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Southeast Australia

This temperate region, which covers the State of Victoria, New South Wales and parts of South Australia presents an endless variety with ‘four seasons in one day’ blowing in from the Southern Ocean. Drive the Great Ocean Road, enjoy the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney and Melbourne, or take in the spectacular views in the iconic Blue Mountains.

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  • Adelaide
  • Andamooka
  • Apollo Bay
  • Baird Bay
  • Barossa Valley
  • Bellingen
  • Bermagui
  • Byron Bay
  • Clare Valley
  • Coffs Coast
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Coorong National Park
  • Croajingolong National Park
  • Daylesford & Macedon Ranges
  • Eyre Peninsula
  • Fleurieu Peninsula
  • Hunter Valley
  • Jervis Bay
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Kangaroo Valley
  • Melbourne
  • Merimbula
  • Metung
  • Mitchell River National Park
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Murray River
  • Philip Island
  • Port Fairy
  • Port Stephens
  • Queenscliff
  • Robe
  • Sapphire coast
  • Sydney
  • The Blue Mountains
  • The Gawler Ranges National Park
  • The Gippsland Lakes
  • The Grampians National Park
  • The Great Ocean Road
  • The Northern Rivers
  • The Shipwreck Coast
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  • Walhalla
  • Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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    • Adelaide
    • Edged by the Mount Lofty ranges and the long white sands of the Gulf of St Vincent, the style of the Adelaide, influenced by Australia’s first free settlers, is still very much in evidence as gracious stone buildings pepper the streets and you will never stray far from open green parkland.
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    • Andamooka
    • On the edge of Lake Torrens National Park the small town of Andamooka was originally the hub of a thriving opal mining industry, a sparse white gravel landscape populated by beehive type hillocks and scattered shacks.
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    • Barossa Valley
    • Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, the Barossa Valley can be explored on a tour or in your own car. Set in a gentle hollow amidst rolling wheat fields and vines, it was originally settled by German Lutherans.
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    • Clare Valley
    • The Clare Valley combines Australian bush with well-kept charming vineyards. It is the country's least-known wine region but is perhaps the most beautiful of all.
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    • Coffs Coast
    • Coffs coast stretches from Nambucca Heads to Woolgoolga with Coffs Harbour sandwiched in between. From the high headlands and bluffs that dot this coast you may see migrating humpbacks passing close to the shore.
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    • Bellingen
    • Bellingen is an attractive tree-lined town on the banks of the Bellinger River surrounded by rich pasture lands. It offers a laid back and alternative lifestyle but still has plenty of local shops, cafes and a museum to explore.
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    • Coffs Harbour
    • Coffs Harbour combines great weather, stunning hinterland forests, sandy beaches and a growing cosmopolitan centre.
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    • Coorong National Park
    • The Coorong National Park is of tremendous spiritual significance to the local Ngarrindjeri people and there are a number of fascinating Dreamtime sites well worth exploring. It is a delightful deviation from the road on a journey between Melbourne and Adelaide.
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    • Croajingolong National Park
    • The extraordinary Croajingolong National Park, at the border between Victoria and New South Wales, was declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve because of its white beaches, rocky coastal headlands, rambling heathlands and towering eucalypts.
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    • Daylesford & Macedon Ranges
    • Rich in mineral springs, Daylesford has attracted a host of spas and therapy centres which offer an array of tantalising treatments. A short drive away are the jagged hills and thick stands of unspoiled bush of the Macedon Ranges.
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    • Eyre Peninsula
    • Hills smothered in wild flowers edged by a craggy coast, the Eyre Peninsula stretches from the vast landscape of the South Australian Outback to the ocean.
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    • Eyre Peninsula
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    • Baird Bay
    • Perched on the dramatic coastline of the Eyre Peninsula near the vast and remote Nullarbor Plain the sleepy seaside village of Baird Bay is set amongst a landscape of wildflowers, coastal scrub, rolling hills and treeless plains overlooking the Great Australian Bight.
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    • Fleurieu Peninsula
    • The Fleurieu Peninsula is known for its wineries, lovely coastline, scenic hinterland and fresh local produce, and its close proximity to Adelaide makes it a popular getaway.
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    • Fleurieu Peninsula
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    • Hunter Valley
    • The Hunter Valley is famous for its wine, yet there is more on the menu than this: flawlessly landscaped gardens crammed with blooming flowers and historical townships make the area perfect for exploring.
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    • Hunter Valley
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    • Jervis Bay
    • A couple of hours drive south, or a seaplane flight from Sydney, is the gem of Jervis Bay. Home to a colonial port which once rivalled Sydney’s Port Jackson, and the dramatic ruins of a bold, beautiful lighthouse, there is significant cultural heritage to discover.
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    • Kangaroo Island
    • With a thriving wildlife population, encircled by a coastline of towering cliffs and sheltered beaches, washed by turquoise seas and rocks aptly named ‘Remarkable’ for the extraordinary shapes they have been fashioned into, Kangaroo Island is an island to revel in.
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    • Kangaroo Valley
    • A couple of hours south of Sydney, nestled between Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands is Kangaroo Valley. With its quirky collection of country-style boutiques and fragrant fruit orchards it is a wonderful place to explore.
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    • Melbourne
    • With such a spectacular combination of old and new architecture, Melbourne’s self-congratulation on its own greatness is hardly surprising. Here lavish parks and elegant streetscapes showcasing Georgian masterpieces disappear into buzzing arcades.
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    • Metung
