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Gold Coast, p91

Margaret River, p36

Adelaide, p24

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, p98

Arrowtown, p62

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

DOWN UNDER 20 GET ME DOWN UNDER 22 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 81 EXPAT DIARY 116 AUSTRALIA MAP 122 NEW ZEALAND MAP 126 NEXT MONTH 130 ICON: AUCKLAND

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ON THE COVER Enjoy some worldclass surfi ng in Margaret River, Western Australia Photo: Shutterstock

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discovery 24 ADELAIDE The South Australian capital prides itself on its creative and cultural offerings

36 MARGARET RIVER Get the adrenaline pumping and enjoy some world-class wine in this idyllic region

46 MARKETS Find out why Australia has some of the best market experiences in the world

54 CYCLING Discover hidden wildlife and brazenly good cafés along Adelaide’s stunning coastline

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cuisine & culture 62 ARROWTOWN Step back in time as you explore this quaint town in New Zealand’s South Island and discover its gold mining heritage

69 BILL GRANGER Delicious recipes that are quick, simple and take the stress out of modern day living courtesy of the Aussie restaurateur

75 FOOD NEWS Taste your way through the Antipodes with these gastronomic delights

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moving down under 81 EXPAT DIARY Expat Vicky Gray on life Down Under

83 MIGRATION UPDATE Round-up of the latest migration news

87 EXPERT ADVICE Our panel of experts handle your tough emigration questions

81 REAL ESCAPES:

GOLD COAST Michaela Hanson has never been happier since moving to Hope Island

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VICTORIA A new start for the family and the chance to spend more time together in Melbourne

103 MIGRATION DIARY The Ascroft family on their migration journey

105 SAVING MONEY Find out how you can obtain grants and save money when you move Down Under

108 HEALTH CHECK Your visa depends on it and your family need one – get the lowdown on medicals

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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