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Christmas Day ... a perfect day to go to the beach.

Twelve things foreigners can't understand about Australian Christmas

It doesn't feel like Christmas. That's what you always hear from foreign visitors.

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Sunset over Phillip Island.

Nine of the best things to do on Phillip Island

Fewer visitors mean there's never been a better time to catch up with Phillip Island's much-loved penguins.

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A Murry Paddle steamer comes in to Echuca Wharf.

How this tiny river town became Australia's largest inland port

There's something romantic about being on board a paddlesteamer, unless you're the poor engineer.

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The Big Wet over summer means big waterfalls.

Six of the best reasons to visit tropical North Queensland in the wet season

It's wet and it's wild and if you like dramatic weather and no crowds - this summer is possibly the best time to explore Far North Queensland.

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Unusual hexagonal-like natural wonder: Dip Falls.

Tasmania's unusual hexagonal-like natural wonder

The other side of Tasmania proves to be a whole different world.

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Self-confessed plane nerd: Ben Groundwater.

Plane nerds: Why are we so obsessed with geeky plane stuff?

There comes a time in every traveller’s life when we have to admit that we're a bit of a plane nerd - but why are we so obsessed with this airborne mode of transport?

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Luxury private island accommodation: Orpheus Island resort, Queensland.

Ten reasons why this is the perfect Queensland island resort

Here are 10 reasons why Orpheus Island might just be it.

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Beached with My Sydney Boat Tours.

Six Sydney VIP experiences with serious 'wow' factor

You don't have to leave town to get your glam on.

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From its red-earth centre, to the lush tropical coastline of sandy beaches, Australia is a place of unique extraordinary beauty and a deep rich history. You can walk across the land with a traditional owner, camp under starlight in the desert, wine and dine in the Barossa Valley or take a coastal drive along the Great Ocean Road. No place compares to this great southern land.

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From its red-earth centre, to the lush tropical coastline of sandy beaches, Australia is a place of unique extraordinary beauty and a deep rich history. You can walk across the land with a traditional owner, camp under starlight in the desert, wine and dine in the Barossa Valley or take a coastal drive along the Great Ocean Road. No place compares to this great southern land.

Population: 25 million
Capital: Canberra
Official Language: English
Electricity: Type I has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well.

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