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Want to support local businesses while holidaying in some of Australia’s greatest regional destinations? Broadsheet has partnered with American Express to help you do just that.

This year more than ever, Australians are choosing to explore the regional gems on their bucket lists. In 2021 it’s about lazing on the brilliant beaches in Noosa, Burleigh Heads and Mandurah, hurtling down Thredbo’s snowy slopes, or exploring the Hunter Valley and the coast near Wollongong.

But what to eat and drink, and where to shop once you’re there? In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, Broadsheet has compiled guides to some of Australia’s most iconic getaways – digging up the finest restaurants, bars, cafes, brewpubs and boutiques to help you to better enjoy your vacay while supporting local Australian businesses.

Here’s a snapshot of what our best destinations have to offer. Happy holidaying.

A Food and Drink Guide to Mandurah
A Food and Drink Guide to Mandurah
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In the space of half a century, this sleepy coastal hub has glowed up into a vibrant city au fait with global food trends. In partnership with American Express, we provide a snapshot of the region’s best food and drink.
A Guide to a Weekend Away in Mandurah, WA
A Guide to a Weekend Away in Mandurah, WA
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A relaxed drive or train ride from the Perth CBD, Mandurah is a coastal getaway where you’re free to do as much or as little as you like. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s a 48-hour itinerary that features the area’s best.
A Weekend Away in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
A Weekend Away in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
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There’s more to Victoria’s spa country than sipping or soaking in its mineral waters. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, we’ve assembled a 48-hour itinerary of the region’s lesser-known gems.
Food and Drink Guide to Wollongong to Ulladulla
Food and Drink Guide to Wollongong to Ulladulla
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The coastline yields exceptional oysters, but the inland is fertile too. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s a clutch of the region’s must-visit bistros, breweries and bakeries defining local cuisine.
A Food and Drink Guide to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
A Food and Drink Guide to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
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There’s more than mineral waters to sip here. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s a snapshot of the region’s most exciting eating and drinking.
A Weekend Road Trip from Wollongong to Ulladulla
A Weekend Road Trip from Wollongong to Ulladulla
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The stretch of NSW’s South Coast was made for travelling. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, we’ve curated a 48-hour itinerary that matches the locals’ relaxed pace.
A Food and Drink Guide to Thredbo
A Food and Drink Guide to Thredbo
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The Snowy Mountains might be best known as Australia’s highest mountain range, but its more earthy attractions are just as good. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s what to eat and drink the next time you’re exploring the slopes.
A Food and Drink Guide to Burleigh Heads
A Food and Drink Guide to Burleigh Heads
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Natural beauty and a burgeoning cosmopolitan food scene make Burleigh Heads an ideal destination for a weekend (or longer) getaway. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s a snapshot of the postcode’s best food and drink.
How to Spend A Weekend Away in Thredbo
How to Spend A Weekend Away in Thredbo
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The crown jewel of the Snowy Mountains, Thredbo has long been celebrated as a premier Australian ski destination. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, here’s a 48-hour itinerary to help you make the most of the region.
Actress Georgina Haig’s Guide to Dromana and Red Hill
Actress Georgina Haig’s Guide to Dromana and Red Hill
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In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, Broadsheet asked actress Georgina Haig where we ought to flex the plastic in her corner of the Mornington Peninsula.
Designer Lucy Folk’s Guide to Noosa
Designer Lucy Folk’s Guide to Noosa
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Where do people with inimitable good taste like to spend their money in Noosa? In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, Broadsheet asked Lucy Folk just that.
A Weekend Away in Burleigh Heads
A Weekend Away in Burleigh Heads
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A post-GFC renaissance and the Commonwealth Games helped seed a new energy and optimism throughout the Gold Coast, and no more so than in the cool-casual surf hamlet of Burleigh Heads. In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, Broadsheet presents a 48-hour itinerary of the area’s best.
A Weekend Away in Noosa
A Weekend Away in Noosa
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One of the Sunshine Coast’s crown jewels, Noosa is a travel destination where much of the fun happens in the water. But it’d be a mistake to ignore the region’s land-based charms. In partnership with American Express, as part of its Shop Small program, we’ve assembled this 48-hour itinerary to make the most of a visit to Noosa.
A Food and Drink Guide to Noosa
A Food and Drink Guide to Noosa
Travel
Taking in the Sunshine Coast’s beaches and natural beauty sure does work up an appetite. In partnership with American Express, as part of its Shop Small program, we provide this snapshot of the coastal hub’s best eats and drinks.
A Local’s Guide to Travelling the Hunter Valley
A Local’s Guide to Travelling the Hunter Valley
Travel
The oldest wine region in Australia and one of our most beautiful natural landscapes, the Hunter Valley is a perfect place to plan a trip. With local winemaker Richie Harkham steering us, in partnership with American Express, as part of their Shop Small program, we’re exploring the best food, drink and entertainment the Hunter Valley has to offer.

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