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Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari, Botswana

Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari, Botswana

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Destinations, Photography, Wildlife

Formed when a lake the size of many European countries dried thousands of years ago, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans span thousands of square kilometres of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. But despite the vast expanses of nothingness, which is a must see in itself, there exists a surprising volume of desert adapted wildlife to spot, including of course the adorable meerkats.

Mount Mulligan Lodge, Queensland, Australia

Mount Mulligan Lodge, Queensland, Australia

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Accommodation, Destinations, Food & Drink

Marketed as Queensland’s newest, all-inclusive luxury property, Mount Mulligan Lodge is part of an ever expanding list of must visit properties across the north of Australia. The lodge is located on a private working cattle station, and the accommodation sits below the majestic, and for some, fear inducing, Mount Mulligan. The nearby former township and mine is also the site of the “Mount Mulligan mine disaster”, Queensland's worst!

Discovery Rottnest Island, Perth, Western Australia

Discovery Rottnest Island, Perth, Western Australia

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Accommodation, Destinations

Located on the far north east corner of Perth’s very own secret island hideaway, Discovery Rottnest Island is a must visit location for lovers of beach, sun and sand and (we think) is a great reason to add a visit to Perth to your Australia adventures. Arguably, provding the very best glamping experience in the state, with the highest category tents nestled right into the water front dunes of Pinky Beach, Discovery Rottnest Island has already become a regular summer haunt for these proud Perthites.

Kittawa Lodge, King Island, Tasmania, Australia

Kittawa Lodge, King Island, Tasmania, Australia

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Accommodation, Destinations, Food & Drink

The isle of Tasmania is one of the most spectacular regions of Australia.  In recent years, its startling natural beauty has been complemented by the rise of a thriving food industry and a burgeoning luxury accommodation scene – a windfall for discerning adventurers.  It is on an island off the island that one of the newest and most extraordinary lodges has emerged – the petite, personalised and impeccably chic Kittawa Lodge of King Island.

Samphire Rottnest, Perth, Western Australia

Samphire Rottnest, Perth, Western Australia

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Accommodation, Destinations

Rottnest Island – Perth’s picturesque playground. A short boat journey across the water to an island of beaches, bays, bicycles and barefoot relaxation. With captivating quokkas and surreal natural beauty, it is a beautiful destination for both Perth locals and visitors to WA.

But while the laidback and casual vibe is ideal for engendering relaxation, is has long translated into a standard of accommodation that could be described, at best, as underwhelming. A recent glamping option was a significant step up from the age-old cottages, but there was still nothing on the island that could truly be considered luxurious.

And so it was with much anticipation that discerning Perth-ites awaited the opening of Samphire, Rottnest Island’s first luxury accommodation, in October 2020. And it was definitely worth the wait.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia

Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia

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Destinations

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands. A necklace of palm fringed islands, encircling an emerald lagoon. An Australian territory but closer to Indonesia than mainland Australia. A tropical paradise and a multicultural melting pot with a fascinating history. And our home for the next few days as part of a visit to both the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island.

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