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Things to Do
Attractions, activities and days out.
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A Weekend in Bundaberg, Done Properly
Bundaberg runs on two clocks: the Burnett River and the Mon Repos turtles. A weekend plan for both, plus strawberries and a…
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Nelson Bay on a Day Trip: Port Stephens Without the Overplanning
A Nelson Bay day trip with four commitments: a Fly Point snorkel, a headland or cruise, fish and chips, and marina ice…
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Rockhampton for a Weekend: A Local’s Plan
A Rockhampton weekend built on its two landmarks: Quay Street heritage on the Fitzroy River, and Mount Archer’s boardwalk at sunrise.
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A Merimbula Long Weekend: The Far South Coast, Sorted
Three days in Merimbula: the lake circuit, one good feed a day, whales off Tura Headland, and an honest note on what…
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Two Days in Mackay: What’s Actually Worth It
The Mackay weekend that earns its petrol money: the Bluewater Lagoon, soldier crabs at low tide, a 1932 pie dynasty and whales…
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Ulladulla: The South Coast Stop Most People Drive Past
A working harbour, 270-million-year-old fossils and proper fish and chips. Three versions of the Ulladulla stop, sized to the time you have.
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A Weekend in Bendigo, Done Properly
Bendigo is a gold town that spent its money well. Two days done properly: down the mine, into Chinatown’s story, then parks,…
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Is Yamba Worth the Detour? An Honest Answer
Yes, Yamba is worth leaving the highway for. Here is the one-day sequence that proves it: ocean pool, lighthouse, Clarence Street lunch,…
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Townsville for a Weekend: A Local’s Plan
Base yourself on The Strand, keep Saturday at sea level and give Sunday to Mount Stuart, Cape Pallarenda and the gallery. A…
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Batemans Bay Without the Guesswork: A Coast Weekend
A Batemans Bay day on the NSW south coast, sequenced: paddle the Clyde, eat seafood on Clyde Street, climb to Holmes lookout,…
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Two Days in Cairns: What’s Actually Worth It
One day up the range, one day in town: a Cairns weekend built around the Kuranda railway, Josephine Falls and the Esplanade.
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The Kiama Day Trip From Sydney: Blowhole and Beyond
Bombo at sunrise, the blowhole truth, an ex-Ottolenghi lunch and the Little Blowhole run. The Kiama day trip, sequenced properly.