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Active in Tasmania

Tee-rrific ... the Jack's Point golf course near Queenstown.

Driving holiday

Craig Tansley looks at the best golf courses you can play this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Tasmania

Hairpins and hubs

Alpine air ... the trail winds below Jacob's Ladder, south-east of Launceston.

Louise Southerden takes a long, fast and winding bike ride down Ben Lomond.

Australia

Boots and comfort

Range rovers... a view of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Andrew Bain takes a luxury guided walk in the Flinders Ranges, where the stops are as important as the steps.

Tasmania

South by south-west

In the footsteps of shipwrecked sailors, Andrew Bain hikes, rows and wades the challenging Port Davey Track.

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World's 10 greatest cycling routes

Upturned bike on beach, Cuba

The best places to explore by bicycle: Lonely Planet names the world's 10 best cycling routes.

Travellers Tips

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The modern holiday: go now, go hard, go home

Short Breaks illustration by Michael Mucci. SHD TRAVEL MAY 9.

Jane E. Fraser If you think big experiences must come with big vacations, think again. A growing range of getaways shows that short breaks can be long on adventure.

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The world's most popular international airline is ... Ryanair?

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary

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Airline introduces 'XL' class for obese passengers

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