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Tourism Australia
MEDIA KIT
2018 - 19
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
AUSTRALIA
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Aboriginal Land Brisbane – Cairns 1716 1065 2.05 Sydney – Melbourne 872 542 1.10 about any of the content of this information, and in no
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Welcome to Australia
CONTENTS
Big, bold and colourful, Australia is a land
Welcome to Australia graced with some of the most intriguing
natural attractions you will ever see, from
sensational coast and countryside to
1. Destinations fascinating plant and wildlife.
• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales Australia is regarded as a highly aspirational
• Northern Territory destination for international travellers, with
• Queensland The Arkaba Walk, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
an impressive range of natural assets, a rich
• South Australia heritage and cultural offerings, particularly
• Tasmania our Indigenous culture, all representing a
• Victoria significant part of our appeal.
• Western Australia
Australia is the world’s sixth largest country,
2. The Hot List measuring 4,000 kilometres (2485 miles)
east to west and 3,200 kilometres (1988
3. Events Calendar miles) north to south. With a vast interior,
this is also the world’s driest continent with
more than 70 per cent classified as semi-arid
4. Useful Knowledge and with the largest desert region in the
southern hemisphere.
5. about tourism australia Travellers find a warm welcome in Australia
where the outgoing, friendly people inhabit
• International Tourism Snapshot
•A viation a vast continent with varied landscape and
• There’s Nothing Like Australia climatic zones, natural wonders and unique
• Signature Experiences of wildlife.
Australia
Australia has vibrant, cosmopolitan cities, with
historical and cultural attractions that reflect
the diversity of our population. Some Australian
cities are known for their outdoor lifestyle,
others for fabulous dining, fashion or art. Each
has its own sense of history and charm.
The beauty of Australia lies in its friendly
people, the diversity of natural attractions, its
truly unique wildlife, the vast open spaces,
the clean beaches and bright sunlight as
well as the great value for money. For an
outstanding holiday, the choice is Australia.
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destinations
Heart Reef, Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Nestled conveniently between Sydney and Melbourne, the Australian Capital
Territory – home to Australia’s capital, Canberra – offers sophistication and style
with the ease and accessibility of a small city. A blossoming food and wine scene,
a multitude of galleries and museums and proximity to a series of beautiful
national parks make the Australian Capital Territory the perfect base for a little
indulgence and adventure.
Sunrise over Canberra
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
highlights
Stay in a luxury designer hotel culinary experiences on offer here, including
the multi-award-winning restaurant Monster
Canberra is coming into its own as a fabulous
Kitchen and Bar, as well as the world’s best
place to experience unique, beautifully
coffee (2015 world champion barista, Sasa
curated hotels. Choose a distinct designer
Sestic is based in the Australian Capital
space at Hotel Hotel, where each room has
Territory and you can try his specialty roasted
been dressed with carefully chosen artworks,
coffee beans at ONA Coffee).
objects and restored furniture, or luxuriate
in your own one-bedroom apartment at
East Hotel, located in the vibrant suburb Take a hot air balloon flight over Lark Hill Winery, Canberra
of Kingston. Delight in the history of the
heritage-listed Hotel Kurrajong, a preferred
a city
For the best views of Canberra, take a hot air
long-time haunt of Australian politicians, or
balloon flight over the city at dawn. It is fairly
check into the quirky five-star surrounds of
unusual to be able to hot air balloon over a
QT Canberra.
city, as the balloons require sufficient grassed
areas to be able to land no matter where the
Taste the finest wines of the region wind direction takes them. But Canberra’s
A cool climate, varied vineyard elevations open spaces and parkland area make this
and different soil types have made the possible year round. Once a year, the Territory
Australian Capital Territory an ideal spot also holds an annual celebration of the area’s
for winemaking. Sangiovese, Riesling, ballooning community at the Canberra
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Balloon Spectacular event.
Tempranillo and rare varieties such as Grüner
Veltliner are all produced in this region. Home
to 140 vineyards and more than 30 boutique Get to know the galleries and
cellar doors, a visit to the wineries is a perfect
way to spend an afternoon. Experience the
museums
Explore the world’s largest collection
philosophy of dining from paddock to plate
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
at Pialligo Estate where you can indulge in
artworks at the National Gallery of Australia
seasonal food and sensational wines in a
or learn about the war experiences that
relaxed environment.
helped shape Australia at the Australian
War Memorial and get an understanding of
Canberra’s flourishing foodie scene Australia’s social and political history at The
In recent years, Canberra’s food scene has Museum of Australian Democracy, which is
gained national attention for its emerging housed in one of the nation’s most iconic
gastronomy. From fine dining to cheap eats, buildings, Old Parliament House.
tapas and casual dining, there’s a breadth of
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NewActon, Canberra
NEW SOUTH WALES
With endless unspoilt beaches, breathtaking natural treasures and one of the
world’s most famous and vibrant cities, there’s no place in the world like New
South Wales. From Sydney Harbour to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains
and the Hunter Valley, New South Wales beckons with indulgent wine regions,
pristine seaside villages and high mountain country.
Cafe Sydney, Circular Quay
new south wales
highlights
Spice Alley, Chippendale Surfing, Byron Bay
See Sydney’s star attractions and
hidden gems
The Harbour City, as its commonly called,
is home to many of Australia’s must-see
attractions – such as the Sydney Opera
House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi
Beach – but also abounds in sophisticated
dining, secret harbour beaches and hole-in-
the-wall coffee shops. Discover the hip inner
city neighbourhoods of Potts Point and Surry
Hills, beach hop through exclusive Vaucluse
and drink and dine in artsy Chippendale.
You’ll find cultural riches such as galleries,
museums, theatre companies and alternative
cinema, without ever being too far from
those glistening million-dollar views.
