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telegraph
Grape escapists
With wine tourism booming in Australia, tipplers are boosting the coffers of the region's
accommodation providers. The latest Tourism & Transport Forum TTF-HOSTPLUS
National Accommodation Barometer shows that hotel occupancy in wine regions
jumped five points in the September quarter last year, with the Hunter Valley (NSW)
and Margaret River (WA) experiencing the most noticeable spikes. The rise in visits to
viticultural regions can be attributed to a new campaign by Tourism Australia and
Wine Australia that promotes the nation's world-class wine regions. Cheers to that!
A delicious
decade of
food and wine
Scenic Sydney
Sydney Harbour has taken its place among Australia's 'National Landscapes', joining
such iconic locations as the Kimberley, Kangaroo Island, the Red Centre and the
Wet Tropics. The National Landscapes list aims to promote areas of rich cultural,
natural and spiritual significance and includes UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
Sydney Harbour encompasses beautiful sites such as Royal National Park, Barrenjoey
Headland and the Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers, all within 90
minutes' drive of the city centre. www.environment.gov.au
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Noosa International Food & Wine
Festival will celebrate its 10th
anniversary from May 16 to 19 with
musical performances, celebrity
chefs and plenty of food and wine.
Guests can enjoy four days of
indulgence and traditional festival
events, such as lifestyle lunches
and riverside picnics, with live
accompaniment from acclaimed
Australian musicians. During the
opening concert, 10 of the world's
leading chefs will sync their skills
to the music, creating sensational
canapés for guests to sample.
www.noosafoodandwine.com.au
