FunSearch Seasons Magazine Edition 2, Summer 2019

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FRONT COVER IMAGE by Bella Rose. Cobram Farm, Cobram, Victoria. Take time and enjoy the simple things in life.

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LETTER FROM THE CEO What’s Seasons magazine about anyway?

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BELLA ROSE The amazing girl who left it all to find it all.

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BENNY GROSSMAN Get some fresh eyes on The Great Ocean Road.

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MATTHEW SYMONS By day and by night, Inspired to capture, colour and light.

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SANTOSH MITRA Five Australian locations stunningly revealed.

KAREN SMITH A journey from opal country to coastline, revealing icons of southern Australia.

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BRENDAN HOLLAND Capturing the Summer mood in the Victorian High Country.

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CHRIS GILLARD A fun search reveals beautiful and secret locations.

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EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH Wandering from rural Victoria to the goldfields of Western Australia. JEFF PRICE The rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

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LETTER FROM THE CEO CHRIS GILLARD #CEO #Dadult #Dadventurer #Optimist #Imaginator funsearch.com.au

From all of us at FunSearch.com.au, we are proud to bring you Seasons Magazine, Edition 2, ‘Summer’. Seasons represents our support of all Australians and visitors in their quest for excitement, adrenalin, discovery, wonder, delight, colour, action, knowledge, memories, togetherness, joy and wholesome fun everywhere it can be found! FunSearch.com.au is a visual search engine of fun and in support of this, Seasons magazine also focuses on the visual; the many landscapes, the striking imagery that makes our country so special. The publication is a photographic journey, more about inviting a viewer in to discover and fall in love with Australian destinations and less about a long read. Seasons will show you places to go in Summer and inspire your imagination while FunSearch.com.au will help your trip planning so you can find things to do and places to stay when you get there. The magazine is also made to help Australian businesses and regions promote those times when the road is less travelled. Our job is to help reveal the magic of destinations in all seasons, not just the popular ones. While we exist to help as many people as possible find fun destinations all over the country, Seasons is a large part of our vision to help grow the visitor economy, recreation and vacation care sectors too. We hope you enjoy this edition.

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BELLA ROSE THE STORY OF A ROSE THAT BLOSSOMED. Bella Rose changed her life in 2014. It was around October when she simply decided to pursue a dream. Living in the city, Bella was yearning for something more. She decided to embark on the journey of a lifetime, and to fulfil a dream from her childhood. The magical result is a story of modern adventure and exploration across wide-ranging country regions of Australia.

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Featured Destinations: NSW and Victoria. Images and words by Bella Rose.

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YASS, NSW Work hard in silence let success be your noise.

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BURRABUROON FARMSTAY, NSW. Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.

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KURNELL, NSW. It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

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ONE TREE HOTEL, HAY, NSW. Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

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FACTS Bella is a Qualified Award-Winning Photographer and Cinematographer who records her own infectious Australian spirit and the spirit of the people and places she visits across the country. Aussies love their land and their community and BelIa Rose captures this in images and words that could inspire every Rose to blossom.

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GRAWIN, NSW. You are enough just as you are.

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HAY NSW AT THE LONG PADDOCK. Even an empty road leads somewhere.

BROKEN HILL, NSW. Fill your live with adventures not things.

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VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY. After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

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BENNY GROSSMAN All images Š Ben Grossman 2018. Words by Benny.

Loch Ard Gorge, located south west of Melbourne, along the Great Ocean Road is a must see! What a magnificent place on earth! The aqua blue colours blow your mind! We were lucky enough to have arrived early (there’s a quick tip!) to have this beach secluded and all to ourselves. The feeling was nothing short of complete serenity and immersion in nature.

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Featured Destinations: Victoria, the Great Ocean Road.

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AIREYS INLET, SPLIT POINT LIGHTHOUSE, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA.

