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Schoolies forget the Gold Coast and party in paradise

Scoolies

AS Schoolies on the Gold Coast has come to mean trouble, Fijian island getaways are surging as safer alternatives.

Inside the Cage of Death

Crocosaurus cove

ADVENTURERS are flocking to experience 15 minutes in the Cage of Death, sharing a large glass tank with a 700kg crocodile.

Aussies against Uluru climbing ban

Uluru

AUSTRALIANS are outraged at plans to ban tourists from climbing Uluru, fearing it will have a serious impact on tourism, survey shows.

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    Lonely Planet's travel wish-list

    FOUR Lonely Planet authors share the top 10 destinations they’re planning on visiting in the year ahead.

    A unique island paradise at our doorstep

    Norfol Island

    A UNIQUE and gorgeous Garden of Eden lies right at our doorstep at the relatively untouched Norfolk Island.

    Explore The World of Norfolk and win a trip for 4

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    Take a virtual tour of The World of Norfolk and you could be in the running to win a trip for yourself and three friends.

    Diving with passion in paradise

    Passions

    WITH so many Reef tours to choose from, find out why this small Cairns company is winning so many tourism awards.

    Why you will love new-look Canberra

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    CHARACTER, coffees and cocktails - the nation's capital has swapped its daggy image for cool nightspots and divine dining.

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    Cosying up to reef sharks

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    COMING face to face with one of nature's great predators, how do you know they won't go for you? There's only one way to find out.

    Aussies get down and dirty in Mud Run

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    FORGET La Tomatina and Glastonbury - Australia is the new place to go to get down and dirty.

    Australia's best bike rides

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    PUMP those pins and take in stunning scenery as Bicycling Australia's Simon Hayes runs down his top routes in the country.

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    Inside the worst place in the world

    Auschwitz

    A VISIT to the unlikely tourist attraction of Auschwitz is horrendous, unsettling, and deeply thought-provoking.

    Watson's sail rival hits trouble, out of race

    Solo Voyage

    US teen, who is younger than Jessica Watson, has to halt solo sail around the world.

    Branson unveils underwater plane

    Branson unveils underwater plane

    UK tycoon Sir Richard Branson has unveiled his new toy - an underwater "plane" for a voyage to the bottom of the sea.

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    Lonely Planet's air travel tips

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    SPECIAL rules, loopholes and tricks can make or break your whole adventure, here the Lonely Planet reveal their air travel tips.

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