Category Archives: Travel News & Events

New Zealand promotes Cycling Trails with Megan Gale

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Briar's Travel Beat

Two of my most memorable trips to New Zealand included cycling; one on the relaxing Otago Central Rail Trail outside Dunedin, the other on a hair-raising mountain bike trail through the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest, Rotorua. The Otago Central Rail Trail, … Continue reading →

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Event: Sydney Tomato Festival Royal Botanic Garden

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Briar's Travel Beat

Love tomatoes? Then mark the Sydney Tomato Festival in your diary for this weekend 20-21st February 2016 – to be held at The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. I didn’t realise Sydney had a Tomato Festival, so I’m disappointed to know I’ve … Continue reading →

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Bottoms up to Kakadu Bird Week 14-21 October 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

A bums-up salute from magpie geese greeted us at Mamukala Wetlands last month as they scrabbled to stretch their necks to the bottom of the billabong in search of juicy bulbs. It was a comic display and one that was … Continue reading →

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The Big Lap – Pictorial guide to driving around Australia

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

Planning on driving around Australia? Want to hit the open road or the road less travelled? Or perhaps you just enjoy looking at stunning images of Australia’s diverse landscape, from the burnt orange outback to the pounding aquamarine surf? Then … Continue reading →

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Cruise Critic launches Australian site

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

Whether a cruise virgin or a seasoned cruiser, when it comes to planning a cruise you want specific, accurate, relevant information and advice. Which is why it’s great news that US giant Cruise Critic has launched an Australian site. Cruise Critic was … Continue reading →

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Connect with nature during Parks Week 9-15 March

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

The piercing call of whip birds penetrating the bush, the scuttle of an echidna fossicking in the undergrowth, the damp smell of leaf litter and the subtle fragrance of wildflowers. Fossils exposed in the desert, Aboriginal rock art by the sea, crabs scampering among … Continue reading →

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New Aussie Christmas song raises money for Royal Flying Doctors

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

There is nothing at the intersection of the rail line and the road to Maralinga. Just desert as far as the eye can see. An upholstered armchair sits in the centre of the dusty road, facing the railway line. Beside … Continue reading →

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From timber to tables – ASTW community project in Fiji

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

The children crowd together in the playground looking skyward with intrigue and astonishment as the small drone rises up from their primary school playing field to hover above their heads. Whether they all comprehend there is a GoPro video camera attached … Continue reading →

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Last weekend for Bondi sculpture walk

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, finishes this Sunday 9th November. So it’s your last chance to see the exhibits, the work of 109 artists. We visited the exhibition this week, together with some friends from New Zealand. As my girlfriend … Continue reading →

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Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi – on now

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

It’s on again – Sculpture by the Sea Bondi opened Thursday 23 October and runs until Sunday 2 November. I love Sculpture by the Sea – intriguing, whimsical, inspiring and challenging exhibits set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour, along the Bondi … Continue reading →

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