Australasia & Pacific
Message In A Bottle: Making wine in the South Pacific
Published: 08 April 2007
One man's vision of creating a vineyard on a remote South Pacific atoll is bearing fruit. Roderick Gilchrist is impressed
Sydney and Me...a love story, by Rhona Cameron
Published: 04 March 2007
Comedienne and author Rhona Cameron has had a passion for Australia's largest city since she first visited almost 20 years ago. It even plays a starring role in her debut novel...
Bushwacker bonanza: Western Australia's wilderness
Published: 03 March 2007
How do you entertain small children in the outback? Sebastian Hope trails from hot coast to cool creek in Western Australia's wilderness
Extreme adventures in New Zealand
Published: 24 February 2007
Jumping out of a plane and whizzing down river in a jet boat were thrilling, but it was the extreme luxury side of Taupo, on the North Island, that really got Lucy Gillmore in a spin
Flight-free trip: Taking the scenic route from Australia to the UK
Published: 17 February 2007
Instead of flying to Britain from Australia, Kate Thomas wanted to return overland. On a succession of boats, trains and buses, she discovered the joy of slow travel
In for a penny...in for a pounding
Published: 28 January 2007
Penny-farthings have been known to kill riders. So why does Joff Summerfield think he can survive a world tour on one? Mark MacKenzie talks to a man with a magnificent obsession
48 Hours In: Sydney in association with Emirates
Published: 13 January 2007
It's famed for hip hotels and heart-stopping views, but Australia's biggest city really comes into its own this month, say Simon Calder and Louise Longman
48 Hours In: Auckland in association with Emirates
Published: 30 December 2006
Wineries, beaches, adrenalin and Maori culture: New Zealand's largest city has it all, says Christine Rush
New South Wales: A fair dinkum treat
Published: 30 December 2006
A friend's wedding gave Julian Eccles and his family the chance to explore New South Wales off the tourist trail
Independent Families: 'We'll need a sunny stopover'
Published: 30 December 2006
Q. My sister and I want to holiday together with our mother, husbands and toddlers (17 and 15 months respectively) next Easter. My family would travel from London, the rest from Sydney, and we'd like to find somewhere halfway, with one long-haul flight each, where there will be enough to keep two toddlers and two dads occupied and let three mums relax. Somewhere all-inclusive would be nice, but we're not averse to self-catering.
The Complete Guide To: New South Wales
Published: 23 December 2006
Good looks, good food, good living: that's the happy mix presented by New South Wales.
Japan: Wow and Zen
Published: 02 December 2006
Life and modern art are at one on the island of Naoshima, Japan. From crazy polka-dot pumpkins to a space-age shrine, Danielle Demetriou visits this weird wonderland
Marquesas Islands: Freight escape
Published: 25 November 2006
Captain in flip flops, copra in the hold, Rod Gilchrist takes to the high seas on a cargo ship to explore French Polynesia's wild and exotic Marquesas Islands
48 Hours In: The Gold Coast in association with Emirates
Published: 18 November 2006
It's got sun, sand and surfing aplenty, but away from the beaches of this Australian destination, there are also hip bars and rainforest walks, says David Orkin
Hotel Of The Week: Sofitel Melbourne
Published: 12 November 2006
Set on the top floors of a 50-storey tower, with views of the city's cricket ground, the Sofitel Melbourne is the choice of visiting sports stars
Reef Encounter: Finding Nemo
Published: 29 October 2006
Australia's Great Barrier Reef holds surprises for all - not least a certain fish younger divers might just recognise. By Isabel Lloyd
48 Hours In: Queenstown in association with Emirates
Published: 21 October 2006
Stroll around the lake, hire a bike, go fishing or test your nerve. David Orkin finds it all in the adventure capital of the world
A Taste of the Aussie Nectar: Vineyards down under
Published: 15 October 2006
They might miss out on the tasting, but even kids can enjoy a tour of a vineyard. Lindsay Hawdon called in at Tyrrell's in Australia
Tasmania: Jewel of the isle
Published: 14 October 2006
Campaigners battled hard to save the Gordon River in Tasmania. Sipping champagne on a ship, in 'one of the most precious places on earth', Juliet Clough can see why
The Complete Guide To: New-look Australia
Published: 07 October 2006
The wizards of Oz have been working magic on their nation's top attractions, and creating new ones too. David Orkin takes a look at the latest reasons to trip half way around the world
Touring Queensland: My Family And Aussie Animals
Published: 24 September 2006
On a tour of tropical Queensland, Isabel Lloyd's young sons learn to love stinging spiders, soaring eagles and rather large crocodiles
48 Hours In: Perth in association with Emirates
Published: 23 September 2006
White-sand beaches, banana pancakes and cricket - brighten up your life with some good Aussie cheer and winter sunshine, says David Orkin
Fiji's hideaways: Welcome Everybody
Published: 03 September 2006
Early castaways on these remote shores were likely to end up in the pot. But these days, few places are as hospitable to visitors, especially those prepared to drink the local brew. Esther Shaw visits Fiji's hideaways
The coast of Auckland: First ports of cool
Published: 02 September 2006
Before you take on the expanses of New Zealand, you need to lose the jet lag. Lucy Gillmore finds two perfect islands - one chic, the other wild - just off the coast of Auckland
Broome times: tourists, beaches and camels
Published: 29 July 2006
This Outback town's fortunes are on the up once more - before, pearls made it rich, now, says Mark Ellwood, it's tourists, beaches and camels
