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Perth, p79

Adelaide Hills, p30

Inside, you’ll FIND…

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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Sydney, p22

Ballarat, p75

South Island, p40

regulars 8 big picture 10 stopover: HONG KONG 12 travel news 16 what’s on down under 19 get me down under 20 budget traveller 84 SubscriBE today! 99 Next month 102 AUSTRALIA map 106 NEW ZEALAND map 109 find an agent 114CELEBRITY INTERVIEW ON THE COVER

Vibrant Sydney shines just as much at night as it does during the day... Photo: Tourism New South Wales

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discovery 22 SYNEY Uncover the hidden delights of this ever-changing cosmopolitan city cuisine & culture 46 jump for it Bungy jumping in New Zealand and a guide to the best spots to make the leapl

30 ADELAIDE HILLS Explore the charming European-style townships of this South Australian region

40 ROAD TRIP Hiring a campervan proves to be the best way to explore NZ’s South Island...

55 LEGEND OF THE TOP END We meet up with the real life ‘Crocodile Dundee’ of Kakadu National Park

61 FOOD NEWS Gastronomic delights from Down Under moving down under 66 MIGRATION UPDATE All of the latest Antipodean migration news and visa updates

69 EXPAT DIARY Expat diary columnist Rob Kiernan on the quirks of life Down Under.

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

75 REAL LIFE, BALLARAT A radiographer found the perfect work-life balance in regional Victoria

79 REAL LIFE, PERTH The family who are loving the outdoors lifestyle of Banksia Grove

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87 MONEY MATTERS The lowdown on banking Down Under, including tips for setting up an account

91 TAKE ON TARANAKI Why this picturesque region in NZ’s North Island is the perfect place to live and work

95 working down under New regional skilled migration opportunities

100 RELOCATION CHECKLIST Your step-by-step chart to making a fresh new start in Australia and New Zealand

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