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Routes and regions worth the distance.

Lake Tekapo: The South Island Town That Gets Better After Dark
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Lake Tekapo: The South Island Town That Gets Better After Dark

Discover Lake Tekapo on a New Zealand South Island road trip, from turquoise water and Dark Sky stargazing to hot pools, unique stays, local food and high-country experiences.

Jason Franks · 10 Oct 2026Read →
Kangaroo Island – Where the Road Trip Slows Right Down
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Kangaroo Island – Where the Road Trip Slows Right Down

Take your car to Kangaroo Island and discover wild coastlines, wildlife, unique stays, local food and quirky stops on one of Australia’s best self-drive escapes.

Amanda Sykes · 3 Oct 2026Read →
Rotorua: Where New Zealand Lets Off a Little Steam
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Rotorua: Where New Zealand Lets Off a Little Steam

Drive from Auckland to Rotorua for geothermal wonders, Māori culture, forest hot tubs, great food and unforgettable New Zealand adventures.

Jason Franks · 27 Sept 2026Read →
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Nova Caravans & Emu RV Motorhomes: Compact Touring with Plenty of Clever Thinking

Nova Caravans may be best known for its Australian-built caravans, but its collaboration with Sydney-based Emu RV has taken the company into the motorhome market. Nova manufactures the conversions in Melbourne...

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Norway by Sea: Three Nights, Arctic Fjords and a Spoonful of Cod Liver Oil
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Norway by Sea: Three Nights, Arctic Fjords and a Spoonful of Cod Liver Oil

I’m not a cruise person, but this little one was lovely. Peter and I were travelling with his sister Margaret. We three made our way to Narvik in Norway and spent a couple of days there. It’s a great place to visit, not

Alison Huth · 15 Sept 2026Read →
Robe, South Australia: History, Coastal Wonders and a Cracking Place to Stay
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Robe, South Australia: History, Coastal Wonders and a Cracking Place to Stay

Robe, South Australia, is an unforgettable coastal escape where spectacular beaches and fascinating history keep delivering that unmistakable “Oh Wow” factor.

Alison Huth · 7 Sept 2026Read →
Forget Parliament House—This Is the ACT You Really Need to See
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Forget Parliament House—This Is the ACT You Really Need to See

Skip Canberra’s usual attractions and discover Tharwa, a historic ACT village packed with heritage homesteads, wildlife, alpine adventures, fascinating NASA space history and a lot more...

Jason Franks · 3 Sept 2026Read →