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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.
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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The Neck Jess Bonde
Bruny Island

How to make the most of a Bruny Island day trip

Want to have an outstanding 12 hours in Tasmania? Spend them exploring the rocky coastlines and magnificent cuisine of Bruny Island, of course.

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Mars Bluff Bruny Island
Bruny Island

8 stunning hikes on Bruny Island

Experience the beauty of Bruny Island with these magnificent walks.

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a person sitting on a 4WD vehicle on Cloudy Bay
Bruny Island

The most beautiful Bruny Island camping spots

This rugged and remote island off the coast of Tasmania offers the perfect getaway for campers seeking a more wild side of life.

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a SeaLink ferry navigating the calm waters of Bruny Island
Bruny Island

Top tips for catching the Bruny Island Ferry

Lost your keys to your private plane? Chauffeured speed boat broken down? Don’t panic. There’s a far easier way to get to Bruny Island.

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13 things you didn’t know about Kangaroo Island