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Great Barrier Reef by seaplane In true Robinson Crusoe style, Jason jumps on a seaplane to discover a magical coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Hong Kong in 48 hours If you're lucky enough to be in the buzzing metropolis of Hong Kong but unlucky enough to have just 48 hours there, don't worry, Dermott Brereton can show you how to get the most out of it.

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Kayaking in Kauai, Hawaii Back in the Hawaiian Islands, Kate Ceberano took a 25-minute flight from Oahu to the island of Kauai. One of the main reasons she went there was because she had heard about its laidback atmosphere.

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Mount Hotham dog sledding Victoria's Mt Hotham is a wonderful destination year-round. Perched high on a ridgeline, Hotham's spectacular setting has 360-degree views across the mountains, with Mt Feathertop, Mt McKay, Mt Buffalo and Falls Creek all visible on clear days.

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New Zealand's best lodge An hour's drive from Rotorua, Huka Lodge is in six hectares of stunningly manicured gardens on the Waikato River. It has a tennis court, heated pool, spa pools, petanque and croquet courts.

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This week's Getaway Lounge deals: Vietnam, Thailand and Port Macquarie Take in some well-earned 'island time' with a stay in Thailand or Vietnam while taking full advantage of the abundant extras each package offers. Or, for a quick break closer to home, stop by Port Macquarie where you can idle in a cafe or two and take a walk on the beach.

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