One of Australia's most popular states for tourists, Queensland has an impressive line-up of attractions and developments scheduled for 2020. Here are eight of the best.  1. Sail into the Cooktown Expo 2020 2020 is a big year for Australia, marking 250 years since British explorer, Captain James Cook, sailed up the east coast of the count...

A rainforest hike outside Auckland, New Zealand reveals waterfalls, towering ferns, palm trees and a black-sand beach. At first, the rain is barely a mist on my face. Feather-soft and refreshing, the tiny droplets have somehow navigated their way through the thick canopy of trees, massive ferns and vines. Before long, the precipitation is a steady ...

In one of the first events of 2020, the streets and laneways of Sydney's Chinatown will come to life in a spectacular celebration of the Lunar New Year. ​ The Sydney Lunar Festival will kick off at the start of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, 25 January with free performances, markets, amusement rides and roving performers ...

Tropical fruits are ripening, wildlife is awakening, and waterfalls will soon be pumping as summer unfolds in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region in Australia's far north Queensland. ​ December rains regenerate the landscape bringing wildlife out to forage and refreshing the rainforest. Waterfalls put on a spectacular show as waterways repleni...

The northern West Australian town of Broome is gearing up to compete more aggressively with its east coast rivals. Perched on the edge of the vast Kimberley region and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Broome is a truly unique destination. Built on the pearling industry, Broome offers a fascinating insight into its past and a tempting array of present&...

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,...