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…