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The Top End, p24

Adelaide, p86

Coffs Harbour, p38

INSIDE, YOU’LL FIND…

Above: T wentieth Century Fox

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

Hobart, p83

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08 BIG PICTURE 10 BUDGET TRAVELLER 12 LETTERS 14 TRAVEL NEWS 18 STOPOVER: KYOTO 20 WHAT’S ON DOWN UNDER 53 HOLIDAY CLINIC 54 REVIEWS 66 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 73 EXPAT DIARY 108 AUSTRALIA MAP 114 NEW ZEALAND MAP 116 NEXT MONTH 121 BACK ISSUES 122 ICON: KANGAROO

ON THE COVER You too can sample life on the ranch, just like Nicole!

Photo: El Questro Homestead 3846

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discovery

24 LIVE THE MOVIE We head to the Northern Territory’s Top End to relive the drama and stunning locations of Baz Luhrmann’s epic new fi lm – Australia!

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culture & cuisine

60 ART DECO NAPIER Mingle with fl appers and dandies, cruise in vintage cars and dance to Jazz Age tunes. We go all Gatsby in New Zealand’s Napier

38 COFFS HARBOUR With its high mountain backdrop, sandy beaches, and lush rainforests, Coffs Harbour has abundant natural attractions

46 UNSUNG ISLANDS Forget Fraser Island and the Whitsundays, there’s thousands of other little-known gems just waiting to be explored

68 WINE Fruity and complex, Rosé wine from Down Under can sure pack a punch!

70 FOOD NEWS Taste your way through the Antipodes with these tantalising gastronomic treats

55 RUGBY The age-old rivalry between Australia and NZ is alive and well on the rugby fi eld

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moving down under

73 EXPAT DIARY The whimsical wonders of Aussie wildlife

75 MIGRATION UPDATE The latest news on what’s happening with migration, jobs and property

79 EXPERT ADVICE Our panel of experts handle even your toughest emigration questions

83 REAL ESCAPES: HOBART The Bailey family enjoy outdoor pursuits and an inexpensive lifestyle in Tassie

86 REAL ESCAPES: ADELAIDE Family fun, rugby and Christmas on the beach – it’s a dream life for the Killick family – they tell us how they made the move!

92 REGIONAL VISAS How a regional visa paved the way to a new life in Adelaide for Miguel Syjuco

96 STUDY IN AUSTRALIA Your guide to studying in Oz, plus our pick of the best vocational courses

100 PROPERTY Countryside idylls to help you live the dream!

103 WORKING DOWN UNDER The jobs, training and skills you need

106 RELOCATION CHECKLIST Step-by-step chart to making a fresh start

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