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Exmouth, p58

Adelaide, p40/91

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

Melbourne, p51

Rosebud, p97

Kaikoura, p30

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regulars 14 GET ME DOWN UNDER 16 TRAVEL NEWS 20 BUDGET TRAVELLER 23 STOPOVER: DELHI 24 WHAT’S ON

DOWN UNDER 26 REVIEWS 28 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 81 EXPAT DIARY 87 ASK THE EXPERTS 116 AUSTRALIA MAP 122 NEW ZEALAND MAP 124 NEXT MONTH 130 ICON: AKUBRA HATS

ON THE COVER The stunning rock formation of The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains. Photo: Laura Forsyth

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discovery 30 KAIKOURA Explore the scenic coastline of New Zealand’s whale-watching capital

40 ADELAIDE Discover the cosmopolitan South Australian capital and its stunning surroundings

51 MELBOURNE Head to St Kilda, Melbourne, to party all night with the Neighbours cast

cuisine & culture 64 SKYDIVING Leaping from planes, walking along tight ropes, zorbing and other activities that will boost your adrenaline levels

71 GOURMET RAIL TOUR Sit back, relax and watch the countryside unfold – why touring Australia by rail is a delight for Sue Osborne

58 EXMOUTH Rocky landscapes, unique wildlife and fantastic snorkelling in Western Australia

75 FOOD NEWS Get a real taste of what life’s like Down Under with the latest gastronomic news

Photo competition

winners revealed!

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moving down under 81 EXPAT DIARY Charlie Inglefi eld’s Sydney lifestyle

83 MIGRATION UPDATE Keep track of all the latest immigration news

87 EXPERT ADVICE We tackle your migration problems

91 REAL ESCAPES:

ADELAIDE A new start for their new family in a sunny climate for Gillian and Mark Fisher

97 REAL ESCAPES: VICTORIA Allister and Mandy Thomson joined family in Rosebud in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula

102 AUCKLAND Property hotspots in New Zealand’s cosmopolitan capital city

106 WORKING HOLIDAY VISA How to get a working holiday visa and get a taste of New Zealand life

108 WATERSIDE PROPERTY Check out these stunning Down Under homes beside the water’s edge

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

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

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