Australia / NZ

If you’re wanting to escape the bustle of the city and get comfy in nature, but camping isn’t your thing, then we have the perfect – and cosy – solution. A tiny house is the perfect winter weekend escape, to head somewhere unique and close to nature, without sacrificing creature …

Travelers in the southern hemisphere who like to get out on the water will want to head to New Zealand, where Paddle Wanaka is primed to help everyone experience the incredible natural beauty of this tiny nation. “Our aim, for everyone, is to get people out kayaking with friends and family and enjoy …

It’s difficult to explore the East Coast of Australia alone. So many travelers plough the snaking stretch of road that runs from Sydney to Cairns – seduced, in part, by stories of late-night revelry – that solitude is often harder to find than companionship. But it’s not just the good-time vibe that makes this stretch of …

With its beautiful scenery, world-class cities and adventure activities, New Zealand is on many people’s bucket lists. And, with so many outdoor activities, it also makes a great place to travel with kids! With child-friendly activities on offer throughout the country, parents will have no trouble keeping their children entertained from Auckland to the South …

In the early days of human history, the night sky was a central character in cultural lore and belief systems. Before artificial light and electrical power, the stars were the primary show available to everyone each night, and the stories about stars, constellations, and other astronomical phenomena seem almost as …

New Zealand has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign called ‘Travelling under the social influence’ to urge people to stop taking influencer-style photoshoots at tourism hotspots. The campaign is comprised of a series of funny videos designed to encourage Instagrammers to avoid clichéd social media shots and share new aspects of the country …

Forget hang-gliding and paragliding – there’s nothing like the rush of jumping from a plane at 12,000ft. Just about anyone can tandem skydive, but sky surfing, wingsuit surfing and BASE jumping are best left to pros. Where to try it: choose an idyllic natural setting like Byron Bay, Australia (try Skydive Australia), the Swiss …

After bush fires ravaged Tasmania in early 2019, the Tahune Airwalk was fortunately spared enough to be able to reopen at the end of the year. Guests observe this Unesco World Heritage area from almost 100ft (30m) above the forest floor and 165ft (50m) above the Huon River while traversing 2030ft (619m) of walkway (which …

Given the sensitivity – and sometimes deadliness – of the oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world, there’s no better way to explore the Daintree in Queensland than from above. Some 26ft (11m) above the ground, guests with any level of mobility can look for cassowaries and tree-kangaroos knowing they’ve made the sustainable decision to …

As night falls in Rotorua, New Zealand, the redwood forests of this North Island town come alive with light and magic. A gentle walk up a winding ramp brings you to the first of 27 platforms connected by secure, swinging bridges. The experience of standing up to 65ft (20m) above the fern-covered …