Australasia
BridgeClimb welcomes Daybreak Down Under
45 lucky competition winners, plus their companions from the high rating UK breakfast show Daybreak, have scaled to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for an unforgettable welcome to Australia.
Young people bailing out of Britain with Australian working holiday visas
In 2005-06 the number of Australian working holiday visas granted to young people from the UK was 28,281. In 2009–10 this figure stood at 37,056. Young British people apply for and are granted more working holiday visas for Australia than citizens of any other country.
Gold Coast to host first International Rules series
Australia’s Gold Coast will be hosting its first International Rules series football match at the Metricon Stadium on 4th November 2011.
The Hahndorf Hill Winery ChocoVino Experience
Hahndorf Hill Winery, set in the heart of South Australia's Adelaide Hills, is becoming increasingly well known for its ChocoVino Experience which gives visitors the opportunity to sample the world's most luxurious chocolate matched to South Australia's very own fine wines.
Darwin, Australia named one of the top 10 cities to visit
Darwin has been named a ‘must visit city’ for 2012 in Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel publication, released on Friday (28th October). The decision was made based on the expertise of Lonely Planet’s authors, editors and travel community.
Perth puts on an Aussie barbecue with The Queen
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be in Perth to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) from 28th to 30th October.
Save on self-drive Antipodean adventures
With the Rugby World Cup coming to a close on 23rd October, now's the perfect time to explore the Land of the Long White Cloud without the crowds.
Ten top reasons to Britz New Zealand
With hundreds of English rugby supporters ‘britzing’ New Zealand this month, there are plenty of good reasons for holidaymakers to take their eye off the ball and explore New Zealand in a Britz Campervan for themselves.
Cage dive with great white sharks in Australia
North Star Cruises, which has been operating in the southern hemisphere for 25 years, has released its 2012 cruise schedule which includes Southern Safari, a cruise from Adelaide to Ceduna, departing on 14th January.
Head to the Rugby World Cup for less
Following the success of the Home Nations in the Rugby World Cup, it looks as though England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland could all make it through to the Quarter-Finals at the beginning of October.
Australia’s Gold Coast calendar of events
Year-long sunshine, turquoise waters and surfing are just a few of what the Gold Coast has to offer. With family events planned throughout the year there has never been a better time to visit.
New things to do in Melbourne and Victoria
Skydive the Beach Melbourne has launched operations over historic St Kilda beach. Situated a short tram ride from the city centre on one of the most picturesque parts of the peninsula, St Kilda’s chic, independent ambience attracts local and international visitors alike.
Tahiti and her islands calendar of events 2011 - 2012
There is a lot more to Tahiti and her islands than its stunning beaches. As a year round destination, Tahiti and her islands offer an array of interesting events throughout the year from traditional festivals to sporting events to cultural celebrations.
Australia's Heron Island Ocean Swim to make a splash
Having completed the likes of the ‘Great North Swim’, ‘Big Scottish Swim’ or an icy ‘Dip in the Dales’, escape to sunnier climes and waters to take part in the inaugural ocean swim in the aqua marine waters off Heron Island, a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef at the end of October.
Australia's Lizard Island, the "Formula One" of heavy tackle fishing
Worldwide fishing enthusiasts are gearing up for another season of heavy tackle fishing off Lizard Island in Far North Queensland as they prepare for the 25th ‘Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic’ which will take place from 1 to 8 October 2011.