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  1. Cinetastic Melbourne

    23 January 2012

    Melbourne holds the unofficial title of Australia’s most cultured and sophisticated city, so it is no surprise that there are...

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  2. Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots

    19 January 2012

    It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It’s the world’s second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly...

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  3. Planning a trip to Australia: what you need to know

    23 November 2011

    Book your flights: 2012 is shaping up as a bumper year to visit Australia. A slew of music festivals...

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  4. Greatest historical journeys: part three

    18 October 2011

    In the third and final instalment taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at three more great historical...

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  5. Australia on a shoestring: your bumper guide

    14 October 2011

    The kangaroos haven’t lose their bounce, the tropical fruit is ripening nicely, Sydney Harbour remains sparkling and Melbourne’s cool cats...

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  6. This summer’s best secret: Australia’s winter

    19 June 2011

    Mark Twain famously said the coldest winter he ever spent was summer in San Francisco. Well, with summer here in...

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  7. Best places to get naked

    02 June 2011

    It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...

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  8. The best public art in the world

    01 April 2011

    Why wait in line at a gallery when these splendid works are on offer in the street? And they can...

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  9. 9 iconic sporting events

    22 March 2011

    The sporting world, with its heroes and symbols, is a massive travel draw. While major international events dominate world headlines,...

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  10. A walking tour of Melbourne

    28 February 2011

    Welcome to Melbourne – consistently voted one of the world’s most liveable cities.Your tour begins at the corner of Swanston...

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  11. If cities had faces, we’d make out with these places

    07 February 2011

    I’m no objectum sexual, a person with ‘pronounced emotional and often romantic desire towards particular inanimate objects’, like newlywed Erika...

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  12. Australia: Ashes cities minus the cricket

    17 December 2010

    The Ashes, international cricket’s most high profile event, played out between Australia and England, are in full swing across ...

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  13. Swell – Australia’s beach obsession

    01 November 2010

    As the weather heats up, Australians start talking about where they are ‘going away’ for the summer holidays, and for...

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  14. What to do in November in Australia

    11 October 2010

    Ah, November, that strange month before the Christmas holiday madness really begins. Before the silly season gets into full swing,...

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  15. Caffeination: Australia’s (obsessive) coffee culture

    04 October 2010

    Strike up a conversation with an Australian abroad and you’ll inevitably uncover a national quirk: the obsessive quest for a...

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  16. Australia’s other beaches: exploring Victoria’s coastline

    01 October 2010

    Ah Australia, the land downunder with sun, sea and surf. There’s no denying it; Australia showcases some of the world’s...

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  17. Insider’s guide to the Yarra Valley: wine, food, art and…wine

    27 September 2010

    Located just over an hour’s drive out of Melbourne, Victoria’s Yarra Valley is a flat, sprawling region peppered with more...

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  18. 7 authentic Melbourne experiences

    01 September 2010

    Here are my top 7 authentic* Melbourne experiences. (*I mean “authentic” in the sense that these are things that Melburnians...

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  19. Prison tours: a taste of life behind bars

    03 August 2010

    Usually people will do anything to get out of jail, but with prison tourism on the rise, folks are now...

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  20. 10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

    27 July 2010

    Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...

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  21. A food-lover's guide to Sydney Rd, Melbourne

    19 July 2010

    Sydney Road – the major artery of Brunswick in Melbourne, Australia – takes you through an eclectic and oddly comforting...

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  22. 8 top places to escape Australia's capital cities

    22 June 2010

    Every so often we all get that unmistakable itch to flee the city. Lonely Planet author Sarah Wintle picks the...

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  23. Best of East Coast Australia

    29 April 2010

    This classic coastal run takes in thousands of kilometres of coastline. It could take a lifetime or, with just 10...

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  24. Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers

    05 February 2010

    Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...

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