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New Zealand / Oceania

Nelson

Travel Advice for Seniors: Nelson Welcome to the South Island of New Zealand! We took the InterIsland Ferry from Wellington to Picton in the morning, and upgraded to better class seats which proved worthwhile...

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New Zealand / Oceania

Napier

Travel Advice for Seniors: Napier Napier has an interesting history and is definitely worth a place on your itinerary. It is situated on the North Island of New Zealand and is on Hawke’s Bay....

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New Zealand / Oceania

Rotorua

Travel Advice for Seniors: Rotorua A major highlight of our four-week trip to New Zealand was a stop at Rotorua, home to Māori culture and the Geothermal wonderlands of Waiotapu and Waimangu. First settled...

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New Zealand / Oceania

Wellington

Travel Advice for Seniors: Wellington Wellington was our final stop on the North Island before ferrying across to the South Island. We had two days to explore the bounty of attractions in Wellington and...

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Austrailia / Oceania

TIP SHEET: Australia

When to go: Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), November to March is high season and can be crowded. Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to visit Australia. Apply...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Port Douglas

Travel Advice for Seniors: Port Douglas Port Douglas and Cairnes are well-known as the jump off points to explore the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, both treasures and reason enough on their...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Barossa Valley

Travel Advice for Seniors: Barossa Valley Australia’s Barossa Valley is one of the major players in the world’s red wine market. At about 225 square miles, it has some of the oldest continuously producing...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Adelaide

Travel Advice for Seniors: Adelaide Adelaide was the next destination on our three-week trip through eastern and central Australia. We started in Melbourne and were making our way to the red center and then...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Great Ocean Road

Travel Advice for Seniors: Great Ocean Road: About four and half hours outside of Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, a magnificent scenic drive highlighting Victoria’s southeastern coast. The road not only features fantastic...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Yarra Valley

Travel Advice for Seniors: Yarra Valley One of the principal reasons we were visiting this part of Australia was to visit the outstanding wine country here and to taste my personal favorite, Shiraz, as...