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With its beautiful beaches, striking harbours and vast swathes of desert, Australia’s most remote state capital is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the climate.

Discover the eclectic mix of architecture, delve into South Australian history or just enjoy a good book in this fascinating 19th-century library.

Learn the stories of convicts as you walk through preserved colonial gaol cells and experience the region’s pristine wilderness on bushwalks and island cruises.

Hemmed on three sides by the lazy Brisbane River, New Farm has a cosy village feel and gorgeous water views.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

Admire heritage buildings and explore stunning countryside around one of Australia’s oldest and quaintest cities. 

Admire heritage buildings and explore stunning countryside around one of Australia’s oldest and quaintest cities. 

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

Australia’s capital city is at the heart of Australian politics and where you’ll find some of the county’s best museums. 

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

Admire heritage buildings and explore stunning countryside around one of Australia’s oldest and quaintest cities. 

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

Walk around the perimeter of this stunning cobalt-colored crater lake and check out viewing platforms overlooking Mount Gambier’s precious water source.

The cradle of Victoria’s pioneering gold rush years is now a destination for regional art galleries, gourmet providores, picturesque Victorian architecture and museums.