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Kate Bettes

Travel Journalist

Kate Bettes is a freelance travel writer. Whether having a picnic in Vietnamese jungle with new friends, or partying in the back of a limousine in Hollywood, Kate’s experiences have left her with the sneaking suspicion that the best travel memories happen when you least expect. It’s this feeling - and how to get it - that she loves to write about.
two hikers on a guided walking tour, Bruny Island
Bruny Island

21 incredible things to do on Bruny Island

It’s got deserted beaches, magical walks and some of Tasmania’s best local produce in spades. If you haven’t seen Bruny Island, consider this epic list of things to do as your sign to get there ASAP.

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cheese and beer at Bruny Island Cheese Co.
Bruny Island

best restaurants and food experiences on Bruny Island’s

Be careful. After reading this list of foodie haunts and restaurants on Bruny Island, you might not have the appetite for any other activity.

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An esky in the back of a vehicle by the beach on tour with Kangaroo Island Touring Company.
Kangaroo Island

15 must-try Kangaroo Island tours

When exploring an island that is four times the size of Singapore, it pays to book a tour with locals to see all the sights.

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Camping to luxury: 16 of the best Bruny Island accommodation options
Bruny Island

Camping to luxury: 16 of the best Bruny Island accommodation options

Not sure where to stay on Bruny Island? From tiny houses to romantic retreats, we’ve lined up the best of the bunch on this Tassie escape.

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Bruny Island Tours
Bruny Island

9 of the best Bruny Island tours to go on

We’ve lined up the best tours on Bruny Island, also known as Lunawanna-Alonnah.

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An aerial shot of Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island

A Kangaroo Island accommodation go-to guide

Romance, nature, seclusion or a home away from home – there is an accommodation to suit all types of holidaymakers on Kangaroo Island.

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12 weird and wonderful things to know about Lake McKenzie
K'gari

12 weird and wonderful things to know about Lake McKenzie

Prepare to be amazed by nature all over again.

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Inside Silverton Hotel
Broken Hill

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs and clubs

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback - particularly at these Broken Hill pubs and clubs.

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Silverton Outback Camels in Broken Hill
Broken Hill

13 unique things to do in Broken Hill

At first glance, this outback town might seem as bare as the desert that surrounds it. But it doesn’t take much digging to find the rich underside of this spirited community.

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