Chill out in Byron Bay
Byron Bay is mainland Australia’s easternmost
town, world renowned for its beautiful
beaches, lush rainforest and laid-back
lifestyle. Domestic flights arrive at nearby
Ballina Airport, and take about one hour
and 20 minutes from Sydney. In and around
town you’ll find a thriving food scene that
celebrates local produce. Don’t miss breakfast
at Three Blue Ducks in Byron, set on a working
farm. Walk the 3.7 kilometre (2.3 mile) Cape
Byron track for breathtaking views across
the ocean and hinterland, keeping your eyes
peeled for humpback whales, which migrate
along the coast between June and November.
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Vivid Sydney 2016
Get into nature in the Blue
Mountains
The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area has
abundant natural beauty, and offers excellent
hiking, spectacular scenery and quaint towns
and villages, making it a popular getaway
from Sydney. Walk to the foot of the Three
Sisters on the 998-step Giant Stairway, or
glide between clifftops on the Scenic Skyway,
270 metres (886 feet) above ancient ravines.
Stroll around picturesque villages Leura and
Blackheath for antique stores, quirky cafés
and top-notch restaurants, then spend the
night in a luxury lodge or charming B&B. The
Blue Mountains is only a 90 minute drive
west of Sydney.
Eat and drink trough the Hunter
Valley
The Hunter Valley is home to more than 120
wineries, gourmet restaurants and luxury
retreats, and is conveniently located just two Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay
hours drive north of Sydney. Taste a diverse
variety of wines at the Hunter Valley’s cellar
doors, including semillons at the 1886-built
Audrey Wilkinson winery; the Graveyard
Shiraz at Brokenwood Wines; and Tyrrell’s
famous Vat 1. Delve into a degustation menu
at acclaimed restaurants such as Muse and
EXP, or improve your skills at a pasta-making
class. You can float above it all on a hot air
balloon ride at sunrise with Balloon Aloft.
Swim off Australia’s whitest beach
Drive three hours south of Sydney to the
seaside village of Hyams Beach, home to the
world’s whitest sand. Located on the southern
shores of Jervis Bay, its clear, turquoise waters
are high on many holidaymakers’ hit lists.
Follow one of the walking trails through serene
Booderee National Park, explore the historic
township of Huskisson and spend the night in
luxury safari-style tents at Paperbark Camp.
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Vines, Hunter Valley Scenic World, Blue Mountains
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Tropical and lush in some places; red and rocky in others – the Northern Territory
is like nowhere else in Australia. From Uluru to Arnhem Land the Northern
Territory’s attractions are as diverse as its landscapes. Here you will find ancient
Aboriginal rock art galleries, wonderful wildlife parks, rare South Sea pearls and
world-famous natural attractions.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parknorthern territory
highlights
See sunset at Uluru
Standing 350 metres (1150 feet) high, ringed
by ghost gum trees and waterholes, Uluru
is a giant sandstone rock and a spiritual
Dreaming site for the local Aboriginal Anangu
people. Uluru is at its most captivating at
sunset when the rock’s surface shifts through
a gamut of colours. Spend an afternoon
walking the 10.6 kilometre (6.6 mile) base
trail before relaxing at one of the two
designated sunset viewing area.
Longitude 131°, Yulara Walk the West MacDonnell Ranges
Drive 110 kilometres (68 miles) beyond Alice
Springs to the gentle West Macs, a landscape
characterised by ochre soil, cliffs and royal
blue skies. Swimmable creeks and semi-arid
desert walks abound. Ormiston Gorge is a
jewel in the West Macs crown. Its four hour
Pound Walk leads visitors into an ancient
valley, across a dry creek bed and past a
shimmering waterhole flanked by ghost gums.
Swim at Mataranka Thermal Pool
Further north, 420 kilometres (260 miles)
shy of Darwin, luxurious 34° Celsius (93°
Fahrenheit) waters that glow turquoise
due to their mineral content lie inside
Elsey National Park. The sandy-bottomed
Mataranka Thermal Pool is alive with fish and
freshwater turtles. Explore it with a snorkel in
hand. The site’s sister lagoon, Bitter Springs, is
a 10 minute drive away.
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Mt Borradaile, Arnhemland Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National ParkKata Tjuta sunset
Canoe inside Nitmiluk National Park favourites such as a Thai papaya salad, or be
bold and visit Go On Be Game, a stall serving
With a network of 13 gorges that cradle the
kangaroo, crocodile and buffalo fillet burgers.
Katherine River, Nitmiluk National Park is ideal
to explore by canoe, thanks to its placid waters,
scenic surrounds and low-lying rock shelves. Laze around Litchfield National Park
Hire a canoe from Nitmiluk Tours and paddle About 115 kilometres (70 miles) from Darwin,
your way to Butterfly Gorge for a picnic and Litchfield National Park’s Buley Rockhole is a
swim. Or escape the busier gorges and take series of descending, connected swimming
a guided three day canoeing tour with Gecko pools with clear waters. Secure a small site all
Canoeing. to yourself and lounge about as the stream
bubbles past. From here, continue on to the
park’s signature swimming hubs, Wangi and
Take a scenic flight over Kakadu Florence Falls.
World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is
famous for its dramatic waterfalls, and hosts
all six of the Top End’s ecosystems: stone Get an art fix on the Tiwi Islands
country, wetlands, savanna woodlands, tidal Dubbed the Islands of Smiles, the Tiwis – 70
flats, hills and basins and flood plains. See it kilometres (43 miles) north of Darwin – are
from above on a scenic flight. accessible via charter plane and boat. Take a
three day trip with Sail Darwin and visit the
islands’ key art centres. The Tiwis specialise
Eat at Darwin’s Mindil Market in wooden sculptures, traditional painting
The lively Mindil Beach Sunset Market runs
and vibrant, modern fabric designs. Artists
on Thursday and Sunday nights from April to
are often around to have a chat and share the
November and features street performers,
stories behind their creations.
kids’ rides, musicians, craft stalls and an
eclectic range of Asian food stalls. Try local
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Aboriginal artist, Uluruqueensland
When it comes to sun-soaked rest and relaxation no other destination shines
like Queensland. From pristine beaches to lush mountain hideaways, from gently
winding rivers to the aquatic paradise of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is a
place where feeling alive comes naturally.
