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Rare view of Mt Erebus highlight of subantarctic island cruise

The 'Le Soleal' cruise ship docked in Antarctica, with some penguins in the foreground. PHOTO:...

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Rare view of Mt Erebus highlight of subantarctic island cruise

A trip of a lifetime to the subantarctic islands was made even better thanks to perfect weather conditions and pure luck.

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Secret lake encourages contemplation

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Secret lake encourages contemplation

There’s a lake, an actual lake, between Balclutha and the coast.

Meet the killer bird

A cassowary in its deep forest habitat. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Meet the killer bird: Hunting for cassowary

University of Otago professor of marine science Abby Smith goes hunting for "the most dangerous bird in the world".

New Caledonia on a plate

The food is fresh and bountiful in New Caledonia. PHOTO:THIO-THIO- ONEYE PRODUCTION

New Caledonia on a plate

From market to restaurant, budget to high-end, there are many culinary options in New Caledonia. Right now, the exchange rate is not wildly favourable to those travelling with New...

Bali brings in tourist tax from today

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on the western side of the Beratan Lake in Bali. Photo: Getty

Bali brings in tourist tax from today

New Zealanders are among the international visitors being asked to pay a new tourist tax to enter Bali, in an attempt to offset the costs of the island’s tourism influx.

Experience up there

Hiking at Lake Heron Station. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Experience up there

Deep in the golden heart of Mid Canterbury, the mountains rise up to greet you for a high country escape, writes Mike Yardley.

A nature lover’s paradise

Fisherman’s Wharf Marina. PHOTOS: LINDY DAVIS

A nature lover’s paradise

Lindy Davis discovers nature, heritage and fish and chips on Vancouver Island.

Big country in British Columbia

The Lost Lake, Whistler. PHOTOS: LINDY DAVIS / SUPPLIED

Big country in British Columbia

Canada’s British Columbia pulls in Lindy Davis with its scenery, cycle lanes and suspension bridges.

Walking in Robbie’s footsteps

Religious and Masonic items owned by Burns at the museum. PHOTO: WAYNE MARTIN

Walking in Robbie’s footsteps

Wānaka writer Wayne Martin tells of visiting poet Robert Burns’ birthplace.

Addictive journey of discovery

A train crosses the infamous bridge over the River Kwai in Central Thailand. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

Addictive journey of discovery

Bangkok to Singapore by rail: discover what makes Southeast Asia tick on this epic train trip, a tale of three thrilling countries told over 1900km of track.

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Rare view of Mt Erebus highlight of subantarctic island cruise

Rare view of Mt Erebus highlight of subantarctic island cruise

Secret lake encourages contemplation

Secret lake encourages contemplation

Meet the killer bird

Meet the killer bird: Hunting for cassowary

New Caledonia on a plate

New Caledonia on a plate

Bali brings in tourist tax from today

Bali brings in tourist tax from today

Experience up there

Experience up there

A nature lover’s paradise

A nature lover’s paradise

Big country in British Columbia

Big country in British Columbia

Walking in Robbie’s footsteps

Walking in Robbie’s footsteps

Addictive journey of discovery

Addictive journey of discovery

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