Australasia & Pacific

Icebergs comprise glaciers that have crumbled into the ocean.

Travellers Guide to Antarctica

This remote wilderness is like nowhere else on Earth, which makes a voyage there all the more rewarding, says Simon Calder

Inside Australasia & Pacific

Kangaroo Island: Land of hops and glories

Saturday, 14 November 2009

The air is pure, the land is rugged and the native wildlife brings even the most committed urbanite closer to Mother Nature

Traveller's Guide To: Western Australia

Saturday, 10 October 2009

Rugged red earth, great wines and a stunning coastline set against deep blue skies... head west to explore a classic Australian state

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.

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