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Tonga - the land where time begins
Written by eva_afta, November 2010
Tonga is the first country to see the new day and I'm disappointed its not a country offered directly on this site - hopefully something to look forward to!
Vava'u is the place to go when going to ...
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3 Days on Kangaroo Island: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2013
Day 1: Flinders Chase National Park Flinders Chase National Park on the western end of Kangaroo Island deserves its own day of exploration. Start the day at the Flinders Chase National Park ...
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Australia’s Best Natural Wonders
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
We’ve all heard of Australia ’s most famous natural icons such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Great Barrier Reef . Take a journey around Australia as we list some of the country’s not quite ...
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Australia’s Convict History at Port Arthur
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
The country of Australia wasn’t exactly founded by convicts, but it may be more practical to say that it was built by them. Initially, Australia was used primarily as a convict settlement. The ...
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Best Cities for Biking on the South Island
Written by Kyle, USA, September 2012
Touring across the South Island of New Zealand
by bicycle is one of the most popular activities in the entire Southern
Hemisphere, but what if you are looking for just the best cities for ...
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Cockatoo Island - day trip or camping in Sydney Harbour!
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
Cockatoo Island is a Heritage Listed island in Sydney's western harbour. You can get there easily by ferry and once on the island there's a lot to explore. The island has been used for shipbuilding ...
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Famous Foods to Try
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
Tasmania is famed for many things: beautiful natural surrounds, fresh air, and its fresh seafood and produce. Food in Tasmania has grown into a specialty because of its cooler climate and fertile ...
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Fraser Island
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
A sand bank turned island, Fraser Island makes its mark as a top adventure and nature travel destination in Australia .
Its unique ecosystem – wildlife, plant life and general composition –
has ...
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Fraser Island: The Largest Sand Island in the World
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is one of Australia’s most incredible places and stands alongside natural icons such as Uluru , Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef as a ...
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Getting off the Beaten Island
Written by Tighthead Prop, Australia, December 2010
So many people when they visit Tahiti and French Polynesia do the main islands - Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Which is great, but if you really want to get off the beaten tourist trail and away ...
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Going Off the Beaten Path in the Chatham Islands
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Although New Zealand is a definite hotspot on the global backpacker and adventure travel circuit, few travelers ever venture off the beaten path by making a side trip to the Chatham Islands. A group ...
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Great Barrier Island
Written by Kyle, USA, March 2013
With a population that has swollen to well over a million residents, the city of Auckland is easily the largest metropolitan center in all of New Zealand. To most New Zealand travelers, Auckland ...
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Helicoptor ride to a secluded island in Airlie Beach
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
When we stayed at a hotel in Airlie beach, the package included a helicopter ride to a secluded island with a packed picnic.. this was perfectr since i had never been on a helicopter. This is a must ...
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Hot Air Ballooning on the South Island
Written by Kyle, USA, August 2012
It’s no secret that the South Island of New Zealand
is regarded as one of the most scenic places on the planet. While many
will tell you the absolute best way to experience this beauty is from ...
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Kangaroo Island
Written by RobC, New Zealand, October 2010
There are no good nightclubs or even vaguely trendy bars here. Too bad, because there isn't much to do at night time, though I didn't find that a problem! This place has the greatest concentration of ...
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