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Issue 65 June 2011 www.getmedownunder.com

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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Magnetic Island, p41

Great Southern Region, p30

Canberra, p22

regulars 8 BIG PICTURE 10 STOPOVER: LA 12 TRAVEL NEWS 16 BUDGET TRAVELLER 19 GET ME DOWN UNDER 20 WHAT’S ON

DOWN UNDER 84 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 99 NEXT MONTH 102 AUSTRALIA MAP 106 NEW ZEALAND MAP 109 FIND AN AGENT 114 CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

Waiheke Island, p55

ON THE COVER Take a leap into the unknown with the adventure of a lifetime Down Under! Photo: Tourism New Zealand

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discovery 22 CANBERRA Explore the beautiful parklands and cultural delights of the Australian capital

30 GREAT SOUTHERN COAST Discover whales, wine and glorious wildflowers in Western Australia

41 SHEER MAGNETISM Feel the pull of Magnetic Island’s amazing wildlife and natural attractions

47 TOP 10 ADRENALINE HITS Our pick of the most amazing thrills and spills to be had Down Under!

cuisine & culture 55 FOODIE HEAVEN Find out why Waiheke Island is Auckland’s best-kept secret for fine dining

61 FOOD NEWS Gastronomic delights from Down Under

62 DOWN UNDER AWARDS Your chance to vote for your travel and migration heroes!

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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

74 REAL LIFE, PERTH Enjoying the nightlife and lifestyle perks of Western Australia’s capital

79 REAL LIFE, ROCKINGHAM The couple who are building their own successful business Down Under

86 TIME FOR A CHANGE Fantastic opportunities for skilled workers in the beautiful state of Victoria

91 STARTING AGAIN Balancing work and family life in a new country as a single parent in Queensland

95 WORKING DOWN UNDER Why now is the best time to apply for a visa and look for work Down Under

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

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