Bars and doors lining a cell block at Maitland Gaol. Discover what it's like to do a Maitland Gaol tour.
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Maitland Gaol tour: chasing ghosts in a notorious prison

Maitland Gaol closed in 1998, but is now open to the public as a museum. Read more about visiting and what you should expect to see or experience during a Maitland Gaol tour. “It was here in the C-Wing that notorious prisoners Ivan Milat and George Savvas plotted to escape in 1997. Their attempt was…

A cup of tea balances on a ledge in the foreground. In the blurry background, giraffes graze on a wide open field at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Discover the best Dubbo Zoo accommodation – the Zoofari Lodge.
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Dubbo Zoo accommodation: a wild night at the Zoofari Lodge

Looking for Dubbo zoo accommodation that’s comfy, unique and above all else, fun? Head to the Zoofari Lodge, where you spend the night glamping with some of Taronga’s most beloved animals. I wake up shortly before dawn to the chatter of what sounded like thousands of birds. Rolling out from under the covers, I push…

Driving past the Sam Miranda vineyard in Victoria's High Country, a possible route you can take on your Newcastle to Melbourne drive.
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Newcastle to Melbourne drive: details & best stops

Heading on an extended road trip? Here’s everything you need to know about the Newcastle to Melbourne drive (or vice versa), with information on the fastest route there versus the more scenic, leisurely route and where to stay. Australia is a country that’s built for road trips. Some you’ll do for fun and others you’ll…