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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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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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7 Best Things To Do in Gladstone
Recognised as the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone region also stands on its own two feet as a leisure destination in its own right, famous for sailing, fishing and diving. With activities that take you from the sand and surf to coral cays and mountain tops all in a day’s travels, there’s something to appeal to everyone, from nature lovers, to turtle enthusiasts and adventurers.
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Wildlife watching in Glenelg
Glenelg is a great place for families with an abundance of wildlife, kilometres of beaches and nearby islands to explore. With everything from sea eagle spotting tours to otter watching to daily sailing trips to swim with the wild dolphins or a trip to Kangaroo Island, the region is a haven for fauna.
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