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Published by: Desi Media Group (Desi Australia Pty Ltd) Hello Everyone, As we approach the end of an amazing year we would like to Editor-in-chief: Arti Banga express our gratitude for the incredible support we have received from our family, friends, readers and well wishers. Sales and Marketing: Dimple Deez 2018 has been a year of growth and expansion at Desi Australia. We started by introducing print version of the monthly magazine Victoria Editor: Garima Dhawan in January and the response has been very encouraging. Arti Banga In February 2018, Desi Canberra was officially launched in the Editor-in-chief Queensland Editor: Priya Singh presence of H.E High Commissioner of India to Australia Mr A.M Gondane and the Chief Minister of ACT Mr Andrew Barr at “India in the city,” which was the part of “The National Multicultural Festival of Canberra”. June 2018 saw ACT Editor: Rajni Ghai Malhotra the official launch of Desi Adelaide in the presence of Jing Lee MLC and Paula Luethen MP at Mela Teeyan Da Adelaide which is one of the biggest ladies event of Adelaide. Western Australia Editor: Ankita Tandon We received immense support from Canberra and Adelaide Desi Community for our new venture South Australia Editor: Daljeet Bakshi August 2018 gave a new look to the Desi Australia Logo and November 2018 brought us the recognition we deserved as we were awarded FINALIST for the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Media Awards in three categories- The Publication of the Year Address: Desi Australia Pty Ltd (Desi Australia), Young Journalist of the year (Akshay Raj) and Alan Knight Student PO Box 102, Casula, NSW 2170 Award (Siddharth Sharma) Email : [email protected] All of this has been possible due to the hard work and dedication of our team of writers, Mob: 0433121339 contributors, photographers and editors. 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We also cannot accept responsibility for and do not endorse views expressed by the contributors. Life Style Seven of the Best Summer Experiences in Australia down the Murray River or in an inlet or National Park, Lady Martins Beach - bay along the Coast. Kayaking is certainly Point Piper, Milk Beach - Vaucluse, Akshay Raj one of the most scenic ways to explore Bundeena Beach - Royal National Park, the water. One of the most breathtaking Collins Flat Beach - Manly. adventures is on the Currumbin Creek. The Creek is about Melbourne: Sunnymeade Beach - 24km in length, Airleys Inlet, Half-moon Bay - Black starting near the Rock, Kitty Miller Bay - Phillip Gold Coast to Mount Island, Croajingolong - Wingan Cougal. Throughout Inlet, Bushrangers Bay - Mornington the journey, you will Peninsula. see the transition from waves to Brisbane: Currumbin Beach - Gold placid lagoons and Coast, Froggy Beach - Coolangatta, finally a lush jungle. Rainbow Beach - Fraser Island, For the best advice Yaroomba Beach - Sunshine Coast, see: currumbinboatshed. South Burleigh Headlands- Gold Coast. Bouddi National Park - Source_ NSW National Parks com 5) Under the Sea: Swim with SeaLife ummer is without a doubt the most Bush Walking: exciting time in Australia. The sun Unless you live in the tropics, finding Whilst you won’t be able to ride a is out, the sand is warm, school lush forests becomes more and more Kangaroo or play fetch with a Dingo S ( Please don’t try it) you may find that is over and there’s a windfall of Public scarce as you head south. However, Holidays to support this. For children, they are not amiss and you can still find our aquatic life may actually be more it’s the best time of the year. It’s a chance small pockets of temperate rainforest welcoming than you would expect. to put away the books and bring on in between the coast and the Great- If diving in the deep end isn’t your the games. For many adults, it’s a great Dividing range. Minnamurra is the fancy and you’re not a fan of the time for a bit of rest and recovery after perfect example, close to the Jamberoo water, then feel free to have a ride on another hectic working year. However, Adventure park and the coastal town of a ‘Mechanical Dolphin’ in Byron with all this free time, the contentment Kiama it’s only a few short hours from Bay. Whilst the Cowboy have bulls for of lying in bed or on the couch whilst Sydney or Canberra and makes for a the rodeo, we have dolphins for the children launch projectiles across the great day trip. The walk is moderately retreat at underwater.com.au street, into the yard and through the easy with plenty of markers, fellow Dolphins at Rockingham Bay - Even house soon fades away...So the team travelers and guided rails to make sure if you are not accustomed to scuba at Desi Australia are here to save your that you don’t get lost. Did I mention diving or flippers it really does not sanity with some of the best experiences there is also a waterfall to cool down matter. Gentle, playful and very curious Summer has to offer: in if the heat gets too much? However the dolphins will leave you with a lifetime before traveling check out for any alerts of memories. The guides at Rockingham 7) How’s the Serenity? : Enjoy the on the website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov. Wild Encounters are sure to take care of Outdoors. au you. Just be respectful as these creatures There is no doubt that Australia is more are not pets. than admired for its natural beauty and 6) Secret Sands: Hidden Beaches landscape. Yes, we do have some of the There’s definitely a reason why our Swim with Sharks in Sydney - Yes I oldest rock structures, largest reefs, and beaches draw tourists and travelers from said it Sharks. Now before the soundtrack most beautiful beaches. But there is so near and far. Its because they are simply for JAWS starts echoing, they are Grey much more to enjoy than just sun, surf, the best ...period! However, if you are Nurse Sharks and would perhaps rather and sand. looking for a quieter place without the a dead fish or something lying at the hundreds and thousands of tourists, bottom of the sea than humans. Both Horseback Riding: Along the South- seagulls, and traffic, we have the perfect Sea Life Sanctuary in Manly and the East and in particular the Snowy answer. Dotted across most of our Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour Mountains, this period brings to life an coastal cities are a number of secluded offer these experiences. Never the less entire region from the snow to grassy it›s not an experience to be missed. plains. Follow in the foot (or hoof) steps beaches that are mostly known by the locals. They are truly hidden gems and of Banjo Paterson and this his famous 4) Glamping: 5 Stars Camping ballad ‘Man from the Snow River’. The perfect for a private getaway. However horseback tours range in length from please beware that some of these beaches The past time of traditional camping has half a day to overnight camping. It’s a are not always patrolled by lifeguards, so transformed quite a bit since the days great experience for the family. For more please take caution and read the signs of ‘wipe with the leaf ’ and ‘sleeping on info check out: snowywilderness.com.au before you take a dive. Check out some the ground’ ( I mean does that actually of the beaches near your city: exist?) around a bonfire.