a place to immerse yourself and be free.

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Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Arnhem Land Bordered by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria, Arnhem Land is a vast, unspoiled wilderness area of more than 97,000 square kilometres. Rich in Aboriginal culture, Arnhem Land offers unique Indigenous experiences, rock art and some of the best fishing in the world.

Litchfield National Park, Kakadu Northern Territory As Australia's biggest national park, Kakadu offers more wetlands, waterfalls, billabongs and escarpments than you can count. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is renowned for its cultural significance and Litchfield National Park Let your worries fade away as you soak under a stunning natural beauty with incredible wildlife refreshing waterfall in the stunning Litchfield and over 5,000 Aboriginal rock art sites. National Park. The plethora of thundering falls and cool plunge pools will entice you to stay a while and breathe in the serenity of the surrounding monsoon forest.

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30 Northern Territory desert adventures and the changing colours of 31 Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs and West MacDonnell Ranges. Katherine Katherine, located just over three hours from Nitmiluk National Park, Darwin, may be best known as the gateway to Northern Territory Nitmiluk National Park, but there's plenty more to discover after you've floated down Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge including a range of springs regions and falls. Baby Wallaby near Tiwi Island Retreat, Darwin Northern Territory Welcome to the Northern Territory's unhurried capital, Darwin. With balmy nights, colourful characters and outdoor adventures, find everything from Asian food markets and Tiwi Islands 100 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands crocodile encounters to open-air movies and are an off-the-beaten-track destination for sunset cruises. intrepid travellers. The two main islands are Darwin Waterfront, Nitmiluk Tours, Bathurst and Melville, which sit alongside nine Northern Territory Northern Territory smaller, uninhabited islands. northern territory SEE & DO WHAT’S NEW Explore the Red Centre Take in the view in Kakadu Cycling enthusiasts can now The Red Centre is an With the UNESCO World ride through the world heritage- extraordinary landscape of Heritage-listed national park as listed Kakadu National Park and desert plains, weathered your playground, the options Litchfield National Park, over mountain ranges, rocky gorges are endless, and so are the nine days with a new tour from and some of Australia's most views. Swim under cascading the Bicycle Network. The trip sacred Aboriginal sites. Alice waterfalls, walk through a covers airport transfers, hotel Springs – known to locals pristine wilderness brimming accommodation, bike transport, as simply "Alice" – is a great with wildlife, or take a river mechanic assistance and meals. Buley Rockhole Northern Territory base for exploring famed sites cruise and spot the world's Little Miss Korea, After pedalling along sealed roads, such as Uluru, its sister rock largest reptile, the Saltwater Northern Territory cyclists are rewarded with a swim formation Kata Tjuta, Kings Crocodile. under one of the fern-covered Canyon, the West MacDonnell waterfalls around the Park. Ranges and their iconic EAT & DRINK WHAT’S Aboriginal owned operator Larapinta Trail. Escape to Australia’s true Treat your tastebuds in Darwin INSIDER TIP wilderness Lirrwi Tourism has launched a HAPPENING IN Indulge your sense of fun and new Women’s Tour in North East Just outside Alice Springs, Arnhem Land is the Top End’s adventure in this tropical city Arnhem Land offering female animal lovers can also settle untouched home to beautiful 2021 with mouth-watering outdoor visitors the unique opportunity in for a cuddle with Australia’s scenery, remote islands, After captivating audiences sunset markets, waterfront to spend time with the Yolŋu national animal at the rainforest, rivers, towering with its inaugural concert dining, bush-tucker inspired women - learning about Kangaroo Sanctuary. Open escarpments and savannah in November 2019, Opera menus, fresh seafood – and Yolŋu philosophy and kinship, for tours Tuesday through woodland. Rich in Aboriginal a Darwin favourite – Laska. Australia will return to Uluru weaving, painting, astrology, Join in on the local’s favourite Friday in the late afternoons culture, Arnhem Land offers Local’s favourites include in September 2021 with four cooking and bush medicine, day trip and head to the and lasting about 2.5 hours, unique indigenous experiences, Korean Charcoal BBQ huge performances planned travellers get the chance to dancing, gathering oysters or Litchfield National Park, MEDIA KIT 2021 rock art and some of the best Restaurant, Little Miss Korea, across one weekend. Voyages mud crabs and much more. about an hour’s drive from meet some of the beautiful fishing in the world. There are and Hanuman which takes Ayers Rock Resort guests 32 You can also Join Larrakia man Darwin. Plunge into crystal red kangaroos and even hold several famous Indigenous arts inspiration from Thai, Indian can curate their own musical and traditional owner, Trent clear waterholes beneath a joey. centres to visit, or experience it and Nonya (Chinese Malay) journey by choosing from a Lee, as he takes you on a local the magnificent spring- all with a stay in a safari-style cuisine. Make sure you try range of packages and stand- experience sharing his stories fed waterfalls of Florence camp on the rugged coastline of out these new restaurant alone concerts. and knowledge of the land in and Wangi, or soak in the the Cobourg Peninsula. venues: Phat Mango, Charlie’s Darwin and surrounds with gentle three-tiered cascade of Darwin, The Darwin Club When visiting Uluru, Saltwater Cultural Tours. shaded by rainforest at Buley at Admiralty House and Bella keep in mind there Rockhole. Litchfield’s brand Cool off in Darwin Fresh. Keen to sip and sample are over 100 activities Intrepid Travel has also new Central Valley will open The Top End is the perfect small plates around the and experiences on launched a new trip in Arnhem in 2021 – giving visitors tropical escape, with plenty city? The new walking tour offer, so you’ll want to Land which offers a special access to five new swimming of places to keep cool! The with Darwin Gourmet Tours stay for a few nights connection to the Yolngu spots, new 4WD tracks, and Darwin Waterfront Precinct is uncovers the history of the to take it all in. Plus people. On Discover East more mountain bike tracks, jam-packed with activities and Top End’s culinary influences a new portable Uluru Arnhem Land discover the campgrounds and picnic the newly opened Aqua Park while tasting dishes featuring Audio Guide device – beautiful Bawaka Homeland, areas. perched right in front of the locally sourced ingredients. learn how to hunt and gather, available in languages seawall, gives families plenty of Don’t forget the iconic Mindil paint, weave, and hear stories including Japanese, space to play on the inflatable Beach Sunset Market to enjoy of the area and history of the French, German, Italian, fun obstacle course. Or big kids a market-stall dinner on region, relax and soak up the Spanish and Chinese – can channel their inner James the beach while catching a remoteness of the beautiful works by GPS, syncing Kangaroo Sanctuary, Bond and experience the best spectacular tropical sunset. island oasis of Dhambaliya automatically to share Northern Territory views of Darwin's city skyline (Bremer Island), and visit the stories as you travel with an 007 Jet Ski Adventures Yirrkala community and its around the national tour on Darwin Harbour. world-famous art gallery. park. queensland With experiences to inspire, adventures to enthral and landscapes that awe, Queensland is often beautiful one day and perfect the next. From pristine beaches and lush rainforests, to the vast outback and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, when you holiday in Queensland you do it against a backdrop of natural wonder.

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Heart Reef, Queensland Cairns & Great Lady Elliot Island With glittering white beaches made entirely of Barrier Reef crushed coral, it’s easy to feel like a modern-day Visit Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef and Wet castaway on Lady Elliot Island. Located at the Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but don't southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, walk the miss the great things to do in and around town emerald green-edged island, or go snorkelling including cafés, bustling markets and plenty of to see giant manta rays, colourful corals, fish, beaches. Day trip to island bays including Green turtles and dolphins. Island and Fitzroy Island or head inland for the Atherton Tablelands.

Fraser Island Home to the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island has superb scenery with massive shifting sand blows, sensational swimming spots and thrilling beach and rainforest 4WD tracks. Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast is the Noosa National Park, world’s first whale heritage site and one of the Queensland best places to see baby humpback whales. Sunshine Coast Stretching from the coastal city of Caloundra in the south, to the Great Sandy National Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast is home to pretty villages, renowned surf spots and spectacular

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36 Noosa or laidback towns of Coolum, Eumundi 37 Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, and Maroochydore. Queensland Southern Queensland Moreton Island Wrecks, Gold Coast Queensland The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches, Country including the world-renowned stretch of sand Slow down, breathe in the fresh air and get a at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches, taste for the countryside when you escape to discover laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming Southern Queensland Country, only 90 minutes culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous from Brisbane. Eat and drink your way through theme parks. some of Queensland’s best food trails, savour the regions landscapes rich in colour, or get lost amongst the blooms in Toowoomba. Brisbane As the capital of Australia's Sunshine State, Brisbane invites you to kick off your shoes, grab your mates and enjoy the food, art and The Whitsunday Islands An archipelago of 74 tropical islands, the adventure on offer. Delve into Brisbane's Whitsundays lie just off the Queensland coast, eclectic arts scene, eat, drink and shop in next to the Great Barrier Reef. Protected from Brisbane's hippest neighbourhoods and day trip large swells, secluded island beaches such as to idyllic neighbouring islands. the iconic Whitehaven, are ideal for sailing, swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.

Brisbane, Tallebudgera Creek, Queensland Queensland queensland SEE & DO EAT & DRINK WHAT’S NEW Discover the world’s largest Brisbane’s eat streets and smart- Queensland’s second New Sunshine Coast based coral reef system casual eateries underwater accommodation ecotourism company Saltwater One of the best marine Mixing snacking, socialising on the Great Barrier Reef is Eco Tours creates unique wildlife encounters in the and sunshine, without launching off the coast of cultural tours escorted by world, the Great Barrier Reef Bundaberg in 2021. Lady Indigenous Guides who Cairns is the bustling conforming to a single genre, stretches for more than Musgrave HQ is a new pontoon share their Peoples stories, heart of Tropical North Brisbane’s new wave of 2,300 kilometres along the and underwater observatory traditions and culture. Queensland, and the restaurants, small bars and Queensland coastline, and can catering to both day and They offer an unforgettable perfect gateway to creative cafes are distinctively, even be seen from space! With overnight visitors. The overnight cruising experience along the Australia’s spectacular well, Brisbane. For delicious approximately 1,625 species experience is set to attract Mooloolah River on board an reefs and ancient street eats, make your way to of fish and six of the world's divers and educational groups historic timber sailing vessel, rainforests. The tropical Fish Lane in south Brisbane, seven species of marine to immerse themselves in the highlighting the role that the city buzzes with innovative or arrive early to score a seat turtles, there are hundreds Southern Great Barrier Reef and Aboriginal and Torres Strait eateries, on-trend bars, at one of Fortitude Valley’s of experiences available to sleep under water in retractable Island Peoples played in stylish boutiques and most coveted tables: hôntô explore this underwater world. bunk beds located in the preserving the natural beauty galleries. or Gerard’s Bistro. Also check out Howard Smith Wharves, pontoon observatory. and ecological diversity of the one of the hottest new dining The day tour explores the Sunshine Coast. diverse ecosystem of Lady Lady Musgrave Island, and lifestyle precincts under Queensland Red dirt, big skies and even Musgrave Island and the bigger characters Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge, offering 180-degree views of surrounding lagoon which WHAT’S There's no better way to the city skyline and river. is home to a thriving turtle experience the spirit of population. HAPPENING Queensland than with a visit PLAN AHEAD to an outback event. In the Many people flock to Fraser Simpson Desert, the Birdsville Island (K’Gari) for four-wheel IN 2021

FOR 2022 MEDIA KIT 2021 Races each September is drive adventures, but it’s the Queensland’s Gallery of Get ready to polish your a party where you'll watch journey you can take on foot Modern Art (GOMA) in 39 trekking boots because the sun rise, chat to fellow that will give you a deeper Brisbane is set to host an Queensland's first purpose- race-goers in tent city, and understanding of the less- exclusive 65-piece exhibition Daintree Rainforest, built walking and mountain wind down over a beer at travelled landscapes of the of European Masterpieces Queensland bike track, the Wangetti the Birdsville Hotel. Or if it's world’s largest sand island. from The Metropolitan Trail, is coming to Tropical music that moves you, the The Fraser Island Great Walk Museum of Art in New York. North Queensland in 2022. Birdsville Big Red Bash in July stretches for 90-kilometres (56 The exhibition, running from It will stretch from Cairns to Storytelling in the Daintree is a remote, family-friendly miles) through coastal wallum, June to October 2021, will City Winery Brisbane, Port Douglas, taking in the Rainforest festival which brings together woodlands and subtropical include portraiture, still-life, Queensland World Heritage-listed Wet Indigenous people in top Australian music acts for a rainforest. Fraser Island landscape and figure studies, Tropics. Approximately 94km Queensland have been passing three-day event. Foodie festivals Hiking is a brand new offering and will be a must-see for in its entirety, the trail will down stories for thousands Find some of the country’s focusing on small group walks art-lovers and anyone with an eventually be home to eco- of years, and when you most diverse produce and - from self-guided hiking and interest in history, society, accommodation options and visit the ancient Daintree freshest seafood at a range of camping, pack-free hiking to beauty, religious iconography, traditional camping sites. Rainforest, you become part food festivals in the sunshine luxury hiking. mythology and symbolism. of the story. Hear from the state. In June, enjoy sand-on- land’s traditional owners on a your-feet barbecues and chef- guided walk through Mossman hosted dinners at Noosa Eat & Gorge, where the Kuku Drink Festival or in September, Yalanji people share a special head to Longreach in the heart relationship with the world's of Outback Queensland for oldest living rainforest – the Birdsville Races, a taste of the region at the Queensland World Heritage-listed Daintree Outback Food Wine and Music Rainforest. Festival.

