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  5 reasons to visit Australia’s Red Centre
April 1, 2016 marks the beginning of a year-long term of Bruce Munro's internationally acclaimed art installation, Field of Light, at the base of Uluru. The epic art-piece will be on show until 31 March 2017, giving visitors plenty of time to start planning their dream trip to the Red Centre. Read the guide on Australia.com for other unforgettable experiences that only Uluru can offer.
     
  Thirsty travels in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT
Australia's diverse climates produce unique and regionally distinct wine regions, and has earned Australia a reputation for producing some of the world’s best wines. So naturally, when Rene Redzpei brought Noma to Australia for a 10 week residency in Sydney’s Barangaroo, he and sommelier Mads Kleppe sourced the best Australian drops to accompany the highly anticipated menu. Check out the Australia.com guide to the wine regions featured on the Noma Australia wine list.
   
  The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is set to open a new attraction, The Caylx, in June 2016. The space will be a living art gallery and theatrical experience, exploring the world of plants and the natural world. Sweet Addictions, an exhibition about the botanic story of chocolate, will be the inaugural exhibition, also opening in June 2016. Find out more here.
     

       
 

     
  IRONMAN Australia 1 May 2016  
One of the world’s longest running IRONMAN events, IRONMAN Australia will take place in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Competitors will swim the Hastings River, bike along the Pacific Ocean coast line and run the course in the heart of the city. Find out more here.
     
  New 30-storey-high rooftop bar Brisbane, Queensland
Sazerac is one of Brisbane's newest bars and is located 30 storeys high at the top of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel with stunning views of the city. More information here.
     
  New premium accommodation at Gwinganna, Queensland  
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has opened five new premium accommodation options. Located in south east Queensland’s scenic hinterland the new Boorabee Villas (meaning ‘koala’ in the traditional indigenous language) are tucked away in the mountain scape surrounded by native plants and trees. Find out more here.
     
  The Red Coats, Sovereign Hill, Victoria  
Visitors to Ballarat, Victoria are able to catch a glimpse of life during Australia’s gold rush in 1850, with the parade of The Red Coat Soldiers. These soldiers are famously known for protecting the gold whilst in transit during the town’s goldmining history. Find out more here.  
     
  Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley, Northern Territory
Only accessible by air, Berkeley River Lodge is a luxury lodge located in one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Visitors can experience the spectacular untouched coastal wilderness with a variety of exclusive activities on offer at the Lodge. Find out more here.  
     
Whale shark season at Ningaloo Reef is in full swing!
360: Take in the epic view from the top of the Three Capes Track in Tasmania
Where to eat in Bondi, according to QT Bondi:
  1. Sonoma Bakery
  2. Porch and Parlour
  3. Trio
  4. Bondi Trattoria
  5. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
  6. Bills
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