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Fact for visitors: Locals don't really go to Surfers Paradise.

Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to the Gold Coast

It's just not theme parks and beaches; there are art galleries and rainforests, and a bar and dining scene to rival hipster Melbourne.

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Craig Tansley
Murray Valley Highway over Lake Hume, Victoria.

Fancy a road trip? Australia's 10 most unforgettable highways

Long and monster-sealed; these are Australia's most dramatic feats of road engineering.

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Brian Johnston
The dramatic Bronte coastline along the Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach walk.

The 10 best city walks to do right now

Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.

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David Whitley
Bondi's famous beach is a highlight of Sydney.

The best of what our cities have to offer this summer

With the pandemic still restricting our travel and holiday options, what better time to explore your home city (or the one next door)?

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Michael Gebicki
Float on your back and listen to the gurgle of the river in your ears,  watching butterflies flit and kingfishers swoop.

Hidden gem: Floating down this magical tropical waterway is paradise

Watch your cares drift away on one of Australia's most beautiful tropical rivers.

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Sheriden Rhodes
Famous for its stunning white sand beaches, the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia.

Podcast: Best things to see and do in Queensland (once the borders open)

Looking to explore Australia's Sunshine State? Here's what you can see and do, and where to go.

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Heart Reef was not discovered until 1975 and has remained free of visitors until now.

Off limits for 45 years, you can finally visit this iconic spot

The darling of the reef is a selfie-free zone – and for that we should all be thankful.

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Belinda Jackson
If the Queensland tropics are another country then the Great Barrier Reef is another planet.

For southerners, north Queensland can feel like a foreign country

Far North Queensland is another country, and the Reef? it's another planet.

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Jane Richards.
Jane Richards

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Australia's sunshine state is a perfect holiday destination for any type of traveller of any age. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, from the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, Queensland will put a big smile on any face. Whether you enjoy swimming, diving, trekking, cruising or exploring natural wonders, this is the place to kick off your shoes, relax and create lifetime memories.

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Queensland, Australia

Australia's sunshine state is a perfect holiday destination for any type of traveller of any age. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, from the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, Queensland will put a big smile on any face. Whether you enjoy swimming, diving, trekking, cruising or exploring natural wonders, this is the place to kick off your shoes, relax and create lifetime memories.

Capital: Brisbane
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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