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Queensland south australia South Australia is a brilliant blend of people, produce and place. With long summers, stunning beaches, vast outback landscapes and extensive list of world-class festivals, if you love good food, wine, craft beers and spirits, you’ll love South Australia. There are 18 wine regions to choose from and you won’t have to travel far to enjoy them.

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Kangaroo Island, South Australia Eyre Peninsula The Eyre Peninsula is Australia's major seafood hub. More than 65 per cent of the nation's seafood comes from these waters, including green-lipped abalone, scallops, prawns, oysters, lobster and tuna. It's also a place of extreme Flinders Ranges, beauty, with a multitude of landscapes and South Australia outdoor adventure on offer. Flinders Ranges and Outback The rugged, weathered peaks and rocky gorges of the Flinders Ranges in outback South Australia form some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the country. Rich in Aboriginal history follow the scenic roads, 4WD tracks and walking trails that crisscross this wild countryside.

Kangaroo Island Greenly Beach, 13 kilometres off the coast of South Australia South Australia and 30 minutes by plane from , Credit: Elise Cook Kangaroo Island is home to native wild animals,

MEDIA KIT 2021 artisanal food, epic rock formations and unique MEDIA KIT 2021 experiences, with a sense of being worlds away 42 43 Fleurieu Peninsula from a major capital city. On Adelaide's southern doorstep, the Fleurieu Peninsula offers a mellow Mediterranean ambiance. You'll find dozens of white sand Salt Lake aerial, beaches, undulating vineyards and farmland, South Australia pretty coastal towns near the mouth of Credit: Isaac Forman, Serio Australia's longest river, and world-renowned wetlands.

Bethany Wines, Barossa Valley, regions South Australia Adelaide South Australia’s South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, has undergone a rapid transformation with a booming small-bar wine regions With more than half of Australia’s wine made scene, world-class art and music, and a festival in South Australia, find iconic wine regions calendar to rival that of any other Australian city. such as the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Discover its laneway secrets and find delicious Hills within one hour’s drive of Adelaide. treats around every bend. Further afield, the Clare Valley, Coonawarra Pirate Life Brewing, and Riverland offer not only quality wines but South Australia spectacular destinations to explore.

Maslin Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia south australia WHAT’S NEW SEE & DO Indulge in Xplore Eyre’s all- The new Sequoia Lodge is the Discover Australia’s lifestyle Visit Kangaroo Island Africola, inclusive 3-day seafood lovers latest addition to Mount Lofty capital: Adelaide South Australia culinary journey from Adelaide House in the Adelaide Hills. Set Rebounding strongly after the Credit: Ellen Morgan With its award-winning summer 2019/20 bushfires, which promises to unleash to open in June 2021, Sequoia wineries, world-class festivals there’s never been a better the authentic flavours of will feature 14 luxury villas, and stunning landscapes, it’s time to plan a trip to Kangaroo “Australia’s Seafood Frontier” complete with unparalleled easy to see why Adelaide is Island. Choosing to spend, EAT & DRINK – The Eyre Peninsula. Enjoy views of the Piccadilly quickly becoming the lifestyle stay and shop locally will help exquisite seafood, stunning Valley, private balconies and capital of Australia. And with the island, which relies on Delicious Adelaide coastal scenery, and unique fireplaces. Bespoke touring meet-the-maker experiences. experiences are also available. more than 200 cellar doors travellers, to thrive. With its raw A vibrant and culturally diverse all within an hour’s drive from and rugged coastline, natural city, Adelaide is best explored Luxury travel company, The South Australia’s Monarto the city, visitors can enjoy wonders and wildlife, follow the on a culinary adventure. Bars Tailor, has launched a new Zoo has announced a $40 the best of both worlds. For road less travelled and enjoy the and restaurants serve local six-night Air Expedition million expansion to become Kangaroo Island, a different perspective on laid-back island lifestyle. You produce alongside local wines showcasing the finest ocean, Monarto Safari Park, the South Australia Adelaide and its surrounds, can get to Kangaroo Island via and spirits. Dine at one of the outback, and wine experiences largest safari park outside of traveller can scale the unique ferry with Sealink or KI Connect, many modern restaurants such across the Eyre Peninsula, Africa. Complete with a first- roofline of Adelaide Oval for or fly with QantasLink or Rex. as the African-inspired Africola Flinders Ranges and Barossa of-its-kind luxury resort and breathtaking 360-degree or head to Adelaide Central Valley. The new luxury voyage glamping facilities, Monarto views of the city. Experience the outback Market, or at Lot.100 in the offers two nights in each Safari Park will offer longer DON’T MISS Adelaide Hills for incredibly Outback South Australia is a region connected via private visits and a range of new and Head to the coastline and enjoy vast land of red dirt, grassy fresh, locally soured produce. IN 2021 the oceans many delights aircraft charter. wild safari experiences in an plains, waterholes and rugged area known as Wild Africa, Tasting Australia is back in The South Australian coastline hills patrolled by emus, To aid the recovery of launching in 2021. 2021, showcasing all things combines long stretches kangaroos and wedge-tailed Drink your way across the great Kangaroo Island in the deliciously South Australian. The of white-sand beaches, eagles. Among the highlights wine capital of Australia aftermath of the devastating food extravaganza runs from 30

MEDIA KIT 2021 dramatic clifftop scenery, MEDIA KIT 2021 are the craggy red mountains Enjoy cool-climate wine in 2019/20 bushfires, Kangaroo April to 9 May and brings new and a sparkling ocean full of and ancient gorges that make experiences and old favourites. 44 the Adelaide Hills, taste bold Island Odysseys launched a 45 dolphins and whales. Swim up the Flinders Ranges, a Barossa Valley reds and visit new Kangaroo Island Road to The program is jam-packed with with dolphins, sea lions or cage spiritual place known for the the iconic d’Arenberg Cube Recovery Tour. Learn about the best of South Australia’s dive with great white sharks. giant natural amphitheatre, in McLaren Vale; a family- the flora and fire ecology of gastronomy, with more than Delve a bit deeper and the Wilpena Pound. Further inland, owned winery producing this scenic wildlife haven, plus 140 gastronomic events across pristine waters reveal a wealth Lake Eyre in flood is a sight not internationally renowned red. walk amongst wild Australian 11 regions of the state. of delectable seafood, including to be missed. The huge salt lake Visit their cellar door on the sea lions, and see kangaroos, scallops, Southern rock lobster, changes from white to pink to top level of this architectural koalas and native Australian Coffin Bay oysters, blue blue and attracts waterbirds in masterpiece, with panoramic birds in their natural habitat. swimmer crabs and more. their thousands. views over the surrounding vineyards. PLAN AHEAD

Staying in McLaren Vale, a FOR 2022 stop into the new Chalk Hill The Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Collective is a must. Home to Park in Whyalla is the only Chalk Hill wines, Never Never known place in the world Distilling Co and Pizzateca you where a mass aggregation of can taste premium wines from giant cuttlefish occurs. Grab Chalk Hill wine bar, choose to a snorkel and jump in the taste the world’s best gin in sea with Pure SA to see some Never Never Distilling Co tasting of the ocean's coolest, most room and bar, and choose from colourful creatures up close, a range of amazing Italian style from May to August. pizzas from Pizzatecca.

d'Arenberg Cube, Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty House, South Australia South Australia tasmania Visit the impossibly beautiful island state of Tasmania to indulge in history, vast wilderness areas, spectacular mountains, small-scale production of food, wine and spirits, and intimate meetings with friendly locals. Home to just over 500,000 people, the air is fresh, the water clear, the wildlife abundant and the way of life gives you space to simply pause, reconnect and take a breath.

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Bridestowe Lavender Estatea, Tasmania Launceston and North With the wild Bass Strait on the doorstep of Launceston, Tasmania's northern cities including Devonport and Burnie are home to secluded beaches, tranquil waterways and coastal views. And with a wealth of wineries, it offers the perfect blend of nature and culture.

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MEDIA KIT 2021 Tasmania’s stunning east ancient pine trees and giant Tasmania's north-west is the MEDIA KIT 2021 coast, from seafood and sand dunes, the west coast gateway to some of Tasmania's 48 wine, to lush rainforest is at the heart of Tasmania's most beautiful natural places. 49 and powder-white beaches. wilderness. Challenge the Find classic coastal drives, Starting at Hobart, venture infamous Franklin River food trails, national parks, north through spectacular on a white-water rafting nature reserves and with the national parks, along surreal expedition, cruise down the world’s cleanest air found at coastline, then finish in the majestic Gordon River, hike the north western tip on the Mt Wellington, Tasmania remarkable Bay of Fires. through age-old rainforest and Cape Grim Peninsula, you’ll regions visit historic mining towns. breathe easy. Hobart and South Australia’s smallest capital city punches well above its weight when it comes to fine dining, cultural attractions, and stunning natural beauty. In Hobart savour delicious local produce then head out of town to take in incredible views from Mount Wellington or spend the day exploring windswept Bruny Island.

