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 ...

​ Australasian specialist, Austravel is highlighting a selection of Australian islands that should be considered in trips down under. Tasmania Tasmania's well preserved natural wilderness and colonial legacy continues to attract visitors to the island. Located just south of Melbourne, Tasmania has more to offer than just natural beauty, with its ca...

Opera Australia is Australia's national opera company, performing more than 700 performances a year across the country including at the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne. It also performs outdoor concerts on Sydney Harbour each year in March and April. Australia's national opera company was started when a band of idealists, including butche...