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Archive for January, 2011

31
Jan

Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains – Outdoor fun Summer or Winter

Jindabyne overlooking Lake Jindabyne near the Snowy Mountains is a popular snow holiday destination and is home to many famous ski resorts throughout the Kosciuszko National Park. It is one of the highest settlements in Australia. Tourism is the main stay of this town, which has many sports rental shops and various types of accommodation [...]

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27
Jan

Get some fresh mountain air in Katoomba

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Mountains of New South Wales, perched on the edge of a nearly 200-metre cliff, the town of Katoomba is the perfect place for any vacation. Famous for its incredible views, and its endless network of nature walks, this picturesque mountain retreat west of Sydney has been a popular tourist destination [...]

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24
Jan

Penola – the land of the red wines

Located in the East of the Wattle Range Council area and touted as the land of the red wines, Penola is located in the heart of one of South Australia’s most productive wine growing areas. Penola is equally famous for its rich history and culture and has many popular places of tourist interest. Penola is [...]

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19
Jan

Try Ballina for some of the best beaches in NSW

Nestled in tropical New South Wales, Ballina is home to some of Australia’s most stunning stretches of coastland and the country’s most beautiful beaches. About 200 kilometres south of Brisbane, sitting on Australia’s most easterly point, Ballina has long been a magnet for surfers, with its natural beauty and perfect rolling surf. Today, it is [...]

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13
Jan

Food, Wine and Song – It Must be Lovedale in the Hunter Valley

When the residents of Sydney feel the urge to get away for a relaxing weekend, one of the first places they think of is the Hunter Valley. What better getaway could there be? Australia’s oldest wine growing region is practically at their doorstep. The two hour drive from Sydney to Lovedale, Hunter Valley, NSW is [...]

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