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The Rakiura Track is one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks and the only one located on an offshore island. You follow a 32km loop through lowland forest and along the coast, staying close to sea level for most of the route. There are no steep climbs or technical sections, but the track demands steady walking over uneven and sometimes muddy ground.

Plan your visit to Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri with key dates, events, locations, and tips to experience the best of the festival across the city.

Beginners: Noosa, Wategos (Byron Bay), Bondi Intermediate: Manly, Crescent Head, Point Addis Advanced: Snapper Rocks, Kirra, Bells Beach, Margaret River Big wave / expert only: Cowaramup Bombora, Tasmanian slabs

Your ultimate guide to a Sydney New Years Eve. The best free and ticketed spots to see the fireworks, plus info on transport, hotels, and family events.

From folk-filled forests to bass-thumping stadiums, music festivals in Australia are as wild and varied as the country itself.

AfroFuture takes place in December at El-Wak Stadium in Accra, and stepping into it is like entering a living collage of colour. Everywhere you look, something demands your attention.   Whether it’s a dancer with braids swinging to the beat, a food vendor handing out trays of jollof that taste smoky and spicy, or a designer proudly showing off pieces you’ve never seen before. Then a beat drops, an Afrobeats icon walks onto the stage, and the crowd goes wild.   Every year, AfroFuture curates a lineup that blends Afrobeats giants, rising stars, diaspora artists, and DJs who keep the music flowing long after midnight. It’s the kind of lineup that doesn’t just entertain; it sets the tone for what African music will sound and feel like in the year ahead. Artists come to AfroFuture not just to perform, but to experiment, collaborate, and debut new music.

Restaurants remain accessible and welcoming throughout Dubai during Ramadan, especially for guests staying in ibis hotels, where affordability meets effortless dining and relaxation.   But at this time, indoor dining is thoughtfully arranged to provide comfort for guests while respecting those who are fasting in observance of the Holy Month. Many venues place subtle screens or create quiet, relaxed indoor spaces where travellers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or coffee with ease. Malls also maintain a wide selection of cafés and many restaurants remain open throughout the day.   While travellers are not expected to fast, eating, drinking, or smoking in public areas during daylight hours is discouraged out of respect. Inside ibis hotels in Dubai, however, dining feels as effortless and welcoming as ever.   When sunset approaches, the mood shifts beautifully. Restaurants prepare for iftar, hotel chefs put the final touches on steaming dishes, and guests gather to experience one of the most beloved traditions of Ramadan in Dubai.

This is the best of Dubai's live music scene for those who love soulful sounds and international flavour, from Arabic hits to smooth jazz and indie pop.

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates both the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil. There are two main Hindu mythologies explaining the origins of the Festival of Colours. The first is the divine love story of Krishna and Radha, and the second is the triumph of Vishnu over Hiranyakashipu.