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Australia

Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour, Queensland, Australia

Rum for your life

It’s the most popular spirit in Australia – although not known internationally. So how is Bundaberg Rum made?

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Australia’s Gold Rush town

The Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850s offered so much promise for tens of thousands of people. But what was life like on the goldfields of Ballarat?

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2019

What’s new at Sculpture by the Sea Bondi in 2019?

Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea is an annual exhibition of artworks along the stunning coast between Bondi Beach and Tamarama.

Quinkan Rock Art, Laura, Queensland

The Quinkan spirits live on

This special tour takes you deep into Quinkan Country to see some of the best rock art around Laura and learn more about the indigenous heritage.

Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia

The Granite Belt: Queensland’s wine region

Not only does Queensland make wine, it produces some incredible alternative varieties (that you can taste on the Granite Belt)!

The Ghan Expedition, Australia

Journey on The Ghan

Passing through some of the most extreme landscapes on the planet, the iconic Ghan train journey is pure Australia.

Visiting Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

The spiritual heart of Australia

Uluru is one of the most significant natural sites in Australia but it’s more than just another pretty view. It has a spiritual history that you can feel.

Nitmiluk Gorge, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Place of the cicada dreaming

This natural wonder, formerly known as Katherine Gorge, is a special place for indigenous people. On the water, my guide tells me about his ancestors.

Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

The opal town

In remote Australia, there’s a town where fortunes are made and lost. People live and work underground in one of the toughest places in the country.

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