The rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island draws travellers in search of the country's wild heart and a new three-day hiking or two-day biking trail will show it at its wildest. The Paparoa Track is New Zealand's 10th and newest Great Walk and hikers will experience the Pororari River Gorge, towering limestone cliffs, remnants from the reg...

Beyond the Edge on Mount Buffalo offers the world's highest cliff camping experience. Beyond the Edge's experience, in Victoria's High Country, provides an overnight stay on a portaledge suspended over a sheer 300 metre cliff, facing the Mount Buffalo gorge. Guests will be assisted by two expert guides and get a comprehensive training session with ...

Bula! In Fiji the ubiquitous 'bula' is more than just a greeting, it's a wish for happiness, good health and the energy of life. Last year Fiji celebrated 50 years of independence, but the celebrations were marred somewhat by coronavirus lockdowns. So for now, all I can do is look back nostalgically at my past visits to these popular tropical islan...

​ While South Australia offers a rage of wildlife, outback, and wine experiences, but there wacky, weird and wonderful. The Naracoorte Caves National Park The Naracoorte Caves National Park, in the Limestone Coast region, has a complete fossil record over the past 500,000 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its fossil displays and c...

Just over a couple of hours by plane from Australia's east coast is the French territory of New Caledonia comprising the main island of Grande Terre, the Isle of Pines, Loyalty Islands and a number of smaller outlying islands – all up a slice of Pacific island paradise just waiting to be discovered. In a previous article I focused on New Caledonia'...

I first visited New Caledonia 30 years ago and was captivated by this slice of France in the South Pacific. I had already been to Tahiti, another French paradise, but that's a 10-hour flight from Sydney. New Caledonia is practically on Australia's doorstep.  Photos courtesy of New Caledonia Tourism. Spectacular natural scenery, jaw-droppingly ...