Gold Coastqueensland
highlights
Whale watching,
Hervey Bay Scuba diving at Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef
Admire the incredible Great
Barrier Reef
The living masterpiece that is the Great
Barrier Reef stretches for more than
2,000 kilometres (1,200 miles) along the
Queensland coastline. There are hundreds
of tours and experiences available along the
Great Barrier Reef coastline – most notably
from the towns of Cairns, Port Douglas,
Townsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island,
Seventeen Seventy, Bundaberg, Gladstone
and Mackay – but whether you snorkel, scuba
dive, fly, motor or sail over it, you simply must
experience the colours and textures of this
natural wonder.
The Gold Coast
From the iconic Surfers Paradise beach and
the dining precincts of Main Beach and
Broadbeach to the lush, green hinterland,
there’s an experience waiting for you at every
turn on the Gold Coast. In Australia’s “theme Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef
park capital” see native Australian wildlife,
meet your favourite movie characters and
superheroes, or swim with dolphins.
Visit tropical Cairns
With its international airport and excellent
shopping, the tropical city of Cairns, in
Queensland’s far north, is a convenient access
point for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree
Rainforest, but don’t miss the great things
to do in and around town. You’ll find brilliant
cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches
nearby. Relax by one of the pools at a five-star
resort, day trip to the nearby stylish villages
of Port Douglas and Palm Cove, or spend your
days out and about exploring this city oasis.
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Mossman River,
Daintree Rainforest Burleigh Heads, Gold CoastDaintree Rainforest Reef. Here, you’ll find some of the world’s
best island resorts, including qualia, as well
The Daintree, a two hour drive north of
as Whitehaven Beach – regularly voted
Colour Me Brisbane Sign, Brisbane
Cairns, is the world’s oldest tropical rainforest
into top 10 round-ups of the world’s most
and so beautiful that it provided inspiration
beautiful beaches for its powder fine sands
for the movie Avatar. Stand in awe under
and dazzling aqua water – and the incredibly
the branches of the 600-million-year-old
shaped Heart Reef.
Zamia Fern, which has an underground trunk
system evolved in defence against dinosaurs.
Cruise the Daintree River, where you might Watch whales at Hervey Bay
spot a crocodile waiting in the mangroves The safe, sheltered waters of Hervey Bay
or glimpse a turtle in the clear, sparkling make it one of the best places on Earth for
streams below. Stay at one of the luxury eco whale watching. In winter months (July
lodges nestled in the rainforest such as Silky to November), humpback whales travel
Oaks Lodge, or in the lovely beach village of north along the Queensland coastline
Port Douglas nearby. from Antarctica to the warm waters of the
Whitsundays, stopping in calm Hervey Bay to
Explore Brisbane breed and nurse their young.
Soak up the subtropical climate, explore
river, parks and outdoor spaces or delve into See the world’s largest sand island
its arts and culture at South Bank. Take a A short ferry ride from Hervey Bay is World
paddle steamer or ferry down the Brisbane Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the world’s
River or bike ride through the City Botanic largest sand island. It’s easy to see why the
Gardens. Brisbane is the perfect gateway traditional Aboriginal owners called Fraser
from which to explore the wonder and beauty Island K’gari – paradise. Four-wheel drive
of Queensland. next to the coloured cliffs of The Cathedrals,
take a joy flight over 75 Mile Beach, bushwalk
Whitsunday Islands through rainforest growing from the sand
and swim in mirrored lakes ringed with
Made up of 74 tropical islands, the
golden sand. There’s also kayaking, jet skiing
Whitsundays archipelago lies just off the
and wind surfing to enjoy.
Queensland coast next to the Great Barrier
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Friday Island, Torres StraitSOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia is a brilliant blend of produce, people and places. With long
summers, stunning beaches, vast outback landscapes and festivals, travellers
come back time and time again. If you love food and wine, you’ll love South
Australia. There are 16 wine regions to choose from and you won’t have to travel
far to enjoy them.
Lake Gairdner, Lake Gairdner National Parksouth australia
highlights
Enjoy cultural Adelaide Indulge in South Australian wine
The capital of South Australia, Adelaide, is a South Australia is one of the world’s premier
vibrant, culturally diverse city. Thriving bars wine producing areas, and there are more Arkaba Station, Flinders Ranges
and restaurants serve local produce and some than 200 wineries within a short drive of the
of the country’s best wines, sourced from capital, Adelaide. The state is home to 18
surrounding vineyards. Join the locals at the major winemaking regions, such as Barossa,
popular Adelaide Central Market for gourmet Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley, and Australia’s
produce and a bustling atmosphere, and head most iconic wine, Penfolds Grange. You can
to the West End laneways of Peel and Leigh taste wines and eat superb gourmet produce
streets for funky bars and eateries. (including olives, meats and cheeses) at many
cellar doors in the various wine regions.
Head to the coast
The South Australian coastline combines Experience Australia’s native
dramatic clifftop scenery and remote surfing
and fishing spots with popular beaches
wildlife up-close
Kangaroo Island, 13 kilometres (8 miles) off
and a sparkling green sea that jumps with
the coast of South Australia is brimming
dolphins and whales. North-west of Adelaide
with native animals, some of which aren’t
is the Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas, where blue
found anywhere else. It is also home to an
swimmer crabs, scallops, crayfish abalone,
established artisanal food scene known
Spencer Gulf prawns and Coffin Bay oysters
particularly for its freshly caught seafood,
are on the menu. Fancy an adrenaline-
cheeses and wines; and one of the world’s
pumping experience? Book a cage dive and
best hotels located on a sea cliff on a rugged
come face to face with great white sharks.
stretch of coastal wilderness.