Hobart, Nelson Falls, Franklin River, Tasmania The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania Tasmania St Helens, tasmania Tasmania SEE & DO EAT & DRINK WHAT’S NEW Tasmania’s charming Undeniably Tasmanian flavour Explore the dramatic and capital: Hobart In recent years, a new wave of diverse beauty of the island of Nestled between a mountain bars and restaurants, including Tasmania with Tasmanian Air and a river, Hobart is Australia’s mountain Dier Makr, Fico, Templo, and Tours’ scenic flights and tours home to a diverse range of biking capital Frank, opening in Hobart have offering. The flight tourism experiences. Wander among company now offers a fleet There aren’t many places in led to a culinary boom for this the city's beautiful sandstone of three, four and five-seat the world where you can ride island’s capital city. Beyond colonial architecture, drive helicopters based on the edge from the mountains to the Hobart there are myriad foodie through wilderness to the of Hobart offering tailored sea. Tasmania is covered in experiences worth travelling for summit of Mount Wellington trips to explore interests wild mountain bike trails with too. From Willie Smith’s Apple or take in the view at one of in wilderness and cultural ribbons of dirt tracks passing Shed in the delightful Huon Tasman Bridge, Hobart, Hobart’s acclaimed eateries experiences, food and wine, Tasmania some of the most spectacular Valley, just 30 minutes from the or wine bars. No trip would and gin – whatever scenery on the planet. The Bay city centre, to Agrarian Kitchen be complete without a visit takes your fancy! of Fires Trail starts at the Blue Cooking School & Farm in the to The Museum of Old and Tier trailhead, near Derby, and tranquil Derwent Valley less New Art. Jump on the ferry Find that hygge feeling in The Tasman Hotel will be one ends at the east coast. This epic than two hours away, and Bruny in the city centre to arrive at Australia's only floating wood- of the newest luxury hotels to 42km (26 mile) ride traverses Island Cheese Co. on windswept this multi-tiered museum cut fired sauna, Floating Sauna be introduced into Hobart’s rainforest and sub-alpine terrain, outpost of Bruny Island a two- into sandstone cliffs, with a Lake Derby. This traditional city centre in late 2021. The climbs through giant granite hour drive, foodie gems can be collection of provocative art. sauna offers visitors the hotel, located in Parliament boulders and emerges on the found across the island.found chance to relax and connect Square just a six-minute walk white sand at Swimcart Beach. across the island. with nature, and take a from Hobart’s city centre, cold plunge directly off the will feature 128 rooms and pontoon into the fresh water. suites with carefully restored Australia's Best Whiskey Hike pristine wilderness in Located in the lively mountain features and Georgian and MEDIA KIT 2021 comfort With crisp fresh air and water, MEDIA KIT 2021 Don’t miss Dark Mofo, biking town of Derby and Art-Deco design elements 50 you can get a taste of some 51 Mona's winter festival, Home to some of Australia’s designed by Tasmanian throughout. The development of Australia’s best whisky in Floating Sauna Lake Derby, which delves into centuries- best walks, Tasmania has architect Jason Licht, the will also offer a range of Tasmania Tasmania's burgeoning distillery old winter solstice rituals long led the charge for soft sauna seats up to 10 people dining experiences inclusive industry. Located in the rugged each June with a range adventure and eco-tourism. in either public or private of an upscale restaurant, wilderness of the Tasman of cultural performances Classics include the world- sessions. lobby lounge and whisky bar. Peninsula, the cosy McHenry WHAT’S around the city. famous six-day Overland Track through Cradle Mountain- Distillery produces a range of HAPPENING Lake St Clair National Park, smooth, uniquely Australian Fly fishing for keen anglers the four-day Freycinet spirits. Don’t miss the Sloe Gin, IN 2021 crafted using berries foraged Tasmania is one of the last Experience that takes in the DarkLab, a creative subsidiary from the hedgerows around great wild fisheries, boasting iconic Wineglass Bay, and the of Mona (Museum of Old and northern Tasmania. Meanwhile, more than 3,000 lakes, rivers four-day Bay of Fires Lodge New Art) has announced in the heart of Hobart there and streams. It’s the perfect Walk along secluded beaches Transformer, a major permanent is Lark Distillery, which has environment for wild brown and on the north-east coast. artwork set to open in Ida Bay in grown to be one of the top malt rainbow trout and offers plenty Many companies offer fuss- Southern Tasmania in late 2021. whisky distillers in the country, of the rarest commodity of all – free, intimate guided walks. Transformer is a pavilion with creating premium spirits with solitude. Most days it’s easy to For example, Experiential a reflective interior, creating a time-honoured methods. You imagine that you are the only Tasmania’s new guided walking lens consisting of angles and can visit both cellar doors for a angler on the island. Riverfly tour in the Freycinet National facets that interact with the taste of their pure Tasmanian Wilderness Huts offer direct Park provide day packs filled landscape over the changing whisky and gin, including over The Tasman Hotel, access to the Western Lakes with essentials and a gourmet Tasmania seasons. fishery and Walls of Jerusalem picnic lunch, so you can spend 150 malt at Lark. National Park, with some of the more time discovering the best fly fishing in Tasmania. park's dramatic landscapes. victoria Home to a creative capital city, a plethora of awe-inspiring natural wonders and rustic villages at once idyllic and cosmopolitan, exploring Victoria is a truly unique adventure. The regions surrounding Melbourne, complete with seaside villages, enchanting wildlife and rolling vineyards, are as diverse as they are breathtaking.

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Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria Grampians Head out on walking tracks that lead to dazzling waterfalls, wildlife and awe-inspiring Wilsons Promontory, lookouts. Savour celebrated local wine at cellar Victoria doors and a sublime meal at a multi-award- winning restaurant. Take in extraordinary art, old and new, in galleries indoors and out. Wherever you go, be enchanted and inspired Gippsland by the striking landscapes of the Grampians Some visit for the collection of wineries, while spread out before you. others visit to take advantage of the swimming, fishing, boating and sailing offered by the extensive network of rivers, lakes and beaches. Hit by bushfires in summer 2020, thankfully, Gippsland’s doors are back open, and locals are ready to show visitors around. Make your next trip count by spending and staying locally which will help families and small businesses back on their feet.

Great Ocean Road The spectacular Great Ocean Road winds alongside the wild and windswept Southern Mackieze Falls, Grampians Ocean. Home to craggy cliffs, empty beaches, National Park, Victoria bountiful wildlife and unforgettable Aboriginal experiences and UNESCO World Heritage-listed MEDIA KIT 2021 MEDIA KIT 2021 landscapes, there's an effortless affinity with 54 nature along this iconic road. And with epic surf 55 and unforgettable hikes, you'll find plenty of High Country adventure around every corner. The High Country's stunning mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes are perfect places for adventure and relaxation, year-round. Hit the slopes at alpine resorts in winter, and return in the Grampians, warmer months for inspired bushwalking and Victoria cycling action, from dizzying mountain bike challenges to meandering rail trails.

Murray River, regions Victoria Melbourne Melbourne is a blend of laneways, world-class restaurants and captivating museums. The The Murray locals love their coffee and there's always Culinary delights, sparkling waters and endless a sense of excitement here. Attend a major summer sun – life in abundance is life on The event, drink a cocktail on a rooftop, uncover Murray. Explore the winding waterways of the stories of urban Aboriginal culture and Australia's longest river as you wander through discover a wealth of art-filled alleyways. red gum forests, splash around on sandy river beaches, and savour the famous food, wine and Hosier Lane, fresh produce. Victoria

Mt Buller, Victoria victoria WHAT’S NEW SEE & DO EAT & DRINK The Grampians Peaks Trail Explore the cultural hub of Melbourne’s food and drink scene expect soaring ceilings, art is a multi-day hike through Melbourne Food is serious business in deco columns and an extensive the rugged interior of the Melbourne’s reputation as one Melbourne. From Ben Shewry’s cocktail list. Grampians National Park, of the most culturally rich yet acclaimed Attica, to the cult beginning and ending at effortlessly laid-back cities followings of Chin Chin and Melbourne’s cocktail bars, Halls Gap. Once completed in the world is certainly well Charcoal Lane, the local’s rooftop beer gardens and in mid-2021, the trail will be deserved. Its city centre is full never-ending appetite for speakeasies are as intriguing a once-in-a-lifetime 13-day of street art, coffee roasters, new creations is rewarded as they are welcoming. In a city hike through the backbone of independent boutiques with modern menus created known for its hidden treasures, the mountain range known and restaurants, while by an ever-increasing number discovering their whereabouts for its stunning backdrop neighbourhoods like St. Kilda, of innovative chefs. New on can be as much fun as sipping and Aboriginal heritage of Carlton and Prahran are perfect the scene is Gimlet, a 150- their wares. Bar Margaux and Gariwerd. If 13 days seems for exploring rooftop bars, local seat dining room and bar in Arlechin are two that reward beyond your fitness level, designers and tucked-away a landmark 1920s building in the curious with excellent three-day facilitated hikes restaurants. the heart of the city. Bringing drinks lists and late night in the north and south will classic European charisma, romance. challenge without exhausting.

The newest accommodation offering on the Great Ocean Easy side trips Road, Sky Pods are situated Mornington Peninsula on a 200-acre, private The W Hotel opened in wildlife refuge property on Melbourne in early 2021. Ninety minutes south of Melbourne, the Mornington the rugged coast of Cape W Melbourne will offer 294 Otway. With sweeping views rooms, including 40 suites Peninsula is saturated in Widlife Wonders, Great Ocean Road, local history and dotted with of the ocean, as well as the MEDIA KIT 2021 and the brand’s signature surrounding coastal rainforest, Victoria ‘Extreme Wow Suite’, and golden beaches. Relax at the Phillip Island, 56 each pod comes complete Peninsula Hot Springs before Victoria along with a number of with a fireplace and modern vibrant restaurants and bars. stopping into Montalto Piazza and Winery and Pt. Leo Estate's amenities. Sculpture Park which houses the natural mineral springs and Also along the Great Ocean Typically, you need an ocean an array of Australian and historic villages of Daylesford Road is a new protected WHAT’S to score the perfect waves. international pieces. and its surrounding region. habitat called Wildlife URBNSURF Melbourne, located Indulge in spas and wellness HAPPENING Wonders, offering visitors near Melbourne Airport, Yarra Valley retreats, enjoy country pubs and a guided walk with a provides perfect, realistic gourmet restaurants, explore IN 2021 Take a trip to the Yarra to taste conservationist around the waves in an authentic and safe heritage gardens and browse Rising, the major cultural an array of fresh seasonal Otways bushland to spot Melbourne, environment catering for all boutiques and arts galleries. event for the Asia Pacific produce direct from local potoroos, kangaroos, koalas Victoria ages, with a top-notch food Region, is taking the place of farms and wineries. Within and bandicoots, while showing offering to make your visit the Melbourne International one-hour of Melbourne you’ll Phillip Island the region’s conservation complete. Arts Festival and White Night find: Rochford Wines hosting Packed with native wildlife, projects in action. immersive journey into the live jazz; Tarrawarra Estate's coastal trails and sandy beaches, past, present and future of Melbourne in 2021. Created by a diverse team of local, national winery and art gallery, and Phillip Island is a great spot to ACMI in Melbourne's the moving image through and international artists and the new winemaking facility enjoy Aussie surf culture. Two Federation Square, has interactive experience as curators, the inaugural festival and architectural landmark at hours’ drive from Melbourne, recently undergone a building- well as state of the art is set to begin on the evening Levantine Hill. visit the small batch breweries wide transformation and education spaces, a new media of the total lunar eclipse on 26 and boutique wineries, and then reopened in February 2021. preservation lab and cinemas May and run until 6 June 2021. Daylesford and the catch a glimpse of the island's The renewal included a new presenting the very best of Macedon Ranges tiny native penguins at the free permanent exhibition screen culture from Australia Invigorate body and mind in Penguin Parade. taking audiences on an and around the world.

St Kilda Beach, Melbourne western australia Journey across fiery red soils and pearly white sands. Swim, dive, snorkel or float above the brilliant turquoise-coloured waters. With a history and culture as colourful as its landscape, there’s nothing quite like Western Australia. Combine this with fresh produce, premium wines, an abundance of sunshine and a thriving capital city and you have all the essential ingredients for an extraordinary holiday.

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Rowley Shoals, Western Australia Rottnest Island Kick back on soft sand beaches, see abundant marine life and meet the happiest little animal on earth, all on Rottnest Island. During summer, families make the weekend pilgrimage to Rotto – as it's affectionately known by the locals – to escape the rush of the city and swim in the clear, calm waters. The island is a car-free zone, and the best way to get around is by bicycle, which can be hired through the ferry company or once you're on the island.

