South Island Journeys

Break free from the daily grind, and head east then south for a tour around NZ's South Island. Together with Tourism New Zealand, we’ve fashioned these guides to take you all over the South. Based on key driving routes, these journeys will help you find the very best experiences — from adrenaline-charged adventures to luxurious days of pamper.

You Can Now Sleep In a Luxury Pod Right Next to the Vines at This South Australian Winery

And 20 more are expected to roll out across the state in the next year.

You'll Soon Be Able to Drink Like You're In a Galaxy Far, Far Away at a Boozy 'Star Wars' Cantina

Oga's Cantina will be part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida in 2019.

Meditating with Baby Farm Animals Is Australia's Newest Wellness Trend

Find inner bliss while surrounded by goats, lambs and piglets.

NSW's South Coast Glamping Retreat Had Popped Back Up

Glamping specialists Flash Camp are heading back to Shoalhaven's Coolendel reserve.

You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Down Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Via Zipline

Due to open in stages across 2019 and 2020, it'll become Australia's longest zipline.

Five Hikes with Incredible Views to Discover on New Zealand's South Island

Take a hike.

The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Adorable Dog This Week

It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 in an effort to free up space in its shelters.

Australia's First Ever Rooftop Skystand Is Coming to Brisbane

The sky-high stand is located 20-storeys up and overlooks the Gabba.

You Can Now Stay In an Agatha Christie-Inspired Hotel Inside a Double Decker Bus

Head to the English countryside, put your feet up and ponder the author's mysteries.

Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Retreat Has Undergone a Luxurious $13 Million Expansion

Its new facilities include an ice cave, a new wellness centre and seven new hot spring pools overlooking an outdoor stage.

Australia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete

It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.

The World's Biggest Human Catapult Has Opened in New Zealand

It reaches speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour in 1.5 seconds.

This Hidden Wildflower Garden Just Out of Sydney Opens Six Weekends a Year

This August, take the rare chance to peek inside the usually closed Muogamarra Nature Reserve.

This Sky-High Suspension Bridge Lets You Walk Over Canada's Famed Whistler Bowl

It spans 130 metres, and is located 2000 metres above the ground below.

Some of the Best Photos of Today's Lengthy Lunar Eclipse from Around the World

Did you sleep through the longest lunar eclipse of the century? Well, here's what it looked like.

Activist Malala Yousafzai Is Making Her First Australian Visit

The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate will host two speaking events in Sydney and Melbourne this December

Everything You Need to Know About the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century

What it is, where to see it and when — because there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

This Adorable Dog Meet-Up Is Eyeballing the World Record for the Most Dachshunds in One Place

More than 666 sausage dogs will descend upon one Berlin site, attempting to beat the previous record of 601.

Australia's Best En-Masse Running Events to Conquer This Year

Looking to smash ten kilometres or tick a half-marathon off your list? Commit to one of these epic runs and start training.

Australia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail

The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.

Australia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year

Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.

A Massive New Surf Park Is Set to Make Waves in Regional Australia

It's slated to be up and running by August, and boasts Aussie surfers Mark Occhilupo and Barton Lynch as its ambassadors.

The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

Five Backcountry Adventures to Take in Thredbo This Winter

Leave tried-and-tested runs behind and venture into unknown territory.

Australian Ski Fields Enjoyed Record-Breaking Snow Falls Over the Weekend

Perisher, Buller, Thredbo and Hotham scored impressive amounts of fresh snow, just two weeks into the 2018 ski season.

The Ten Best Ski Resorts in Australia

From mighty five-kilometre trails to sweet little spots for beginners, Australia doesn't fare too poorly on the snow front.

Sydney Is Set to Shiver Through Its Coldest Day of the Year

The maximum temperature isn't expected to exceed 14 degrees on Sunday — and snow is forecast for the state's ski resorts.

The NSW Government Is Dropping $50 Million on the State's Scenic Walking Tracks

Including upgrades to the Sydney Harbour Scenic Walk and the Royal National Park, complete with public barbecues and picnic areas.

A Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring

Where to eat, drink, sleep and play on a dime in Queensland's capital.

Five Late-Night Activities to Head to After Dinner This Winter

Resist the urge to crawl home to bed and head out to one of these.

US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Coming to Australia

The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open three venues in Sydney this year, then set up shop in Melbourne in early 2019.

NSW Ski Resort Thredbo Has Flat-Out Banned Tobogganing

Guests can no longer slide around on a toboggan anywhere on the property.

This Luggage Range Lets You Travel With Your Own Office, Bed and Even a Kitchen

For those keen on taking a piece of home away with them, or close enough to it.

You'll Be Able to Indulge Your Love of Star Wars at a Theme Park From 2019

Visitors will be able wander around a remote outpost of the galaxy, drink blue milk at a cantina, hop onto a star destroyer, and — most importantly — fly the Millennium Falcon.

Something to Do Every Day in Sydney This Week

From after-hours art, to weird and wonderful brews, to clearing out your wardrobe to help folks in need.

Five Summer-Themed Sydney Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round

The warm weather may have disappeared, but the fun doesn’t have to.

Melbourne's Etihad Stadium Is Going to Be Renamed Marvel Stadium

The stadium — which sees many an AFL blockbuster — will be given a new moniker as part of an eight-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company Australia.

Melbourne's Westgate Park Lake Has Turned a Candy-Coloured Pink Again

A natural phenomenon sees the inner city lake turn pink due to an excess amount of beta carotene.

Victoria Is Set to Score a Huge 50-Acre Nature Park Along the Great Ocean Road

Mudgee's Luxe Hillside Glamping Retreat Has Expanded

Off the grid accommodation for those who don't want to go completely back to basics.

The Top Things to Do After Work This Friday, May 11

Plus, how you can get to and from them for free.