Riding high in Rotorua
XAVIER La Canna discovers why zorbing and shweebing mean heart-in-your-mouth action in the NZ town of Rotorua, now a leading destination for extreme sports.
Adventure
Yosemite’s valley of the giants
MORE than four million people visit Yosemite National Park in California’s rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range each year and for good reason.
Desert fun in Qatar
CHRIS Pritchard tackles dune bashing and desert skiing in Qatar where the only rule is to hang on and have fun, before recovering in the emirate’s exotic capital.
Outback oasis
AFTER the Big Wet, Jenny Stevens experiences a luxury outback adventure that has her sipping fine wine metres away from grumpy buffaloes and wild brumbies.
‘Green’ South Pole trip for Aussie
FRESH from a kite-skiing expedition through the world’s polar bear capital, an Australian adventurer is already planning a “green” Antarctic crossing.
Blazing paddles on Whanganui
PADDLING the upper reaches of New Zealand’s longest navigable river, Michael Gebicki soaks up its rich Maori culture during a two-day journey in a canoe.
Put your swimming trunks on
AN elephant with good ears is a must for the novice mahout. Tricia Welsh goes to elephant driving school in Thailand’s Golden Triangle.
Ride high in speed machines
CHOPPERS and Harleys are the only way to go, says a thrill-seeking Eloise King as she braves the open air above a shimmering ocean and jagged cliffs.
Camel traffic jam
FIND the pioneering spirit of adventure by racing across South Australia on camel … but only if you can get them moving.
Caravanning with a capital K
KATHERINE, Kununurra, Karratha, Kalgoorlie Australia’s favourite caravanning spots seem to have something in common.
Lessons on navigating life
A TRIP down Tasmania’s famous wild river is gruelling but unbeatable, writes happy rafter Carl Roe after riding a whitewater rollercoaster.
Hunt for paradise in Thailand
A DAY trip to the Phi Phi Islands can show the best of Thailand’s many natural gifts. But, as Patrick Lion discovered, nature can be fickle.
Trekking the cultural trail
THERE’S something about the mountain air of Northern Thailand – the heartland of the country’s soft-adventure travel – that triggers the curious and the cultural.
Tiger tale’s sad demise
A HIKE through the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge in China stretches the muscles and the senses. But probably not for much longer, writes Andy Phillips.
Wild times with white water
RAFTING down the Franklin River is a raging roller-coaster ride not for the faint-hearted but it’s also the trip of a lifetime, Carl Roe reports.
Hippo hooray
SUSAN Kurosawa enjoys an up-close safari in Tanzania’s Katavi National Park, where visitors can view majestic animals from their very own tents.
Call of Nepal’s sky goddess
SEEING the world’s tallest mountain wasn’t the only high point of Brad Crouch’s memorable trek in Nepal, where stunning views blend with rich tradition.
Little voices in Antarctica
THE frozen continent’s sheer grandeur overshadows some of its subtleties, writes James Frankham, as he discovers the lure of the little voices in Antarctica.
Deep into the planet’s belly
DESCENDING into one of the world’s deepest canyons is not for the faint-hearted but James Frankham takes the plunge and discovers a hidden paradise.
Movement at the station
CLANCY of the Overflow never had it this easy. Today’s horsemen and women sleep in soft beds after a day on the high country trails, writes Pamela Robson.
Turtle hatchlings touch the heart
THIS is eco-tourism that puts mere beach holidays in the shade John Coomber has a hands-on experience at a turtle rescue project in remote Cape York.
Game on in nature’s heartland
WHAT price is a thirsty zebra willing to pay for a drink? asks Tim Swinstead from South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve.
A fresh view of Sydney icon
FOR the first time, visitors to Sydney can climb their way into the “cathedral of steel” at the heart of the Harbour Bridge.
Summer’s a breeze in the Snowy
As you suck in the the crisp mountain air of the Snowy Mountains, you can’t help but feel away refreshed. But be warned: the longer you stay, the harder it is to leave.
Into the red
ROSAMUND Burton drives the famous Oodnadatta Track through the heart of the South Australian outback and discovers a land rich in history and local colour.
Enchanted by Donna
WHILE the salmon eluded Val Shoote during his fishing adventure in remote Alaska, a native seemed happy to show off her fishing prowess.
Mountains of heart
A GROWING cadre of travellers choose to make a difference in the places they visit by volunteering. Photographer Jacob Simkin of Melbourne is one such person.
Plunge deep into shark territory
AN up close and personal dive with French Polynesia’s plentiful mantas, turtles and legendary sharks, sent Belinda Hickman to ‘scuba nirvana’.
Cast of magnificent obsessions
ROB Sloane sets out with rod and box of fishing flies in hand to discover the best 50 fly-fishing destinations in Australia and New Zealand.
How I scaled a mountain summit
The Blue Mountains are Australia’s top rock-climb destination for good reason and the sandstone cliffs attract expert enthusiasts and nervous first-timers alike.
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