Gold Coast special Nicholas Jones dons a wetsuit and sheds his misconceptions for feeding time in the shark pool.

Marwari horses steal Suzanne Middleton’s heart at the start of a three-month journey through Rajasthan in Northern India. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a glorious melee of camels, farmers and tourists both Indian and foreign.

For undersea adventures in waters rich with marine life, try Jennifer Ennion's dives.

If I seem a bit sniffy, I assure Robertson locals, it's certainly not intentional nor an indication that I don't like the place.

James Robinson puts aside his scepticism on a ghost trail in Nevada.

Cherie Howie takes in the Outback from the Indian Pacific train.

Donna McIntyre cycles, horse rides and roams around scenic Opotiki.

The National Cycle Trail, Nga Haerenga, includes the rural Hauraki rail trail (top and centre) and passes steaming mud and hot pools near Rotorua.

On Lantau Island off Hong Kong, Duncan Gillies sees Snow White and an extremely large Buddha.

Their bags - and they're not travelling light - are festooned with maple leaves, a subtle clue this young couple hails from everyone's second-favourite country.

Jordan is famous for Petra, the fallen capital of a pre-Roman empire whose citizens carved impressive buildings directly into the rock.

Elisabeth Easther finds more to love about Vanuatu on every visit.

Warmer weather brings a new energy for experiencing the great outdoors. Great Lake Taupo will not disappoint, writes Donna Jarden.

Gliding over Turkey, Phoebe Falconer resists reaching out to the intriguing rocks sweeping by.

Elisabeth Easther becomes 'spokes woman' for the joys of the Hauraki Rail Trail.

I travel light: take only what you really need and leave room for treasure!

A five-day tramp on the West Coast gives photographer Greg Bowker ample chances to capture some wild beauty.

Lydia Jenkin drops the shops and experiences a Ladies' Weekend with a difference - caving, climbing and trekking in Tongariro National Park.

Paul Rush tackles foaming rapids on a six-day journey down the Whanganui River.

Walking a spectacular coastal section of Te Araroa is a special New Zealand experience, writes Jim Eagles.

Braving the dark and cold, Elisabeth Easther, goes on a caving adventure and discovers more than one reason why Waitomo rocks.

Cliff Taylor dodges missiles and fickle weather on the Tongariro Crossing.

Packages with 'the comforts of home' on New Zealand's Great Walks are gaining popularity.