Australian Stories - 27 October 2016

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		South Australia wins prestigious travel award
		Lonely Planet has awarded South Australia the 5th spot on their Best in Travel 2017 list. Contributing to the selection are the state's amazing beaches, wildlife, food and drink as well as a great events calendar. Find out more here.

		East Village Sydney reopens
		East Village Sydney invites guests to the Public Bar and Athletic Club, two recently renovated venues in Darlinghurst, just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Sydney. Visitors can enjoy historic memorabilia and a menu by some of Sydney’s most awarded chefs and bartenders. Find out more.

		Arise Racing launch exhilarating track experience
		Arise Racing announce new full and half day experiences where visitors to Perth can learn to drive the fastest production race car in the world. Reaching 100 kilometres per hour (62 miles per hour) in only 3.1 seconds, driving the Radical SR3 is an adrenaline-inducing experience. Find out more here.


	Gay Nomads launch caravanning and camping group
	A community group designed for LGBTI+ tourists who enjoy camping and caravanning, Gay Nomads is aiming to become the first dedicated Gay and Lesbian chapter of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia. Find out more here.

	Sydney houses country’s first city winery
	Urban Winery announced the release of their 2016 Rosé, the first wine made entirely onsite at their fully functioning, commercial winery in St Peters. The cellar door is now open to the public and also offers chef’s lunches, producer evenings and blend-your-own wine classes. Find out more.

	Margaret River serves the south west's most inspiring lunch
	Guests are invited to Kambarang Festival in Margaret River to indulge in a long table event prepared by 20 Aboriginal hospitality students. The meal will showcase local produce and foraged native foods. Get tickets here.

	Tyler Wright named ambassador for 2017 Australian Open of Surfing
	New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has announced World Champion Tyler Wright as the face for Australia’s biggest beach event. The 2017 Australian Open of Surfing will be held in Manly from 25 February to 5 March. Find out more.

	Tattoo expo returns to Melbourne
	The 2017 Australian International Tattoo Expo returns to Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 18-20 November. The line-up features 250 local and international artists, live music, competitions and more. Get the details here.

Dirk Hartog Island celebrates 400 years of history

Professional longboarder Jack Entwistle takes us on a Norfolk Island surfing adventure

Get set for summer with Broadsheet’s list of Australia’s best swimming holes:

Mahon Pool, Sydney
Cedar Creek, Brisbane
Millaa Millaa Falls, Cairns
Serpentine Falls, Perth
Karloo Pools, South Sydney

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