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Ningaloo Reef World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is the world’s largest fringing reef, meaning that visitors can access it by simply stepping off the beach. A nature lover’s dream, this 260-kilometre long coral reef is swarming with turtles, tropical fish, Rottnest Island, manta rays and humpback whales, and the only Western Australia place in Australia you can swim with the majestic whale shark. MEDIA KIT 2021 MEDIA KIT 2021

60 Esperance 61 Remote and utterly remarkable, the town of Esperance has a coastline that would rival any in Margaret River Margaret River is the only premium wine region the world. Fine quartz sands edged by tumbles of in Australia where you can hop from award- rounded boulders and endless islands. Esperance winning wineries and restaurants to stunning is also the closest town to the sandy white beach beaches, tall-timber forests, world-class surf of Lucky Bay, where kangaroos regularly visit. Yallingup, breaks and ancient caves. Western Australia Lake Hillier, on Middle Island, is a must-see; the pink lake neighbours the dark blue waters of the regions Indian Ocean to create a surreal sight. The Kimberley and Perth Nature and urban life exist in harmony in Perth. Broome Three times larger than England and with a Here, where the locals soak up more sunny days population of less than 40,000, the Kimberley than in any other Australian capital city, walk in region – spread over Australia's entire north- leafy Kings Park one of the biggest city parks in western corner – is one of the world's last the world, take a dip in one of the beaches lining wilderness frontiers. Here you'll find wildlife, Perth's long coastline, experience Swan Valley's majestic canyons, freshwater swimming holes, vineyards Aboriginal art, food and history. several outback stations and the tropical pearling town of Broome. Quokka on Rottnest Island, Western Australia The Kimberley, Western Australia western australia WHAT’S NEW SEE & DO EAT & DRINK A new zip-line and climb Drive the Gibb River Road Sample your way through structure at Perth’s iconic One of Australia's great road the South West Matagarup Bridge opened to trips, this 660-kilometre journey With hundreds of vineyards, the public in early 2021. The zip-line allows thrill seekers takes red dirt roads through Cable Beach, Broome, orchards, farms and groves, the heart of the Kimberley. Western Australia Western Australia’s South West to travel 400 metres (1,312 Following an old cattle droving region is a one-stop shop for feet) at up to 75 kilometres trail, the trip from Derby to all things gourmet. Visit world- (47 miles) per hour from the bridge launch platform, across Kununurra gives you access to Witness nature at its best in renowned wineries in Margaret some of the most remarkable River, such as Vasse Felix, the Swan River, landing on Broome WA Museum Boola Bardipa, scenery, including red rock the Burswood Park foreshore. A tropical oasis of striking Cullen and Leeuwin Estate, and Western Australia gorges, dramatic waterfalls, The bridge climb includes a contrasts in both colour and between June and August, you Aboriginal culture and ancient 314-step trek up the bridge’s culture, Broome is home to can also indulge in the region’s forests. Along the way, sleep main arch, ascending about white beaches, turquoise water, finest delicacy, black truffle, in style at lodges such as El 70 metres to the ‘sky view’ Immerse yourself in West rust red cliffs, rich Aboriginal grown on farms in the Southern Questro Homestead and Home platform. Australia’s unique culture and heritage and a melting pot of Forest area and celebrated every Valley Station’s Grass Castles. scientific collections with free Asian flavours. Affectionately year at the annual foodie event Truffle Kerfuffle. On a new Yoga & Wellness entry to Perth’s WA Museum known as ‘pearl of the north’, Glamping Adventure in Boola Bardip (formerly Western stroll along the extraordinary South West Australia, meet Australian Museum). The new 22-kilometre Cable Beach, Opening in spring 2021, Origins Market will be a space for inspirational locals and Aboriginal name means 'many or discover Australia's only practice yoga and meditation stories' in Noongar language horizontal waterfalls or ancient growers, artists and creators RedSands Campers are in the region to showcase their in pristine environments. and recognises the significant dinosaur footprints. Broome Departing from Perth, enjoy role of Aboriginal people in set to open a fifth depot also recently welcomed its produce to visitors. In addition meditation on private beaches, WA's shared cultural heritage. Perth, location in Kununurra first boutique craft distillery to more than 100 stalls, Origins in April 2021. This will will also include a microbrewery, a guided and powerful Across eight new galleries Western Australia MEDIA KIT 2021 - Moontide Distillery - which Indigenous experience, hikes and a 1,000sqm temporary MEDIA KIT 2021 be the first 4WD camper uses pure monsoonal rainwater tastings, long-table dining, 62 hire company based in demonstrations, edible gardens led by inspirational locals and exhibition space, the museum 63 mixed and native botanicals to the opportunity to taste local shares West Australia’s many Kununurra, allowing create unique spirits. and more. travellers to do one-way produce in Margaret River. stories, encouraging discussion WHAT’S Wine and gin tastings ensure and debate about the state’s trips (with no one-way Experience regional WA with Uncover the heart of Australia’s guests enjoy all the region has present, future and role in the fees as part of the hire a side of art sunniest capital city HAPPENING to offer. world. conditions). An outdoor regional art gallery, Sitting pretty on the shores IN 2021 The PUBLIC Silo Trail lays the of the Swan River, the ever- foundations for one of the expanding metropolis of Perth The West Australian Discover one of the largest has welcomed new cultural, Ballet is set to showcase outback art galleries on Earth state’s most iconic tourist drives. Painted on grain silos, six murals entertainment and sporting beautiful classics, powerful You don't expect to find an have been created as part of the precincts, with plenty of new bars contemporary works and hero open-air art gallery in the project, with each surprising, and restaurants. Kick off the day home-grown talent as part of outback, but internationally distinctive and unique. at one of the city’s 19 pristine its 2021 program. Australia's renowned sculptor Antony Brightening silos in Northam, beaches, followed by a meal at a oldest ballet company will Gormley chose the dry salt Merredin, Newdegate, Pingrup, seaside venue like Island Market. commence its 69th year with flats of Lake Ballard as the Ravensthorpe and Albany, Head into the city for a taste As One: Ballet at the Quarry, backdrop for 51 of his eye- catch work from international of Perth’s lively bar scene then a triple bill of contemporary catching sculptures. The street art star HENSE, world- dine on locally foraged produce dance works as part of the delicate figures, spread across known artist Phlegm and local at rooftop restaurant Wildflower Perth Festival 2021 program. an area of 10 kilometres, are Fremantle artist Amok. Perth. This year will also see the striking at any time of day redevelopment of Fremantle’s but appear particularly surreal Kings Square, with new retail and Margaret River, Western Australia when the dawn light sweeps dining experiences on their way – across the salt flats.acro watch this space.

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Among the many iconic adventures that 67 Australia boasts, 2021 brings an abundance of new holiday experiences worthy of any bucket list. Australia is eager to warmly welcome travellers back from all over the world, and the following is just a taste of the newest openings and experiences that the country has to offer on their return.

Morans Falls, Queensland Tee off at a Participate in wildlife conservation new course in Victoria's East Gippsland on Tasmania’s In the wake of the summer But beyond the wildlife walks, 2019/20 bushfires, Echidna impassioned travellers can north coast Walkabout Nature Tours also help to set up a wild koala launched an East Gippsland research project and conduct The rugged north east coast Wildlife Journey, some bird and wildlife surveys on the of Australia’s island state is 350-kilometres (217-miles) fringes of bushfire-affected one of the most ideal places north-east of Melbourne, areas, and assist in removing in the world for a links golf Victoria. This immersive fishing nets from waterways. course. It’s on this coastal four-day conservation journey strip, where stark beaches fold features some of south-eastern Echidna Walkabout also into undulating farmlands, Australia’s most intriguing launched a new Koala Recovery that Barnbougle Golf Links Barnbougle Lost Farm Golf Course, forest dwellers, including Experience in East Gippsland has been crafted out of an Tasmania dazzling butterflies, koalas, where guests have the extraordinary landscape. wombats, swamp wallabies and opportunity to plant trees for Barnbougle, one of Australia’s lyrebirds, as well as goannas wild koala in the places koalas Koala Walking, Raymond Island, iconic links golf courses that and Gippsland water dragons. need them most. East Gippsland, Victoria ranks amongst the world's dunes surrounding the eighth, & Crenshaw, offering golfers a best, has announced a new ninth, 10th and 11th holes, the fun new routing with an added 14-hole short course to open new course has been designed challenge, all while taking in in 2021. Shaped into the sand by US architecture firm Coore spectacular ocean views. Regenerate the wilderness on Kangaroo Island, South Australia

MEDIA KIT 2021 Visit the Southern Leading tour operator sooty dunnart (an endangered Exceptional Kangaroo Island tiny carnivorous marsupial), 68 Hemisphere's first Underwater has partnered with private followed by a gourmet picnic wildlife refuge Kangaroo Island lunch in the bush. Efforts are Art Museum in Queensland Land for Wildlife to launch a rewarded with a guided tour of Set amongst one of nature’s 2020 with the ‘Ocean Siren’ new small group tour called Flinders Chase National Park most epic masterpieces, the at The Strand and the ‘Coral Flinders Chase Focus. This to explore nature’s gravity- Great Barrier Reef, the Museum Greenhouse’ at John Brewer Reef. hands-on full-day tour allows defying sculpture, Remarkable travellers to actively take part Rocks, as well as Admirals of Underwater Art (MOUA) Kangaroo Island, in conservation efforts to Arch – home to a large colony is a series of installations by MOUA is a beautiful and South Australia renowned underwater sculptor innovative blend of art, science, regenerate the island’s vast of fur seals. Jason deCaires Taylor that culture and conservation. wilderness, which was affected highlight reef conservation, Installations for the second by the 2019/20 bushfires. restoration, and education. The stage of MOUA in Palm Island Travellers can participate first of its kind in the Southern are due to be installed by in wildlife surveys and Hemisphere, the first stage of June 2021, and stage three at check fencing and motion MOUA launched in Townsville, Magnetic Island is expected in cameras while getting a close North Queensland in mid- early 2022. understanding of the endemic

Visitors to the MOUA have the opportunity to be part of history – keen divers are invited to collaborate with artists, Indigenous storytellers and scientists to plant coral, and The Museum of Underwater Art, ultimately contribute to the ongoing protection of the Great Queensland Barrier Reef. Keep an eye on the website for 2021 dates.

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Discover the Northern Venture beyond the edge Territory's at the Kalbarri Skywalk Red Centre IN Western Australia by foot Australian Walking Holidays The breathtaking twin The newly opened Kalbarri has launched a new, seven day skywalks in Kalbarri National Skywalk is a welcome Central Australian experience Park, Western Australia, are addition to the National that combines three unmissable now open, providing visitors Park. Located at West Loop highlights of Australia’s Red with a stunning vista of the lookout, the structure features Centre – the Larapinta Trail, Park’s gorges, rust-red cliffs, two cantilevered viewing Kings Canyon and Uluru. With flowing waterways, and platforms that offer soaring departures beginning in April bushland from high above. views of the Murchison Gorge, 2021, the new Larapinta, Kings river and surrounds. The Canyon and Uluru in Comfort Located a six-hour platforms project 17m and walking holiday immerses active drive from Perth, the 25m beyond the gorge rim travellers in one of the world's Park is well known for (this is further than the Grand most evocative and ancient its coastal cliffs which Canyon Skywalk in America) landscapes and combines provide an excellent and more than 100-metres an exploration of the best vantage point to above the River. Art by the sections of the Larapinta Trail, view humpback local Indigenous Nanda people the wonders of Kings Canyon whales and access to has been incorporated in the and the sacred site of Uluru.

MEDIA KIT 2021 Kalbarri Skywalk, some of the state’s design of the project including Professionally guided and fully Western Australia most spectacular play areas and the walkway supported throughout, guests 70 wildflowers. leading to the platforms. will stay in multi award-winning, exclusive eco-campsites on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, and at permanent campsites at See masterpieces from the National Gallery, Kings Canyon Resort and Uluru. London in Canberra Scale the entire Sydney Masterpieces from the National The National Gallery of Gallery, London, will be on Australia is part of the Harbour Bridge in NSW for exhibition at the National Gallery Cultural Attractions of of Australia in Canberra from 5 Australia collective, which the first time in history March – 14 June 2021. Spanning offers an exclusive experience Conquer the entire length of new heights, the new climb 450 years, the exhibition presents called A Feast of Icons - join the Sydney Harbour Bridge allows guests to conquer 60 paintings by some of Europe’s an expert for an after-hours with BridgeClimb’s new one of the world’s longest most revered artists, including tour of the gallery followed Ultimate Climb. Spanning the steel-arch bridges, spanning Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, by a specially curated length of one of the nation’s an impressive 500-metres Velázquez, Goya, Turner, Renoir, degustation dinner, with each most famous structures, it and standing proud above the Cézanne and Gauguin. Exclusive to course inspired by a work of is the first time in history sparkling Sydney Harbour. Canberra, it comprises the largest art. The special dinner is held climbers can conquer the group of works to travel outside of in a private dining room with entire breadth of the Bridge. the United Kingdom in the history a stunning outlook over Lake Promising to take climbers to of the National Gallery, London. Burley Griffin. Sydney Harbour, New South Wales National Gallery of Australia, Australia Capital Territory Australia's MEDIA KIT 2021

Food & Drink Scene 73

Authentic, innovative and pared back - the latest trends on the Australian culinary scene can just as easily be used to describe the passionate Aussies that are leading the charge. Australia’s food scene all about fresh locally sourced, seasonal and high-quality produce, and the dedicated chefs, artisans and producers who are championing sustainable practices.

