Australasia

Snowfalls blanket Queenstown
Mother Nature has responded to a call for snow and blanketed New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region over the past week, leaving its six ski fields in superb shape for the winter season.

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa named ‘World's Best’
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has been named the World’s Best Hotel Spa in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

Create your own whale tale with Hervey Bay
The majestic humpback whales will be the focus of celebrations on the Fraser Coast next month for the annual Hervey Bay Whale Festival.

Surfing World Tour heads for Kangaroo Island
Experience the unique wonders of Kangaroo Island’s wildlife with Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours and take in an historic first South Australia Event when the Surfing World Tour comes to Vivonne Bay.

Luxury travel goes au natural down under
Qantas Holidays is seeing an increase in luxury insider tours and experiences coming on to the market in key destinations such as Australia.

Indulgent Australian honeymoons for less
Newlyweds can enjoy an even more indulgent escape at one of Australia’s ‘must visit’ luxury resorts, qualia on the Great Barrier Reef, thanks to the new exclusive honeymoon package with complimentary cupid treats of over £1,000.

Culinary arts at Tasting Australia, Adelaide
Tasting Australia is the most significant food and wine festival of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, showcasing the very best Australia has to offer in terms of food, wine, beer and the culinary arts. The next event will be held in Adelaide from April 26th - May 3rd 2012.

Experience rugby's passion and history in New Zealand
With the training squad named for the year’s ‘must-see’ tournament, fans are gearing up to fly to the other side of the world to watch Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand.

Solar eclipse cruise in tropical North Queensland
Book now with Bridge & Wickers for the experience of a lifetime: a 4-night Solar Eclipse cruise to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef where, on 14th November 2012, passengers will have the best possible view of one of the most monumental cosmic events, a total solar eclipse.
Walk, cycle & party through the Rugby World Cup
With one of the highlights of the sporting calendar fast approaching, Australasia specialist Austravel is recommending three new attractions for travellers to see while in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
QantasLink to launch Q400 on Moranbah services
QantasLink announced today it would add a new $30 million next generation 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft to its Moranbah schedule from late June following the completion of upgrading of the local airport.

New packages for Gold Coast backpackers
In an area where backpackers are a dime a dozen there’s always the danger that budget accommodation just won’t make an effort.

Enjoy a taste of South Australia with Qantas Holidays
From the boutique hotels of Adelaide to the region’s beautiful vineyards, stunning coastal scenery and adventurous outback, South Australia offers a brilliant blend of holiday options.
Discover the remote Marquesas Islands on board Aranui 3
The most remote archipelago in the world, the French Polynesian Marquesas Islands have long been an inspiration for artists, writers and adventurers who come for the region’s wild beauty and cultural heritage.
Qantas offers free flights to Oz and New Zealand
Qantas Holidays is offering free international flights to Australia or New Zealand with selected guided APT tours of 12 days or longer if booked before 19th June 2011.