On and off the piste in New Zealand
HELI-skiing is an exciting way to start a gourmet weekend exploring Queenstown’s slopes and many bars and restaurants, writes Angela Saurine.
Pacific
Polynesian perfection in Tahiti
SCULPTED by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons, sultry French Polynesia is a place to take it slow and experience a little warm, laid-back island chic.
Life aboard a coach
EVERY coach operator is different, every tour is different, and every group is different.
A quick stop in the world’s coolest little capital
LONELY Planet declared her the “coolest little capital in the world” two years ago, she hasn’t been the same since.
‘The eighth wonder of the world’
THE journey to Milford Sound provides almost as much enjoyment as the destination.
An unforgettable experience in New Zealand
DRAMATIC scenery viewed through panoramic windows while reclined in a seat. I’ll take one of those, please.
The joy of jellyfish in Palau
IN the Pacific land where people love to frolic amongst millions of jellyfish, Tim Blair also finds himself eating bat during a transfixing expedition.
Can you relax in Queenstown?
IT’S chilling vs thrilling in this NZ adventure capital.
Hawaii offers more than sunshine and surf
SURE Hawaii is a tropical wonderland. But, as Rachael Scobie discovers, the island paradise offers so much more.
Slow down and taste the sunshine in Fiji
A LAID-BACK attitude and a smile are two of the things you’ll notice first about these Pacific islands, writes Rose Sadlier
New Caledonia’s island paradise
MARE is trying to grown tourism while protecting its dialect, traditions, customs and blend of French and Kanak culture.
Charms of Akaroa in New Zealand
ANTHONY Dennis delights in witnessing penguin colonies and Hector’s dolphins during a nature trip.
Cloudless bliss in New Zealand
IT’S supposed to be “Land of the Long White Cloud” but on my trip to New Zealand’s north island’s east coast there wasn’t a cloud in sight.
Touring New Zealand by train
ANTHONY Dennis explores New Zealand on a coastal train and sees a lot of wildlife during the scenic ride.
Recalling the MV Rabaul Queen tragedy
PNG reporter Evah Kuamin recalls the day he covered the disastrous MV Rabaul Queen ferry accident.
Creatures from the blue lagoon
FROM the wildlife in the coconut palms to the critters at the bottom of the sea – Lembeh is full of laid-back eccentricity.
Fun following Wallabies
FOLLOWING the Wallabies can be lots of fun When the Australians take on Italy in Auckland in spring, it won’t be just rugby fans who will be cheering,
White boys can paddle
I’M IN the tropics of PNG stripped to my waist, but in present company, I feel completely naked – I’m a skinny white boy attempting to row in a war canoe
It’s all Niue to me
THE only sound was a rhythmic “kerthump!” interspersed with an echoing “plunk!” as a water droplet dissolved into an unseen pool.
A feast for the senses
GET your stomachs ready, because Sundays in Samoa are all about eating.
Wanaka tempts all the senses
THE views will get you in the mood, but it’s the food artisans of Wanaka who will really leave their mark.
Join the club and ski New Zealand
THE days of solitary powder runs and old school lifts are getting harder and harder to come by, unless you embark on a private tour like this one.
Take to the skies in New Zealand
SOAR over Mt Olympus, Mt Owens, Wangapeka River and more on this helicopter tour of New Zealand’s hobbit land.
Live the good life in Samoa
A WOMAN called Aggie Grey paved the way for tourism in stunning Samoa, and we discover her pocket of perfect island.
Republic of Palau an Eden to the world
THE Republic of Palau, a series of over 250 limestone islands, has been compared to the feel of Bali 30 years ago.
Zen in New Zealand
FOR a luxury retreat full of Eastern promise where you can rest your weary soul, you don’t have to travel further than across the Tasman.
The best of New Zealand revealed
LET the many local delights and a calm, laid back attitude give you a travel high on your next New Zealand trip.
Better than the brochures
SEEING is believing in Bora Bora, where the island really is just as stunning and the locals just as welcoming as you’ve heard.
Dive with the demons of the deep
IN case diving in Fiji’s clear water isn’t enough, if you keep your eyes peeled you may be lucky enough to spot this unforgettable prehistoric ritual.
Live the good life in Rangiroa
SAIL one of the world’s largest lagoons, snorkel amongst hundreds of fish and sip on fresh coconuts in one of French Polynesia’s most loved islands.
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