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Darwin, p94

Red Centre, p66

Adelaide, p98

INSIDE, YOU’LL FIND…

Sydney, p32

Melbourne, p24

globetrotter The no-frills way to see the best sights on a shoestring budget family Family-friendly places to go if you have the kids in tow indulgence Treat yourself to the trip of a lifetime, no expense spared

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regulars 8 BIG PICTURE 10 STOPOVER: TAHITI 12 TRAVEL NEWS 16 BUDGET TRAVELLER 18 WHAT’S ON

DOWN UNDER 21 GET ME DOWN UNDER 91 EXPAT DIARY 102 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 115 NEXT MONTH 118 AUSTRALIA MAP 122 NEW ZEALAND MAP 125 FIND AN AGENT 130 DOWN UNDER ICON

ON THE COVER Western Australia is famous for its clear blue waters and pristine beaches

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73 discovery24MELBOURNEDiscoveravibrantcoffeescene, fantastic shopping and plenty of cultural activities in the cosmopolitan Victorian capital cuisine & culture 59 OZ BY RAIL Journey on-board the Indian Pacific train, one of the world’s great train journeys

32 SYDNEY For families on a budget, there’s plenty of things to do and see in this lively city

40 CROCODILE CRUISE Check out the fascinating reptiles and colourful wildlife in Kakadu National Park

46 TOP 10 BEACHES Your pick of the most beautiful beaches in Australia and New Zealand

66 RED CENTRE Explore Australia’s Red Centre in a fourwheel drive motorhome...

73 PETER GORDON Check out these recipes from the Kiwi chef’s new book Fusion: A Culinary Journey

81 FOOD NEWS Gastronomic news from the Antipodes

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moving down under 84 MIGRATION UPDATE Our round-up of all the latest migration news, including what you need to know about the proposed changes to Australia’s skilled migration programme

88 EXPERT ADVICE Our panel of migration experts handle your tough emigration questions

94 REAL LIFE, DARWIN The working holiday that turned into something more permanent – one migrant’s story of life in tropical Darwin

98 REAL LIFE, ADELAIDE Room to breathe – the joys of spending more family time together in beautiful Adelaide, South Australia

105 GOOD ADVICE The new laws on obtaining New Zealand migration advice and the importance of choosing a licensed adviser

108 WHAT TO TAKE Preparing for the big move Down Under – what belongings you can take and what you might need to leave behind

111 HOSPITALITY TRAINING Training you need for working in the hospitality industry Down Under

116 RELOCATION CHECKLIST Your step-by-step chart to making a fresh start in Australia or New Zealand www.getmedownunder.com

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