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Australasia & Pacific

48 Hours In: Auckland in association with Emirates

Published: 30 December 2006

Wineries, beaches, adrenalin and Maori culture: New Zealand's largest city has it all, says Christine Rush

New South Wales: A fair dinkum treat

Published: 30 December 2006

A friend's wedding gave Julian Eccles and his family the chance to explore New South Wales off the tourist trail

Independent Families: 'We'll need a sunny stopover'

Published: 30 December 2006

Q. My sister and I want to holiday together with our mother, husbands and toddlers (17 and 15 months respectively) next Easter. My family would travel from London, the rest from Sydney, and we'd like to find somewhere halfway, with one long-haul flight each, where there will be enough to keep two toddlers and two dads occupied and let three mums relax. Somewhere all-inclusive would be nice, but we're not averse to self-catering.

The Complete Guide To: New South Wales

Published: 23 December 2006

Good looks, good food, good living: that's the happy mix presented by New South Wales.

Japan: Wow and Zen

Published: 02 December 2006

Life and modern art are at one on the island of Naoshima, Japan. From crazy polka-dot pumpkins to a space-age shrine, Danielle Demetriou visits this weird wonderland

Marquesas Islands: Freight escape

Published: 25 November 2006

Captain in flip flops, copra in the hold, Rod Gilchrist takes to the high seas on a cargo ship to explore French Polynesia's wild and exotic Marquesas Islands

48 Hours In: The Gold Coast in association with Emirates

Published: 18 November 2006

It's got sun, sand and surfing aplenty, but away from the beaches of this Australian destination, there are also hip bars and rainforest walks, says David Orkin

Hotel Of The Week: Sofitel Melbourne

Published: 12 November 2006

Set on the top floors of a 50-storey tower, with views of the city's cricket ground, the Sofitel Melbourne is the choice of visiting sports stars

Reef Encounter: Finding Nemo

Published: 29 October 2006

Australia's Great Barrier Reef holds surprises for all - not least a certain fish younger divers might just recognise. By Isabel Lloyd

48 Hours In: Queenstown in association with Emirates

Published: 21 October 2006

Stroll around the lake, hire a bike, go fishing ­ or test your nerve. David Orkin finds it all in the adventure capital of the world

A Taste of the Aussie Nectar: Vineyards down under

Published: 15 October 2006

They might miss out on the tasting, but even kids can enjoy a tour of a vineyard. Lindsay Hawdon called in at Tyrrell's in Australia

Tasmania: Jewel of the isle

Published: 14 October 2006

Campaigners battled hard to save the Gordon River in Tasmania. Sipping champagne on a ship, in 'one of the most precious places on earth', Juliet Clough can see why

The Complete Guide To: New-look Australia

Published: 07 October 2006

The wizards of Oz have been working magic on their nation's top attractions, and creating new ones too. David Orkin takes a look at the latest reasons to trip half way around the world

Touring Queensland: My Family And Aussie Animals

Published: 24 September 2006

On a tour of tropical Queensland, Isabel Lloyd's young sons learn to love stinging spiders, soaring eagles and rather large crocodiles

48 Hours In: Perth in association with Emirates

Published: 23 September 2006

White-sand beaches, banana pancakes and cricket - brighten up your life with some good Aussie cheer and winter sunshine, says David Orkin

Fiji's hideaways: Welcome Everybody

Published: 03 September 2006

Early castaways on these remote shores were likely to end up in the pot. But these days, few places are as hospitable to visitors, especially those prepared to drink the local brew. Esther Shaw visits Fiji's hideaways

The coast of Auckland: First ports of cool

Published: 02 September 2006

Before you take on the expanses of New Zealand, you need to lose the jet lag. Lucy Gillmore finds two perfect islands - one chic, the other wild - just off the coast of Auckland

Broome times: tourists, beaches and camels

Published: 29 July 2006

This Outback town's fortunes are on the up once more - before, pearls made it rich, now, says Mark Ellwood, it's tourists, beaches and camels

Sun, sand, surf Australia style

Published: 02 July 2006

The Margaret River is Cornwall with guaranteed sun, more vineyards and no caravans. That's why it's worth the trip, says Jeremy Hart

Get In Lane For The Great Cash Dash

Published: 25 June 2006

Once a year in the Australian outback, a race is held that draws runners from all over the world. But they don't come for the medals. Mark MacKenzie limbers up and finds there isn't more to life than money

Aussie climbers: On the up with the new gods of rock

Published: 21 May 2006

From Shane Warne to the Thorpedo, Australia's sportsmen pride themselves on being the best. So why are the nation's climbers still playing catch-up? Down Under, discovers Mark MacKenzie, two legs are good but eight are better

24-Hour Room Service: Portage Resort, New Zealand

Published: 22 April 2006

A helicopter stood on the lawn in front of the grey prefab-style building. The setting was pinch-yourself-gorgeous, the helicopter was saying moneyed guests but the accommodation was screeching Sixties housing estate crossed with Butlins. My feet were grumbling get these bloody walking boots off and worry about design mistakes later.

Arabella Edge: My Tasmania

Published: 16 April 2006

It was meant to be a spot of house-sitting for a friend. But as soon as the bestselling British author Arabella Edge set eyes on rugged and remote Tasmania she was hooked. Now she calls this faraway land her home

The Ethical Travel Guide: Australasia

Published: 07 April 2006

The information provided below is taken from 'The Ethical Travel Guide' by Polly Pattullo with Orely Minelli, published by Earthscan on behalf of Tourism Concern at £12.99. To order your copy with free p&p call Independent Books Direct on 08700 798 897. For more information visit www.tourismconcern.org.uk/ www.earthscan.co.uk or phone Tourism Concern on 020 7133 3330

A tasting trip to the southernmost vineyards in the world

Published: 19 March 2006

They said Central Otago in New Zealand was too cold for growing grapes. Yet these vineyards, the southernmost in the world, are producing award-winning wines. Lucy Gillmore raises a glass
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