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A young couple braves road trains, flat tires, and kamikaze kangaroos on a journey from the towering mountains of New Zealand to the underwater reefs of Australia. Ever in search of unique experiences, the two raft over waterfalls, swim with sharks, and haggle over used cars, learning along the way one of life's most important lessons: use vegemite sparingly. ... Read more

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Colorful, adventurous, & exotic
Drive-About is an attention engaging travelogue by Jeff Green of a road trip he took that introduced him to the sights, wonders, and cultures of New Zealand and Australia. From "crazy kiwis"; to lush rainforests; to meeting Aboriginals and sampling their "witchetty grub" (the larval stage of a large moth) as a snack, Drive-About is colorful, adventurous, exotic, which is especially recommended for armchair travelers -- and would well serve as a trip-planning template for anyone contemplating vacations in Australia or New Zealand.

Adventurous people
A very entertaining read about two young dare-devils. Interesting,informative and the author's dry wit is reminiscent of Bill Bryson

terrific
An amusing collage of adventures through New Zealand and Australia. ... Read more

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A major new Blue Guide to one of the world's hottest vacation destinations. This is the first ever historical and cultural guide to Australia, providing visitors with an unprecedented introduction to the art, literature, film, political history, Aboriginal culture, and natural history of a country full of natural wonders, expansive wilderness, and cosmopolitan cities. ... Read more

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More than you might expect
More than "just" a travel guide, this book offers thought-provoking insights into Australian culture through essays that provide an insider's look at the territory for the visitor (or would-be visitor).

I found the section of colorful and quirky Australian dialect especially entertaining and illuminating.

I've never been to Australia but after reading this book I am more anxious to travel there. This book is a comprehensive and useful travel guide PLUS. ... Read more

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Irish at Heart is a highly entertaining account of her journey to Ireland.It includes her frequent hilarious exchanges with the natives, her love affair with the Irish countryside and her close call with the tragic Omagh bombing.Marie Gray writes with freshness and vitality, a witty and intelligent companion on a personal journey around the Emerald Isle that is both pleasurable and poignant.Born in Napier of Irish stock, Marie Gray has written three previous books. ... Read more

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Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all theinformation you really need to get the most from your visit! In this compact guide, our writers help you plan itineraries for short and longer stays. Completewith must-see sights on and off the beaten track as well as current hotel and restaurant recommendations. And the convenient size of the guide allows you to takeit along in your pocket or handbag. Take the world in your pocket next time and travel with this handy Berlitz guide. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from New Zealand Marketing Magazine, published by Profile Publishing Ltd. on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1111 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The bear facts.(ONE CONSUMER'S OPINION)(about New Zealand )
Author: Tom Agee
Publication: New Zealand Marketing Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: Profile Publishing Ltd.
Volume: 24Issue: 1Page: 42(2)

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This digital document is an article from New Zealand Management, published by Profile Publishing Ltd. on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1763 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Painting a thousand words: videoconferencing is a quick, effective way to speed-up the decision-making process, slashing both travel and communication costs in the process. (M-tech Technology For Leaders).
Author: Glenn Baker
Publication: New Zealand Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Profile Publishing Ltd.
Volume: 49Issue: 9Page: 60(3)

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This digital document is an article from New Zealand Management, published by Profile Publishing Ltd. on October 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1496 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The hot spot in corporate conference venues: destination Taupo: Taupo has taken off as a corporate conference venue. The number of hotels, motels and meeting venues has mushroomed. Why are so many conference and convention organisers making Taupo their destination of choice?(conferences and conventions)
Publication: New Zealand Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2003
Publisher: Profile Publishing Ltd.
Volume: 50Issue: 9Page: 62(3)

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This digital document is an article from Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly, published by Cornell University on August 1, 2000. The length of the article is 6575 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New Zealand Bets on Event Tourism.
Author: Juergen Gnoth
Publication: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2000
Publisher: Cornell University
Volume: 41Issue: 4Page: 72

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This digital document is an article from New Zealand Management, published by Profile Publishing Ltd. on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 363 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: TaxiCharge offers benefits to business. (business travel).
Publication: New Zealand Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: Profile Publishing Ltd.
Volume: 50Issue: 6Page: 64(1)

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This digital document is an article from Sarasota Herald Tribune, published by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on September 16, 2000. The length of the article is 819 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Charlotte County youngsters travel to Australia.(B SECTION)
Author: Lynn Huff
Publication: Sarasota Herald Tribune (Newspaper)
Date: September 16, 2000
Publisher: Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Page: BCE4

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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs country background notes for international travelers to Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.Each country's brief, factual background note summarizes its geography, people (population, ethnic groups, languages, health, and religion), history, culture, government and political conditions (type, political parties and principal government officials), economy (GDP; land, climate, and demographics; agriculture and natural resources; trade, industry, and investment; and transportation), defense, human rights, and foreign relations.Each country's background note also provides travel and business information, including principal U.S. officials (ambassador, public affairs officer, counselor for economic affairs, etc.); embassy location, telephone, and fax numbers; and passport information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Contemporary Pacific, published by University of Hawaii Press on March 22, 2001. The length of the article is 3603 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: NIUE.
Author: Stephen Levine
Publication: The Contemporary Pacific (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2001
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 239

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Complete budget coverage, from high-adrenaline adventures to the incomparable Great Walks.

KNOCK BACK beer brewed from a 16th-century recipe for under $5.

SOAK in an outdoor spa at a hostel accessible only by water taxi for $12.

PADDLE past rare yellow-eyed penguins on a rocky coastline for $6. ... Read more

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It's the best of the best
As a student traveler I found that this book helped out more than any of the other travel books. It gives good recommendations, lists cheap places to stay, and has more descriptions of the small towns than any other travel book. My next journey is to the UK and I have already bought a Let's Go book for it.

practical guide
this guide is very informative and well-written. it hits allthe major touristy places and a lot of out of the way sites too. ifyou've never been to new zealand, and are on a budget, this is the guide for you. good options for hostels and restaurants. lots of cheap walking tours and affordable things to do. thumbs up! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly, published by Cornell University on February 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3302 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tipping in New Zealand's Restaurants.
Author: Brigid Casey
Publication: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 2001
Publisher: Cornell University
Volume: 42Issue: 1Page: 21

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