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SPRING.... SUMMER? These flowers at Split-Point Lighthouse symbolise both of those seasons to me, especially when those flowers are lush and yellow. Wow! Like everyone else we trekked up to the lighthouse, did the 1.8km easy grade walk to get a closer look and feel, we were impressed! But I felt it was difficult to really ‘capture' its beauty. That was until we made it down back to the carpark, where I saw this small 'garden' of flowers facing directly at the lighthouse and just like a child I got really excited‌

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AIREYS INLET, SPLIT POINT LIGHTHOUSE, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Otherworldly and surreal…you gain a peaceful state of mind, like nothing we've seen.

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TEDDY LOOKOUT, GREAT OCEAN ROAD VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Drive here or stop at the bend on the road below to take a short scenic walk along the riverside before the (steep) walk up to the lookout. Pack your camera, sunscreen and water.

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AIREYS INLET, SPLIT POINT LIGHTHOUSE, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Just a perfect place for a short cliff walk or stroll with your best friend or girlfriend or boyfriend or anyone you like. A beautiful and simple stop along the Great Ocean Road. A reminder of the maritime history, that won't disappoint you.

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TIPS: If you feel peckish afterwards you can head to one of many coffee shops across the road from the parking lot for a snack

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MATTHEW SYMONS

BRUKUNGA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A canopy of trees lead to a ray of light at the end of the road. @didi_photos @didiphotos www.didiphotos.com

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Featured Destinations: Adelaide Hills, Goolwa, Brukunga, Kanmantoo, Jupiter Creek, Hindmarsh Bridge and Horseshoe Bay, South Australia.

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ADELAIDE HILLS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Sheep graze in a green paddock at the end of the day.

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ADELAIDE HILLS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Sunrise and a road leads into a new day.

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FAMILY FUN T W O

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Adelaide Hills is made for good old outdoor adventures, magical experiences and animal encounters the kids will love. It’s a natural choice for families who are seeking fun collective experiences, things to do and places to go near Adelaide. You can also find the perfect purchase in the Adelaide Hills; from fresh produce and gourmet artisan goodies, to fine art, chic homewares, the latest fashions and quirky antiques. And let’s not forget more than 50 cellar doors where wine tasting is only the beginning! What are you waiting for?

Longview Vineyard, Crush Festival 2015 with Credit to Adelaide Hills Wine Region and South Australian Tourism Commission


Longview Vineyard, Crush Festival 2015 with Credit to Adelaide Hills Wine Region and South Australian Tourism Commission

The Lane Vineyard restaurant foods with Credit to The Lane Vineyard

The Lane Vineyard Sunset with Credit to The Lane Vineyard

Pike and Joyce Wines, Crush Festival 2015 with Credit to Adelaide Hills Wine Region and South Australian Tourism Commission

White House [Fortified] Food & Wine with Credit to Andy Rasheed & Sophie Zervas


ADELAIDE HILLS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The eternally fascinating Milky Way.

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GOOLWA BEACH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A long exposure image leaves a swirling star trail in the night sky.

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GOOLWA BEACH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Sunset overlooking the beach and bay.

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HORSESHOE BAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. NIGHT. The Milky Way.

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HORSESHOE BAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Sunset and serenity.

HINDMARSH BRIDGE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Mystical lights add a magical feel.

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KANMANTOO DAM, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. An old, broken windmill, collapsed.

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KANMANTOO, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Clouds skirt overhead creating pools of light in the late afternoon.

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MIDDLETON BEACH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A crab enjoys the solitude.

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MIDDLETON BEACH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A small bird surveys the beach.

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SANTOSH MITRA Professional Photographer for Santosh Mitra Photography All images © Santosh Mitra 2018/19. Words by Santosh. BRIDESTOWE LAVENDER ESTATE, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA.

