Truly Aus: Recent Episodes
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Truly Aus is all about exploring Australia – from insider scoops on our major cities, to the exploration of regional, rural and outback Australia. Tune in before you travel somewhere so that you know some of the history of the place, and have the lowdown on the best things to see and do. And get our top picks on where to eat, drink, play and stay. Consider us your go-to guide for exploring this great southern land.
If your idea of a great getaway is beach hopping, camping and driving up north without the crowds, then it’s time you discovered all that the Macleay Valley Coast has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Warrumbungles is an astronomers' and star lovers' dream. Australia’s first Dark Sky Park has zero light pollution, so the starry skies above volcanic landscapes are incredible. Let me know if you need a larger image and I can order one from Destination NSW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beautiful Albury is home to the mighty Murray River and beautiful Lake Hume – which is six times larger than Sydney Harbour. It was voted Wotif’s 2023 Town of the Year.
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Port Douglas is the only place in the world where two World Heritage sites – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest – magically merge together.
This coastal hamlet has long been a seaside holiday destination with crowds flocking to the Big Banana, but we take a different trail and experience some of the region’s best breweries, distilleries and eateries, then dive into some awe-inspiring natural wonders.
While Townsville sprawls far and wide and is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia, Magnetic Island, just off its coast, is still a peaceful slice of paradise with a touch more tourism slipping into the mix.
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With great produce, incredible scenery, awesome galleries and endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors, what's not to love about The Tweed?
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From high tea and other shenanigans at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, to wine tasting in the Megalong Valley and indulging in hatted restaurants that are putting the Blue Mountains on the culinary map, explore this region like a true gourmand and soak up some history.
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The sunny Central Coast has come a long way in the past few years, and it's now a haven for lovers of good food and unique beverage experiences.
Places of interest:
Saddles at Mount White https://saddlesmtwhite.com.au/
Belles at Killcare https://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/
Drifters Wharf https://drifterswharf.com.au/
Fires Creek Wines https://firescreek.com.au/
Distillery Botanica https://distillerybotanica.com/
Six String Brewing https://sixstringbrewing.com.au/
Yellowtail https://yellowtailrestaurant.com.au/
Marramarra Lodge https://marramarralodge.com/
The Outook Cabana http://www.theoutlookcabana.com.au/
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel https://terrigalpacific.crowneplaza.com/
Broken Bay Pearl Farm https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/
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Outback Queensland is home to a network of dinosaur discoveries that will have you stepping back in time and marveling at the majestic creatures that roamed this country millions of years ago.
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The Gold Coast has changed a lot in the last few years, and today it is a gourmand's dream destination, laying claim to 22 hatted restaurants in 2022. We check out some of the most unique dining experiences on offer.
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An exploration of Broken Hill’s many inspiring art galleries and artistic installations, and a dip into some of the history that made this inland city what it is today. We also off offer some advice on there to stay, eat and play and soak in the amazing outback.
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