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Australia loves a hinterland. So much so that we re one of the only countries that has this word in our everyday vocabulary. Plenty of coastal cities around the world have patches of lush, hilly countryside on their outskirts, but few refer to them with this German word meaning the land behind .
In Australia though? We embrace the term, and we embrace the concept. After all, what could be better than escaping the heat and the hustle of the city in favour of the clear air and mountainous beauty of a hinterland area? From Cairns to Byron Bay to Adelaide to Perth, so many of our favourite coastal towns also boast access to these idyllic slices of altitude.
Australia s 10 most spectacular waterfalls
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Dangar Falls, Dorrigo NSW
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Found along the enticingly named Waterfall Way are these ethereal falls. The 30m, mist shrouded Dangar Falls spills over basalt cliffs into a pool enclosed by mossy boulders. There s an elevated viewing platform or you can reach the falls via a walking trail. See visitnsw.com
Fitzroy Falls (NSW)
Plummeting dramatically into the untouched bushland of Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls is one of NSW s grandest. Stop first at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre to learn about the local wildlife and Aboriginal culture before embarking on the short boardwalk to the 80 metre falls found in NSW s Southern Highlands. See visitnsw.com
Unveiling 15 natural treasures in sunny Queensland
17 Jan, 2021 11:00 AM
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Scratch the surface of the sunshine state and you’ll find untold unique natural phenomena and a multitude of ways to soak them all in.
You may think you have an idea of what Queensland is all about, but this sub-tropical wonderland is definitely a more-than-meets-the-eye destination. Here we unearth 15 of nature s must-do hidden holiday gems that could soon be part of your own treasured memories.
1. While the Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction, the ways in which you can experience this incredible technicolour underwater world are boggling in their scope. For a breathtaking birdseye overview of the vastness of this natural aquatic wonderland, feel your heart pump as you soar above the reef by helicopter or seaplane. If you want to get closer to the mysteries below the surface, then an intimate snorkel or scuba excursion affords a precious glimpse into the other-worldly realm of th
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