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Australasia & Pacific

Hotel Of The Week: Mountvista Boutique Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand

Published: 04 December 2005

You've bungee-jumped and paraglided your way round New Zealand's South Island. Now lose yourself in the discreet five-star luxury of the Mountvista Boutique Hotel in Queenstown. The quiet goes on for ever...

Australia's wet and wild outback

Published: 03 December 2005

Nine hours north of Darwin, the Cobourg Peninsular is a watery wonderland of marine life and wilderness. Jo Moulds gains access to Australia's best-kept secret

24 Hours In: Melbourne

Published: 27 November 2005

Join Australia's sophisticated set for outdoor fun - a trip to market, lunch on the seafront, a stroll along the Yarra...

Australia: For summer in the city go south

Published: 27 November 2005

Winter sun isn't just about the beach. Why not take an urban break? You'll only have to go to the other side of the world. Stephen Fay went to Melbourne

Five Best: Aquatic Aussie Hideaways

Published: 12 November 2005

Sand and sundowners: Sophie Lam finds a wealth of waterside boltholes Down Under

48 Hours In: Melbourne in association with Emirates

Published: 05 November 2005

Superb restaurants, rousing nightlife and a wealth of architectural and cultural delights - Frank Partridge visits the most sophisticated of Australian cities

The Complete Guide To: Tahiti

Published: 05 November 2005

Gauguin lost his heart to the languid lifestyle of these Pacific islands. Now, their silky white sands and Parisian-style cafés lure a new breed of visitor, says Cathy Packe

New Zealand: A tasty tour

Published: 15 October 2005

There's more to New Zealand cuisine than lamb and a certain furry fruit. Rory Ross taste-tests Auckland's culinary hot-spots - and finds for food this good, no journey's too long

48 Hours In: Adelaide in association with Emirates

Published: 08 October 2005

Escape the British winter in the restaurant capital of Australia. There's also plenty of culture to feast on, says Frank Partridge

Working holidays: Living off the lamb

Published: 01 October 2005

Working on a farm in exchange for bed and board is a great way to meet 'real' people in a country you're visiting. Kathryn Good gets back to nature on a trip Down Under

The Best Of: Budget Sydney

Published: 25 September 2005

Sydney is cosmopolitan, fun and has beautiful beaches and people, good surf, inner-city bush land, great restaurants, shopping, culture and, of course, arguably the best harbour in the world. And you can buy serious style on a budget and not feel as if you are missing out. The pound still buys you a lot of Aussie dollars. Frequently playing big roles in the movies - the forthcoming blockbuster Superman Returns is the latest to be filmed there - Sydney is widescreen photogenic, making humble holiday snaps spectacular.

48 Hours In: Perth In association with Emirates

Published: 27 August 2005

In association with Emirates

48 Hours In: Auckland

Published: 16 June 2005

In association with Emirates

After the gold rush...the gentle bike ride

Published: 03 April 2005

In the 1860s, prospectors flocked to the Central Otago region of New Zealand. Now treasure awaits visitors on two wheels. Christine Rush starts pedalling

48 Hours In: Brisbane

Published: 26 March 2005

In association with Emirates

Absolute corker

Published: 12 March 2005

The Wairarapa is New Zealand's newest wine-growing region. Lucy Gillmore develops a passion for pinot among the vines, samples chocolate therapy and tries her hand at trout fishing

I want to ride my tricycle

Published: 05 March 2005

What better way to experience the beauty of New South Wales than from the back of a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson? Novice biker chick Danielle Demetriou saddles up

Have I been here before? Only in my dreams

Published: 27 February 2005

When Nigel Planer headed for the Pacific and took a trip on a cargo ship to the remotest islands on earth, he re-entered the world of his childhood imagination

Track and fields

Published: 19 February 2005

Get on board in New Zealand and you'll be transported through stunning countryside. Hugh O'Shaughnessy takes the train past peaks, farms - and the odd whale

Hit the road, mate

Published: 12 February 2005

Australia: a vast, bare, unblemished land where the highway goes on forever. Simon Calder buys into the legend by purchasing his first-ever car

Best For Nature Lovers: Fraser Island

Published: 08 January 2005

Our host on the 18-seater turbo-prop plane from Brisbane to Hervey Bay was Cameron, who had ginger sideburns and tripled as flight attendant, baggage handler and pilot.

The Complete Guide To: Hawaii

Published: 08 January 2005

The 132 islands that make up one of the world's most isolated holiday destinations are about more than just surfing. The 50th US state is an intoxicating mix of deserts, lush rainforests, snow-capped volcanoes and rich history. David Orkin goes exploring

New year, new nation

Published: 01 January 2005

For years East Timor was scarred by violence. But now the fighting is over, tourists are rediscovering its beaches and pristine reefs

Calm after the storm

Published: 04 December 2004

This month marks 30 years since the devastating cyclone that wrecked Darwin. Tony Wheeler visits the city to find out how it bounced back
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