Of course it's still winter in Australia, but soon it'll be spring. You can certainly be a dinki-di flower person in the spring as Australia celebrates true flower power. First ... Read More

Located at the northern end of the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri can often be overlooked as a place to visit north of Auckland. This is a town with some of ... Read More

Take the Princess Highway south from Sydney and take the turnoff to Stanwell Park. If the weather's right, there should be hang-gliding and paragliding from Bald Hill. Just before Bald ... Read More

Sun, surf, sea and a fascinating back country combine to make Gisborne, New Zealand's easternmost city, a place for both easy leisure and active sports. Photo by Wade Manson, courtesy Destination ... Read More

Yes, you can take the train from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Passengers coming from Sydney or Perth need to take the Indian Pacific to ... Read More

You could go in circles in Australia’s capital city — but that’s just how the city is planned. Take your time. Discover the capital’s many attractions. Walter Burley Griffin: The American ... Read More

With towering peaks, sheer cliffs, spectacular falls, and a tranquil sea, Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's most visited natural attractions and a distinct favorite of mine on the ... Read More

The high point of winter celebrations in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney is Christmas in July, around which the winter-long Yulefest has evolved. The hills come alive with the ... Read More