Only in Australia Monocle

Indigenous Australians have lived in Australia for more than 50,000 years, making theirs the world’s oldest surviving, continuous culture – and now, through tourism, Aboriginal Australians are sharing their traditions with new global audiences. In this episode, Georgina Godwin discovers different corners of Australia through the eyes of its first peoples, with Aboriginal guides taking the listener on an immersive journey.

Australians are known for embracing the outdoors and nowhere is this more prevalent than in Australian architecture. Join Georgina Godwin as she dives deep into Australian design, where hotels and public spaces are immersed in and inspired by the land, and where nature envelops accommodation.

Unrestrained by culinary tradition, Australia’s fine drinking and dining scene applauds creativity and food fusion. The country’s outdoor eating culture is enlivened by some of the world’s best fresh produce, breathtaking landscapes and ideal growing conditions. Get your tummy ready to rumble as Georgina Godwin takes a tour through some of Australia’s finest dining rooms, vineyards and cellar doors, with star wine-makers, foragers of fine food and industry-leading artisans as her guides.

In this first episode we examine arts and culture, and how travellers can not only join the audience in iconic Australian artistic venues but also explore behind the curtain, with exclusive access to once-in-a-lifetime, immersive cultural experiences. We’ll take you behind the scenes at Opera Australia and backstage at the Sydney Opera House. We’ll also tell the fascinating story of the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and reveal the extraordinary vision of the man who created a venue unlike any other, the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania.