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New South Wales: Me time in Oz
My husband laughs when I ring and tell him it’s just 6am in Kingscliff, northern New South Wales, and I’m about to jog on the beach and then do the first of three yoga sessions for the day. “You call that a holiday?” he asks.Well,…
Beaches beyond the cheese
Does a town’s iconic name guarantee a steady flow of tourists? When it comes to good old Aussie cheese, few names resonate quite as strongly as Bega and the nearby New South Wales cheesemaking towns of Kameruka and Bodalla.
Western Australia: A weekend in Perth
Sydney: Where to eat and drink
Our glamorous neighbour across the Tasman always has new nosheries springing up and it’s good fun to sample these alongside old favourites like celeb hangout Otto Ristorante at Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo, Tetsuya’s in Kent St or…
Events
NZ-ED SHOW, Auckland (13-Sep-2012 to 15-Sep-2012)
NZ-ED SHOW is held at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland with a focus on Educational & Professional Training Institutes. NZ-ED SHOW is a new education expo to showcase & support New Zealand education at all levels from early childhood to tert…
NZ Tradies Expo, Auckland (14-Jul-2012 to 15-Jul-2012)
NZ Tradies Expo is held at The Trusts Stadium, Auckland with a focus on Business & Management Consultants. NZ Tradies Expo is a two day exhibition that will be showcasing products and services of the trades industry. The event will be featuring a mix…
Love Vintage Clothing Show And Sale Hamilton, Hamilton (07-Sep-2012 to 09-Sep-2012)
Rotorua Home & Garden Show, Tauranga (02-Nov-2012 to 04-Nov-2012)
Rotorua Home & Garden Show is held at Energy Events Centre, Tauranga with a focus on Architectural & Designing Services. This annual 3 day event brings together thousands of customers and companies for a vibrant show experience. Innovative displays wil…
New Zealand Travel
End of the line
From next month the Overlander train will not stop at several small towns in the lower North Island. Mathew Grocott finds out why residents at each stop are rallying in the hope a petition will make KiwiRail change its mind.
Adventures far from law
David Josland balances a busy legal career by heading to far-flung places many Kiwis have never heard of.
‘Route 6′ a treasure
Total guest nights fall again
Total guest nights have fallen for a fifth successive month led by fewer international visitors staying hotels, motels, backpackers and holiday parks.
Pacific Islands
Tracking the way back
Ngaa Pureariki is not convinced he’ll spend an eternity burning in hell, though others might disagree. His apparent sin comes from wanting his people to return to the traditional ways of their ancestors, before missionaries introduced Christianity to t…
New Caledonia’s French polish
Our inestimable French friend threw up his hands when told we had booked a week’s holiday in New Caledonia. His verdict: “It is ‘orribly expensif and full of pretentious French people.”
Sailing through the tropics
Smart way to explore Polynesia
It’s well-known that French Polynesia offers some of the most expensive digs in the Pacific, but that needn’t stop you making like a cashed-up Kardashian and supping cocktails in Bora Bora with the best of them.
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Glaciers, Beaches, Rainforests & Fiords
Glaciers, Beaches, Rainforests & Fiords
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Designed for those with a love of the outdoors, nature, adventure and meeting the local people this itinerary showcases some of the true highlights of our beautiful country. Kayak a…
Travellers' Tips
Packing for a Long Conference: The Results (Clothes)
A few weeks ago, I wrapped up my longest work trip to date: a two-week conference in Florida. You guys helped me make my plan for packing for this long trip, which I really appreciate. But I’ll be honest: my packing was not perfect for this trip. I brought too many things, didn’t wear all [...]
Last day to win a vacation from Home2 Suites by Hilton!!!
Friends, today is the last day to enter our awesome contest! It’s not too late to enter to win a vacation for two from Home2 Suites by Hilton. The winner will be drawn tomorrow and announced on Friday. Don’t miss out!!!
How to fix an airplane?
Sorry, guys. Technical difficulties.
I have been experiencing technical difficulties with my computer for a few days now, which has made posting super difficult. I promise that everything will be worked out over the weekend and I will be back to regular posting next week!! Thanks for your…
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