Tropical fruits are ripening, wildlife is awakening, and waterfalls will soon be pumping as summer unfolds in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region in Australia's far north Queensland. ​ December rains regenerate the landscape bringing wildlife out to forage and refreshing the rainforest. Waterfalls put on a spectacular show as waterways repleni...

The northern West Australian town of Broome is gearing up to compete more aggressively with its east coast rivals. Perched on the edge of the vast Kimberley region and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Broome is a truly unique destination. Built on the pearling industry, Broome offers a fascinating insight into its past and a tempting array of present&...

The Paparoa Track on New Zealand's west coast forms the latest of the country's Great Walks. It comprises14km of existing trail and 41km of new track, winds from Blackball to Punakaiki through the Paparoa National Park's karst landscapes and beech and podocarp forest. An11km extension to the trail, the Pike 29 Memorial Track, is under construction,...

Mou Waho Island, located the middle of Lake Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island, has its own lake, the Arethusa Pool. New Zealand In Depth are now working with eco-tourism experts at Eco Wanaka Adventures to allow guests to experience and understand what makes 'the lake on the island on the lake on the island' so special. The island of Mou Waho is...

​ The jungle covered mountains were surrounded by the early morning mist as the island of Moorea came into view.The wind was blowing across the deck of the squared rigged barkentine, the Star Flyer. I felt I had stepped back in time to the era of sailing ships The ship anchored in a beautiful blue water bay. H.M.S. Bounty may have anchored near the...

Situated in the South Pacific between New Zealand and Hawaii, Samoa is promoted as the Treasured Islands of the South Pacific – the true heart of Polynesia. Samoa Tourism is offering five reasons why the island is worth a visit. The Beaches Held as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world, Lalomanu Beach offers views of the Pacific Ocean ...