Scouting Report 2008
Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—like Purnululu National Park, Australia—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.
Destinations: Australia & South Pacific
AUSTRALIA
- 25 Best Places You've Never Heard Of: Simpson Desert
- Australia Wine Tours
- Australia's Indian Pacific Railroad
- The Budget Travel Upgrade: Sydney
- Dream Trips: Great Barrier Reef
- Dream Trips: Sydney Opera House
- Explore Outdoor Australia in a Day (or Two)
- The Great Ocean Walk
- Life Under the Sea: Underwater Eden
- Melbourne: Eat Like a Local
- Purnululu National Park: Scouting Report 2008
- Queensland: Cuddle a Koala
- Road Trip: Fill'er Up, Mate!
- Sydney Wildlife World: 2007 Cool List
- Sydney Wildlife World Video
- There's Something About Sydney
- Willunga: Scouting Report 2008
- Yarra Valley: Wine Country
NEW ZEALAND
Across Down Under
A trip on Australia's Indian Pacific is on every train buff's life list. Rey Kirkman of Salem, Ore., took copious notes, so you'll know exactly what to expect.
2008 Fun List
Seven new adventures—from Zorbing in Tennessee to Australia's The Edge—are sure to deliver a rush, but you might not want to look down.
Vintage Australia: Yarra Valley
You don't have to like wine to enjoy the Yarra Valley, near Melbourne (but it helps). Just check in to one of these friendly retreats and drop out in style.
Australia: The Great Ocean Walk
The Great Ocean Road has long been one of Australia's top attractions. But now there's an even better way to admire the southern coast: a 57-mile trail called the Great Ocean Walk.
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