| | New Aboriginal experience on Rottnest Island, Western Australia Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences have released a new walking tour, offering visitors the chance to learn about the culture and history of Rottnest Island. The 90-minute walking tour provides a unique insight to the spiritual and traditional Aboriginal culture of the Noongar people and includes a Welcome to Country, traditional sand ceremony, song and storytelling with an Aboriginal guide. Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup in the Noongar language, is accessible via ferry, plane or boat from Perth or is just a 25-minute ferry ride from Fremantle. Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences are a member of the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective. | | The Grape Escape festival returns to the Grampians, Victoria The Grampians Grape Escape will take over Halls Gap for its 28th year from 4 – 5 May with a new and exciting program of activities, workshops, demonstrations and events. The Grape Escape prides itself on being one of the most family friendly food, wine and music festivals in the country. Don’t miss the Portable Cooking adventure, Boutique to Barrique wine workshops, kids yoga or rock-climbing with over 120 unique stalls catering to all ages, tastes and persuasions. Known for its stunning natural surrounds, national park and bespoke accommodation, the Grampians region is only a three-hour drive from Melbourne or accessible via train from regional Victoria.. | | | Simple. Elegant. World Class. Nineteen at The Star hits the Gold Coast, Queensland Star Gold Coast has welcomed its new premium rooftop venue, Nineteen at the Star, positioned 19 floors above the recently opened luxury suite hotel, The Darling. Overlooking the city line of glittering Gold Coast, the decadent rooftop restaurant and uber-chic lounge bar embodies sophistication and class. With its luxe interior design and stunning infinity pool, the 150-seat premium restaurant and elegant poolside bar will have guests feeling the glitz and glam of Queensland’s Gold Coast. The Star Gold Coast’s ongoing transformation program will include additional food and beverage experiences and will welcome the debut of the internationally acclaimed Dorsett hotel brand to Australia in 2022. | | Giddy-up! 2019 Melbourne Cup Carnival tickets are on sale now Victoria Racing Club have released tickets to the horse race that stops the nation, the 2019 Melbourne Cup from 2 – 9 November. The iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival is a world-class event that encompasses the finest racing, entertainment, fashion, culture, food and wine all in one place – Flemington Race course. Held across four days, the highly anticipated social occasion attracts international crowds for Derby Day, Oaks Day, Stakes Day and the famous Melbourne Cup Day event. Tickets and exclusive packages are available online. | | | |