    • In the heart of the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes, life at the village of Metung proceeds at a gentle, slow pace and yet possesses a smattering of sophistication.
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    • Mitchell River National Park
    • In Mitchell River National Park, Mitchell Falls and Surveyors Pool are the two main draws, and both change character completely with the seasons: in the dry the falls plummet modestly in the centre of ancient eroded terraces, in the wet they thunder spectacularly.
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    • Mornington Peninsula
    • Two bays flank the Mornington Peninsula, as it pushes out into the mighty Southern Ocean. Fertile hills and lavender farms roll to the coast, with iridescent beaches and tranquil harbours.
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    • Murray River
    • The Murray River is Australia’s Mississippi, with paddle-steamers passing riverside towns such as swan reach, its clifftop views, and mannun, relics of pioneer.
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    • Philip Island
    • Tiny Phillip Island provides a delightful diversion on your coastal journey, and is famous for its nightly penguin parade. The rugged southern coastline facing Bass Strait is home to roaring surf beaches.
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    • Port Stephens
    • One hour north of Newcastle is the beautiful sheltered bay of Port Stephens; a haven of calm blue waters and near-deserted sandy beaches, offering boating, fishing, swimming and all kinds of adventure activities.
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    • Queenscliff
    • At the head of Port Phillip Bay Queenscliff was born from humble beginnings as a sea pilots’ station and military garrison, but has blossomed into a bayside town of faded grandeur replete with Victorian-era buildings, fascinating galleries and renowned restaurants.
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    • Robe
    • Robe is a small town with a unique and friendly atmosphere - the perfect place to break your journey. Located on South Australia’s magnificent Limestone coast, it was one of the first settlements in South Australia.
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    • Sapphire coast
    • Named after the sparkling colour of the sea, the Sapphire Coast offers much for fans of the great outdoors and stretches from Eden near the Victorian border to Bermagui, just six hours south of Sydney.
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    • Bermagui
    • Bermagui is a charming and sleepy coastal village that has a well earned reputation for being an outstanding fishing spot.
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    • Merimbula
    • The small seaside resort town of Merimbula is a fantastic place for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving and you cannot leave without trying some of their famous oysters and delicious seafood.
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    • Tilba Tilba
    • Tilba Tilba is a delightful historic farming village where time appears to have stood still. Originally founded in 1895 as a goldmining town it is a real showcase for late-19th century rural architecture.
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    • Sydney
    • Sydney is one place that lives up to the glossy brochure hype and is, quite simply put, one of the best cities in the world.
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    • The Blue Mountains
    • Listed on the World Heritage register, the Blue Mountains are known for eucalypt forests, rare plants, spectacular scenery, waterfalls, lookouts, cliff faces and numerous walking tracks.
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    • The Gawler Ranges National Park
    • Crowning the Eyre Peninsula the Gawler Ranges rear up from the wheat and barley-fields around Wudinna, changing from level countryside into ancient eroded hills, dramatic rocky outcrops and volcanic rock formations.
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    • The Gippsland Lakes
    • Th Gippsland Lakes area is a beautiful and expansive network of inland waterways. Quiet canals and light winds make this a great place to take to the water for a day with just dolphins for company.
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    • The Grampians National Park
    • Spanning close to two hundred thousand hectares, the Grampians National Park is accessible by foot, car or canoe. Marked trails lead through plains of riotously coloured wildflowers to Aboriginal rock art sites or the magnificent MacKenzie Falls.
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    • The Great Ocean Road
    • Hugging the contours of Victoria’s rugged coast, this famous road snakes from the surf-capital of Torquay past cliffs, scenic lookouts, rainforests, wrecked ships, and laidback fishing villages on its way to Port Fairy.
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    • Apollo Bay
    • Apollo Bay is small fishing village named after a local schooner and despite the town becoming a resting place for many shipwrecks it oddly remains popular with fishermen.
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    • Port Fairy
    • Port Fairy is steeped in charm, there is also a historic Celtic influence in the architecture of this town of restaurants and a flourishing arts scene: open studios and galleries scatter the streets and are linked into a delightful Art Walk.
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    • the shipwreck coast
    • The Shipwreck Coast
    • The Shipwreck Coast is home to the beautiful Twelve Apostles set off by a backdrop of dramatic, imposing cliffs are part of a procession of natural features that string the coast: Pudding Basin Rock, Island Arch, the Blowhole and London Bridge.
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    • The Northern Rivers
    • The Northern Rivers area stretches from the mighty Clarence River to Tweed Heads and out to the foothills of the Great Divide. It offers endless beaches and rolling countryside dotted with quirky townships.
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    • Byron Bay
    • A free spirited place located on the most easterly point of Australia, the coastal town of Byron Bay is world famous for its beaches, surfing, diving and whale watching.
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    • Walhalla
    • In the forested mountain countryside of Gippsland, the historic town of Walhalla is tucked in a steep, sheer-sided valley. During the boom days of the goldrush some 5,000 people resided here; today just 21 people live in the perfectly preserved town.
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    • Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
    • Less than an hour from Melbourne the richly fertile Yarra Valley is dotted with fruit orchards and flower farms, peppered with vineyards and sheltered by the verdant Dandenong Ranges.
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Australia's 'culture capital'.

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Nowhere else does ground meet water so seductively.

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Rugged and picturesque coastline.

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