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A young Euro Wallaby, Gawler Ranges National Park Royal Croquet Club, AdelaideJoin in the festivities in the
festival state
Come to Adelaide between February and
Africola, Adelaide
March to experience a riotous month of
cabaret, circus and comedy at the Adelaide
Fringe Festival. March is also the month of
the Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide,
featuring world music and dance in the
Adelaide parklands. In late April and early
May the focus is on local food and wine, when
Tasting Australia comes to town. There’s a hot
date in June too, when the Adelaide Cabaret
Festival kicks off. And that’s just the start.
Experience the South Australian
Outback
Outback South Australia is a vast land of
dry grassy plains, blood red dirt, desert
country and rugged hills patrolled by emus,
kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles. Among
the highlights are the craggy red mountains
and ancient gorges that make up the
Flinders Ranges, a spiritual place known for
its Aboriginal rock art sites and the giant
natural amphitheatre, Wilpena Pound. An
extraordinary oasis not to be missed is Lake
Eyre, a huge shimmering area of dry white salt
that occasionally fills when the rivers flow and
hundreds of thousands of waterbirds fly in for
a feast of tiny brine shrimp.
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Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Islandtasmania
Tasmania’s countless natural attractions – from the wonders of Wineglass Bay
to the wilds of the pristine wilderness – are all within easy reach of the island’s
two biggest cities, Hobart and Launceston. Discover a gourmet paradise, where
people live with the land and sea and there is a natural flow from paddock to
plate. The island’s dramatic scenery and compact size is filled with variety, and
it’s the perfect place to explore your own way.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Parktasmania
highlights
Explore Hobart’s Capital Treats
Tasmania’s welcoming capital city, Hobart,
is pressed between a mountain and a river,
MONA, Hobart and provides a diverse range of city activities
and experiences. Wander among the city’s
beautiful sandstone colonial architecture,
drive to the summit of Mount Wellington
for the best of Hobart’s views, and dine on
Tasmania’s famously fresh produce in any
number of outstanding restaurants.
Visit the Underground Art World
of Mona
Hobart’s amazing, subterranean Museum
of Old and New Art, or MONA, is a heady
combination of art and architecture. A multi-
tiered labyrinth cut into sandstone cliffs in
the city’s northern suburbs, this world-class
gallery has a collection of art designed to
provoke.
Delve into Convict History
World Heritage-listed penitentiary buildings
around Tasmania tell the story of almost 50
years of harsh convict life in the 19th century.
Australia’s most notorious convict settlement
sits in the beautiful coastal setting of Port
Arthur, a one hour drive east of Hobart. If
you’re feeling brave, stick around for the
nightly ghost tour.
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Mures Fish Centre Restaurant,
Victoria Dock, HobartWineglass Bay
Rock the Cradle by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. On this
day-long tour, towards the coast of southern
The most famous of Tasmania’s multitude of
Bruny Island, you’ll harvest oysters straight
mountains is Cradle Mountain, a dramatic
from a farm’s leases, and feast on crayfish and
cliff-lined peak rising from the shores of Dove
abalone caught by your guide. The catch is
Lake in the state’s north-west. View it from
barbecued right on the boat.
the six kilometre (3.7 mile) Dove Lake Circuit
walking track or, if you’re feeling energetic,
climb to Marions Lookout for a stunning view Meet a Devil
over mountain and lake. Wildlife parks across Tasmania offer
opportunities to see the state’s emblematic
Tasmanian devil. Take a night tour at
Wander the Sands of Wineglass Bay Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 minutes
A short walk from the car park at Freycinet drive north of Hobart, and you’ll get to feed
National Park brings you to a lookout platform the devils in a tug-of-war game; or join a Devil
above the flawless white curve of Wineglass Tracker Tour at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo on
Bay on the eastern Freycinet Peninsula (three the Tasman Peninsula (about a one-hour drive
hours drive north-east of Hobart). From here, south-east of Hobart) to help monitor wild
walk down to the beach and feel the sand populations.
between your toes. You’ll probably meet a
kangaroo or two on the beach, and may see
dolphins playing in the water. Go Nuts about Stanley
One look at cute Stanley, on Tasmania’s north-
west coast, is usually enough to inspire love
Be Seduced by Seafood at first sight. This colourful and welcoming
Seafood can come no fresher than this, as fishing town huddles at the base of a curious
you take a boat from Hobart’s docks for a rectangular hill named the Nut. It’s the plug
banquet pulled straight from the ocean on of a former volcano. Little penguins waddle
a Tasmanian Seafood Seduction trip run ashore each night across long Godfreys Beach.
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Highfield Historic Site & The Nut State Reserve, StanleyVICTORIA
Victoria offers a wealth of diverse experiences and attractions. Discover
sweeping coastlines and pristine beaches, national parks and forests teeming
with wildlife. Find mountains where you can ski, climb and hike. Indulge your
senses in wineries and natural spas. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and
varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
Royal Exhibition Centre, Melbournevictoria
highlights
Savour the world’s most liveable
city, Melbourne Evans Walker Bridge, Southbank, Melbourne
Find out why The Economist has named
Melbourne the world’s most liveable city for
six years running. This easygoing metropolis
is Australia’s cultural, shopping and foodie
capital, and in 2017 hosted The World’s 50
Best Restaurants Awards. Visit also for the
sport (think The Australian Open, the Formula
1 Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup horse race
and cricket’s Boxing Day Test match) but
make time to discover its hidden bars, local
designers, tucked-away restaurants and
cutting-edge cafés.
