Planning an adventure? Check out these for exciting, life-changing experiences!
NZ’S REES HOTEL IS A MUST VISIT

Trent Watson, The Rees Hotel Queenstown’s executive chef, has curated a fresh new summer menu for their award-winning True South Dining Room. Incorporating seasonal produce and local specialities, the dishes pay homage to the Southland and New Zealand’s unique flavours. Don’t miss their exclusive culinary wine events, partnering with the best regional vintners.
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TRAVEL TO MACHU PICCHU – HERE AT HOME!

An ancient tale of human ingenuity, ritual, unimaginable treasures and supernatural deities is brought to life in the extraordinary exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru at the Australian Museum in Sydney. If you want to explore Machu Picchu but can’t travel there yourself, this wonderful exposition will take you by giving you an deep understanding of the famous site. Closing date 23 February 2025.
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DISCOVER CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan make up the five ‘stans’ of central Asia.Here, sapphire lakes, sheer peaks capped with snow, wild nomadic frontiers, cobalt architecture and a tangle of fascinating history make for a true exploration into a bygone era. Uncover time-frozen cultures, a jumble of Soviet and Persian history, Silk Road trade routes and jaw-dropping beauty unlike anywhere else – and all that transitions into the modern world. It’s an immersive and rewarding journey for those ready to embrace a region only just peering out of the mystery that has surrounded its countries for so long. Departing September 2025 and 2026 from $16,587 per person twin share.
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THE SCENIC GARDENS OF IRELAND

From the meticulously manicured gardens of stately homes to the wild, untamed beauty of the Irish countryside, Ireland’s mild climate has endowed an extraordinary collection of gardens to the country. See the best Irish gardens, grand public estates, exclusive and intimate private sanctuaries, and as a highlight, Darina Allen’s famous Ballymalloe Cookery School. You’ll stay in luxurious hotels in Belfast, Galway, Killarney, Cork, Waterford and Dublin. You’ll be joining Ross Garden Tours, founded by Graham and Sandra Ross, whose passion is to share the world’s most beautiful gardens with you. Tour Dates: 7-21 July 2025.
For more information call 1300 233 200. Visit rosstours.com
UNLOCK FIVE OF FRANCE’S MOST SEDUCTIVE REGIONS

Embark on a captivating journey through five alluring regions of France: the graceful châteaux of the Loire Valley, Dordogne, the land of the Cathars in Languedoc-Roussillon, ancient Provence, and the stunning Côte d’Azur. Wonderful experiences include the extraordinary Carrières des Lumières, the incredible caves of Gouffre de Padirac, wine tasting in the Loire Valley and Roquefort cheese tasting. Albatross Tours designs itineraries that stay longer in each location and are always in small groups – averaging 22 with a maximum of 28 travellers. 2025 tour dates are 1 June, 17 August and 31 August. Call the European touring experts on 1300 135 015 or speak to your travel advisor.
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