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Self Drive in New Zealand
One of the common questions we at GoWalkabout Travel get asked by our clients is whether to self-drive in New Zealand. Once a decision has been made the next decision is whether to travel in a car and stay in a hotel or with a campervan/motorhome. Here are some pros and cons so you can make -
How to visit the film sites from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
G’day, this is Dianne at Go WalkAbout Travel, your specialist on all things Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Our topic today is How to visit the film sites from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit we know this will get many film fans excited. As you may already know, the Lord -
Australian Wine Regions
We recently posted a blog about The Best New Zealand Wine Regions, so now it’s time to learn about the wine regions in Australia. For many travelers, wine is one of the biggest reasons they visit Australia. Some see several wine regions, while others want one day among the vines. Either way, it’s essential to -
Wine Regions in New Zealand
G’day, folks! Dianne here from Go WalkAbout Travel, your travel expert for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Islands. I recently had a client ask me, “Where do I go wine tasting in New Zealand? What’s the best way to do it?” To answer, I thought I’d write a blog post so that all -
Kangaroo Island South Australia
Kangaroo Island in South Australia. I have no problems declaring that it is one of my favorite places in my home country of Australia. Kangaroo Island is what I like to refer to as quintessential Australia. No highrise buildings, small roads, wide-open spaces- the vision of what the rest of Australia would have been like -
What are Overwater Bungalows?
G’day! Today’s post is part one on Overwater Bungalows in the South Pacific… what are overwater bungalows, when is the best time to stay in an overwater bungalow, and much more! We hope you enjoy it! What is an overwater bungalow? Over-water bungalow, floating bure, over-water suite… they have a lot of different names, but -
When is the best time to travel to Australia?
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What to see and do in Sydney Australia.
Sydney Australia the city I was born in and the vacation gateway for those tourists traveling from Canada and the USA. There is honestly so much to do and see in this city and I recommended you have at least 3 days here minimum just for a taster! So here are my personal favorites on -
Tramping and Hiking in New Zealand
G’day, Dianne here. Most folk who visit New Zealand want to do some hiking, walking or as the Kiwis call it “Tramping”… below I have written about some of the more popular areas of the country to enjoy the fresh air and scenery when tramping and hiking in New Zealand. Most travelers head to New Zealand -
How to stay safe when visiting Australian beaches
Everyone loves our Australian Beaches! In this post, I have listed 10 tips on How to stay safe when visiting Australian beaches no matter where you are in Australia! Tip One: Cover up and protect your skin! Slip, slop, slap! This was an Aussie TV campaign for many many years and most Aussies will know