Oceania

Alexander Bisley traverses the Mainland on the Tranzalpine route.“Has its moments. She’s a pretty good office,” the TranzAlpine train’s friendly driver Gary laughs. It’s …

After driving the same route across the Southern Alps for more than 30 years, KiwiRail locomotive engineer Alfred Wilson still isn’t tired of the scenery.Alfred has been driving the TranzAlpine,…

Sue Halliwell returns to the spectacular Poor Knights Islands to conquer a fear of the deep and dark unknown.I had just emerged from the waters of the world’s largest sea cave.Helping haul my we…

Thrill-seekers are sorted in this playground, writes Shae McDonald.There’s something magical about shipwrecks. As a child I motored around Moreton Island’s famed wrecks in a dinghy, while …

Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.Getting there: A nice, easy, relaxing drive from Auckland via Matamata and the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade into Rotorua.Check-in experience: Fast…

Greta Umbers takes on the country’s most popular day hike.In the beginning there was darkness. Ranginui (Sky father) and Papatuanuku (Earth mother) held fast in a loving embrace so tight it kept…

Neil Porten and his teenage daughter, Orla, go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of the adventure.NEIL‘This year has been so wet it seemed pointless to spend another weekend swimming …

Whoever you’re going to Sydney with this summer, there’s much more than just beaches and shopping to keep you occupied, writes Jane Jurgens.3 things to do with the familyExplore Darling Ha…

Graeme Lay looks at sites related to Captain Cook that Kiwi history buffs should visitIt was Lieutenant James Cook RN who, from October 1769 until April 1770, put New Zealand on the map. Literally. Wo…

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa has appointed Fiona Hagan as the new general manager.An Australian national, Hagan has 23-years of hospitality experience, working in various positions wit…