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<\/p>\nAustralia is home to some seriously unique foods, places and experiences. And each year, with the Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards, we ask you to tell us some of the best of the best. We’ve done the math and today we’re excited to announce your winners and finalists for 2021. From the best vanilla slice to the most incredible national park, here are some of your fave Aussie must-sees, must-visits and must-eats.<\/p>\n
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With 15 different jaffles on the menu, Miss Jaffles<\/a> has a tasty toasted treat for every occasion. Like the Miss Pizzeria or the decadent dessert jaffle, the Miss Biscoff \u2013 think Caramilk, Biscoff, strawberries and ice-cream, all inside the crimped toasted bread we all know and love. Yum!<\/p>\n Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth, WA<\/a>;\u00a0TINY of Beechworth, Beechworth, VIC<\/a>; Union Kiosk, Melbourne, VIC<\/a>; Bad Frankie, Fitzroy, VIC<\/a>; Jaffle Shack, Geraldton, WA<\/a>; Jaffelato, Rockingham, WA<\/a>; Hendriks Cognac and Wine Bar, Crows Nest, NSW<\/a>; Stairwell Coffee, Surfers Paradise, QLD<\/a>; Waffles and Jaffles, Coonalpyn, SA<\/a>; The Black Russian Caravan Bar, Katherine, NT<\/a>; Intra Caf\u00e9, Campbell, ACT<\/a>; St J’s Deli, Hobart, TAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Melt-in-your-mouth goodness can be found at Bridgewater Bakehouse<\/a>, with their famous vanilla slice offering the perfect ratio of silky-smooth custard and crisp (never soggy) pastry, topped with a \u201ccan\u2019t help yourself\u201d layer of icing. Buy two because you won’t want to stop at one.<\/p>\n Ross Bakery Inn, Ross, TAS<\/a>; Banana Boogie Bakery, Belair, SA<\/a>; Vanilla Slice Caf\u00e9, Sorrento, VIC<\/a>; The French Lettuce, Carlton, VIC<\/a>; Flinders Vanilla Slice, Cheltenham, VIC<\/a>; Gumnut Patisserie, Mittagong, Bowral and Berrima, NSW<\/a>; Preece\u2019s at the Jetty, Redcliffe, QLD<\/a>; Caf\u00e9 Bear & Scoobs, Geelong, VIC<\/a>; Bourkie’s Bakehouse, Woodend, VIC<\/a>; Kurt\u2019s Cakes, Darwin, NT<\/a>; The Shearing Shed, Northampton, WA<\/a>; Dobinsons Bakery, Belconnen, ACT<\/a>.<\/p>\n When it comes to country pubs, it\u2019s all about the people you meet. And the Beechwood Hotel<\/a> is the heart of its community. With friendly service, great food and a true-blue history (if you feel like ditching the car, there\u2019s a spot out the front for your horse), this humble pub offers some of Australia\u2019s best country hospitality. It makes for a fantastic day trip from nearby Port Macquarie<\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Hotel, Mendooran, NSW<\/a>; Daly Waters Pub, Daly Waters, NT<\/a>; The Victoria Hotel, Bathurst, NSW<\/a>; Settlers Tavern, Margaret River, WA<\/a>; Mount Warning Hotel, Uki, NSW<\/a>; Nindigully Pub, Nindigully, QLD<\/a>; Meringandan Pub, Toowoomba, QLD<\/a>; Northcliffe Hotel & Motor Inn, Northcliffe, WA<\/a>;\u00a0Noojee Hotel, Noojee, VIC<\/a>; The Tradies, Dickson, ACT<\/a>; Overland Corner Hotel, Overland Corner, SA<\/a>; Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel, Derwent Bridge, TAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Said to have mastered the balance of crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside that’s vital to any good chip, Chicken Chef Blair Athol<\/a>\u2019s \u201cmouthwatering\u201d hot chips and famous salt are beloved by locals. The secret to their winning recipe? No shortcuts. Chicken Chef’s chips are handmade with the freshest potatoes and double-cooked for that signature crunch. Mmm-mmm!