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6 places to swim with Dolphins
Sweet, smart and keenly social, dolphins are utterly enchanting. With their cheeky chatter and human-like displays of affection and altruism, they seem to relate to each other in ways that we’re still just beginning to understand.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 1999
In the 1999 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Nokia broke the record set by Morning Glory in 1996.
Darling Downs
The Darling Downs is a region of farms, sheep and cattle stations, orchards and country towns west of Brisbane, well worth a visit for a taste of country.
Shop the beachfront markets when they’re on
Meander along the beachfront markets held on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, with more than 120 stalls selling everything from soaps to jewellry to artworks.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2003
The super maxis Skandia and Zana battled each other all the way from Sydney to Hobart with Skandia winning line honors and Zana second.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is close to the north Queensland coast and is 30 minutes by ferry from the city of Townsville.
Iconic Cathedral in the Heart of Christchurch
Christchurch Cathedral is an iconic landmark of the New Zealand city of Christchurch. It was severely damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
The Grand Chancellor on Melbourne's Lonsdale St is a traditional 17-storey hotel in the city centre close to theatres, cinemas, shopping and sports venues, and Chinatown.
Saddlers Court
Originally a general store, then a saddlery, Saddlers Court is both a gallery with Tasmanian art and craft and a country-style shop with country clothes, gifts and furniture.
Where to find the best last minute Hotel deals Down Under
When you’re exploring a country as colourful as Australia, you may want the flexibility to go where your adventure takes you, without being locked into pre-booked dates and hotels.
Where Is Australia Zoo?
Australia Zoo, made famous by Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is located in the Queensland town of Beerwah on the lower Sunshine Coast, southwest of Caloundra.
8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Happy on a Road Trip
There’s nothing quite like hitting the road with your family. But families with young kids it can be hard to keep your little ones occupied during a long drive..
Azarenka, Djokovic Win Singles Titles
Victoria Azarenka and Novak Ddjolovic have successfully defended their singles titles at the 2013 Australian Open.
King Parrot
Different species of Australian parrots can be found at the Flight Canyon birds section of Sydney Wildlife World.
Gathering Place and Performance Venue
The Domain in Sydney is a place of recreation, concerts and other public performances and activities, as well as being the site of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Brisbane South Bank
South Bank in Brisbane is one place where visitors can find many of the city's attractions in close proximity to one another.
Bowen
Close to Queensland's Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday resort islands, the seaside town of Bowen is a place for lazy beach holidays with a spot of snorkeling and scuba diving and barbecues in the park.