November 2013

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Sights

Lake Ballard

Where: 180 km from Kalgoorlie Lake Ballard is one of the most unusual and remote cultural attractions of Western Australia. Across the 49 km² Lake stand a series of eerie but fascinating figures created by renowned British artist Antony Gormley. These sculptures continue to stir national and international interest. The Lake is home to 51 steel sculptures of human forms that are spread over ten kilometres. You cannot take any vehicles onto the Lake so be prepared to go for a walk across the dried up lake. The beauty of this is that visitors footprints create a link between each

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Beaches & Coasts

The Great Ocean Road

Explore the windswept Southern Ocean as you wind along one of Australia’s best road trips–the Great Ocean Road. From dramatic coastal lookouts to rainforests and national parks, this diverse and awe-inspiring trip is one to put in your travel itinerary.  The Great Ocean Road takes you past a variety of amazing sights and landscapes such as beaches, historical ports, mountain ranges, the incredible limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles and shipwrecks near Port Fairy. As well as enjoying the various geographical delights you can also see some of Australia’s iconic creatures at various places along the way. Some stand out animal

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Uluru
Bucket List

Uluru

Where: Lasseter Hwy, Uluru NT Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a must see area if you are travelling around Australia. It is a place of rich history, spiritual significance and visual grandeur. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, be immersed in indigenous culture, go bird watching or see iconic Australian animals such as emus and kangaroos, you should put this one on the list. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is millions upon millions of years old and is a spiritually significant place for the Aboriginal traditional owners, the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people. The Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people welcome visitors onto

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Horizontal Waterfalls
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Horizontal Waterfalls

Where: Talbot Bay, WA In Talbot Bay you will witness the incredible power of the only horizontal waterfalls in the world. Whether viewing them from a plane or a boat, the beautiful turquoise waters of Talbot Bay are an amazing sight to see and the gushing waterfalls make it that much more impressive. David Attenborough has described the Horizontal Waterfalls as “one of the greatest natural wonders in the world”. The horizontal waterfalls are a result of massive tidal movements that cause water to push up against one side of the narrow cliff passage. As the water pushes through the

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ACT

Homeschooling on the road

Taking your children travelling on the road can be a very rewarding experience for both parents and children. If you are travelling around Australia with children it is important to know homeschooling requirements and also have some fun education road trip games up your sleeve. On the Road Homeschooling Tips Homeschooling can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both parents and children. Children will have access to one-on-one teacher support and will also learn how to be self motivated and independent (a skill they will need if they choose to go to enrol in tertiary education). Homeschooling tips for families

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Bucket List

Coober Pedy

Where: 846 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway If you enjoy fossicking and looking for gems Coober Pedy is right down your alley. As the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy has become a popular tourist attraction. From opal mining to underground tours, there is plenty to keep you busy. Opals are a beautiful, multi-coloured stone that can express every colour in the visual spectrum. The internal structure of opals gives them the ability to diffract light in a way that makes the more precious types appear to have a light or fire inside them. If you

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Destinations

Birdsville Country Races

Where: 1590 kilometres west of Brisbane Each September visitors from all over Australia gather in the tiny outback town of Birdsville for the Annual Birdsville Racing Carnival. The Carnival continues over two days so if you don’t want to miss it, timing is everything! The Birdsville Races has a long history, beginning in 1882 as a small event with a few local spectators and expanding to an event known on a national and worldwide level. These days the Birdsville Races has a 13-race program with over $140, 000 of prize money and a highly sought after trophy.  Birdsville becomes abuzz

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Destinations

Waterfall Way

Where: Coffs Harbour to Armidale Waterfall way is a scenic drive that winds through 191 km of spectacular landscape.  This route takes you from Coffs Harbour through the breathtaking tablelands of the New England region and features national parks, lush rainforests, beautiful countryside and vast, open landscape. This drive offers plenty of great opportunities to stretch your legs with natural attractions such as Dorrigo National Park, look-out points where waterfalls flow over cliff tops (Dorrigo, Ebor and Wollomombi), cafes and markets. Waterfall Way takes you from Coffs Harbour along the Pacific Highway, to Bellingen and through Dorrigo all the way

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Beaches & Coasts

Fraser Island Adventure Tours

Where: Southern Coast of Queensland Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and has a range of beautiful places to explore. From crystal clear water, to rainforests, to rolling sand dunes, this island gives you the chance to explore Australia’s precious ecosystem and stunning beauty. You can choose to do this on your own or with a Fraser Island Adventure Tour. Fraser Island Adventure Tours take you to exclusive and must see areas of Fraser Island. The beauty of these tours is that you can sit back and enjoy the tour while the sightseeing is taken care of by

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