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11 Things To Do In Queenstown This Summer
Not many places can claim to be a great destination all year round, regardless of the season, but whether you visit Queenstown in the coldest depths of winter or on the hottest summer’s day, you won’t know where to begin with more than 200 activities and adventures to choose from. Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world
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10 Reasons Why You Have To Visit Dubai
Springing up from the Arabian desert, Dubai is a city full of ambition from mega malls to some of the tallest buildings and the largest artificial islands in the world! Weather wise Dubai can get really scorching in summer so the best time to visit is Nov-Jan to experience the blue skies and picture perfect beach weather. If you’ve never been to this incredible destination here’s ten reasons you can’t say no to.
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5 Ways To Explore Wine in Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley
Less than half an hour from Oaks Shores and Oaks Club Resort, in Queenstown is a wine region which is amongst the finest in the world. With over 75 wineries, and popularly known for its Pinot Noir, the only way to explore the Gibbston Valley is via a tour because there is no way you will be driving home!
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Road Trip
Antique road trip from Melbourne
A weekend in the Mornington Peninsula is always a good idea and with an antique trail to follow around Victoria’s glorious southeast - wining, dining and finding has become the road trip du jour. Heading out along the back roads that snake across this narrow stretch of land jutting out into seas of shimmering blue, Tyabb, a sharp inhale towards the west of Mornington, is the epicentre of antiques and home to Australia’s largest antique and collectable store – The Tyabb Packing House.
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Things We Love: Sydney Hot Spots
With unspoiled beaches, a buzzing city hub, handful of iconic landmarks, and an exciting line up of year-round entertainment, it’s hard not to fall in love with the ultimate do-all destination: Sydney. Keep reading to discover our favourite hot spots in the illustrious ‘Harbour City’, covering food, fashion, nightlife, festivals and family-friendly fun.
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Explore Art, Culture And Creativity in Adelaide
South Australia’s capital of Adelaide is known for many things – its cathedrals and churches, world-class wineries, colonial architecture, grassy parklands, fantastic food and an enviable laidback lifestyle. But it’s Adelaide’s thriving arts, culture and festival scene that is gaining momentum and putting the city on the map as a vibrant, cultural hub.
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Your Guide To Brisbane’s Best Laneways: Where To Eat, Drink, Shop
While Melbourne has long enjoyed a reputation as the trailblazer of Australia’s laneway culture, there’s no doubt about it – Queensland’s capital of Brisbane is giving its southern-state counterpart a run for its money when it comes to establishing a hip laneway culture all of its own.
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