Fully sick: Surfer rides trashiest wave
Professional surf photographer Zak Noyle travelled 24 hours to capture a pristine Indonesian surf paradise. Instead what he found was rubbish.
Pacific
Samoa resorts to new island project
A $60 million resort is being built on a man-made island in Samoa.
Tahiti new tourism hot spot
TAHITI is increasing in popularity for Australian travellers, with its national airline boosting flights to meet demand.
NZ’s first gay marriage on a plane
NEW Zealand’s national airline is planning to host the country’s first gay marriage, on board a plane, next month.
Hobbit fans boost New Zealand tourism
HOBBIT fans are helping New Zealand to a mini-tourism boom, as they flock to the island country in search of film locations.
Fine food and great family fun in Fiji
HERE’S our readers’ advice on the best places to eat and stay and what to do in this South Pacific wonderland.
Trump’s Fijian beauty flying high
PHILLIPA Steele – the first Fijian model to be signed to Donald Trump’s agency – hit Sydney for Fiji Airways.
Slide into a waterland of wonder
Angela Saurine discovers the Fiji island paradise where The Blue Lagoon sequel was filmed
Seven steps to find heaven on Maui
HAWAII’S ‘Valley Isle’ of Maui has a seemingly endless list of attractions and adventures, but Scott Podmore picks his seven essential steps in heaven.
Is Lego losing its smiles?
LEGO needs to lighten up and give its brick figures happier faces says an expert in facial expressions.
Water wonderland on Qamea Island in Fiji
FORGET the laid-back life, explore the clear waters at this Fijian resort, writes Angela Saurine.
Half a metre of snow dumps in New Zealand
NEW Zealand ski resorts are celebrating after two days of big snowfalls a fortnight before the ski season kicks off.
Submarine volcano an alien landscape
IT LOOKS like a giant smashed birthday cake, weirdly coloured and spewing steam and smoke. This is as close as you can get to walking on an alien planet.
Say aloha to adventure on Maui
STANDING on the balcony of my room at the Royal Lahaina Resort, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, my first impression of Maui was of holiday-makers splashing around in the aqua waters with two green sea turtles swimming alongside them.
In search of The Lost Canyon maggots
WATCH: We brave bats, eels and terrifying climbs in the dark, in search of rare New Zealand glow-in-the-dark maggots.
The cool capital of Wellington
ON the back of its Lonely Planet "cool city" accolade, the New Zealand destination has more impressive and funky joints to explore than ever before, writes Jess Leo.
Oh you haven’t heard of Guam?
BEAUTIFUL island paradise is just four hours from Australia. It’s like Hawaii, but without the jet lag. Here’s why you should go.
Spirit of Aloha in Hawaii
TAKE in Hawaii’s many historic and cultural experiences in tourist hub Waikiki and you will be surprised by what you find.
Fish swim past at the see side in Fiji
GUESTS at Likuliku Lagoon can see fish while they answer nature’s call with special underwater panels in the bathroom and living room of their accommodation.
Boat race festival in Samoa
DOING a boat race with members of the island race is a great way to get involved in traditional community life, writes Kari Gislason.
Surfing in Taranaki, New Zealand
LEARN about Maori culture, soak up the amazing scenery and make the most of surf-nurturing reefs as a result of the area’s volcano.
Taste of France in Akaroa
FRANCE’s provincial character is evident in the scenic and relaxing town which is surrounded by rolling hills and has cosy cafes, bars and restaurants.
Church service with faithful in Fiji
A FORMIDABLE choir is the highlight of a Sunday session where the church is very much at the heart of the island community, writes Anthony Dennis.
A cultural life in Samoa
LOCAL arts, dance, flowers galore and tattoos are all part of a major festival in the Pacific country that symbolises traditional island life.
A unique adventure in Middle Earth
THERE’S more to New Zealand than bungee-jumping and snow fields – we tried out one of the best unique things you could do.
Five of the best Fiji resorts
FROM fun family beach clubs to romantic hideaways, we show you the best accommodation in the Pacific paradise.
Discover the spirit of Honolulu
SCOTT Podmore practices hanging 10 to get in the Aloha mindset at the home of surfing.
Grape expectations in New Zealand
A SILVER dollar planted beneath a vine decades ago was an auspicious omen for the country’s vintners, writes Jessica Leo.
New Zealand aims for Aussie tourists
ALL eyes may have been on New Zealand for the premiere of The Hobbit this week, but when it comes to tourism the Kiwis have Australia in their sights.
Relax at Kiwi space station
A BOOM in eco-tourism has breathed new life into the farms of New Zealand’s south island, offering visitors a homestay away from it all.
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