get lost goes Australian, as issue 65 takes a different route

It hasn't exactly been a swell time for those who like to take to the skies and head for farflung lands. Thankfully, there's more than a little to explore in this great sunburned land. To get with the #holidayherethisyear vibe, we've pulled together an issue that's almost entirely dedicated to adventures that don't require getting out your passport. Plus, we've focused on small, locally owned companies offering tours, accommodation and other experiences most people may not yet have discovered. Why? Because we need travellers to support them now, so they're still around when this pandemic is under control.

We've come up with 25 seriously satisfying contenders if you're completely bummed about having to cancel an overseas adventure. As the old adage goes, “Anything they can do, we can do better.” So if you fancy taking on one of the world's great road trips, diving on absolutely pristine reefs or discovering a sculpture park on an outback salt plan, take a look at our 20-page special feature, Australia vs The World.

“We've been exploring the world in our own way for 16 years now,” says get lost publisher Justin Jamieson. “It did require a bit of quick thinking and fancy footwork, given the situation with a global pandemic, but we know Australians love to travel. Why would they want to just stop because we can't travel overseas at the moment?

“And you know what? It would take years to explore all the unique experiences and adventures Australia has to offer. This issue is jam-packed with places you'll want to check out and it's just the beginning of all this country has to offer the avid explorer.”

Elsewhere in the issue, we take a hike along a Jawoyn Songline in Nitmiluk National Park, learn about the history of pearling on the West Australian coast, get our finest sequins out for a fabulous outback festival, and pull on our waders and learn to fly fish in Tasmania.

There's plenty more, too, including a preview of the Grampians Peaks Trail, due to open in December, in a new collaboration with online magazine, We Are Explorers.

For the first time, we've also included a two-page classifieds section highlighting some of the remarkable Indigenous tours and experiences available around Australia. These placements were provided to the businesses free of charge as our way of giving back to Indigenous operators who perhaps might not normally be able to afford advertising in travel magazines. These pages replace a regular free ad we offer to a charity working in a country we've visited or whose values we support.

Issue 65 of get lost travel magazine is on sale now, including online from Apple Newsstand and Amazon.

For more information or to organise and interview, contact Justin Jamieson on (03) 9965 8710 or justin.jamieson@grincreative.com.au.

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