Experience one of the world’s great
coastal drives
Starting an hour outside of Melbourne, the Great
Ocean Road spans Victoria’s epic, wave-crashing
coastline all the way to the spectacular rocky
outcrops of the 12 Apostles, and beyond to the
South Australian border. Enjoy expansive views
of the Southern Ocean, plus golden beaches,
jagged cliffs, and temperate rainforests. See
animals and birds in the wild, watch pro surfers
in action, relax in pretty coastal towns, savour
gourmet treats, and discover indigenous cultural
sites. The Great Ocean Road is as much about a
spectacular journey as it is the destination.
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Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell National Parkdining restaurants,such as The Lake House, a
See Australian wildlife at trailblazing farm-to-table restaurant and spa
Phillip Island resort. Explore heritage gardens, buy farm-
Watch the little penguins come home to gate produce, and browse art galleries and
their burrows in the sand and see fur seals boutiques in quaint country towns.
and koalas in their natural habitats at
Phillip Island, which has a host of wildlife
experiences for the whole family. A three and
Immerse yourself in the history of
a half hour round trip from Melbourne, Phillip Victoria’s gold rush towns
Island is a perfect short getaway where you Discover the history and culture of the
can relax on unspoiled ocean beaches, visit Goldfields region, about a 90 minute drive
historic farms and even get an adrenalin fix from Melbourne. Spend the day at the Whale watching, Wildlife Coast Cruises
on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. recreated gold-mining town of Sovereign Hill,
which brings to life Australia’s splendid 1850s
gold rush era. Meet costumed characters, pan
Experience the good life on the for real gold, chat with skilled craftsmen, and
Mornington Peninsula visit a one-room school house. Admire the
Undulating vineyards, farmland and ocean elaborate buildings of Ballarat and Bendigo,
and bay beaches can all be found on the which were built on the riches of the gold
Mornington Peninsula, just an hour’s drive rush, visit the Gold Museum, go underground
from Melbourne. Enjoy long lunches at to a real gold mine, and visit the Chinese
winery restaurants, swim with dolphins Museum and Joss House Temple.
and seals in Port Phillip Bay, peruse country
markets, pick strawberries, visit a wildlife Visit the Dandenongs and the Yarra
sanctuary, ride horses along beaches and
across vineyards, visit cheesemakers and Valley wineries
distillers, farm stands and olive groves, go Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne,
bushwalking and take pictures of Victoria’s explore the forests and fern gullies of the
colourful bathing boxes. Dandenong Ranges via car, on foot or by
historic steam train and admire some of
Australia’s finest cool-climate gardens. Visit
Relax in spa country Healesville Sanctuary, one of the best places
Invigorate body and mind in the natural in the country to interact with Australian
mineral springs and historic villages of the wildlife in natural surroundings and continue
Daylesford Macedon Ranges region, just an to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s finest cool-
80 minute drive northwest from Melbourne. climate wine region. There you can embark
Soak in mineral waters and find balance at on a hot-air balloon ride and a enjoy a host
spa and wellness retreats. Enjoy great food of winery experiences.
and wine in country pubs as well as fine-
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Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Mornington PeninsulaWESTERN AUSTRALIA
Find fiery red soils and pearly white sands. Swim dive snorkel or float above the
brilliant turquoise- coloured waters. With a history and culture as colourful as its
landscape, there’s nothing quite like Western Australia. Combine this with fresh
produce, premium wines and a temperate climate and you have all the essential
ingredients for an extraordinary holiday.
Cape to Cape Track, Margaret Riverwestern australia
Whaleshark, Ningaloo Reef, Coral Coast Camel ride, Broome highlights
Go bar hopping in Perth
There is no such thing as an ordinary night
out in Perth. You might kick things off at Lot
Twenty, once the stable where the town’s
police horses were kept, before heading to
Varnish on King, a sleek basement bar with
an encyclopaedic whisky selection. End the
night in one of Perth’s many rooftop bars,
perhaps the elegant terrace at Wildflower
atop COMO The Treasury, Perth’s most
acclaimed boutique hotel.
Fall in love with a quokka
Don’t forget your selfie stick when you
head to Rottnest Island. Just 19 kilometres
(12 miles) off the coast of Perth, this laid-
back island is home to Australia’s most
photographed marsupial. The quokka – found
Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, only on Rottnest – is a furry, cat-sized animal
Dampier Peninsula with a cuddly appearance and a tendency to
smile. In recent years it has become a social
media star, thanks partly to the fact that
quokkas are less shy around humans than
many other Australian animals.
Ride a camel along Cable Beach
Not your average country town, Broome is the
heart of the Kimberley, an old pearling port
where heritage buildings house lively bars
and restaurants. The town’s pride and joy is
the extraordinary Cable Beach, a 22 kilometre
(14 mile) stretch of fine white sand washed
by tides that rise up to nine metres (30 feet).
Don’t leave town without treating yourself
to a sunset camel ride along the beach as the
sun sinks over the ocean.
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Bread in Common Kitchen
Quokka, Rottnest Island and Bakery, FremantleBungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park, The Kimberley
Dive with whale sharks on and pandanus. Along the way, you can sleep
at cattle stations, stay in style at luxury lodges
Ningaloo Reef such as El Questro Homestead, or enjoy bush
Are you up for a swim with the world’s largest camping.
fish? Whale sharks, which can grow up to
18 metres (59 feet) in length, visit Ningaloo
Reef every year between May and October.
Explore the gorges of the Bungle
Swimming just metres away from these gentle Bungles
giants is a remarkable experience, but it is not Australia has no shortage of striking rock
Ningaloo’s only attraction. The reef’s stunning formations, but the Bungle Bungles, in the
selection of marine life includes manta rays, East Kimberley, is one of the most remarkable.
humpback whales and colourful corals. This collection of tiger-striped sandstone
domes is striking when seen from above.