@Santoshmitraphotography @Santoshmitraphotography

LAVENDER DREAMING Summer of 2016 was our very first campervan trip in Tasmania with absolutely no planned itinerary. We took every day as it came, camping wherever we could and just enjoyed being in the awesome Tassie wilderness. It was one of our best trips ever! Bridestowe Lavender Estate was in fact one of our first stops after arriving in Launceston, but we were early into the season and the flowers were in initial stages of blooming so we promised

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Featured Destinations: Tasmania, South Australia and QLD

to come back again at the end of our two week sojourn and when we did return, nature had something special in store for us. The dappled light that danced across the fields that evening was a sight to behold and I will never forget that experience. The new summer season is fast approaching and it’s only a few months before the fields of purple are in full bloom again. *This image has been featured on Tasmania Tourism social media pages.

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ONE TREE HILL, MALENY SUNSHINE COAST, QLD.

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TIMELESS ONE TREE HILL Possibly the most famous cherry tree in all of Queensland and one that has truly withstood the test of time. The gorgeous backdrop of the Glasshouse Mountains and the distinctive sight of this lone tree will make you stop and turn around for a second look any time of the day. We did not have the best weather for most part of our short trip to the Sunshine Coast but this particular summer morning was different. The storm clouds had cleared for a brief period to give way to these beautiful morning hues and a view that I would forever say was “Timeless�. SEASONS SUMMER 2018/2019

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SKYFIRE - KINGSCOTE OLD PIER A gorgeous summer morning in Kangaroo Island near the old pier ruins of Kingscote. This place is close to Emu Bay and the Old Mulberry Tree and can be quite tricky to find, but well worth the effort. This particular image was taken on our last night on this beautiful island. We had clear skies for most part of our trip but this morning was different and the insane colours stayed on for a while even after sunrise. The cormorants in the distance are probably scouting for some breakfast, still soaking in the early morning light. Rest assured you will spend a peaceful morning with these lovely locals any given day.

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MOUNT WELLINGTON SUNRISE Driving around Tasmania can be fun and Mount Wellington is a favourite hangout place for sunrise during the Christmas and New Year break. As we drove up to the summit one Christmas Eve we were greeted by an ocean of clouds and watched with immense joy as the warm rays broke through the thick blanket for a truly epic sunrise. It was a ‘seascape’ of a different kind.

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MT WELLINGTON, HOBART, TASMANIA.

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TIRRANNAVILLE, NEAR GOULBURN, NEW SOUTH WALES.

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FIELDS OF GOLD Driving through the countryside can be a lot of fun as the Canola fields come alive giving you a few 'stop the car' moments and that perfect backdrop to sneak in a few family photos. It can be quite challenging though to come up with a unique composition photographically but in this case I had found my subject and was just waiting for the best light to happen.

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KAREN SMITH

All images © Karen Smith 2018/19. Words by Karen.

OBLIESK AT ROBE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA As a destination, Robe screams 'Summer holidays!’ and is an excellent place for a break in any season. Everyone visits the Obelisk.

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Featured Destinations: Port Willunga, Port Noarlunga, Coober Pedy, Flinders Ranges, Mt Gambier, Wilpena Pound, South Australia.

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OBLIESK FROM ABOVE, AT ROBE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

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PORT NOARLUNGA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA A beachside suburb popular for summer water activities including surfing, fishing, swimming & diving, made more attractive as it is an Aquatic Reserve surrounding the reef.

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COOBER PEDY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA The famous Coober Pedy town sign at dusk.

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COOBER PEDY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Old wrecks are scattered across the desert, on the outskirts of Coober Pedy SA.

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BOOL LAGOON WETLANDS WALK, SOUTH AUSTRALIA The area is a game reserve in the state's South East. It’s great for observing nature in complete serenity. For those who want to stay a while, there are shaded campgrounds on edge of the Lagoon.

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Since 1983, Hollick Estates has been producing some of the Coonawarra’s finest handcrafted wine. Come and enjoy an exceptional cellar door experience and indulge in our region’s fantastic culinary offerings at our award-winning restaurant, Upstairs at Hollick, with sweeping views over the vineyards.

