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Lose yourself in Tasmania’s Wild West

There are many tales to be told of Tasmania’s Wild West. Lose yourself in its stories of ancient peoples whose voices echo displacement and loss, stories of men who were determined to find a way or make a way, of rivers that refused to be tamed, a terrain that took no prisoners and a forest...
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A potluck meal to me brings back happy memories of a New Zealand childhood, church halls and double-tier sponge cakes brimming with strawberries, jam and cream. I loved those potlucks, as many people cooked far better than my mother, and we were allowed to eat cake! While local church members brought a plate laden with...
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From heritage to adventure, from culture to country, there are lots of reasons to visit Ipswich. Ipswich is the starting point for many journeys, both around the city and to the countryside beyond. Whether you visit to follow your main interest in car racing, mountain bike riding, antiques shopping, camping, canoeing and adventuring, taking a...
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There’s lots to love about tiny towns, and right on our doorstep is one of the best: Marburg. Recognised as one of Queensland’s Top Tiny Tourism Towns in 2022, Marburg, halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba, is in many ways a microcosm of our history. Quintessentially Australian, its history tells a story of indigenous people who...
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As we eagerly await the opening of The Langham Hotel, Gold Coast this month, we interview Craig Robertson, Executive Chef of The Langham, Gold Coast to find out more about the exceptional dining opportunities we can expect to enjoy. What are the hallmarks of a Langham experience? The Langham has a famous reputation for luxury...
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Hobart, the capital of Australia’s most southerly state, Tasmania, is a great destination. There are many reasons to visit Tasmania, Lonely Planet recently noted: “It’s a joint effort in Tassie – the home of the world’s first green political party – where local produce plays a starring role at restaurants, hotels are moving to ban...
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The Brooks family have never taken the easy road. From regenerating a rundown farm to recyclable packaging, from using native botanicals to sustainable waste management, Brookies has led the way with best practice in both the food and drink arms of their business, sustainability at the core of everything they do. After winning multiple awards...
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There’s a technique in stress relief that says that we should take our shoes off and feel the dirt beneath our feet. Reconnect with Mother Earth. Feel grounded again. That’s the feeling we get when we visit Tasmania, particularly the Huon Valley. Shaped like a forked divining rod, its two sides split by the Huon...
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Osteria at Petty Sessions is a great example of the food experiences available in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Grounded in centuries old traditions, it sheds new light on the vibrant produce of local farmers and producers, making it the hero of each dish. Situated in the tiny village of Franklin beside the Huon River, Osteria gains...
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When we travel, particularly when time is limited, we may be intent on travelling to a destination rather than experiencing the journey. The places along the way are ‘in between’ spots. We often don’t bother to stop, as we are going somewhere else. Unfortunately, when we focus more on destination than experience, we miss the...