Australasia - Australia & New Zealand

Rudy Maxa-hosted show from Australiasia (Australia, New Zealand).

Sydney, Australia: Australia’s stunning metropolis, Sydney seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude and sunny beaches. From the Opera house to the Harbor Bridge to Circular Quay Rudy basks in the sights along the harbor. Then, it’s pub hopping in the old Rocks quarter, admiring aboriginal art, and a watery adventure at the aquarium. Excursions take us surfing at Bondi beach and exploring the cliffs and rainforests of the Blue Mountains.
Tips on eating well and best beaches.

Queensland, Australia: Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs and rainforests and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the ultimate outdoor adventure. We begin north of Brisbane along the sunshine coast, exploring sand dune covered islands, coastal towns and parks. Then we fly north to Cairns, the gateway to the coral, multicolored sea life and azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Tips on avoiding poisonous creatures and diving.

New Zealand’s North Island: With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and to-die-for natural beauty, New Zealand is a traveler’s dream. In the Bay of Islands, Rudy kayaks along the North’s most glorious coastline. A Maori guide shows us where local tribes signed a controversial treaty with European settlers. Known as the country’s bread basket, Hawke’s Bay offers bike rides through fruit and olive groves, and a town with one of the highest concentrations of art deco buildings in the world.
Tips on oyster shucking and olive oil.

New Zealand’s South Island: The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vast vineyards of Marlborough helped bring this country’s wines to the world stage. At a local artists’ colony, Rudy gets a crash course in Maori bone carving. The breathtaking city of Queenstown draws adventure enthusiasts from around the world. We brave white-water rapids on river boards and ride a hot air balloon for soaring views of “Lord of the Rings” country.
Tips on Maori crafts and eating mussels.