Lake Macquarie is the largest coastal saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. It covers approximately 120 square kilometres (four times the size of Sydney Harbour), is 24 kilometres long, 3.2 kilometres at its widest point and 9.7 metres at its deepest. The lake’s foreshore consists of 174 kilometres of bays, beaches and headlands.
Driving from Sydney, Lake Macquarie can be reached in less than two hours. It is a very popular recreational area, especially for boating.
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
In the Highlands of Scotland, Judy Barford encounters a creative display that gives a nod to a mythical creature.