Discover an outdoor Outback art To really make the most of the experience,
however, you will need to hike through the
gallery at Lake Ballard landscape. Walk through the narrow Echidna
You don’t expect to find an open-air art Chasm, where the towering walls seem Lake Ballard, Kalgoorlie Pinky Beach, Rottnest Island
gallery in the Outback, but internationally to press in on you, and admire the natural
renowned sculptor Antony Gormley chose the amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge.
dry salt pan of Lake Ballard as the backdrop
for 51 of his eye-catching sculptures. The
delicate figures, spread across an area of 10
Feel small in the tall tree forests
In Western Australia’s southern region you’ll
kilometres (six miles), are striking at any time
find forests of enormous karri and tingle
of day but appear particularly eerie when the
trees. At the town of Walpole you can wander
dawn light sweeps across the salt pan.
past – and even through – 400-year-old
specimens on the Ancient Empire Walk, or
Drive the Gibb River Road walk through the canopy on the Valley of
It is one of Australia’s great road trips: a the Giants Treetop Walk. For a real thrill, try
660 kilometre (410 mile) journey on red dirt ascending the 61 metre (200 foot) Gloucester
roads through the heart of the Kimberley. Tree at the town of Pemberton, which is so
Following an old cattle droving trail, the trip tall it was once used as a fire lookout. The
from Derby to Kununurra gives you access Southern Forests are arguably at their best in
to some of the most remarkable scenery in spring, when a carpet of wildflowers bursts
Australia, including red rock gorges, dramatic into bloom, but they’re memorable at any
waterfalls and ancient forests of palm trees time of year.
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Boranup Karri Forrest, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Parkthe hot list 2018
d’Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale region, South Australiathe hot list 2018
A wrap up of travel trends and products in Australia for 2018.
Wine + Design Experiences which opened October 2017. Featuring over
50 large-scale contemporary works from
A series of high-end conceptual art and
sculptors such as Tony Cragg, Zadok Ben-
design experiences is currently sweeping
David and Inge King set against ocean views,
Australia’s vineyards, the most hotly
vines, cattle and native gardens, the vineyard
anticipated of which is the avant-garde
also boasts a stunning, barrel-shaped main
d’Arenberg Cube in South Australia’s McLaren
building housing an oversized cellar door and
Vale wine region. Set to open early in 2018 at
110-seat destination restaurant.
the d’Arenberg winery, this multi-storey feat
of architecture will house public and private
Mornington Peninsula is also home to
tasting rooms, virtual fermenters, bars and a
Australia’s hottest new vineyard hotel, the
restaurant in a structure resembling a half-
whimsical 46-room Jackalope, which opened
solved Rubik’s Cube. The cube is crowned with
in April 2017. Named after a mythical
16 hydraulic umbrellas – 15 black and one
creature, the hotel fuses art, design, food
red – which open in a playful, choreographed
and storytelling in a visually stunning
sequence of movement.
experience that has just been shortlisted
at the World Architecture Festival awards.
The d’Arenberg Cube joins several other
Many more new and innovative “wine
“wine + design” experiences around the
+ design” experiences, such as MONA’s
nation, including the brand new, $50 million
“Moorilla sleepover” and Leeuwin Estate’s
sculpture park, cellar door and fine dining
Art Series Dinner can be found via Ultimate
restaurant at Point Leo Estate vineyard,
Winery Experiences of Australia.
on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula,
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Barrel Room, Moorilla Estate, Hobart, TasmaniaGold Coast 2018
Commonwealth Games
countdown clock,
Commonwealth Games
Queensland’s Gold Coast might be best
Surfers Paradise,
known for metropolitan hub Surfers Paradise,
Queensland
but the 57-kilometre stretch of coastline is
undergoing rapid change, in part thanks to its
upcoming role hosting the Commonwealth
Games. From 4-15 April 2018, athletes from
70 nations and territories will descend on the
city for the largest sporting event in Australia
this decade.
The Games coincide with Festival 2018 – an
arts and cultural festival that will unfold
across 20 locations in a celebration of the
Games – and the unveiling of a brand new
luxury suite hotel at multi-million dollar
entertainment precinct, The Star Gold Coast.
Formerly Jupiters Casino, the site is also the
new home of a refurbished 596-room hotel
and six new dining venues.
The Gold Coast is also enjoying a flourishing
craft cider and beer scene infused with the
local surf culture, with around 20 breweries
now open. Balter is co-owned by seven local
surfers, including world champions Mick
Fanning and Joel Parkinson, while Black Hops
was launched by “three blokes” and a crowd-
funding scheme to wild success. They are
set to be joined by the launch of Lost Palms
Brewing Co in early 2018.
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Balter Brewing Company,
Currumbin, Queenslandthe city is experiencing a major hotel ‘room
Spotlight on Perth: A new global city boom’. Design-led luxury brand QT Hotels will
With increasingly sophisticated dining and
open QT Perth in mid-2018, The Westin will
arts scenes, and several major new openings Elizabeth Quay, Perth, Western Australia
open an ambitious city hotel on 27 April, the
and developments slated for 2018, Perth is in
Hilton will open three DoubleTrees by 2019
the grips of a rapid evolution from laidback
and a Ritz Carlton will open in 2019 at the new
remote city to innovative global hub. Of major
Elizabeth Quay precinct.
significance is the world’s first direct flight
between Europe and Australia, which launches
The Intercontinental Perth also launched in
between Perth and London on 24 March 2018.