<\/p>\n Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Caf\u00e9, Greenwell Point, NSW<\/a>; Kingsley\u2019s Chicken, Canberra, ACT<\/a>; Varsity Bar, Morley, WA<\/a>;\u00a0Cripps Bakehouse, Bellerive, TAS<\/a>; Sotos Fish Shop, Semaphore, SA<\/a>; Chicken Cave, Fulham Gardens, SA<\/a>; Super Rooster, Toowoomba, QLD<\/a>; The Yeeros Shop, Marrickville, NSW<\/a>; Parkdale Free Range Charcoal Chicken, VIC<\/a>; Adelaide River Inn Pub & Bistro, NT<\/a>; .<\/p>\n The \u201cmagical lagoon\u201d at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa<\/a> is anything but your average hotel swimming pool. For a start, there’s a saltwater section full of real, live tropical fish, which you can snorkel with. There’s also a freshwater pool with a children’s slide and plenty of cabanas for sipping cocktails, so everyone\u2019s a winner here.<\/p>\n Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Port Douglas, QLD<\/a>; Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Cairns, QLD<\/a>; Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW<\/a>; InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Hope Island, QLD<\/a>; Emporium South Bank, Brisbane, QLD<\/a>; InterContinental Hayman Island, QLD<\/a>; Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, QLD<\/a>; Mindil Beach Casino Resort, NT<\/a>; The Ville Resort & Casino, Townsville, QLD<\/a>; Art Series \u2013 The Chen, Box Hill. VIC<\/a>; Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Broome, WA<\/a>; Knightsbridge, Kingston, ACT<\/a>; Hilton Hotel, Adelaide, SA<\/a>; Aspect Tamar Valley Resort, Grindelwald, TAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s largest national park is also your favourite, thanks to its historical and cultural significance, beautiful scenery and incredible wildlife. A trip to Kakadu<\/a> is a truly spectacular experience that every Aussie needs on their must-visit list.<\/p>\n Litchfield National Park, NT<\/a>; Royal National Park, NSW<\/a>; Karijini National Park, WA<\/a>; Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, TAS<\/a>; Grampians National Park, VIC<\/a>; Daintree National Park, QLD<\/a>; Noosa National Park, QLD<\/a>; Wilsons Promontory National Park, VIC<\/a>; Freycinet National Park, TAS<\/a>; Booderee National Park, NSW\/ACT<\/a>; Belair National Park, Belair, SA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Behind the data:<\/strong> The 2021 <\/em>Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards are based on public nominations made via <\/em>www.wotif.com<\/em><\/a> from 13 to 24 September 2021.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT WOTIF <\/a>\n Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Australia is home to some seriously unique foods, places and experiences. And each year, with the Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards, we ask you to tell us some of the best of the best. We’ve done the math and today we’re excited to announce your winners and finalists for 2021. 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Best Vanilla Slice<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWINNER: Bridgewater Bakehouse<\/a>
\nBridgewater on Loddon<\/a> and Bendigo<\/a>, VIC<\/h3>\nFinalists:<\/h3>\n
Best Country Pub<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWINNER: Beechwood Hotel<\/a>
\nBeechwood, NSW<\/a><\/h3>\nFinalists:<\/h3>\n
Best Hot Chips<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWINNER: Chicken Chef Blair Athol<\/a>
\nBlair Athol, SA<\/a><\/h3>\nFinalists:<\/h3>\n
Best Hotel Pool<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWINNER: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa<\/a>
\nGold Coast, QLD<\/a><\/h3>\nFinalists:<\/h3>\n
Best National Park<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWINNER: Kakadu National Park<\/a>
\nJabiru, NT<\/a><\/h3>\nFinalists:<\/h3>\n