Greta Umbers takes on the country’s most popular day hike.In the beginning there was darkness. Ranginui (Sky father) and Papatuanuku (Earth mother) held fast in a loving embrace so tight it k…
Tangalooma Island Resort: Adventure island
Thrill-seekers are sorted in this playground, writes Shae McDonald.There’s something magical about shipwrecks. As a child I motored around Moreton Island’s famed wrecks in a dinghy, whi…
Tourists Will Soon No Longer Be Able to Climb Uluru in Australia
The sun rises over Uluru, Australia. Climbing the dramatic rock formation will be banned in two years after declining visitors to the Australian scenic landmark increasingly recognize its sacrednes…
Sydney: Summer in the city
fWhoever you’re going to Sydney with this summer, there’s much more than just beaches and shopping to keep you occupied, writes Jane Jurgens.3 things to do with the familyExplore Darlin…
Cook’s tour of New Zealand
Graeme Lay looks at sites related to Captain Cook that Kiwi history buffs should visitIt was Lieutenant James Cook RN who, from October 1769 until April 1770, put New Zealand on the map. Literally.…
He said, she said: Black water rafting in Waitomo
Neil Porten and his teenage daughter, Orla, go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of the adventure.NEIL‘This year has been so wet it seemed pointless to spend another weekend swimmi…
United Airlines app to offer boarding passes from partner airlines
United Airlines has announced a new enhancement to its app that will allow customers to receive boarding passes when connecting to 19 airline partners on their smart phones.This is a feature which …
Queensland’s exclusive Orpheus Island Resort
It’s hard to leave this private island with a feel of home — a very wealthy home, complains Rachael BurnettIt has become a cliche that exclusive tropical resorts have the power to magic…
Hagan to lead Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa has appointed Fiona Hagan as the new general manager.An Australian national, Hagan has 23-years of hospitality experience, working in various positions …
Tasmania welcomes new glamping lodge
Located on the banks of the Derwent River in one of Australia’s first truffle orchards, Truffle Lodge owners Laurelle and John Grimley describe it as, ‘Australian bush camp meets Arabia…