Australasia

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Australasia, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand

17/05/2022 by .
Hanmer Springs

Keith Lyons discovers there’s everything and nothing to do at New Zealand’s spa resort of Hanmer Springs

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Glamping At the SPLORE Festival, New Zealand

24/03/2021This entry was posted in Auckland, Australasia, New Zealand, Newsletter and tagged , on by .
Anna Smith reminisces on her glamping at the Splore Festival experience near Auckland in 2020. SerenaStevenson 9110 e1616575891898

Anna Smith reminisces on her glamping at the Splore Festival experience near Auckland in 2020.

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Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge at Night. Discover a wonderful different experience.

26/08/2020 by .
Andy Mossack discovers climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge at night is a whole different way of getting your adrenaline rush. DG1 6525 e1598459381185

Andy Mossack discovers climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge at night is a whole different way of getting your adrenaline rush.

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Riding the legendary Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin. Discover on board all inclusive luxury

18/06/2020 by .
Terry Marsh experiences a memorable three-day journey cocooned in all-inclusive luxury aboard Australia’s legendary Ghan Express.

Terry Marsh experiences a memorable three-day journey cocooned in all-inclusive luxury aboard Australia’s legendary Ghan Express.

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The Hawkesbury River. Discover New South Wales’ hidden treasure.

08/06/2020 by .
Anna Smith goes searching for The Hawkesbury River behind the Blue Mountains in New South Wales.

Anna Smith goes searching for The Hawkesbury River behind the Blue Mountains in New South Wales.

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Australia’s unexpected hip, chic city of Brisbane

08/10/2019 by .
Brisbane

There’s lots to discover in the thriving cosmopolitan city of Brisbane, with memorable experiences awaiting those who take time out to explore the New World City by the river, as Keith Lyons finds.

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The offbeat side to Sydney. Discover delightful hidden secrets

18/05/2019 by .
the offbeat side to Sydney

Keith Lyons finds out the offbeat side to Sydney. Sydney has its delights with stunning iconic buildings and unspoilt sandy beaches, but how easy is it to find its hidden secrets?

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Hidden wonders in southern New Zealand

02/11/2018 by .

Insider guide to Sydney in winter. Discover the best ever places to visit

04/07/2018 by .

Lady Elliot Island. Within Touching Distance of The Great Barrier Reef

19/01/2017 by .
Famous for seasonal whale watching, Lady Elliot Island a 3,500 year old coral cay is among the most pristine and untouched sections of the Great Barrier reef.f

Famous for seasonal whale watching, Lady Elliot Island a 3,500 year old coral cay is among the most pristine and untouched sections of the Great Barrier Reef.

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