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OUTThere Magazine l Jan-Feb 2013

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bush telegraph Off-road camera Outdoor adventure enthusiasts can now capture their incredible feats without fear of damaging their camera. Designed for the great outdoors, the Pentax K-30 features a heavy-duty weatherprotected case with 81 seals to keep out dust, sand, snow and water and can handle temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celcius. The Pentax also features 'shake reduction technology' so that even shooters on the move are assured of sharp, professional-quality shots. Arty types will love the range of creative shooting modes on offer, including retro and toy camera filters for that nostalgic edge. More than just a stills camera, the Pentax K-30 also offers full HD video recording and has a dual battery system to make sure you can shoot for longer, even if you're on top of a mountain or in the middle of a rainforest. RRP $899. www.pentax.com.au Alfresco flix Head for the paddock, riverbank, park or vineyard to get your fix of entertainment under the stars. Flix in the Stix returns from February 1 to April 27, offering short films, live music, comedy acts and foodstalls. The 2013 tour sees the event expanding from regional NSW into regional Queensland and Victoria. Locations include Griffith, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Armidale, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wagga Wagga, Bowral, Rockhampton and Gladstone. www.flixinthestix.com.au Tubular swells Two self-guided snorkel trails have been launched on Magnetic Island, off the coast from Townsville. Beginners can enjoy the Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail, which offers easy access from the beach, a fascinating selection of corals, and five surface floats that provide a place to rest. Suitable for more experienced snorkellers, the Geoffrey Bay Snorkel Trail leads to the Moltke wreck, where a good selection of fish can be spotted, and the engine block and propeller of a CW-22B Curtiss Falcon that came down in WWII. www.magneticislandtourism.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-snorkel-trails XIV

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