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Issue 60 January 2011 www.getmedownunder.com

INSIDE, YOU’LL FIND…

Melbourne, p81

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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Brisbane, p75

Central Coast, p32

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

DOWN UNDER 20 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 21 GET ME DOWN UNDER 69 EXPAT DIARY 99 NEXT MONTH 102 AUSTRALIA MAP 106 NEW ZEALAND MAP 109 FIND AN AGENT 114 CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

Dunedin, p22

ON THE COVER The iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks welcome in a brand new year! Photo: Tourism New South Wales www.getmedownunder.com UPFRONT | CONTENTS

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discovery 22 DUNEDIN Discover the Scottish heritage and fascinating wildlife of this NZ city

32 CENTRAL COAST Relax in this beautiful holiday region north of Sydney, known for its idyllic beaches cuisine & culture 54 AUSSIE HORSE RACES Find out why you’ll want to don your best hat and experience the energy and passion of Australia’s top horse-racing events

43 ECO LODGES Enjoy the luxury of these fantastic holiday resorts with five-star green credentials

62 FOOD NEWS Get your tastebuds ready for all the latest gastronomic news from Down Under

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moving down under 64 MIGRATION UPDATE All the latest Antipodean migration news and news on state migration plans

66 DOWN UNDER LIVE! Find out why you need to book your ticket for the UK’s number one migration event

69 EXPAT DIARY Expat Rob Kiernan on life Down Under.

71 ASK THE EXPERTS Our migration experts answer some of your tough emigration questions

75 REAL LIFE, BRISBANE Find out about how our expat diary columnist settled in to life in South Australia

81 REAL LIFE, MELBOURNE The family that discovered the perfect worklife balance in beautiful Victoria

86 GETTING THERE Find out how to compile a CV that will impress those Australian bosses...

91 LIVING THERE Read our expert tips about the process of buying that dream house in Oz

95 WORKING DOWN UNDER Australian points test changes and why you need to file your visa application now!

100 RELOCATION CHECKLIST Your step-by-step chart to making a fresh new start Down Under www.getmedownunder.com

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