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We recently launched 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒚, our brand-new, in-property travel magazine designed to help guests discover Australia and New Zealand through the eyes of the people who know it best. Available now across Quest Apartment Hotels in the region, it’s filled with hidden gems, regional experiences and the unique local stories that make each community special. In our very first edition, we’re heading to East Gippsland, Victoria, to chat with someone at the heart of the Quest family. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 🏨   In 2025, Somsuk Castle and her family made the big move from Box Hill, Melbourne, to the regional town of Bairnsdale. Making a tree change with a family can be daunting, but Somsuk quickly discovered that Bairnsdale is a place where genuine relationships and community spirit truly matter. In this edition, Somsuk talks about: 🫶 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐎𝐈: Why sponsoring local events like the Paynesville Boat Rally taught her that supporting your neighbours is far more valuable than just looking at a balance sheet. 💙  𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: How her son’s new school surprised her family by hand-picking a ‘buddy’ to help her son adjust to his new life. 🌟  𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬: Her absolute favourite spot for a coffee and the nearby untouched treasure where you can spot wild koalas. 📖 Read the full story in the magazine on your next stay   The next time you check into a Quest property, your complimentary copy of 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒚 will be waiting for you in your apartment. Grab a coffee, settle in, and get to know the incredible people who make our communities feel like home.   #QuestApartmentHotels #QuestQuarterly #AsLocalAsYouLikeIt #QuestBairnsdale #EastGippsland #TravelVictoria #RegionalAustralia #LocalStories #TravelInspiration