When it comes to drinks, the landscape is practically unrecognisable today compared with a decade ago. Natural wine, craft beer and hyperlocal spirits are the new normal, and there’s been a groundswell of non-alcoholic innovation.

Australian Coastal Safaris, South Australia Brunch – beyond eggs and smashed avo on toast No one does brunch quite In Sydney, head to Lankan fabulousness with Lune flair. like Australia. Breakfast – as Filling Station, for sweet South Brisbane’s Gauge offer a meal to start the day – has hoppers with caramelised up black garlic bread with morphed into brunch – an jaggery and whipped coconut brown butter, and Hobart’s occasion to savour. A fun or, to Melbourne’s Lune Pidgeon Hole serves up miso get-together with tasty Croissanterie, for bedrock roasted Granola with dried food, great coffee in a lively Aussie flavours and French fruit. atmosphere.

Part of Australian culture, One of the best ways that travellers can support regional and a big part of many communities affected by the 2019/20 bushfires is by Aussie's Saturday morning visiting these regions and showing support by spending routine, across the nation you locally. Choosing to stay, shop and eat with local can find a host of eateries Australian businesses will help regions to thrive, and you’ll offering all-day dining with Kangaroo Island Beehive, dishes created by some of never receive a warmer welcome from the locals. South Australia the country’s best chefs. And with Australia’s passion for coffee running deep, it won’t be difficult to find a great Regional dining espresso or latte. Recent rumblings in regional Further south, foraging and Australia have put the seasonal change curate the spotlight on a new wave of menus of Muse, St. Isidore and Monumental Lune, Melbourne, MEDIA KIT 2021 Victoria restaurants rivalling their big Margan as well the epitome of 74 city siblings. By tapping into Australian country restaurant dining the best in class produce of Clementine, found in the Combining Australia’s most their region, these restaurants sleepy southern town of Yass recognisable landmarks history, followed by a high tea Victoria (NGV) offers exclusive are staking a claim for a new outside of Canberra. with surprising fine dining experience usually reserved access to Australia’s oldest Australian regional cuisine experiences, Cultural for visiting dignitaries. With and most visited art museum, found nowhere else on Earth, In South Australia The Attractions of Australia, a part a commitment to using local as well as an unforgettable and they’re dotted across the Summertown Aristologist, Brae, Birregurra, of the Signature Experiences of and sustainable food, the menu feast as part of the Private countryside. Appellation and Hentley Victoria Australia, comprises an array of features honey sourced from on- Gallery Dinner: The Banquet of Farm Restaurant have been once-in-a-lifetime dinner dates. site hives, and there’s a special Cleopatra experience. Expect Leading from the front is monumental in the recent tasting of a gin made exclusively a guided art tour and live Victoria’s Brae, awarded one evolution of the state’s food In the heart of the nation’s for Parliament House. music performances, followed of the best restaurants in the scene and represent not only capital city of Canberra, by dinner in front of NGV’s world. It’s heavily supported the stunning produce of the Australian Parliament House Also in Canberra is the most famous masterpiece, by other outstanding region, but the communal offers guests so much more National Gallery of Australia, The Banquet of Cleopatra by establishments in the state and welcoming nature of its than a window into Australian where A Feast of Icons takes Giambattista Tiepolo. including Oakridge, and Doot residents. democracy in action. The aptly in an exclusive tour of the Doot Doot. named More Than Politics internationally acclaimed The Long Apron and Harrisons experience takes you into off- art collection, followed by a From the northern end of by Spencer Patrick are setting limits areas of the architectural specially curated degustation New South Wales, specifically regional Queensland alight, icon, revealing exclusive dinner, with each course around the Byron Bay region, while Cullen Wines and Vasse furniture and art collections, inspired by a work of art. comes the culinary kudos Felix are putting Western and fascinating insights And in Melbourne’s cultural of Harvest, Paper Daisy, Australia’s best produce on a into the country’s political centre, the National Gallery of Fleet and Three Blue Ducks. plate.

Three Blue Ducks - The Farm, Private Gallery Dinner at National Byron Bay, New South Wales Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Victoria Culture, country and cuisine Indigenous ingredients to Australia’s native ingredients have long been used as try on your next trip medicine by Aboriginal People FIVE with astonishing health Keep an eye out for these five Indigenous ingredients on your next trip. Not only are these native qualities. For instance, the ingredients delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients, great for our environment and Kakadu plum, which grows in often support remote Australian communities. These ingredients can be found on menus across northern Australia, has the Australia, or at health food retailers, local farmers markets and grocers across Australia. highest vitamin C content of any fruit in the world, while Finger lime the lemon myrtle herb is rich Wattleseed in calcium, and endemic wattle Finger limes have been an Wattle grows throughout seed is exceptionally high in essential food source and Australia’s arid and desert protein, iron and zinc. medicine for Indigenous areas, so it’s no surprise that Australians for thousands the seeds have traditionally To taste and learn about of years. Shaped like a small been a food source for many this incredible bush tucker, finger, finger limes are known Indigenous Australians. Seeds Mandoon Estate outside for their ‘caviar-esque’ pearls are removed from the pods, of Perth offers a unique that burst with flavour that dried, roasted and ground into opportunity to listen to the is similar to a lime. The small flour. Wattleseed has a savoury, Mandoon Estate, stories of this area and learn beads are perfect for sprinkling Kakadu Plum nutty, wheat-biscuit flavour and Western Australia on top of your meal, adding to a nutty, roasted coffee aroma. about local Indigenous food This small, green, plum- a dressing for a bold flavour People often use wattleseed in and culture from Noongar like fruit is only found in or stirred into your favourite hot or cold drinks, baked goods Elder, Dale Tilbrook. the northernmost parts of cocktail for a zesty punch. and raw food as it is a good Australia. The bush tucker For a more interactive substitute for vanilla.

MEDIA KIT 2021 ingredient has a sweet and experience, Adventure North sour taste, often compared 76 Australia offers a number to stewed apples and pears. of food-focused journeys The fruit is known for its high Lemon Myrtle into remote areas of Cape vitamin C content, which Tribulation in Tropical North Traditionally used as a measures up to 100 times healing plant, leaves from this Queensland. Guided by Kuku more than oranges. Kakadu Yalanji brothers Linc and Australian shrub provide a plums don't keep for long, so boost of vitamins, nutrients Brandon Walker, you’ll learn you're more likely to find them how to spear-fish, catch a and minerals. The leaves are frozen or dried and milled typically dried and milled crab or fossick for traditional into powder. The fruit can be bush tucker, before cooking Bush Tomatoes to be enjoyed as a tea or stewed into jams, tarts, fruit steam-distilled to produce up your haul with damper, a Also known as Kutjera, there are Walkabout Cultural Adventures, pies and purees; sprinkled essential oil. The sweet and traditional bread. Following 100 species of wild tomatoes Queensland into drinks; or folded through aromatic flavour makes lemon in the footsteps of their growing in Australia and only desserts. myrtle a great addition to ancestors, the Walker brothers six of these are edible. Bush recipes too. The flavour and teach you about traditional tomato has a strong flavour aroma of Lemon Myrtle show foods and hunting techniques, host, Juan Walker, a Kuku- making this a deeply personal, which has been described as refreshingly intense citrus as well as help you gain Yalanji man from the intimate experience. Cruise earthy caramel and tomato with notes, often described as an understanding of the Mossman-Daintree area, mangroves scanning for mud a pungent aftertaste. The sun- “lemonier” than lemon. environment, sacred sites and takes visitors on an epic crabs in tidal flats, forage for dried fruit may be eaten directly ancient rock formations. mud-crabbing adventure. pipis in the shallows, and learn after harvest but adapts well Juan's parents, grandparents how to throw a spear to catch in sauces and relishes but can In Tropical North Queensland, and many generations before your next meal. also be dried and added to herb Walkabout Cultural Adventures them were born in the region, mixtures and rubs.

Lemon Myrtle resource as well as the close relationships we have with Australia’s gin boom local purveyors, farmers and growers. With an explosion of new bars, Or, in the tropical town of distilleries and masterclasses Broome in Western Australia’s Set on a gentle rise in the all dedicated to the spirit, Kimberley region find tranquil Sunshine Coast Australia’s gin industry is one Moontide Distillery. Using Hinterland hills, Spicers of the fastest growing and pure monsoonal rain water Clovelly Estate offers most diverse in the world. It mixed with native botanicals Royal Mail Hotel, French inspired luxury in is estimated that Australia - including locally sourced Grampians, Victoria a wonderfully charming even has more distilleries than Gubinge (Kakadu Plum), Guwarl and relaxed atmosphere. In , with more than 150 (white berry bush), native site find The Long Apron, a gin distilleries scattered across myrtles, mango, tamarind Chef Hatted restaurant with the country. and exotic spices - the spirits Stay and dine destinations a well-earned reputation reflect the charm and bold Sobah, for innovative dining Home to a variety of incredible character of the Kimberley Queensland There are few things more Halcyon House is one of experiences. Chef Cameron native botanicals alongside region. relaxing than leaving the Australia's most unique 5-star Matthews' menu is at once classical botanicas, like juniper, big cities and absorbing the boutique hotel and spa in grounded and experimental a new wave of artisan distillers In 2020, loved Yarra Valley- natural beauty of Australia. Of Cabarita Beach New South but always presented with setting out to create their own based distillery Four Pillars late this experience has been Wales. The property also an understanding of both unique blends with everything opened its first outpost in The rise of made even more magnificent features hatted restaurant technique and flavour from green ants to sheep whey Sydney. The Four Pillars non-alcoholic with a proliferation of Paper Daisy. With Jason and with a sharp eye on – which in turn are winning Laboratory in Surry Hills has destinations that give you a Barratt leading the kitchen, the area's bounteous awards and dominating on the a Gin Shop, Gin Lab featuring drinking comfortable place to rest your the ethos that drives Paper seasonal produce. Expect to international stage. a working experimental still, head, and also deliver a feast Daisy is one of sophisticated see local produce such as and a cocktail bar, Eileen’s Bar. Whether you’re abstinent or MEDIA KIT 2021 to be reckoned with. Dotted simplicity, producing dishes Mooloolaba spanner crab, New to the gin scene is Four Pillars was also declared just looking to skip the booze, 78 across the country, here’s the that are satisfying, thoughtful Glasshouse snails and Maleny Darwin’s first gin distillery, ‘International Gin Producer you can now find a range of places where chefs utilise the and deeply memorable. Jason guernsey milk on the seasonal Charlie’s of Darwin. Complete of the Year’ for the second 100% alcohol-free options land to grow the produce they is passionate about flavour menu. with Territory-inspired gins consecutive year at the 51st that offer up the same cook in their kitchen. and dedicated to using quality and an outdoor rooftop bar International Wine and Spirits complex and deep flavour local produce and sustainably Cape Lodge is a private country overlooking Raintree Park, Competition (IWSC). profiles of alcoholic drinks Visit Royal Mail Hotel and sourced seafood. house hotel on its own sip on their newest drop with in Australia’s top bars and experience one of regional vineyard in the heart of the botanicals infusing Kakadu restaurant. Victoria's best restaurants The Louise offers two Margaret River Wine Country. plum, spinifex, flowers and and hotels, located at the base of the Barossa’s best Welcoming only 44 guests at a seeds. When dining out, find of the Grampians National restaurant locales; time the hotel has 22 rooms, carefully curated non- Park. The property features inspired, regional dining award winning restaurant, alcoholic drinks pairing sweeping views and quality at Appellation and three75 swimming pool, and tennis options at Momofuku Seiōbo accommodation with multi- bar + kitchen for comfort court all on 40 acres of in Sydney and Attica in award-winning dining. There food and cocktails that expansive lawns, gardens and Melbourne. You can also are two restaurants, the two don’t hold back on vineyards. Cape Lodge spot zero-alcohol craft hatted Wickens at Royal Mail flavour. Appellation Executive Dining showcases the best beer Sobah, NON a zero- Hotel and Parker Street Project, Chef Daniel Murphy’s kitchen of Margaret River’s produce alcohol wine alternative, and a casual diner. Up to 80% of is all about fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, alcohol-free spirits Brunswick the produce showcased on which is reflected in the fact their kitchen garden and Aces and Altd distilled with the Royal Mail Hotel menus is that 85% of the menu comes seafood direct from local Australia botanicals at good grown onsite in the kitchen from within the Barossa Valley fisherman. food and drink venues across garden. The restaurant’s menus and South Australia with the Australia. are seasonal and are dictated balance from Australia. The by Dunkeld’s micro-climate. kitchen garden is a great Archie Rose Distilling Co., New South Wales Urban distilling Australian distilling is no longer a new trend but Orange wine shaking up the industry is Orange, or amber, wines closely resembles a red wine a recent increase in trendy represent the resurgence than a white. This makes them distilleries cropping up of ancient winemaking ideal for food pairings, and in urban areas along with techniques and lost skills the novelty is taking the wine- boundary-pushing operators that have been rediscovered drinking world by storm. and producers who are by today’s winemakers. With experimenting with uniquely its pastel shade, you could They’re generally made on Australia flavours. Now, be forgiven for mistaking it a small scale, so head to travellers can experience top for a rose. It couldn’t be more Australia’s wine regions and quality gins, vodkas, whiskies different. seek out small cellar doors to and rums on a tour, tasting taste some of these unique or masterclass without ever In simple terms, they are white drops or quietly pass an leaving the city limits. wines that have been made afternoon in one of the hip city using the same processes wine bars such as Sydney’s Sydney started it all with Manly Spirits Co. Distillery, as reds - with extended skin Love, Tilley Devine and The the opening of Archie Rose, New South Wales contact. This results in a full- Dolphin Wine Room, or Marion which was shortly followed by body, intense flavour that more in Melbourne’s Fitzroy. a spattering of others taking their own spin on spirits. Manly Spirits Co. creates

