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Kiwi Experience calls for past passengers to share trip photos

This year, New Zealand’s original hop-on hop-off bus travel network, Kiwi Experience, is celebrating its 25th birthday.

New eco-camps, waterfall tours and a private plane adventure in Western Australia

New eco-camps, waterfall tours and a private plane adventure in Western Australia

Get back to nature with new eco retreats in Australia's only biodiversity hotspot, take a private jet tour of Western Australia's (WA) world heritage sites or enjoy a stylish new hotel and free wifi in Perth, Australia's sunniest city.

Explore Tasmania under pedal power

Explore Tasmania under pedal power

Few islands in the world can match Tasmania when it comes to travelling on two wheels. A recent surge in popularity for holidaying by bike has encouraged the state's only dedicated cycling operator to launch a new range of guided and self-guided tours from just £450 per person, which are now available to book from the UK through speciaist Tasmanian Odyssey.

Catching & Cooking Mud Crab in the Dampier Peninsula

Catching & Cooking Mud Crab in the Dampier Peninsula

Dampier Peninsula and Cape Leveque offer the perfect getaway for the adventurous traveller. Stretching 220 kilometres north from Broome, the only access to the area is via the partially unsealed Cape Leveque Road.

Hoy heads down under for Southern Hemisphere's top cycling event

Hoy heads down under for Southern Hemisphere's top cycling event

Olympic cycling champion, Sir Chris Hoy, will be heading to South Australia next year where he will be swapping the saddle for a special role as a guest of honour during the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under.

Hilton Sydney’s Marble Bar turns 120 with a 31-day celebration

Hilton Sydney’s Marble Bar turns 120 with a 31-day celebration

Hilton Sydney’s Marble Bar is celebrating its 120 years of history by introducing a signature ‘120 Cocktail’ and offering live music every day throughout the month of October.

Air New Zealand's new livery takes flight

Air New Zealand's new livery takes flight

The first domestic aircraft bearing Air New Zealand's distinctive New Zealand Fern Mark livery took to New Zealand skies this week, giving global plane-spotters a sneak peak of what the airline's international fleet will look like.

Heritage Christchurch New Zealand officially reopened

Heritage Christchurch New Zealand officially reopened

Heritage Christchurch, set in the 100-year-old Old Government Building (OGB) on Cathedral Square, has been formally reopened by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae.

First of its kind wellness centre to open in New Zealand

First of its kind wellness centre to open in New Zealand

A purpose built, self-sufficient, luxury wellness centre is set to open in spectacular surroundings near Queenstown, New Zealand on January 12, 2014.

A hotel and art gallery merged

A hotel and art gallery merged

Visitors to Adelaide in South Australia can now enjoy an unparalleled art gallery experience by sleeping in a hotel where each bedroom has been turned in to an art canvas.

How to get more out of Adelaide for less

How to get more out of Adelaide for less

Enjoy the best of Adelaide for free, or next to nothing, with the following ten cost-saving tips:

Queenstown voted one of world's friendliest cities

Queenstown voted one of world's friendliest cities

Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown’s stunning scenery, friendly people and diversity of experiences have earned it a top place on Conde Nast Traveler’s list of 20 of the world's friendliest cities.

Barmy Army to trumpet about Adelaide and South Australia

Barmy Army to trumpet about Adelaide and South Australia

Billy the Trumpet, as he is affectionately known to England's legion of cricket fans, has been recruited by South Australia to promote the delights of Adelaide and surrounding regions like the Barossa, Kangaroo Island and the Eyre Peninsula, as ideal places to visit during the Australian Ashes Series this December 2013.

Minke whales spotted off Australia's Lizard Island

Minke whales spotted off Australia's Lizard Island

Minke whales have been spotted along the reefs at Lizard Island off Australia's Queensland coast on their annual migration north.

New tours, a safari camp and a music legend in the Bungle Bungle range

New tours, a safari camp and a music legend in the Bungle Bungle range

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the Bungle Bungle range - the distinctive beehive-like domes in Western Australia's Purnululu National park.