October 2017 with 300 pieces of commissioned
The long-haul Qantas flight will take 17 hours
on a 236-passenger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, art throughout public spaces and guest
with inbound passengers able to stopover in rooms. Additionally the city is experiencing
Perth without incurring a fee. major urban redevelopment, with large-scale
changes including the $100 million foreshore
The city is also experiencing three major redevelopment of Scarborough Beach, a
cultural trends at present: firstly, its street popular surf beach set to re-open in April.
art has flourished, with more than 80 city The new-look foreshore incorporates a beach
laneways, buildings and walls now covered in pool, cafes, restaurants, kiosks, public art
visually captivating works. Secondly, its small and a skate park. Yagan Square, opening early
bar scene has exploded. The city has embraced 2018, will connect Perth’s city centre with the
over 100 new openings since 2007, many of buzzing nightlife district of Northbridge. It will
which champion the exquisite local, natural feature Aboriginal artworks, hospitality and
and organic wines of Western Australia such retail outlets and gardens of native Australian
as New Normal, which opened in 2017. Finally wildflowers.
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Garry Norris street art, Grand Lane,
Ascua, InterContinental, Perth, Western Australia Perth, Western AustraliaWildlife without walls: the ‘Un-zoo’
A new “cage-free” wildlife experience is set
to open in late 2018 in western Sydney. The
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, private $36 million Sydney Zoo will feature 30
Taranna, Tasmania animal exhibits. Visitors can view native and
exotic species from elevated boardwalks. The
zoo signifies another major trend happening
across Australia: wildlife experiences
“without walls”, offered in intimate, natural
and wild settings.
At the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, an hour’s
drive from Hobart, guests can experience
animals (such as Tasmanian devils, golden
possums, kangaroos and eastern quolls)
in natural habitats in which barriers are
removed or concealed.
Other “un-zoo” experiences are on offer at
the world’s largest open-range zoo, Monarto
Zoo in South Australia, Werribee Open Range
Zoo in Victoria and Taronga Western Plains
Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales.
New wildlife experiences in Australia can also
be found at Wilsons Promontory in Victoria,
where Wildlife Coast Cruises has launched
a new six-hour whale cruise departing
from Port Welshpool. An additional cruise
experience by award-winning operators
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys will also
commence tours to the area’s colony of
Australian Fur Seals, in the second half of
2018.
Finally a new industry collective, Australian
Wildlife Journeys has been created to offer a
one-stop shop for visitors who want to see
Australia’s extraordinary native animals in
their natural habitat.
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Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise,
Wildlife Coast Cruises, VictoriaThe Great Barrier Reef’s Great Eight
Africa might be home to the Big Five but
Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef now
boasts The Great Eight – a list of weird and
wonderful marine creatures to view while
on an underwater safari. Making the list
is the clownfish, giant clam, manta rays,
Maori wrasse, potato cod, sharks, turtles
and whales.
Seeing clams and clownfish can be as easy
as taking a day trip out to Green Island off
Cairns. Port Douglas-based vessel Silversonic
Clown Fish, Great Barrier Reef, offers trips that may include swimming with
Queensland dwarf minke whales. Lady Elliot Island, in the
Southern Great Barrier Reef near Bundaberg,
is known as the home of the manta ray.
Reefworld, a pontoon permanently moored
at Hardy Reef in the outer reef near the
Whitsunday Islands, offers guided diving
and snorkelling trips that offer easy viewing
of charismatic Maori wrasse. Landlubbers
can see turtles nesting, and baby turtles
hatching, at Mon Repos on the mainland near
Bundaberg.
The complete Great Eight can be experienced
in the Southern Great Barrier Reef region,
including the iconic manta ray experience at
Lady Elliott Island. Many of the Great Eight,
including sharks, are also in residence at
the brand new, multi-million dollar Cairns
Aquarium that opened in September, 2017.
The attraction includes a deep-reef exhibit, 10
eco-systems and 71 habitats.
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Turtle, Great Barrier Reef,
Manta Ray, Lady Elliot Island, Queensland QueenslandThe world’s new mountain biking
destination
The international mountain-biking
community has begun to pay serious
attention to Australia, which has a series
of new, world-class riding experiences.
At the tiny village of Derby, in Tasmania’s
picturesque north-east, visitors will find the
newly opened Blue Derby network – more
than 100 kilometres (60 miles) of biking
tracks that weave through eucalypt forests
and bushland, past majestic tree ferns, rivers
and gorges. There’s a trail for everyone, from
beginners through to pros.
Want a guided, luxury exploration of the
network? The Blue Derby Pods Ride includes
chef-prepared meals and sleeping in
treehouse-like pods. In the state’s Derwent
Valley near Hobart, Maydena Bike Park –
designed and built by Dirt Art, also involved
in creating the course for the Gold Coast
Commonwealth Games and the Thredbo
Valley Track through the back country of the
Snowy Mountains – is set to open on 26
January, 2018.
Additionally, Canberra’s mountain biking
mecca, Stromlo Forest Park unveiled another
addition to their Vapour Trail Network – the
black diamond G Lock run. The international
mountain-biking community is also keeping
an eye on Tropical North Queensland where
a major MTB event is slated for 2018. The
region is already home to 7,000 kilometres
(4,350 miles) of mountain-bike trails; plans
to build a stunning 60 kilometres (37 miles)
biking and hiking trail between Port Douglas
and Palm Cove are also in the works. The
Wangetti Trail will run parallel to the Captain
Cook Highway, showcasing the region’s
scenic beauty.
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Blue Derby Pods Ride, Cascade Dam, Derby, TasmaniaFive-star flashpacking:
the rise of the Aussie posh-tel
Travellers are demanding more from their
Australian backpacker experience. That
means basic hostel-style lodgings are being
reimagined as slick, modern accommodation
at accessible prices. In January 2018, Byron
Bay YHA will unveil a multi-million-dollar
extension that nearly doubles its capacity
from 100 to 199 beds, and adds a new
reception and communal area. All the new
rooms will feature en-suite bathrooms.
Rambutan Townsville, Guests can also enjoy a heated swimming
Queensland
pool, travel desk, BBQ, and surfboard and
bike hire.