MEDIA KIT 2021 In Surry Hills, you’ll find Brix Twenty Third Street Distillery MEDIA KIT 2021 botanical vodka and whisky Distillers creating spiced rums on Melbourne is a new outlet 80 blends inspired by its beach just minutes from the city for the Renmark stalwart, A toast to Mother Nature 81 location, while Poor Toms centre. allowing city dwellers to Gin Hall is the quintessential experience the craftsmanship Some leading Australian the Gemtree Ecotrail through experimental hipster outfit. Melbourne’s Starward led behind the resurrected wineries are not only regenerated native bushland, the way in Victoria with distillery (originally built in experimenting with organic, where you have the option of its approachable take on a 1914) in the Murray River biodynamic and low- enjoying a gourmet five-course, modern Australian whisky, region. intervention practices, but have wine-paired picnic. matured for three “Melbourne become shining examples of years” in Australian wine In Perth, Whipper Snapper what the future of wine could Voyager Estate is also barrels; the result is distinctly Distillery use 100 per cent look like. blending world-class wine with Australian. Little Lon Distilling local grains, showcasing their sustainable practices to protect Co., housed in Melbourne commitment to provenance Leading the way in is Gemtree its Margaret River region locale, centre’s last remaining single- with a range of spirits on Wines, situated in South in Western Australia. While story house, makes small- offer including traditional Australia’s McLaren Vale. working towards becoming a batch gins. , barrel-aged Gemtree has operated as a fully certified organic winery moonshine and a bourbon- fully biodynamic and certified by 2023, Voyager has already In Adelaide, Prohibition style whisky. organic winery since 2011. planted more than 70,000 Liquor Co. was inspired You’ll be guided behind the native trees to rehabilitate by the bootleggers of the scenes of how the winery cleared farmland, and boasts prohibition era, but they’ve uses natural pest control and a thriving kitchen garden that taken the artisan route to solar energy, and harvests supplies up to 90 per cent of create a premium product. in sync with the moon, to the herbs and vegetables used make award-winning Aussie in the restaurant’s unmissable wines. Afterwards, wander Discovery menu. Voyager Estate winery, Western Australia

Starward Distillery, Victoria AS A FORCE FOR GOOD MEDIA KIT 2021

Travel 83 In Australia, the collective consciousness around sustainability is growing and low impact travel is on the rise. Now becoming an integral part of business decisions and planning, responsible tourism has risen further up the agenda and many tourism companies have announced plans to reduce their footprint and make holidaying more sustainable in the long term.

Conscious travellers that are considering the wider social and economic impact of their travels will find plenty of experiences in Australia. Whether you engage in the works of a wildlife conservancy, discuss ancient art forms with Aboriginal artists, or choose to shop with local producers, travellers can feel good about their next trip to Australia with these experiences.

Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Western Australia More meaningful stays Sustainable dining with sophistication

Travellers looking to minimise their Kabi people, to design what will be Queensland’s With a shift towards zero-waste, sustainability through unique delicious produce. Matt and Jo environmental footprint will find a huge range first eco-tourism trail, and the sustainable a wave of new sustainable experiences - from chefs’ will host small dinners and offer of eco-friendly accommodation options on tiny homes will be made in the Sunshine Coast restaurants are curating menus demonstrations, meet-the- tours of the self-sustaining offer, with operators providing responsible and Hinterland using locally-sourced materials that to make the most of their maker tastings, twilight residence. educational stays, that respects both the natural complement the landscape. produce. The best part? They’re gardening and produce markets. environment and the traveller. doing so in a no-fuss Aussie On the drinks front, the world’s A global leader in sustainable tourism, New South style that showcases the food The highly anticipated first permanent no-waste Sky Pods is a new luxury off-grid accommodation Wales’ Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley was the at its finest - fresh, simple and futurefoodsystem structure by cocktail bar Re- will launch offering situated on a private 200 acre wildlife first carbon-neutral hotel in the world. Expect unpretentious. Joost Bakker has opened on in Sydney’s South Eveleigh refuge property on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. locally sourced dishes in the on-site restaurants, Melbourne’s Federation Square. precinct in early 2021, The two solar powered Sky Pods have been and unwavering dedication to sustainability Acre Artarmon is a new venue The self-sustaining, closed loop, with every facet of the bar designed with environmental sustainability at across the property. There has been an increase in Sydney’s Lower North Shore two-bedroom home shelters, considered from the lens their core, operating fully off the grid yet fulfil in conversation work as their team work to re- which operates on an ethos of feeds and provides energy for of sustainability. From the all modern requirements with a minimal carbon establish habitats for the wildlife following the transparency, seasonality and its residents; award-winning materials and glassware, to the footprint. 2019/20 bushfires. Guests can monitor wildlife, traceability. Suppliers are local chefs Matt Stone and Jo Barrett light fittings, ingredients and help plant trees, or participate in WomSAT, a farmers and producers, and the will embark on a six-month garnishes, and what goes in CABN offers off-grid, sustainable and eco-friendly research program dedicated to the preservation menu is designed around what’s residence. The system will the bin. tiny houses in some of Australia’s most beautiful of wombats with the resort’s expert field guides. in season. Acre Artarmon mimic nature - upcycling wilderness spots, and in 2021 their tiny eco aims to engage, educate and what we currently regard as cabins will pop up along the iconic 102-kilometre inspire people to talk about ‘waste’ to grow nutrient dense, Cooloola Great Walk in Queensland. CABN are working with the Traditional Owners, the Kabi

Consumer research by Tourism Australia showed that 91% of visitors like to Help support Australia’s unique

MEDIA KIT 2021 travel to become more open-minded and knowledgeable about the world, wildlife 84 and 74% are actively seeking out travel Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort, Australia’s wildlife parks and allows travellers to participate experiences that allow them to give back New South Wales sanctuaries play a vital role in in wildlife surveys and camera to a destination (CDP, April 2020). conservation efforts for native checks at a local wildlife refuge, animals - adding a wildlife before taking a guided tour of experience to your trip can help Flinders Chase National Park support these unique creatures. to see sea lions and fur seals Fishing for the future Following the widely reported basking on the shoreline. 2019/20 bushfires, there’s Some of Australia’s Great Fishing Adventures East Coast Angling participates been a boost in opportunities Wildlife Wonders is a new increasingly steer towards responsible in the Reef Guardian program. Led by the for travellers to not only experience on Victoria’s Great Exceptional Kangaroo Island, South Australia experiences and practices. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, this encounter Australian wildlife, Ocean Road which invites sustainability-awareness program ensures guests but participate in efforts visitors to join a guided walk Kimberley Coastal Camp is only accessible via can take part in eco-conscious sportfishing in to regenerate endangered with a conservationist and helicopter and float plane, so guest numbers are locations as remote as they are spectacular. populations. encounter unique wildlife conservation efforts. kept low by necessity. Even with an abundance living in bushland overlooking For those visiting Australia’s of tropical species such as barramundi, mangrove Another eco-conscious operator is Josh Hutchins, Off the South Australian coast, the ocean. Guests will learn capital cities, support by jack and coral trout, the camp operates on a better known as the Aussie Fly Fisher. As well Exceptional Kangaroo Island’s about the ecology of the Otway stopping into the wildlife catch-and-release basis – only keeping fish as guiding expert fly-fishing expeditions across Flinders Chase Focus experience Ranges and the current research centres that have supported by destined for the camp’s dining table each day – Australia and contributing to leading fishing projects saving the Great Ocean treating animals affected by and promotes sustainable fishing methods. magazines, Josh has earned a cult social media More than 80 per cent Road’s threatened species. All the bushfires including Taronga following while advocating sustainable fishing of Australia’s native profits from Wildlife Wonders Zoo in Sydney, Zoos South In Tropical North Queensland, 68 practices. This knowledge is shared on his trips. species are found go directly to the Conservation Australia in Adelaide and Zoos kilometres (42 miles) north of Cairns, nowhere else on Earth Ecology Centre’s (CEC) Victoria in Melbourne. Staying on Coast, in Coffs belonging to the metropolitan Saving the sacred Harbour, Wajaana Yaam area, referred to collectively Adventure Tours offers the as the Nation. The Rocks opportunity to paddle through Aboriginal Dreaming Tour the Solitary Islands Marine for instance, takes you on Park with members of the local a leisurely stroll around the Dreamtime Southern X, Gumbaynggirr community, famous Rocks precinct, while New South Wales considered to be descendants your Aboriginal guide shares of some of the world’s first passed-down knowledge about stand up paddlers. Participating the cultural significance of in a Wajaana Yaam SUP Sydney Harbour, its foreshores or kayak tour ensures the and adjoining waterways, transfer of intergenerational explaining the connection cultural knowledge whilst also between the natural world and providing employment for the the spiritual world, even in a Gumbaynggirr community modern-day metropolis. members. A growing number of overseas visitors are looking to North of Adelaide in the explore Australia’s Indigenous experiences. In 2019 In Sydney, Dreamtime Southern alone, approximately 1.35 million visitors took part in Ikara-Flinders Ranges wukalina Walk, X leads guided walking tours National Park in South Tasmania an Indigenous experience on their holiday - this figure that showcase the city’s ancient has grown by 5% each year over the past six years. Australia is the Aboriginal- Maruku Arts, heritage, with 29 clan groups owned accommodation Northern Territory Wilpena Pound Resort, set inside an 800-million-year- Steeped in creation stories that preserve Aboriginal practises Beach sand dunes – the largest old natural amphitheatre and interconnect spirituality, the like painting, drawing and coastal sand dunes in the offering ‘glamping’ safari land, lore, social life and care carving through sharing these Southern Hemisphere. Lead tents as well as hotel rooms. of the environment, passed traditions with visitors and local by local Aboriginal guides, Wilpena Pound remains down for tens of thousands of employment. Owned by Anangu the tour gives you exclusive an enormously significant years – Aboriginal culture has (Aboriginal people from the access to Aboriginal land, place to the Adnyamathanha endured the ages to become Western and Central Deserts of taking you on an unforgettable people, who have lived in the the oldest living culture on Australia), here you can peruse journey through bushland, in surrounding Flinders Ranges the planet today. What is even an extensive range of paintings and around enormous sand for tens of thousands of years. more remarkable is that the and distinctive punu (wooden dunes, where you’ll learn about Learn how the other-worldly preservation of Aboriginal carvings) by some 900 Anangu traditional Aboriginal food and landscape came to be according culture is largely attributed artists, depicting creation history, as well as the cultural to a Dreamtime Creation story to the art of oral storytelling stories and places. Beyond significance of the dunes. on board one of the resort’s through verbal teachings, song, the retail gallery, this outback Sand Dune Adventures, Aboriginal Cultural Tours. music, art, dance, ceremony, art centre offers hands-on New South Wales and ritual. While storytelling dot-painting workshops, where In Tasmania’s Bay of Fires, remains at the heart of sharing you’ll be guided by a local the wukalina Walk is one of Aboriginal culture, today it Anangu artist to learn about the the most meaningful walks takes many forms, incorporating traditional art form, symbols in Australia. Led by a palawa modern technology, tourism and and tools, creating your own guide, trace the footsteps of digital media, to ensure the past artwork. traditional custodians on the continues into the future. cultural homeland of wukalina In picturesque Port Stephens and larapuna. This four-day In the Northern Territory’s on the New South Coast, Sand journey will allow guests to hear heartland, near Uluru, Maruku Dune Adventures combines palawa creation stories first- Arts has been contributing uniquely cultural preservation hand and participate in cultural to cultural sustainability for with quad biking in their practices passed down through over 30 years, helping to high-energy tours of Stockton generations.

