Just a hop, skip and a ferry ride from Hong Kong’s new cruise terminal, Macao is one of the best destinations for a visit or a shore excursion. Fabulous food,...
Although Wellington is the seat of government there is nothing pompous or stuffy about the New Zealand capital which is now a global film-making centre and a sh...
Tonga is made up of 171 islands (around a third of which are inhabited) and is the only remaining monarchy in the Pacific. Captain Cook came upon the islands in 1773 and was so impressed at the reception that he named them the Friendly Isles. Not muc...
Whether you are plunging into the surf at Bondi Beach, talking to the animals at Taronga Zoo, climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge or sipping cocktails at the Ope...
Considered the heart of Polynesia, Samoa is beautiful with lush jungles peppered with thundering waterfalls and golden beaches fronting emerald water. The islan...
Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest neighbour – though in reality it’s a world away. Tourist infrastructure is very limited so a cruise is the ideal way to explore this fascinating destination. The capital, Port Moresby, is vibrant, colourful and...
Once one of Australia’s industrial titans Newcastle has cleverly reinvented itself as food-loving, outdoorsy and creative regional centre. The city is now packe...
A little piece of France in the South Pacific, New Caledonia offers the perfect combination of tropical island escape and Gallic sophistication. The main island...
Billed as the most European of Australian cities, Melbourne is best known for its handsome public buildings, wide boulevards, cute laneways, great shopping and ritzy bars and restaurants. Sport plays a major role in the life of Melbourne and its citi...
Australia’s third largest island is separated from South Australia by a 14km strip of water known as Backstairs Passage. The island (known locally as ‘KI’) is o...
