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Swan Valley, p67 Flinders Ranges, p32

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

Gordon River, p42

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

DOWN UNDER 20 GET ME DOWN UNDER 91 EXPAT DIARY 115 NEXT MONTH 114 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 118 AUSTRALIA MAP 122 NEW ZEALAND MAP 125 FIND AN AGENT 130 DOWN UNDER ICON

Christchurch, p22

ON THE COVER Let Australia’s stunning beaches set the scene for your romantic break

Photo: Tourism Queensland

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moving down under 79 MIGRATION UPDATE All the latest Antipodean migration news

85 ASK THE EXPERTS Our experts handle your questions

59 50 discovery22CHRISTCHURCHExplorethedelightsofNewZealand’s quintessential Garden City...

32 FLINDERS RANGES Get your hiking boots on and discover this magnificent South Australian landscape cuisine & culture 59 WORLD IN UNION Find out about how New Zealand is preparing itself for next year’s much anticipated Rugby World Cup

42 GORDON RIVER Discover the pristine beauty of south west Tasmania on an idyllic river boat cruise

67 VALLEY OF TASTE Find plenty of liquid refreshment in Perth’s picturesque Swan Valley

50 LET’S GET MARRIED Get the wedding of your dreams surrounded by stunning Antipodean landscape

75 FOOD NEWS All the latest gastronomic food and drink news from the Antipodes

91 EXPAT DIARY Expat Aoife McGee enjoys some Irish home comforts in Sydney, New South Wales

93 REAL LIFE, ADELAIDE Embracing family life in the quiet beachside suburb of Hallett Cove

98 REAL LIFE, MANDURAH Enjoying a better work-life balance in Mandurah, Western Australia

102 LIVING IN VICTORIA Choose between the city buzz or rural splendour in this popular state

106 RETIRE TO NZ Expert advice on the new retirement visas

111 WORKING DOWN UNDER Top tips to nab that job Down Under

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

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