Australian Stories - 3 November 2016

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		Thousand Lakes Lodge opens in Tasmania
		Thousand Lakes Lodge has opened in Tasmania, just a 90 minute drive from Launceston. The lodge offers guests the opportunity to fish in Australia’s premier wild trout fishery, spot the wildlife in the surrounding National Park and explore the numerous trails around the highlands. Find out more here.

		Christmas Island the next diving destination
		Global diving company Extra Divers Worldwide has opened its first dive centre on Christmas Island, located 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) north-west of Broome. Christmas Island boasts an abundance of marine life, unspoilt coral and drop off diving at the Indian Ocean’s deepest point. Find out more here.

		New luxe motor yacht to arrive in Australia’s north
		From January 2017, the 115-foot (35 metre) catamaran SPIRIT will be available for charter in The Great Barrier Reef, The Whitsundays and The Kimberley. SPIRIT accommodates up to 10 guests and is kitted out with kiteboarding, scuba diving, fishing and snorkelling equipment along with an expert instructor. Find out more here.


	Melbourne bars offer wine on tap
	Tap wine is quickly becoming a hot trend in the Melbourne bar scene, with many bars working with some of Victoria’s top wineries to offer great value premium quality wines direct from the tap. Read more here.

	Captain Cook launches Platinum Penfolds Grange Dinner Cruise
	Captain Cook Cruises has partnered with leading Australian wine producer Penfolds to launch a new dining experience on Sydney Harbour. The cruise includes a six course degustation with a matching selection of platinum Penfolds bin and vintage wines. Find out more here.

	Qantas unveils new Dreamliner and logo update
	Qantas has unveiled the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, giving passengers extra comfort on long haul flights. The airline has also refreshed their iconic Kangaroo logo to accompany the announcement. Find out more here.

	Tasmanian Safaris launches new adventure tours
	Eco-tour company Tasmanian Safaris has launched two new six day adventure tours on both the east and west coasts of Tasmania featuring a range of sports including kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, white water rafting and Island cruises. Learn more here.

	New holiday park opens on the Sunshine Coast
	Rivershore Resort has opened on the Sunshine Coast, and is the first new holiday park in the region since 1970. Overlooking the Maroochy River, the holiday park offers a variety of accommodation options from campsites to luxury glamping. Find out more here.

Forward, march! The red crabs are migrating on Christmas Island

Let’s take a stroll and check out Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney

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