Appetite for stargazing

Australian delicacies such as kangaroo, emu, crocodile and bush salads are on the menu for a gourmet bush barbecue in the desert, under the stars.

The award-winning Sounds of Silence Dinner in Northern Territory is held in a private outdoor setting with the optional services of a resident astronomer.

Contact: The Australian Tourist Commission in Auckland on (09) 379 9594, or fax, (09) 307 3117, or visit the Website, www.australia.com