AC Country Road Trips

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AC Country Road Trips

In dinosaur tracks • During the Cretaceous era, the contintents were shifting and dinosaurs roamed the earth. A trip through outback Queensland provides incredible insights into this ancient past.

Bruny on a plate • Passionate producers have helped put this microcosm of Tasmania firmly on the map.

All that glitters • Once one of the finest cities in the world, Bendigo still has it in spades.

An ancient odyssey • The Flinders Ranges provide an intoxicating package of spectacular landscape and creature comforts.

Meandering the Murray • A trip down the mighty Murray spans three states and rewards visitors with a fresh perspective on the bounty of fine food, beverages and ways to relax.

Beyond the blowhole • Mention Kiama and most people think of its famous blowhole, but there’s much more to discover in this gem of a NSW coastal town.

Capital notions • If you haven’t been to Canberra for a while, you’re in for a surprise. Canberra is not just the nation’s capital, it’s fast becoming the capital of cool.

Looming over the landscape • Creativity comes on a grand scale when the canvases are silos and industrial buildings.

Just add water • We dip a toe into the mineral-rich hot spring pools and artesian bore-filled waterholes across the country.

Gulaga dreaming • The far south coast of NSW entices visitors with its ethereal charm, stunning local produce and outdoor adventures.

Tracks across the top • Trains and boats and planes provide an amazing insight into Queensland’s Gulf Savannah region.

A new golden age • In the past, Bathurst and its surrounding villages may have been eclipsed by the neighbouring towns of Orange and Mudgee. However, as a recent visit shows, now is the historic city’s time to shine once more.

The flower chasers • With many of Australia’s biodiversity hotspots located in Western Australia, the state is an irrestistible magnet for plant enthusiasts.

Southern sampler • The NSW Southern Highlands redefines the notion of a short break with equal measures of culinary and drinking delights, cultural options and outdoor pursuits.

Naturally gifted • Tasmania’s Huon Valley offers a feast for the senses. In spite of its superlative wine, food and cultural offerings, the ever-changing landscape proves that man can never upstage nature.

Home in the Hunter • From swimming at Newcastle’s splendid beaches and hot-air ballooning to wine-tasting, fine dining and art experiences, the Hunter Valley caters for all comers.

Coasting along • The Fleurieu Peninsula, with its McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek wine regions and Kangaroo Island, gives South Australian visitors a host of indulgences.

Bound for Mornington • Victoria’s Mornington Peninisula may be within day-tripping distance of Melbourne, but its myriad attractions deserve longer attention.

Into the wild • The Tarkine is not just Australia’s largest remaining expanse of temperate rainforest, it’s also a remarkable link to the ancient Gondwanan supercontinent.