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Following the turbulence in recent years, the desire to use travel to regenerate the mind, body and spirit has only amplified. Far beyond workouts and grain bowls, Australian wellness experiences span a multitude of nature, culture and spa experiences featuring some of the world’s most pristine landscapes and incorporating ancient Aboriginal wisdom. And with people craving wide-open spaces, fresh air and nature more than ever, Australia is set to be top of travellers lists in 2021 and beyond.

Tallebudgera Creek, Queensland Ancient art of Aboriginal Mindful healing walking According to Australian Offering a restorative Aboriginal culture, our physical connection to nature while health stems from spiritual traversing the continent’s most wellbeing, which Aboriginal breathtaking landscapes, these healers have nurtured for tens journeys will leave travellers of thousands of years through feeling reenergised and with a traditional food, massage, bush deeper sense of place. medicines, and ceremonies. Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, The four-day Three Capes Lodge Near Narooma on the New New South Wales Walk along Tasmania’s dramatic South Wales south coast, 350 south-east Tasman Peninsula kilometres (217 miles) south features collaborations with of Sydney, Dayne Bannon- Jarramali’s overnight tours can experienced yoga instructors Harrison promotes this ideal choose to experience sunrise to create special-edition Gaia Retreat & Spa, of wellness through his yoga, or a massage out in the wellness experiences. Guests New South Wales cultural education experiences open with breathtaking views are guided through peaceful with Ngaran Ngaran Culture of the sandstone escarpments, meditations, restorative yoga, Awareness. Along with alongside the learnings of the mindful walking and journaling, introducing guests to native Kuku-yalanji people. 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Retreat, a 30-minute drive Aboriginal healing methods seasonal and locally grown There is no better way to engage nature encounters, these south of Hobart in Tasmania, passed down over generations. organic fruits and vegetables in the mindful practice of forest luxury lodges promise spa and But perhaps the ultimate in it's possible to check in for just MEDIA KIT 2021 In line with his ancestors’ throughout the experience and bathing than wandering through wellness experiences with a spa experiences is to be found a day's worth of rejuvenation. 90 teachings, these include using will operate on demand from the towering eucalypt trees difference. at the picturesque Lake House The one-day Relax Retreat meditative vibration and song May to October. south of Perth. The Cape to Cape in Daylesford, just over 110 program includes healthy meals as a form of sound therapy, as Walk in Margaret River takes Byron Bay in Northern New kilometres (68 miles) north- delivered to your two-storey well as smoking ceremonies One of the more exclusive travellers on a 41-kilometre South Wales, about a nine-hour west of Melbourne. This town eco cottage (where a spa bath to cleanse those who move spiritual experiences takes (25-mile) journey that includes drive north from Sydney or is in the heart of Victoria’s spa sits in a striking glass-walled through the scented wafting place in the Northern Territory’s a mindful walking excursion a two-hour drive south from country, and here you’ll find the sun room), along with deep air. 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Jarramali Rock Art Tours, Queensland walking out to Kim’s Lookout bedroom Boathouse, which MAKE THE MOST OF AUSTRALIA'S and Malabar Hill, snorkelling opens onto lapping water. in the lagoon from the beach, Stock up on local supplies WIDE-OPEN SPACE WITH A playing a round of golf on the such as fresh oysters and picturesque Lord Howe Island handmade cheeses, then sit Golf Course, glass bottom back and enjoy the views boat tours of the lagoon and Sal Salis, Ningaloo Reef, with board games, kayaks, Western Australia feeding wild fish by hand at snorkels and a bonfire for DIGITAL DETOX Neds Beach. Keen hikers can when the sun sets. climb Mount Gower which With such a vast landscape, fishing. At Banubanu Beach rises some 852m from the Or to get a taste of off-the- there are countless other Retreat on Bremer Island, sea. Rated one of the world’s grid living without travelling remote areas across Australia which features glamping-style ten best hikes, a guided walk too far from the big cities. that make the perfect bungalows overlooking the takes around eight hours and With all the amenities of a backdrop to unplug from the Arafura Sea, you can enjoy provides incredible views of modern-day hotel, In2thewild, daily grind and go off-grid. both. A 15-minute flight from World Heritage-listed Island. Unyoked and CABN all offer Not all the escapes on this list Gove Airport (reached by plane luxury off-grid tiny houses are completely tech-free, but from Darwin) brings you to For those looking for the set amongst the pristine if you are ready to switch off this unspoilt island; once you ultimate escape, Satellite natural Australian landscape. and unwind, these back-to- are here, there is little to do Island is as good as it gets. Most are less than a few nature getaways will help you other than stroll the beaches, An exclusive private island hours’ drive from Australia’s get there. fish for Spanish mackerel and in the south of Tasmania, capital cities across the coral trout, and learn more Satellite Island is a place of country. In 2021, a series of If you can live without TV and about the Indigenous Yolngu unspoiled wilderness with new eco-friendly CABN homes mobile phone coverage, but culture. The fan-cooled rooms clifftop walking tracks and will pop up along the iconic MEDIA KIT 2021 MEDIA KIT 2021 not without piping hot water are simple but comfortable, pebble beaches. The island 102-kilometre Cooloola Great 92 and 500-thread count sheets, and meals are a highlight, with accommodation caters for Walk. CABN are working with 93 Sal Salis is your kind of bush the resort’s chef serving up 12 people and includes the the Traditional Owners, the camp. Located in Western superb seafood tinged with three-bedroom Summer Kabi Kabi people, to design Australia’s Cape Range tropical flavours. House, on the northern tip what will be Queensland’s National Park near Exmouth, of the island, and the two- first eco-tourism trail. a two-hour flight from Perth, King Island may only be these glamping tents are 50 minutes’ flight from Banubanu Beach Retreat, picturesquely perched between Melbourne, yet it feels like Northern Territory the ocean and the bush. it could be the end of the Spend your days exploring the Earth. The deserted beaches, marvels of the Ningaloo Reef, melaleuca forests and the world’s largest fringing wetlands are great for hiking, be disturbed by the red-necked reef, by snorkelling the house but this laidback Tasmanian wallabies hopping about reef where colourful fish swim island is also home to three outside your cliff-top villa. through vibrant corals. Time superb golf courses and a your trip and for mid-March surprisingly lively arts scene. With a maximum of 400 to mid-July to swim with them Yet when you are holed up at visitors on the island at friendly whale shark. Kittawa Lodge, which features any one time and no phone two architecturally designed, reception, a visit to Lord Howe A vast wilderness in the north- self-contained oceanfront Island is a great way to leave east corner of the Northern cottages, it is easy to imagine the pace of modern life behind Territory, Arnhem Land lures that you are the only people and get back to nature. Bikes Lord Howe Island, visitors with its rich Aboriginal left on the planet. Your are the mode of transport New South Wales culture and its world-class magnificent solitude will only and the top activities include East Gippsland, Victoria AUSTRALIA's NATURAL FITNESS-PLAYGROUND

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Coastal walks Located at the tip of Cape Byron, Byron Bay Lighthouse walk is one of the most famous coastal walks in Australia. With multiple walking trails to explore, the walk culminates with a stunning view Noosa National Park, Queensland from the lighthouse out over the Pacific Ocean from the most eastern point in Australia. If you’re an early riser, it is also one of the most beautiful locations to watch the sunrise from!

Bondi Icebergs Pool, Surrounded by postcard beaches everywhere you New South Wales Ocean pools look, Noosa National Park in Queensland offers Open to the public all year round, the famous a selection of trails of different lengths and Bondi Baths at Bondi Icebergs in Sydney is an difficulties where the rocky coastline and lush For those looking to keep up their good iconic ocean pool. With views across Bondi Beach, rainforest meets. habits while travelling in Australia, Outdoor gyms easy access to the Bondi to Coogee Walk and countless destinations offer up plenty close proximity to the hustle bustle of Bondi, it is Just a short drive from Surfers Paradise, Burleigh of space to exercise, often with Located on one of the most iconic beaches in the a great spot to swim laps and enjoy a coastal or Heads National Park offers some of the Gold incredible views! From outdoor gyms, world, Bondi Park Outdoor Gym in Sydney is a city walk. Coast’s most popular ocean view walks. Head ocean pools or gorgeous coastal walks, great location to watch the sunrise and enjoy an down early and you can also watch the surfers as there’s something for every level of outdoor workout by the beach. Cool off at Bondi Located on Melbourne’s pretty St Kilda Beach, the they take advantage of the morning tide. fitness - and most are free! Beach or Bondi Icebergs afterwards, or even St Kilda Sea Baths is a 25-metre heated seawater head to one of the local cafes for a healthy meal. pool that offers a great spot for laps or a walk Whilst the eastern suburbs and southern Sydney along the beach all year round - even when the are renowned for their coastal walks, one of the Evandale Park in Surfers Paradise offers free winter air in Melbourne gets particularly frosty! most beautiful tracks in Sydney is the famous exercise equipment scattered around the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. Hugging the coastline, beachside parklands in the heart of the Gold Kings Beach Beachfront Saltwater Pool is a this is one of Sydney Harbour’s most beautiful Coast for the ultimate training circuit. gorgeous tidal swimming pool equipped with a walking tracks with spectacular bush and ocean 25-metre lap pool, wading area and shade sails. views and plenty of spots to stop for a postcard- Brisbane’s Merthyr Park is a well-equipped Located in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, style photo. waterside park in the suburb of New Farm, there are a number of beautiful nearby beaches providing a great location for circuit training too if you feel like an ocean dip! Spanning 80km (50 miles) of harbour foreshore with a view. between two of Sydney’s most iconic surf For anyone who finds it impossible to swim in beaches, the Bondi to Manly Walk is a network of Gym views don’t get much better than at Cairns cold ocean water, the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon in tracks which skim Sydney Harbour and its coastal Esplanade Fitness Stations, which has a series of far north Queensland is perfect for you. Offering edges. More than 350 Aboriginal whale-symbol fitness stations, great equipment and a perfect a large seawater lagoon right on the beach for signposts will guide hikers along the track, which ocean view to soothe your soul as you work up swimming and soaking, the water is a beautiful can be completed in a seven-day trek or split into a sweat. tropical temperature all year round! sections for shorter walks.

