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A history lover’s guide to Norfolk Island

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A history lover’s guide to Norfolk Island

The tiny Australian island is barely a speck in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Walk in the footsteps of outback Queensland’s lawless larrikin, Captain Starlight

Walk in the footsteps of outback Queensland’s lawless larrikin, Captain Starlight

Australia’s larrikin spirit has shown us how we can laugh at ourselves and it’s being kept alive in Longreach.

Written byRichard Kinnon

Longreach’s Nogo Station is home to one of outback Australia’s most iconic stories, local legend Harry Redford, aka ‘Captain Starlight’. Image source: Outback Pioneers

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Tick off a bucket list adventure and see the Southern Lights by air

Tick off a bucket list adventure and see the Southern Lights by air

This unique domestic flight will give you prime viewing of Aurora Australis.

View the spectacular light display from out your window.

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The exciting luxury train journey connecting Adelaide and Brisbane

The exciting luxury train journey connecting Adelaide and Brisbane

Make tracks to the new luxury train linking Adelaide and Brisbane.

The exciting luxury train journey connecting Adelaide and Brisbane

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The Indian Pacific: A luxurious rail experience not to be missed

The Indian Pacific: A luxurious rail experience not to be missed

This romantic journey is a brilliant way to see the best Australia has to offer.

A train journey on the Indian Pacific across Australia is a definite bucket list experience. Source: Supplied

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6 Aussie train journeys that belong on every bucket list

6 Aussie train journeys that belong on every bucket list

The Ghan is just the beginning. These experiences will give you an amazing new perspective of your own backyard.

The Ghan, the Savannahlander and the Indian Pacific: three amazing ways to see more of your own backyard.

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The Aussie town keeping Elvis’ spirit alive

The Aussie town keeping Elvis’ spirit alive

The Parkes Elvis festival returns next January - and the Starts at 60 community will be there to join the fun!

An Elvis fan shows off his skills at the Parkes Elvis Festival. Source: Supplied

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Cunard cancels Australia cruises due to Covid-19 border closures

Cunard cancels Australia cruises due to Covid-19 border closures

Thousands of passengers are set to be refunded after the disappointing news.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Cunard has been forced to cancel its upcoming Aussie season over border closures. Source: Getty

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8 fab food adventures you didn’t know Queensland offered

8 fab food adventures you didn’t know Queensland offered

If you stick to the well-beaten tourist trails, you’ll never discover these small Sunshine State farms with something different - and delicious - to offer.

Written byQld Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Make your own fancy cheese and take it home from Towri Sheep Cheeses in Allenview - the chance to frolic with the farm’s adorable lambs is an added bonus! Source: Towri Sheep Cheeses

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Let kids be kids! 10 fantastic Queensland farms to visit with your family

Let kids be kids! 10 fantastic Queensland farms to visit with your family

The Sunshine State’s farms and fresh-food producers are open for business and would love your support, so why not get the grandkids into the car and visit for a day or a stay?

Written byQld Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Take your children and grandchildren on a farm-life adventure at Splitters Farm near Bundaberg, which is one of the many ‘off the beaten track’ destinations for family fun Queensland has to offer. Source: Splitters Farm