A leisurely ride through stunning Otago leads Joanna Sullivan to aesthetic heaven.

Graham Reid drives into the deserts and ancient mountains of central Australia.

Follow the beautiful game with a host of unforgettable and diverse experiences in South Africa.

When Belgian-born Wouter Van Wezemael learned his partner was pregnant, he assumed his dream holiday was off.

Greg Dixon walks... and walks... and discovers the landscape of Australia's Larapinta trail is not the empty canvas it first appears.

Monique Balvert O'Connor learns why thousands put cave rafting in their top 10.

NZ's world-beating sights aren't reserved for overseas tourists, so here are four highlights selected by Lonely Planet.

Australia's Northern Territory is a land of harsh beauty, writes Pamela Wade.

Heather McCracken finds the sand gets everywhere north of Perth.

There are 150 dingoes on Fraser Island, and Jim Eagles was determined to see one in the flesh.

Intrepid explorer David Farrier finds there's more to Mongolia than the dreaded Death Worm.

Paul Rush explores the up, down and around of Taranaki's Surf Highway.

Like most budding McLeod's Daughters, Robyn Rosenfeldt has dreamed of escaping the city, sliding on a pair of chaps and mustering cattle in the High Country.

Wanaka has exciting boarding and a special ambience, writes Isaac Davison.

The altitude in the Ecuadorean capital of Quito takes your breath away, as does its historic centre, writes Alice Neville.

Three days' hard labour may not sound like much of a holiday. But for Jenifer Dagg it was the highlight of a trip to Nepal.

Isaac Davison tries out a floodlit night course at Snow Park.

David Potts goes in search of the shy Aussie platypus.

Hiking holidays needn't be about smelly socks, sore muscles and cramped huts.

Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft Co wants to provide the public with jetpack test flights.

Greg Bowker gets up close and personal with two very different Indian temperaments.

Maria Slade enjoys some serious snow in Queenstown.

James Russell relives the joys of a Kiwi surfing safari.

Just a boat ride from Brisbane, Moreton Island has amazing history and giant sandhills.