Down Under!

Surf’s Up Down Under!

18 April 2012

Kat Tancock overcame her fear of water and learned to surf under perfect conditions in New Zealand’s Mount Maunganui on the Bay of Plenty — and she has the Facebook profile photo to prove it!

Australia’s Wild Things

17 April 2012

Where else can you see wallabies, kangaroos, platypus’ and koala bears in their natural habitat? Cape York, at Australia’s northern tip, is an accessible wilderness area that rewards visitors with a feast of natural wonders.

Visit New Zealand’s Art Deco City

17 April 2012

You will swear you have stepped into an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, old sport. After the New Zealand town of Napier was destroyed by earthquake in 1931, it was re-built in the Art Deco style of architecture — and lovingly preserved.

Snorkelling for the Wimpy

16 April 2012

Do you like the idea of snorkeling among reefs of exotic fish — but fear deep, cold water? Fret not. The Cook Islands offer the perfect conditions for “snorkel wimps.”

Antarctica Anyone?

10 April 2012

Do you want to escape the urban grind and work somewhere really different? How about Antarctica? The ice-covered continent has lots of opportunities, plus it’s free of mineral mining, nuclear waste disposal and military activities.

New Zealand’s Natural Spas

9 April 2012

In New Zealand, Kat Tancock discover that soaking in hot springs is a great Kiwi tradition that takes advantage of the country’s location on the “ring of fire” and intense geothermal activity.

Australia’s Protected Penguins Parade

2 April 2012

Did you know one of the world’s biggest colonies of Little Penguins is in Australia? They are just one of the amazing creatures you will see if you travel to Phillip Island Nature Park, a rugged wildlife park near Melbourne.