+61 8 8737 2318 | www.hollick.com | 11 Racecourse Road, Penola, SA 5277


LIMESTONE COAST ROADTRIP FUN SPONSORED BY HOLLICK

Look out for the January 2019 FunSearch roadtrip, sponsored by the lovely people from the famous estate of Hollick.

This fun filled journey is all about discovering the best of South Australia’s wonderful Limestone Coast. Based in Coonawarra, one of Australia’s most iconic wine regions we’ll explore this area and surrounds, finding hidden gems and sampling all kinds of local deliciousness! Discover Hollick: https://www.hollick.com


BONDLEIGH HALL, ROCKLEIGH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. This area is a drawcard for visitors who explore and photograph the ruins.

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POINT LOWLY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Located at the top of Spencer's Gulf, the area is a great spot for a stop over on route to Port Lincoln with many beautiful beach camping spots to be found.

BRIGHTON JETTY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A really popular walk on warm Summer days and nights.

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PORT WILLUNGA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. A very popular seaside town, activities include scuba diving on the Star of Greece wreck, surfing, fishing and the old jetty stumps attract many photographers.

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UMPHERSTON'S SINK HOLE, NEAR MOUNT GAMBIER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The area is popular for visitors all year around and a nice cool spot to visit in the summer months.

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ALL THE FUN OF THE HOLIDAYS ALL YEAR! FunSearch.com.au is a new photo and video search engine that solves a year round search and planning problem for all Australians. Every day, Australians look online, planning holidays and seeking inspiration for weekend activities and destinations. We spend many valuable hours navigating vast pages of search results and different websites. With FunSearch.com.au that’s changed because we’re putting all then in one place. Better yet, even young kids can now complete targeted searches for fun and plan weekends and entire holidays themselves! You’re welcome :) PS: Got ideas for fun that should be found on FunSearch.com.au? Direct Message your ideas on Socials @FunSearchAU or via FunSearch.com.au contact page.



BRENDAN HOLLAND All images © Brendan Holland 2018/19

SUNLIGHT STREAMS INTO A VALLEY IN THE HIGH COUNTRY, VICTORIA.

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Featured Destination: Victoria’s High Country near Bright, Mt Buffalo, Porepunkah and Happy Valley.

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BUFFALO PLATEAU, VICTORIA. A mystical and ancient feel descends over the land as the sun slips below the horizon.

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HIGH COUNTRY, VICTORIA. A country road winds into the valley as morning light illuminates areas of mountain and forest.

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MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. Trees form natural sculptural shapes overlooking the valley, framed against a magical twilight of apricot, misty greens and blues.

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THE CATHEDRAL, MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. Rock formations rise up to capture the first light of day.

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ROCK POOLS IN A REMOTE ALPINE STREAM, NEAR BRIGHT, VICTORIA.

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LAKE CATANI, MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. A previously active flotilla of Kayaks now rest on the shore of a high country lake.

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WINTON WETLANDS, VICTORIA. Morning reveals a striking artwork juxtaposed onto a rural icon and part of the Silo art trail of landscape artworks.

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HIGH COUNTRY, VICTORIA. Soft light over gentle rolling, green hillsides.

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LADY BATH FALLS, MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. An enchanted place of silken waters.

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CHRIS GILLARD All images © Chris Gillard 2018/19

CAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAY, FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND. Activation rocks in formations created by passers-by. A natural man-made work in progress.

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PALM COVE JETTY, FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND, NEAR CAIRNS. A pink and mauve sunset paints the scene while a solitary figure contemplates.

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EAGLES NEST, NEAR INVERLOCH, VICTORIA. Deep purple and pink hues colour the landscape at low tide.

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NEAR ANGLESEA, GREAT OTWAY NATIONAL PARK, VICTORIA. A summer storm cell approaches fast. Green tinge to the clouds indicates hail.

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LAVERS HILL, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. MT BUFFALO, VICTORIA. The last rays of sunsculptural set the clouds alight. Trees form natural shapes overlooking the valley, framed against a magical twilight of apricot, misty greens and blues.

