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Steve Madgwick

Travel Journalist

<p><strong>East Arnhem Land</strong>: <i>the ultimate cultural odyssey</i></p>

East Arnhem Land: the ultimate cultural odyssey

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<p><i>The Ghan versus Indian Pacific</i> – which train to choo-choose?</p>

The Ghan versus Indian Pacific – which train to choo-choose?

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<p><i>Top 10 coolest snow stays</i> in <strong>Australia’s</strong> ski fields</p>

Top 10 coolest snow stays in Australia’s ski fields

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<p><i>Finding good coffee</i>, black opals and adventure in <strong>Lightning Ridge</strong>.</p>

Finding good coffee, black opals and adventure in Lightning Ridge.

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<p><i>Australia’s unknown icon</i> <strong>Wilpena Pound</strong></p>

Australia’s unknown icon Wilpena Pound

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<p><i>Indigenous dance</i>: <strong>Laura</strong> Aboriginal Dance Festival</p>

Indigenous dance: Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

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<p><i>Explore magical, mysterious</i> <strong>Mungo National Park</strong></p>

Explore magical, mysterious Mungo National Park

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<p><i>Experiencing</i> Garma Festival in <strong>Arnhem Land</strong>, <strong>NT</strong></p>

Experiencing Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, NT

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Artesian Bore Bath, Walgett NSW, Australia
Outback NSW

Finding good coffee, black opals and adventure in Lightning Ridge.

Lightning Ridge may be the Black Opal capital of Australia serving up quirky characters and bizarre adventures. But it now comes with a side of great coffee. 

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Generations of the Gumatj clan prepare to tell their stories
Arnhem Land

Experiencing Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, NT

Join the Yolngu nation in the NT’s remote North East Arnhem Land to feel the heartbeat of the country at its most important cultural event, Garma.

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Nullarbor conqueror: The Indian Pacific
Australia

The Ghan versus Indian Pacific – which train to choo-choose?

The Ghan or Indian Pacific? It’s a tough choice between Australia’s two most epic rail holidays. No fear, Megan Arkinstall (The Ghan) and Steve Madgwick (Indian Pacific) will help you decide which train journey is best for you.

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Bulman ceremony East Arnhem Land (photo: Elise Hassey)
Arnhem Land

East Arnhem Land: the ultimate cultural odyssey

East Arnhem Land’s vast and remarkable wilderness is alive with indigenous culture, where a traditional way of life is thriving. Half the journey is getting there, like an ultimate Australian cultural odyssey, writes Steve Madgwick.

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Explore magical, mysterious Mungo National Park
Outback NSW

Explore magical, mysterious Mungo National Park

NSW’s Lake Mungo mesmerises visitors with its otherworldly beauty and astounding ancient history. It has set the scene for megafauna, for meeting tribes, and for some of the world’s most incredible archaeological finds.

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Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges

Australia’s unknown icon Wilpena Pound

How can something as marvellously grand as the Flinders Ranges' Wilpena Pound fly under the radar for so long?

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Huski apartments Falls Creek.
Australia

Top 10 coolest snow stays in Australia’s ski fields

Planning a snow holiday in Australia? You really should consider these cool, chic and crazy accommodation options. From lovely lodges to all-in resorts. From old favourites to hip hotels.

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laura aboriginal dance festival cape york indigenous culture
Cape York

Indigenous dance: Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

The striking animal forms, chants and motions of the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival are as relevant now as they have been for tens of thousands of years. It's only every two years, but here's why you need to plan for the next one.

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Jamala Wildlife Lodge Canberra accommodation
Australia

5 of Australia’s best zoo sleepovers

Ever dreamed of a sleepover in the middle of a zoo for the night? Here are Australia's 'Big 5' of zoo stays that take the term 'roar and snore' quite literally.

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