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Australia travel: A moonlight kayaking tour in Melbourne (New Zealand Herald)

Dani Wright and son Henry, 16, take a moonlight kayak tour through Melbourne. Melbourne's Yarra River was originally called Birrarung, meaning “a place of ...

It’s a unique way to find out about the city’s history and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer is located opposite Victoria’s primary metro and regional gateway - the Southern Cross Station. Aidan points out a 15-storey tower Light House Weather Building with 58,000 lights that change at dusk every night to reflect the weather. Even the twin-towered Bolte Bridge feels like a functional art piece when viewed from underneath, with its angled edges and oversized dimensions. It was demolished in 1883 to prevent flooding. Melbourne’s Yarra River was originally called Birrarung, meaning “a place of mists and shadows”.

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More and more Kiwis are choosing to explore New Zealand with a ... (New Zealand Herald)

Philip Wyndham is the General Manager of Adventure South NZ, a company that specialises in guided small group tours and unearthing the best of Aotearoa.

Plus, we are working on three new itineraries across the North and South islands, incorporating both hiking and cycling. This summer we are celebrating our 30th anniversary of delivering hiking and cycling experiences across the North, South and even Rakiura Stewart islands. Personally, I don’t think you can beat the journey, variety, challenge and accommodation on the Alps to Ocean Classic itinerary. That’s the best incentive to make you get out on your bike to consistently train or practise. Post-travel, guests are extremely appreciative of our guides’ ability to bring the spirit of a place to life. Every itinerary has a few special moments or experiences we don’t list on the notes - we love the element of surprise.

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