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National Landscapes - Australian Alps

Spanning 1.6 million hectares and 16 national parks and reserves, the Australian Alps offer breathtaking alpine vistas and year round opportunities for outdoor adventure.  The Alps encompass the highest points on mainland Australia and stretch from Canberra through to NSW and straddle the Great Dividing Range through eastern Victoria.

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22 July 2010, Newsletter

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