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Spring in 'The Snowy's'

Snow Adventures in Spring

Snow_shoeing_Mike_EdmonsonTake advantage of the best spring snow in ‘The Snowys’ for years, by discovering the Snowy Mountains alpine wilderness on cross country skis or snowshoes!

The Denman Hotel & Spa, in association with K7 Adventures, is offering for the first time the thrill of outdoor snow adventure packages. Now you can spend several days touring the Snowy Mountains wilderness in early spring, without the need to ‘rough it’ ­– returning each evening to stay in the lap of luxury.

Whether a first timer or simply taking advantage of outdoor guiding company K7 Adventures wealth of experience in conducting cross-country ski or snowshoe adventures within this spectacular wilderness region, this is a unique opportunity. “Resort skiing is great, but if you go backcountry you will never forget the experience and will simply want more”, states Peter Cocker, K7 Adventures Senior Guide.

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'Paradise' just got a whole lot bigger ..!

'Paradise' just got a whole lot bigger ..!

beachfront_bungalow_accommodationHoneymooner’s favourite, Paradise Bay Eco Escape located in the Whitsundays, is expanding with the current refurbishment plan allowing for a maximum of twenty guests. There will be ten beachfront bungalows (previously eight with maximum sixteen guests), all with newly renovated bathrooms. 

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Redeveloped gallery to display world’s largest publicly held collection of VC medals

HoV_-_Illustration_1_July_2010_2Redeveloped gallery to display world’s largest publicly held collection of VC medals

The Australian War Memorial has began work on redeveloping its Hall of Valour which features the World’s largest publicly held collection of Victoria Cross medals. The Victoria Cross is the highest form of recognition that can be bestowed on an Australian Service person for valour.

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The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards

WA-Indigenous-Art-Awards-2010The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards

Australia from Saturday 31July 2010. This year’s Awards exhibition includes sculpture, video, painting and photography by five artists from Western Australia and 11 artists from other parts of Australia. Artworks will range from the textured, ever-alluring paintings of Makinti Napanangka, the challengingly political videos and paintings of Richard Bell, the playful recollections of childhood experiences as seen in paintings by Nura Rupert and Pauline Moran, to Wakartu Cory Surprise’s striking depictions of Country.

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Destinations

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A Brilliant Blend

South Australians have an enviable lifestyle and love to share it with visitors and holiday makers.

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Australia's Golden Outback

This name alone evokes images of sunburnt pains, endles skies and desolate beauty.

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Walking the Great Ocean Rd

Driving the Great Ocean Road between Melbourne and the South Australian Border is on the 'bucket list' of most travellers.

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Mt Warning

The morning sun streams through my blinds, it's 5.45 and my eyes are glued open with stimulation.