Australasia & Pacific
Traveller's Guide To: Western Australia
Rugged red earth, great wines and a stunning coastline set against deep blue skies... head west to explore a classic Australian state
Inside Australasia & Pacific
Feather report: Nature and nurture in New Zealand
Saturday, 3 October 2009
A rare flightless parrot, ancient reptiles and some of the world's largest trees are among the wonders to be found in New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes
Turn that trip to Australia into a two-centre holiday
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Mark Rowe looks at the best places to break your journey – and how to make the most of a stopover.
On The Road: No clothes needed in New Zealand – just bring a torch
Saturday, 19 September 2009
I found myself in Milford Sound on the day of the annual Great Naked Tunnel Race. Well, surely it would be rude not to take part?
Traveller's guide: New South Wales
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Start in Sydney, then explore the Blue Mountains, take in tranquil coastlines and soak up Outback landscapes in Australia's First State.
On The Road: Alternative living at its best in Australia
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Prompted by a sign on the way to the beach, I decide to treat myself to a yoga lesson. There's nothing that strange about my yoga teacher having a partner who reads tarot cards – it's that kind of place. What is strange, though, is the fact that I'm sitting in front of said tarot reader 30 minutes after my first yoga lesson, despite my usual scorn for such things
Queensland: Getting the bug on Moreton Island
Monday, 27 July 2009
There's something terrifying yet exhilarating about screaming down a 90m mountain at 60km/h with your nose just 5cm away from the ground. The wind whips through your hair as you hurtle towards certain doom.
Climbers may be barred from Uluru
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
An Australian government proposal to stop people from climbing the famed Uluru, in deference to the wishes of indigenous people, sparked debate today with lawmakers opposing the plan.
Trail of the Unexpected: Parkes in New South Wales has two big claims to fame
Saturday, 27 June 2009
On the adrenalin scale of thrills, Parkes scarcely rates. Or so it seemed at first. This sleepy bush town of 11,000 people is five hours' drive from the heart of Sydney, Australia, threading west beyond the wheat fields of Manildra, across dry creeks, on narrow capillary roads that are studded with wilting cypress trees and drooping eucalyptus.
Thrills and skills: All hands on deck and on shore in Fiji
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Welcome to the luxury cruise that likes to give something back. Channel 4 News presenter Sue Turton climbs aboard the Tui Tai for an unforgettable journey through the Fijian islands
Pitch camp in the middle of Sydney Harbour
Sunday, 29 March 2009
Tom Adair visits Cockatoo Island as it opens up to the public
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