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Baby, Sydney's for you
'Touch and feed' animals at the wildlife park, zoo and aquarium keep kids entertained - and happy. -ST
Drive in the sun
Head down the Great Sunshine Way for the best Australian experiences. -SPU
Mud wrap in spa sanctuary
Victoria's luxurious spa resorts offer healing therapies to calm the nerves. -SPU
No snow? Go for gold
Never mind if there is no snow on the slopes, the family can still have fun at old gold-mining towns near Melbourne. - ST
48 hours in Wellington
Get the most from a short stay in the perfectly formed capital of New Zealand. -Reuters
Picasso, like you've never seen him
How does a philistine appreciate art that has been called everything from revolutionary to downright baffling? -The Star
Magic of the Opera House
Drawn to the white, sail-like structure of the Sydney Opera House, the writer is entranced by its splendour. -NST
Watch the waves in Wellington
With the sea at its front and hills in the back, you can feel the wind in your hair in New Zealand?s capital. -ST
Wine and wild
Lush vineyards, breathtaking landscapes and wholesome produce make a visit to Tasmania unforgettable. -ST
Australian spas: Wake up to health
Set in nature's lap, these centres incorporate ancient Aboriginal healing rituals, too. -The Nation, ANN
Car-less and carefree in Perth
Tips and tricks of what to do in Perth, Australia. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
Allure of Alice
Fall in love with the natural beauty in and around the outback town of Alice Springs. -ST
Many sides of the Australian gem
What some states have to offer. -myp
Honeymooning Down Under
You don't have to travel far to find romantic holidays for two. -myp
Heavenly Fiji
The beautiful islands and wonderful hospitality of the Fijians make visitors want to return year after year. -The Star, ANN
Melbourne marvels
Whether it's a windy coastal drive, food, clubbing or comedy, the city is packed with lots of character. -ST
Whangamata's Beach Hop, a celebration of the 50s and 60s
Whangamata's biggest weekend of the year is the Beach Hop, when 80,000 people gather for some New Zealand rock 'n roll. -The Jakarta Post
New Zealands' spectacular mountainscapes
The rich history and culture of the indigenous Maori people is everywhere, and most place names are in the Maori language. -The Jakarta Post
48 hours in Fremantle
Here is how to make full use of 48 hours in Fremantle, Western Australia. -Reuters
Christchurch and Canterbury by road
CHRISTCHURCH and Canterbury is a region of contrasts and contradictions - fun and excitement mixed with a little peace, quiet and relaxation. -NST
Sunday market by the sea
The open-air markets of Australia are a bit like the Malaysian pasar malam. -The Star, ANN
Have a SPLASH in SYDNEY
Advice to visitors, even those who have just 48 hours here, is to enter into the spirit of this hedonistic, multiracial melting pot as you will not be disappointed. -ST
Life in the outback
Philip Lee is fascinated by the flora and fauna in the Western Australian landscape. -SPU
Magical glow
Karon Ng treks through dark jungle paths in Queensland in search of the elusive glow-worms. -SPU
Walk on the wild side
Visit the less-trodden path of the North Otago region in New Zealand, where breathtaking rugged wilderness beckons
Melbourne is a goldmine
You'll need more than one visit to see everything the city has to offer
Whale shark encounter
For those who love the great outdoors, this is true adventure
Pack repellent - and a sense of childlike wonder
Kakadu National Park offers a moving feast of nature
Chills and thrills in NZ
Kicks in all manner can be found - from a woman in red emerging from an old graveyard to being tailed by an angry burly man
A place of wild beauty
Visit Fraser Island, home of the dingo and humpback whale
Get high in Gold Coast
Pump up your adrenaline in a swing that goes up nine storeys and spins 360 degrees
Canberra's delights
From hot-air ballooning and high-tech museum-hopping to wining, dining and factory-outlet shopping
Tassie's treasures
You do not have dig deep to uncover the hidden gems in unspoilt Tasmania
Raft it out
Sydney's more than just the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Take the plunge
Bet you that not many scuba diving novices start at the Great Barrier Reef in Hayman Island
Family self-drive holidays around Sydney and its surrounds
See the true colours
Australia's capital city has much to offer the visitor, discovers Jason Hahn
From coast to country
Checks out the dramatic landscapes of New South Wales on the way from Sydney to Canberra
An Oz state of mind
In Australia you and your family will find something to suit everyone's tastes
Up where you belong
Explore the majestic sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains
From the desert to the deep
Ayers Rock and Cairns have some of the most stunning attractions for nature lovers
Valley of delights
Discover Hunter Valley, the oldest wine-producing region Down Under
The lesser known Australia
There's more to Down Under than the Great Barrier Reef
A wine-lover's dream
Fresh seafood, winning wines and living art is the Cook Strait portion of Kiwiland
Mother nature beckons
Autumn is the best time to visit Australia's island state
Drive to the heart of Australia
Take a self-drive trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs
Wine, dine & unwind
Margaret River is not just a heaven for wine aficionados
 
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