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SMALL TOWNS OFTEN get a bad rap from their big city cousins, who are prone to assuming that just because they are diminutive in stature, they must also be devoid of cultural diversions and a decent flat white. But what city folk are starting to cotton on to are the infinite drawcards and advantages that town living also presents: the sense of community, the slower pace of life, the affordable housing and lifestyle... Towns, the ‘official’ definition of which seems to hinge on population (a small town has fewer than 10,000 residents; a medium town, 50,000; and a large town, 100,000 according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report on the 2016 census results), are also a delightful proposition when it comes to exploration. Spending time in a small, medium…
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND STAY IN MUDGEE From cellar doors on picturesque vineyards to top restaurants in heritage buildings and boutique accommodation, here’s how to make the most of your time in the Mudgee region. VISIT ‘DESTINATIONS’ FOR OUR MUDGEE GUIDE 7 ESSENTIAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN TASMANIA People have long flocked to Tasmania for its rugged landscapes, superb food, adrenaline-filled hikes and out-of-the-box festivals. Here’s where to go when you want to get really wild… VISIT ‘DESTINATIONS’ FOR OUR TASMANIA GUIDE INSIDE THE $2 MILLION PROPERTY LESS THAN TWO HOURS FROM MELBOURNE Ever dreamt of staying in an elegant, multi-million-dollar luxury property closely resembling a French chateau? That dream may be closer than you think. VISIT ‘DESTINATIONS’ FOR OUR MELBOURNE GUIDE MARCO PIERRE WHITE REVEALS HIS FAVOURITE MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS…
ESPERANCE WESTERNAUSTRALIA “I was there at first light to shoot waves caught in golden rays, enjoying a famous Western Australian sunrise,” says photographer Elise Hassey, who took this shot at Blue Haven Beach before stripping off and running into the surf with wild abandon. Indeed, it’s hard to resist a swim at one of the many beaches that border Esperance on the south coast of WA, all accessed by the town’s Great Ocean Drive. The sand is a brilliant white, the water emerald blue and clean breaks roll into the bays with the consistency of a metronome, something that draws surfers here from all over the country – call Mossy at the Twilight School of Surf (0433 128 102) to have a go yourself, or simply do as our photographer…
THE ADNATE Street artist Matt Adnate has been honoured with being the namesake of the latest Art Series hotel, this one in the heart of Perth and opening in October. The Melbourne artist has executed two giant murals at the property, a 27 -storey ‘mega mural’ and a 50 -metre-long ‘laneway mural’, which will complement two original works and 650 reproductions scattered throughout the 250 -room property. artserieshotels.com.au GLAMPING AT KINGS CANYON RESORT Kings Canyon Resort has added six luxury canvas glamping tents to its accommodation roster. Located in the heart of the Red Centre, at the edge of the mighty Kings Canyon, the tents are spacious in size and decorated with chic quality furnishings in woods and metals, with tactile fabrics used throughout (including two goat-fur cushions on the…
Midnight Hotel The 199-room Midnight Hotel is part of the latest residential and commercial development to arrive in the hip hood of Braddon.The interiors are minimalist in feel, with warmth added by shots of colour on statement design furniture pieces, and plenty of foliage in the hotel’s internal courtyard. Facilities include a gym, sauna, indoor swimming pool and a bar and restaurant; alternatively the charmed position offers up cafes, shopping and Canberra’s myriad cultural attractions within easy range. midnighthotel.com.au Hotel Indigo Australia will get its first Hotel Indigo when the boutique brand, which focuses on local knowledge and experiences in the locations it inhabits, arrives in Brisbane in 2020, followed by Sydney in 2021. hotelindigo.com Ritz-Carlton Perth The Ritz-Carlton brand will make a triumphant return to Australia later this year…
DO DUCK IN Sitting at the top of Westfield Sydney in the city’s CBD is Duck & Rice, the elegant new contemporary Cantonese restaurant that hits the spot both with its decor and its dishes. Inside the moody Art Deco-inspired interior, head chef Kago Fong has reinterpreted classic Chinese dishes to deliver food that showcases Australian ingredients while upholding the centre of Chinese cooking by never falling flat on flavour.The dishes also do Chinese cuisine justice with their generous portions that make sure to leave you satisfied.The Cantonese-style roast duck is the restaurant’s hero, but you can also find creations like strawberry sweet and sour king prawns, and an assortment of steamed and fried dim sum on the menu. If you’re up for a drink, head over to the bar…
