Oceania

Bathurst is more than petrol-head heaven, writes Simone Ziaziaris.There are not many towns where you can bunk in the room of a schoolmaster, eat pizzas at the alter of a church or sip on a couple of o…

The Lucky Country’s brightest light festival returns this week for its 10th anniversary. Stephanie Holmes outlines what you should look for.Vivid light walkStretching for 2km, this route will ta…

Elisabeth Easther meets the CEO of World Expeditions.We were unconventional when it came to holidays — most people were going to the Gold Coast but not us. Because my parents were both avid trek…

Auckland wants to attract wealthier visitors and make the city a more interesting place, especially during the off-season. An overhaul of the New Zealand city’s tourism strategy moves away from …

Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Little Projects for a Hyatt Centric hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Hyatt Centric Melbour…

According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand will see the rise of foreign tourists’ spending by 2023. The spending by the tourists will rise to NZD14.2 billion (…

Qantas has launched a new technology platform to enhance the airline retailing, booking and servicing capabilities for its trade partners and deliver a more personalised experience for customers.The Q…

26% of the young travelers (ages between 20 and 39) consider music as a decisive factor when choosing their next holiday destinations, according to a study organized by eDreams, an online travel agenc…

History is alive and well but the present also thrives, writes Natasha Jojoa Burling.Heavy drinking, prostitution and general lawlessness among the sailors and whalers earnt Kororāreka the label,…

Fear of flying can be crippling, forcing some people to remain earthbound, but there are ways to beat the nerves, writes Eli OrzessekWhen I woke up to a violently shaking plane, followed by a loud boo…