Our new series looks at how to have an overseas trip without breaking the bank. First up, our transtasman neighbour.Sydney is not known for being the cheapest city in the world, but if you have bit of insider knowledge it’s…
South Australia, the location of the next World Routes event, has reported a record number of visors to the region, with the state’s visitor economy soaring to an all-time-high of AUD$6.9 billion.The results of the latest International and National Visitor…
Air travel has been provided with a glimpse into the future as Boeing unveiled radical new designs for “transonic” travel – and it looks like we are returning to bi-planes for faster flight.This is no Bigglesian Sopwith – instead Boeing’s…
With the Waitākere Ranges largely off-limits to hikers after a rāhui that was placed over the West Auckland bush, many tourists and Aucklanders are looking for alternative walking tracks to enjoy over the summer months.Auckland Council has closed much of…
A flight from Hong Kong to Auckland was diverted to Cairns earlier this morning, after an emergency arose on-board the plane.Air New Zealand flight ANZ80 arrived at Cairns International Airport about 2.30am, after it was understood a passenger died on-board…
You know what a New Year means? A new you. A new you who’s going to graduate from short, national parks hikes to multi-day walking holidays. After all, you’ve grown up another year, so your hiking distances should increase too.If…
Tourism Australia has collaborated with Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan to show his 11 million social media followers some of the amazing experiences on offer to holiday-makers Down Under.Shikhar’s advocacy will tie into the current UnDiscover Australia campaign which aims to…
A Boeing 787 operated by Hainan Airlines has left Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and started its 12-hour flight to Paris.Carrying more than 100 passengers earlier, the flight was the first linking Charles de Gaulle Airport and Chongqing, one of south-west…
Flights have been disrupted at Auckland Airport this afternoon after damage to its sole runway caused a brief closure.The runway opened again shortly before 6pm this evening after being closed for about 15 minutes.An Auckland Airport spokesperson said there were…
Day 1 – Ngāruawāhia – Hamilton Gardens (27km)When sleepy little Ngāruawāhia was bypassed by the Waikato Expressway, the riverside town became even quieter.However, having visited recently to cycle Te Awa – The Great New Zealand River Ride, I gained a…
