Oceania

Hawke’s Bay’s table of plenty is about to be extended, writes Alexia Santamaria.Not sure if it’s just me, but when I think of arts festivals, Wellington and Auckland are the first Ne…

Deal of the week: Taste of TasmaniaTravel to Tasmania before the year is over, and save up to $245pp on selected departures of a Tassie East Coast Highlights tour—on which you’ll experienc…

The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons, as Alexia Russell discovers.I woke up to a smooth calm sea, an impossible deep green reflecting the bush of the island aro…

Winston Aldworth flies from Queenstown to Auckland aboard Jetstar’s JQ298.The plane: A Jetstar A320. The bustling little beauty that has knocked down the price of travel between New Zealand…

Winston Aldworth checks in to the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.Getting there: As the name suggests, this hotel sits near the Queenstown waterfront. It’s less than a 10-minute ride from the airpor…

Volunteering while travelling — or “voluntourism” has come under scrutiny recently, as some programmes may not actually be as ethical as they sound. There are particular concerns aro…

The medical students mantra ‘do no harm’ is increasingly becoming decisive for tourists’ choices.If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a luxury vacation, check o…

CNN Return to Parts Unknown travel TV series post Anthony BourdainThe remaining episodes, though incomplete, will be pieced together with follow up interviews and guests who knew the late chef.“…

Eli Orzessek takes to the trees in a Rotorua Forest and manages to hold on to both camera and stomach.In woodlands outside Rotorua, the quiet stillness of the forest is punctuated by occasional screec…

A panel discussion, ‘Future of Roadshows – Maximising Your Marketing Spend’, was held at this year’s Satsa Conference, where panellists discussed dealing with various and emerg…