Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay: a practical guide

A practical guide to visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. Learn about parking, local history, and the best ways to enjoy this scenic coastal spot. Tucked beneath Cape Byron and just around the headland from the main township, Wategos Beach is one of Byron Bay’s…
Surfers at Karekare Beach, Auckland.

Why Karekare Beach is Auckland’s best beach

Discover why Karekare Beach is considered Auckland's best coastal spot. A guide to the rugged landscape, film history, and essential safety tips. Karekare Beach is one of the most dramatic and atmospheric stretches of coastline on New Zealand's North Island. Located on Auckland’s rugged west…
Piha Beach on Auckland's West Coast.

Visitor guide to Piha Beach: Auckland’s black sand wonder

Explore Piha Beach, Auckland's famous black sand destination. Our visitor guide covers surfing, safety, and the walk to Lion Rock. Piha Beach, one of New Zealand’s most famous surf spots, is located around 45 minutes west of Auckland CBD on the North Island. Known for…
The Durban city skyline and Indian Ocean beaches.

Durban: The city that South Africans go to for winter sun

South Africans go to Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal coast for winter sun. But why don’t international travellers join them? Direct flights to Durban When British Airways announced it was going to start (now-cancelled) direct flights to Durban in October 2018, it came to many as…