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LAVERS HILL, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA. Marshmallow clouds and golden grasses in the evening.

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KOONYA BEACH, BLAIRGOWRIE VICTORIA. A perfectly calm and serene evening high tide as a summer storm sweeps across the ocean towards Portsea.

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NEAR FLOWERDALE, VICTORIA. One dead tree reaches upwards, reflecting a cloud flare doing the same.

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NEAR PORT CAMPBELL, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA Hidden cows, scribbled trees and grass, and ray of welcome sunlight in a coastal forest.

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SAPPHIRE COAST ROADTRIP During the Victorian September school holidays, FunSearch hit the road to the lovely Sapphire Coast on the far south coast of NSW. It’s a beautiful part of Australia as you can see, with great places to stay and lots of fun things to do in Merimbula, Eden and Pambula. Along with friendly locals, you’ll also meet friendly echidnas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, goannas, seals, turtles, dolphins, and lots of whales at the right time of year.

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VARIOUS MAGIC MERIMBULA MOMENTS , Captured by Chris Gillard near Merimbula, NSW.

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EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH All images © Emily Hollingsworth 2018/19. Words by Emily.

DAYBREAK AT MURRAY RIVER, WALWA, VICTORIA. Sheep navigate their way down an embankment looking for a drink.

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GOLDEN BEACH, GIPPSLAND VICTORIA. This popular Summer beachside camping location pulled out all the stops with glowing phosphoresce stirred up in the waves, Aurora Australis and the always spectacular Milky Way.

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WALHALLA, VICTORIA Crystal clear skies over this historic high country mining town.

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NEILS RESERVE, MURRAY RIVER NEAR WALWA VICTORIA. Camping with old an old friend with the Milky Way and Mars over old Murray River red gums.

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KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK, NEAR OXLEY LOOKOUT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. A Roadside tree on the way to the lookout after a nights camp in the Eco Resort village situated in the park.

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MUNJINA ROAD, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Near the abandoned mining town of Wittenoom, the Hamersley Ranges in the background.

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NEAR BRUTHEN, VICTORIA An old fruit tree is all that remains on this farming site.

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WILLIAMSTOWN, KALGOORLIE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Old tin miners hut on the eastern edge of Kalgoorlie. Situated in the shadow of the largest open cut mine in the southern hemisphere.

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KALGOORLIE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Storms over Kalgoorlie light up the railway siding on the edge of town.

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TIMBARRA RIVER NEAR ENSAY, VICTORIA. The area includes popular 4WD tracks in the foothills of the Victorian High Country.

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JEFF PRICE

All images © Jeff Price 2018/19. Words by Jeff.

RAZORBACK LOOKOUT FLINDERS RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Razorback Lookout. Wilpena Pound in the background with St Mary’s Peak on the left. This is probably the most photographed view in the Flinders Ranges.

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EDEOWIE STATION, FLINDERS RANGES SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The windmill & old stone tank taken at sunrise. Heysen Range is in the background. This is just north of Wilpena Pound.

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WEDGE TAILED EAGLE SURVEYING ITS DOMAIN NEAR BRACHINA GORGE, FLINDERS RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

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OROWIE, SOUTH RALIA

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HEYSEN RANGE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA WITH WILPENA POUND BEHIND. This is taken from Dib & Dob. I camped overnight after an 8km hike and a 400 metre climb.

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doggo BOOBOROWIE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Edie my Australian Kelpie and my Sheep Dog.

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PORT WILLUNGA JETTY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. This is south of Adelaide.

BRACHINA GORGE, FLINDERS RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies sit relaxed.

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MERNA MORA GATE WITH THE WEST WALL OF WILPENA POUND IN THE BACKGROUND.

NEAR BURRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The ‘Midnight Oil House’ made famous after being on the cover of Midnight Oil’s album Diesel & Dust.

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HEYSEN RANGE WITH ST MARY’S PEAK IN THE BACKGROUND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Taken from the hill above Aroona Ruins just after sunrise.

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