Australasia holidays
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Rescues, rows and robberies – sometimes vacations don’t go according to plan. Tell us your own holiday nightmares in the comments or via GuardianWitness
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Natural wonders are as elemental and ancient as they get on the Coral Coast, north of Perth. And charter flights and Indigenous guides are helping to open up its islands, peninsulas and lagoons
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Hospitality operators are realising sun, wind and water can do more than just attract tourists – they can power the resorts themselves
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With its ‘Directors of Chaos’, rooftop bar, titillating wallpaper and art on every surface, the QT hotel is offering an indulgence you can’t get through an app
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Enjoy your own close-up with the wild landscapes seen in new film Hunt for the Wilderpeople on these adventure tours and activities in the North Island’s Auckland region
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Capturing the amazing scenery of New Zealand’s North and South Islands, photographer Nico Babot waits for sunrise or sunset for the most dramatic shots
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The lively Mindil Beach Sunset Market has stalls every bit as diverse as the population in Australia’s ‘top end’ city; many are south-east Asian and serve up fiery delights, from laksa soup to tempeh chili
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Forget the theme parks: the Gold Coast regains its cool factor, thanks to hip cafes, farmers’ markets and unusual accommodation
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The people behind the independent Melbourne store that just won International Bookstore of the Year talk fostering local literature, great regulars and Australian book recommendations
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Steel city loses industrial edge as it switches to tourism and creativity, with niche cocktail bars, craft and farmers markets and a thriving art scene
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For his Field of Light installation, the British artist flew 40,000 lightbulbs to the red heart of Australia, home of the Anangu peoples. The result is the culmination of decades of dreaming
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These guesthouses, apartments and pitches make the most of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches
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At the Noosa Festival of Surfing on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, paddle- and long-boarders are joined by their best friends for the dog surfing competition
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This campsite south of Sydney has no power and no showers – but its secluded and pristine location more than makes up for the lack of facilities
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Food and wine masterclasses, sky going on forever and the feeling of space you only get in the outback … this is a train journey you will never forget
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Beach resorts and retreats on New Zealand’s South Island make the most of dramatic views, as well as offering a tranquil getaway. Here are 10 to suit the calm, collected – and the adventurous
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The pearl industry in Broome, Western Australia, is built on a dubious colonial record, nine-metre tides, skilled divers – and backpackers
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As David Attenborough’s new three-part Great Barrier Reef documentary begins, here’s our guide to exploring the world’s largest living structure and the Queensland coast, from scuba diving trips to rainforest excursions – plus the best places to stay
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Over seven days of cycling, conquering some of the country’s highest and steepest alpine ascents, Alan Evans puts his body and cycling skills to the test
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Sydney’s queer scene has shifted from its Oxford Street heartland to fresh districts and more diverse venues. Artists and performers reveal where to drink and party, and the best cultural events
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Some of Sydney’s best food, affordable hotels, vibrant Parramatta and a drive-in cinema make a weekend away out west a must-do
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Use the city as a base to explore the beautiful Cape Hillsborough and Eungella national parks. You may even see some platypus in the wild
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After years of no interest in skiing, Brigid Delaney dons ‘ugly, puffy clothes’ and ‘plastic corset’ ski boots and takes to the slopes
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