Top 5 remote Australian pubs

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Travelling around Australia is not just about the amazing sights and stunning natural beauty. It’s also about good grub, good drinks and a comfortable place to rest for the night. Luckily there are great pubs even in some of the most remote areas of Australia. We’ve picked our top five pubs from our new release, Great Australian Pubs by Lee Mylne.

1. Imperial Hotel, Ravenswood, Queensland

Swing open the saloon doors of the Imperial Hotel in Ravenswood to find yourself in an impressive Edwardian-style building. This hotel still offers good drinks, good food and good accommodation 100 years after opening.

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Travel tips & favourite spots with Red Nomad Oz

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In the second part of our interview with Red, she reveals her favourite caravan parks and spots in Australia, as well as her essential travel tips.

How do you keep yourself entertained on the road?

Writing a blog has changed my perspective – I’m always on the lookout for new and unexpected things that might interest my readers. Oddities, photo opportunities and attractions such as lookouts and points of interest are there if you look – fellow travellers don’t always find what I’ve found!

And stopping at roadside rest stops is essential – you never know when you’re going to discover the next Australian Scenic Public Toilet!!

My mother claims to find the Hay Plain (a vast expanse of treeless plain) fascinating – because she can see the curve of the earth. Finding wonder in what we see and where we go means there’s rarely a dull moment.
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8 things to do on Australia Day

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Normally, Aussies like to fire up the barbecue on Australia Day, enjoy a sanger or two and a nice, cold beer. But if you feel like doing something a bit different this year, there are plenty of things to entice you out of the backyard. We’ve picked our top events for each state and territory.

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