Posh-packers are also pointing themselves
towards new budget stays with a difference
such as Sydney’s futuristic The Capsule Hotel
(launched May 2017), offering guests a
high-tech capsule bed along with communal
facilities and properties by the city’s
affordable new boutique hotel chain, VERIU
(launched July 2017).
Meanwhile competitively priced, playful
hotel brands Tribe and Aloft hotels both
opened in Perth this year, and the Great
Barrier Reef’s ultimate ‘posh-tel’, Rambutan
Townsville has received an upgrade with a
flash new on-site café.
In Hobart, boutique hostel Montacute has
lustrous Tasmanian oak timber floors, antique
furniture and eight fireplaces, as well as
mod cons such as super-fast, fibre-optic Wi-
Fi and a coffee machine. Across the nation,
traditional “pub-stays” are being reimagined
as funky, design-led retreats featuring
anything from customised wall art to zebra-
print rugs.
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The Capsule Hotel,
Sydney, New South WalesBar Rochford, Canberra Monster, Hotel Hotel, Canberra
Canberra: The new capital of cool families, never before will so many incredible
diamonds, emeralds and other precious
Australia’s capital, Canberra, was once one
stones, in exquisite settings such as royal
of the country’s lesser known destinations –
tiaras, have come to Australia.
but not anymore. As new boutique precincts
and innovative ventures have blossomed,
Canberra is also home to Gourmet Traveller’s
Canberra is now the epitome of cool – so
2018 Bar of the Year – Bar Rochford – and
much so that Lonely Planet just named it the
a range of hot new bars including tropical
world’s third-best city to visit in 2018.
themed Kokomos, Cuban themed The
Highball Express, the Alice in Wonderland
One of the most cutting-edge precincts is
inspired White Rabbit Cocktail Room and
NewActon, home to Hotel Hotel that’s billed
Black Market in NewActon.
as “a collaboration between designers, artists,
artisans and fantasists”. The hotel’s sculptural For eats, head to edgy A. Baker with its ash-
timber lobby won World Interior of the Year blackened walls. Dessert lovers should explore
in 2015. Braddon’s Lonsdale Street, home to Frugii
Dessert Laboratory where the avant-garde ice-
In a Canberra exclusive, Cartier: The Exhibition cream and sorbet flavours (think gingerbread,
will run from 30 March 2018 to 22 July lemongrass, roast potato, black garlic and
2018 at the National Gallery of Australia butter chicken) change several times a day. The
– a breathtaking collection of the world’s Kingston Foreshore is also a buzzing dining
most exquisite jewels showcasing more precinct – try wholefoods specialist Local Press
than 300 items. Featuring loans from royal Café for a savoury pancake or breakfast tortilla
meal that’s worthy of an Instagram post.
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Hotel Hotel, CanberraHaute dining hubs
Sophisticated dining experiences aren’t
confined to Australia’s big cities – they’re also
popping up in self-contained regional hubs
around the nation. In 2017, two Australian
restaurants made The World’s 50 Best
Restaurants list: Melbourne’s Attica (No 32)
and, at No 44, Brae in a town of less than
1000 residents called Birregurra, 130km
(80 miles) from Melbourne. Diners can also
overnight in Brae’s avant-garde six-room
hotel. Before chef Dan Hunter put Birregurra
on the culinary map, he did the same for
Dunkeld, a similar-sized town 280km (175
miles) from Melbourne.
Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel,
Dunkeld, Victoria In October 2017, Hunter’s former hotel
restaurant metamorphosed into Wickens
at Royal Mail Hotel. Guests now stroll along
a path, listening to recorded birdsong, to
reach the new restaurant space. Chef Robin
Wickens sources 100 percent of his produce
from the kitchen garden.
In Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, The Agrarian
Kitchen cooking school opened a nearby
restaurant spin-off in June, 2017. The
Agrarian Kitchen Eatery & Store is a 60-seat
restaurant and kitchen shop tucked within
a former mental asylum in New Norfolk, a
35-minute drive from Hobart. Other notable
recent openings include Paper Daisy, the
onsite restaurant Halcyon House (overseen by
one of Australia’s most talented young chefs,
Ben Devlin), The Enchanted Fig Tree outdoor
dining experience on Kangaroo Island, and
Jackalope Hotel’s luxury restaurant, Doot
Doot Doot.
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Jackalope Hotel,
Brae, Birregurra, Victoria Mornington Peninsula, VictoriaBeauty from the bush:
Aboriginal wellness treatments
Australia’s most luxurious desert resort,
Longitude 131°, reopened on 1 August 2017
following a $6 million transformation that
added a two-room spa to the remote lodge
Spa Kinara at Longitude 131°, Yulara, Northern Territory
where Ms Oprah Winfrey stayed on her 2010
Australian tour – Oprah’s Ultimate Australian
Adventure. Spa Kinara, with a design inspired
by a traditional shelter known as a ‘wiltja’,
offers treatments inspired by local Aboriginal
Anangu culture. Native ingredients such as
scented emu bush, Kakadu plum, quandong,
desert lime, yellow clay and nutrient-rich
desert salts are incorporated into the range of
facial and body treatments.
Aboriginal wellness concepts and native
ingredients are increasingly being integrated
into Australian day spas: Southern Ocean
Lodge on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island,
uses bush ingredients such as eucalyptus,
pepperberry and banksia flowers. In Tropical
North Queensland, Daintree Eco Lodge’s spa
incorporates indigenous traditions. Wawu
Jirakul (which means ‘your spirit cleansed’) is
a massage performed by a waterfall within
the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest.
At Sydney’s Shangri-la hotel, CHI, The Spa’s
Australian Botanical Retreat treatment
includes wattleseed and sandalwood
exfoliation, a green clay body wrap and a
massage with eucalyptus and honey myrtle-
infused oil.
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