Australasia & Pacific
Climbers may be barred from Uluru
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.
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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
Tahiti's top attractions lie beneath the waves
Sunday, 22 March 2009
The best way to see these islands in the South Pacific is by boat. It's cost effective, too. Sophie Morris reports
Bicycle heaven and abundant birdlife on Lord Howe Island
Saturday, 7 March 2009
One step beyond the coast of New South Wales lies an isle boasting sub-tropical rainforest bordered by a coral reef.
Exploring Australia's Northern Territory
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory offers thrilling wildlife encounters, plus insights into the Aboriginal way of life
Best for far-flung inspiration: Australia
Saturday, 7 February 2009
From high-level trekking in Morocco's Atlas Mountains to rubbing shoulders with A-listers on Hollywood Boulevard, and from rural retreats off Tuscany's beaten track to jet-set hang outs for Moscow's super-rich, our writers have been to the ends of the earth to find a world of inspiration
On The Road: Systems failure on South island
Saturday, 24 January 2009
I take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargill, the last town of any consequence in New Zealand's South Island. I am going to get my van out of storage, where it has been for the past 15 months. It starts first time. Unbelievable. Massive celebrations. One hour later, I go to the post office to secure a new registration, thinking it'll just need backdating.
Five luxury escapes in Polynesia
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Astonishing beauty comes as standard at these island lodgings.
Sign up for the good life in Queensland
Saturday, 17 January 2009
The job calls for snorkelling, jetskiing and gentle maintenance duties on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Fancy the ultimate overseas posting? Oliver Duff does
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