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		René Redzepi’s favourite Australian experiences
		René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma in Copenhagen is currently 'in residence' at Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct with Noma Australia. And fortunately, like the good traveller that he is, Redzepi has plenty of answers to the question 'what should I do in Australia?'. Visit Australia.com to discover some of René Redzepi’s favourite things to do in Australia.
		Uncover the diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal tourism experiences
		When visiting Australia, whether you are in a city, travelling the outback or enjoying a coastal holiday, there are Aboriginal tourism experiences that can connect you with the world’s oldest living culture. This short film on Australia.com, created by Australian directors Brendan Fletcher and Warwick Thornton, showcases some of the amazing Aboriginal tourism experiences that are on offer throughout Australia.
		Dion Lee unveils exclusive commission for National Gallery of Victoria
		An exhibition titled 200 Years of Australian Fashion has been unveiled at The National Gallery of Victoria, featuring a four metre-tall (13 foot) Swarovski crystal-encrusted gown with lights, designed by Australian designer Dion Lee. The exhibition also showcases 120 works from 90 designers including Akira Isogawa, Ellery and features Australia’s earliest known surviving dress (c1805). Discover more here.

       
 

Jock Zonfrillo opens new Adelaide restaurant, Blackwood   Jock Zonfrillo has opened a bistro underneath his popular restaurant Orana in Adelaide, South Australia, which continues to explore Australian native ingredients. Find out more here.         Waves, wildlife and wine tour, Melbourne, Victoria Tour along the Great Ocean Road experiencing spectacular beaches, scenery and wildlife before heading to charming wineries for a wine, beer and cider tasting. Find out more here.         Tour Larapinta and West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory   Explore the beautiful central Australian landscape on a walking tour across Larapinta and the West MacDonnell ranges, staying in four-star accommodation along the way. Find out more here.         Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, 16 – 24 April 2016   The largest sporting event of its type and uniquely Australian, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships attract more than 6,000 competitors to Maroochydore Beach in Queensland for a range of beach events. Find out more here.           Melbourne’s first elevated park to open in 2018 Plans to develop a 2000 square metre (2400 square yard) public park in the heart Melbourne CBD, Victoria, has been announced. Find out more here.

8 epic sights to see on a Perth to Sydney road trip Waking up with the wallabies of Cape Hillsborough National Park in Mackay, Queensland Bondi Lifeguard and Friend of Australia Maxi’s top 5 Sydney surf beaches: Bondi Beach, NSW Maroubra Beach, NSW Manly Beach, NSW Cronulla Beach, NSW Avalon Beach, NSW Discover more about Australia on Australia.com

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