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There are a series of spectacular seasonal fauna events that take place around the country which are bound to impress even the keenest wildlife-watcher. Nowhere else in the world can you watch huge kangaroos graze in fields, fuzzy koalas snooze in gum trees, or baby wombats waddle through the Aussie bush.

Sydney, New South Wales AUTUMN WINTER SPRING Kangaroo Island, South Australia Hear the Tassie devil growl in the dark – Tasmania Spot Top End turtles - Bare Sand Island, See baby koalas and boxing kangaroos - March, April and May – The infamous Tasmanian Northern Territory Kangaroo Island, South Australia Devil is the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial. June, July and August – Head over to Ngulbitjik September and October – All baby animals are Found across the island state, the Tassie Devil (also known as Bare Sand Island), west of Darwin, adorable, but a baby koala clinging to its mother’s Cradle Mountain, is partial to coastal and scrubland areas and in time for sunrise or sunset, when you can watch back is cuteness overload. Head to Kangaroo Tasmania their shrieks can be heard for several kilometres turtles return to shore to nest. Take advantage of Island – a short ferry ride from Cape Jervis and during breed season. It all happens after dark the wonder of the Top End by joining Sea Darwin spot joeys (the babies of kangaroos, wallabies and listening to a devil scream in the middle of on their Turtle Tracks tour, ideal for ocean lovers. and koalas) on a Kangaroo Island Odysseys tour. the night is a thrilling experience you won’t soon June, July and August mark the breeding season for Springtime is also when you’re most likely to see SUMMER forget. To hear and see the devils after dark, book Top End turtles – witness females laying eggs and older kangaroos' ‘box’ as they compete with other a thrilling tour experience at Cradle Mountain hatchlings making the sandy scramble to the water. males at breeding time. Walk with baby wombats - Maria Island, Tasmania sanctuary Devils@Cradle. January and February – Nicknamed ‘Noah’s Ark’, there is a plethora of animals and birds on tiny Whale watch along the Whale Trail – Warrnambool, Watch a platypus play - Southern Highlands, Maria Island, east of Hobart. Think Tassie Devils, Victoria Swim with whale sharks – Ningaloo, Western New South Wales wallabies by the hundreds and plenty of adorable June, July and August – Follow the Whale Trail Australia September – The waterways of the Southern baby wombats. Wombats breed all year round, and through Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland, Highlands (less than a two-hour drive from watching them try to round up their young as they April, May and June – Don’t be fooled by the keeping your eyes peeled for Southern Right, Sydney) offer a great chance to spot Australia’s scamper across the grass is very cute, especially name, the whale shark – which can weigh up to Humpback, Blue and the occasional Orca. These beloved platypus. This elusive monotreme (egg- in the summer when the island is at its driest. 20 tonnes – is actually a fish. These gentle giants giants of the deep journey from the Antarctic laying mammal) are at their most active in spring, Partake in the renowned Maria Island Walk and of the deep come to feast on plankton in the in search of warmer waters around Southern particularly September during their breeding spot baby wombats along the way. waters of Ningaloo Marine Park (a two-hour flight Australia for breeding, birthing and raising their season. Join a platypus tour for your best chance from Perth) in large numbers from April through calves, and is one of the only places in the world to spot these uniquely adorable creatures. to early June. Jump right in and swim beside the where whales breed within 100 metres of the Catch the red crab migration - Christmas Island, biggest fish in the sea on a tour from Exmouth or shore. Book a cruise with South West Charters to MEDIA KIT 2021 Western Australia Coral Bay. get even closer to the action. MEDIA KIT 2021

100 December – When the first summer rains begin to See southern right whales and their calves - 101 fall, 50 million red crabs march, en masse, from Dunsborough, Western Australia the lush rainforest in the middle of Christmas Spot a crocodile – Tropical North Queensland, September, October and November – Spring is Mingle with manta rays - Lady Elliot Island, Island, down to the sea, where they mate and Queensland the perfect time to get a close-up view of southern Queensland spawn in the world’s largest beach party. An June, July and August – Tropical North Queensland right whales and their calves as they head south May - August – A coral cay at the southern tip of extraordinary sight, the migration continues for experiences a warm and sunny winter, offering along the coast of Western Australia. Keeping the Great Barrier Reef off Bundaberg, Lady Elliot 18 days and sees the island transform into rippling perfect conditions to experience some of the close to the sheltered shore to protect their young, Island is a major hotspot for the graceful but red ribbons of crabs. Experience the wonders of unique wildlife that call this tropical location home, they often rest in bays near Dunsborough, a harmless manta rays. Growing up to seven meters Christmas Island including the annual Red Crab including Australia’s famous Saltwater Crocodile. three-hour drive south of Perth. For the best view, (23 feet), the mantas gather in large numbers migration with Indian Ocean Experiences. The safest way to get up close and personal with take a Dunsborough Whale Watching tour through during the cooler months between May and these crocs is on one of FNQ’s Nature Tours. Western Australia’s tranquil waters. August, which is also when the water is clearest Watch an Emu wrangle its chicks - Eyre Peninsula, – perfect conditions for a snorkel safari alongside South Australia these graceful mantas. Australia’s seasons December – Did you know the male emu does all Australia is one of the world’s largest countries, so the best time to visit depends the parental work? In summer you’ll often find the entirely on where you’d like to go and what you'd like to do. Seasons in Australia adorable striped chicks foraging in the grasslands are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere, with summer from December and open forests, under the watchful eye of their through February, and winter from June through August. dad. They love hanging out in Coffin Bay National Park on the Eyre Peninsula, a one-hour flight There are four seasons (summer, autumn, winter, spring) across most of the country while the from Adelaide - so you’re almost guaranteed to Top End (including Darwin, Katherine, Kakadu and Arnhem Land), Broome, the Kimberley and spot emus and other native wildlife on Australian Tropical North Queensland (Cairns, the Whitsundays and the Daintree Rainforest) experience a Coastal Safaris. ‘wet season’ (November to April) and a ‘dry season’ (May to October).

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Australia is a land of vast landscapes, grand icons and immense experiences. A reef so big you can see it from space, mountain ranges so vast they stretch over three states, and giant pink lakes as bright as bubble gum. There is no shortage of immense natural landmarks across the Great Southern Land, and their locale amidst wide-open spaces makes Australia the ultimate destination for a secluded nature escape.

Talbot Bay, Western Australia Australia has the world’s biggest Great lakes and rivers, Treetop Walk near Walpole and most famous rock - and other some of which turn pink Western Australia. One of the big rocks too Australia is known for its first walking trail of its kind, Uluru stands 348m (1,142 incredible beaches, but don’t the 600m (1,968ft) walkway extends through the majestic feet) above the surrounding overlook the great lakes and Roebuck Bay, desert plain, making it taller rivers. Lake Eyre in South Western Australia and ancient 400 year old red Uluru-Kata Tjuta National tingle forest where visitors than the Eiffel Tower. Imbued Park, Northern Territory Australia is Australia’s largest with spirituality and a rich salt lake at 9,500 km2 (3,667 can spot native wildlife below. Aboriginal history, watching miles2) and regularly cycles visitors to Broome in Western These giant eucalypts are found Uluru change colours at sunrise from completely dry to a full Australia are treated to this nowhere else in Australia, or or sunset is one of Australia's the extensive range of native Great mountain ranges that basin dependent on rainfall. breathtaking natural spectacle. on Earth as a matter of fact. most unmissable experiences. flora and fauna on Great stretch across state borders The Murray River is 2,508km The phenomenon occurs For a tropical adventure visit Uluru is the world’s largest Keppel Island, the Great Barrier The Great Dividing Range (1,558 miles) and is Australia’s around three times a month at Queensland’s Daintree with monolith and should be at Reef is unmissable. It’s also comprises a series of plateaus longest single river, running extremely low tide when the full trees reaching 44.2m (145ft), the top of any travel list. Any home to Luxury Lodge, Qualia, and low mountain ranges across three states and moon rises over the exposed or 100km (62 miles) outside of travellers aspiring to visit other on Hamilton Island which is paralleling the coasts of bringing lush green landscapes mudflats of Roebuck Bay, Hobart in Styx Valley witness wondrous rock formations, consistently rated one of the Queensland, New South Wales, to its surrounds. Australia is creating the optical illusion of some of the world’s tallest should also add Mount Augustus best in the world. and Victoria for 3,700km also home to extraordinary lunar stairs. trees - the eucalyptus regnans to their list. Located in Western (2,300 miles). Formed over 300 pink lakes that have to be growing 100m (328ft) tall. Australia, Mount Augustus is And the world’s oldest rainforest million years ago the range seen to be believed. From the The world’s largest approximately double the size Sir David Attenborough once has everything from eroded outback of South Australia to dinosaur footprints Land so wide it looks like of Uluru and is often identified called the Daintree Rainforest, volcanoes to flora and fauna the coast of Western Australia, Australia has a rich a giant took a bite out of it as the world’s largest monolith, “The most extraordinary place that doesn’t exist anywhere else there are few things that are archaeological history and The Great Australian Bight is but, because it is composed on Earth...”, so you know it’s in the world. It is also home to as beautiful and baffling as the world’s largest dinosaur home to the Nullarbor Plain, of multiple rock types, it is got to be good. At 180-million countless walking and biking Australia’s pink lakes. footprints can be found on where visitors can go fishing technically not a monolith. years old, the World Heritage- tracks, camping grounds and the north coast of Broome in from cliff tops or watch whales listed Daintree Rainforest is so at 2,228m (7,310 feet) high, Some seriously great inclines Western Australia. At 1.7m migrating along the coast. There beautiful that its ancient ferns, Mount Kosciuszko which is also and declines (5.6ft) long, these fossilised are some incredible experiences emerald green vines and lush Australia’s tallest mountain. 15 minutes from Tasmania’s dinosaur footprints are 130 to be found as you drive along canopy provided inspiration Launceston city centre at million years old and extend in the open road. On South for the movie Avatar. Here, you Waterfalls that flow horizontally Cataract Gorge (20.5m deep), patches for 80km (49 miles) Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, can trek through the jungle and Western Australia’s Horizontal you can jump on the world's along the coast. Travellers you can stand on the edge of discover plants and animals Falls are unlike any other longest single-span chairlift with budding palaeontologists Australia at the Head of Bight found nowhere else on the waterfall you've ever seen. which is 457m (0.3 miles) in the family can head to the to watch southern right whales planet, cruise along the winding The ocean phenomenon creates from station to station. In New National Dinosaur Museum nurse their calves. The Nullarbor Daintree River looking for horizontal currents that look South Wales, Scenic World – a 15-minute drive north of is also home to a 1,365km (848 saltwater crocodiles or head to like waterfalls turned sideways, in the Blue Mountains lets Canberra city. It’s a must for its mile) golf course along the Eyre Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation and see where and occurs thanks to some of visitors ride the world’s steepest massive collection of interactive Highway, the longest in the Queensland the rainforest meets the Great the largest tidal movements railway down into a valley dinosaurs, skeletons and world, Nullarbor Links. Barrier Reef. in the world. There are two between the mountains. Here, fossils. Or visit the Australian The world’s largest ecosystem horizontal waterfalls in the passengers can choose their Age of Dinosaurs exhibition in The 2,300-kilometre (1,430- Kimberley region, located at level of adventure, adjusting Winton Queensland to see the mile) Great Barrier Reef actually Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer their seated position up to 20 skeletons of three dinosaurs extends over 14 degrees of Archipelago. As the tide rises degrees. Choose ‘Cliffhanger’ found in the area, and watch latitude and you can see it and falls, a huge volume of at a steep 64 degree incline; palaeontologists at work or join from space! The vastness is water is forced through two ‘Laidback’ for a more relaxed in the fun with a prep-a-dino equal parts extraordinary to narrow cliff passages, creating journey; or ‘Original’ at 52 package. the 3,000 coral reefs, 600 a variation in the ocean level degrees. For an incline you continental islands, 300 coral of up to four metres and a can't climb, but is just as Trees made for giants cays and 150 inshore mangrove unique waterfall effect. Whether breathtaking - there is the Experience some of the tallest islands it hosts. Whether you visitors ride by boat, or witness Staircase to the Moon. 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