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Roger Tuivasa Sheck on Magnetic Island, in Queensland.

Paul Charman has Walter Mitty dreams about solving one of the greatest mysteries of the Southern Ocean.

Lauren Jones ticks off 10 of the world's best walking trails.

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Tennessy Weir flies NZ641 to the South Island.

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Lauren Jones looks at which Pacific Island to choose, and why.

Stephanie Holmes flies EY455 Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Mike Smith, General Manager of Adventure South.

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Leighton Luke beds down adjacent to a beautiful Croatian bay.

Peter White flies from Suva to Nadi on Fiji Link FJ21.

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