Down Under

Marlborough is New Zealand's largest wine-growing region, known for its world-famous Sauvignon Blanc. Discover the fields of vineyards and wineries on the Wairau plain.

Cobbler's Beach is ideal for getting that all-over tan. Obelisk Beach is famously sunny, but because Australia gets so much sunshine, it is advisable to use lots of sunscreen. It's extremely uncool to get sunburn or to arrive at the pub with a red face.

What Crocodile Dundee once did for Australia is what the makers of Australia hope their film will do for the continent.

Some say that the scenery is the star in Australia, but most will want to see the epic romantic adventure.

Rugby is an essential part of New Zealand life, and the country takes enormous pride in the performance of the All Blacks.

The traditions of New Zealand's Maori are ancient, and their culture is impressive. JULIAN EARWAKER visited the Te Papa National Museum to learn more.

For once, a TV commercial actually seemed convincing. A girl in a bikini stood next to a turquoise sea and asked, "So where the bloody hell are you?" By MIKE PILEWSKI.