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		15 day wildlife experience
		Australia is a place of exceptional natural beauty that is home to more than 20,000 plant species and 2,300 animal and bird species. Explore Australia's natural environment, staying in luxury accommodation while witnessing some of our most magnificent wildlife in its natural habitat. Read more on Australia.com.
		Island hopping in Tasmania
		Explore four of Tasmania’s islands – Macquarie, Flinders, Bruny and King – where you can escape reality and immerse yourself in the sparkling beaches, rugged ranges and amazing flora and fauna these floating idylls have to offer. Read more on Australia.com.
		Margaret River Gourmet Escape, 18 – 20 November
		Culinary extraordinaire Nigella Lawson is headlining the Margaret River Gourmet Escape along with an impressive line-up of chefs and culinary personalities including the world renowned Rick Stein and Joan Roca of the world's second best restaurant. Now in its fifth year, the Margaret River Gourmet Escape is one of the most anticipated events in the Australian culinary calendar. Find out more here.

       
 

Neil Perry to transform food halls of David Jones Renowned Australian chef Neil Perry is set to take over the food halls of premier department store David Jones and create a world class dining experience. Read more on Gourmet Traveller.         Tasmania to host Mountain Bikes Enduro World Series in April 2017 The Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trail, a 30 minute drive from Launceston in Tasmania, will host a stage of the Enduro World Series mountain bike race, which is expected to attract up to 2,000 riders, support crews and spectators to the scenic rainforest region. Find out more here.         Gold Coast Street Food Revolution   The Gold Coast’s street food scene is quickly evolving with locals and visitors embracing night market stalls and food trucks around the region. A total of 14 food trucks have been approved for parks, including Pratten Park in Broadbeach and Schusters Park in Tallebudgera. Find out more here.         Taste Port Douglas 12-14 August   Taste Port Douglas is a celebration of the Tropical North Queensland food culture and lifestyle, highlighting the region's produce, farmers, indigenous culture, restaurants and chefs. This year's line-up includes Colin Fassnidge of Sydney's 4Fourteen, industry heavyweight Alla Wolf-Tasker and ex-Surfing the Menu chef Ben O'Donoghue. Find out more here.           No. 1 Bent Street opens in Sydney After the success and popularity of Kitchen By Mike, chef Mike McEnearney has opened No.1 Bent Street in a heritage listed site in Sydney, serving up seasonal and hearty dishes from their wood fired oven. Find out more here.

Chris Hemsworth visits the spectacular qualia Resort This is what it looks like when GoPro's extreme athletes take on the Gold Coast A few of the winners of the Good Food Guide Brisbane's elusive 'chefs hat': Three hats - Esquire Three hats - Urbane Two hats - E'cco Bistro Two hats - Gerard's Bistro One hat - Otto Ristorante Discover more about Australia on Australia.com

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