Articles by Mike Yardley
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Travel
Mike Yardley: A wellness escape in Lewis Pass
Monday, 28 October 2024, 11:41amTucked away in the beating heart of Lewis Pass National Reserve, one of the great alpine routes crossing the Southern Alps,...
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Mike Yardley: The Delta One experience from LAX
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 5:06pmWith the summer holiday season looming on the horizon for Kiwis, now is a great time to make a date with the USA for a well-earned...
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Mike Yardley: Tropical delights in North Queensland
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 12:28pmColourful, playful, sun-splashed Cairns enjoys the unique distinction of being cradled in tropical wonder. The gateway city...
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Mike Yardley: Soaking up the Kona Coast, Hawai’i
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 12:30pmAfter taking my fill of nature’s feisty features at Volcanoes National Park, the sun, the sand and the coastal draws of the...
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Mike Yardley: Heroes and Legends of Honolulu
Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 12:13pmHawai'i's turquoise waters and sandy beaches have a siren-like pull on travellers from all over the world. But in between...
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Mike Yardley: Nature escape to Lake Brunner
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 1:10pmThe West Coast’s Lake Brunner is the cradle for many happy family holiday memories for me. Maybe my warmly tinged sentiments...
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Mike Yardley: Myth and history in the Peloponnese
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 1:42pmBeyond the heavily-trampled tourist trail of Athens and the Greek islands, the Peloponnese peninsula is the lesser-trafficked...
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Mike Yardley: Greece’s Second City - Thessaloniki
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 1:04pmThessaloniki pulsates with the cosmopolitan culture and verve of a big city with the friendly ambience and seaside charm...
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Mike Yardley: Eating your way through classic Athens
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 12:32pmAthens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction. From the emblematic glories of the Acropolis to the ancient...
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Mike Yardley: Afloat on the Aegean with Celestyal Cruises
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 12:36pmHas a Greek Islands cruise been flirting with your imagination? Recently, I renewed my Greek Islands love affair, joining...
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Mike Yardley: Five-star indulgence in Doha
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11:03amTreating yourself to elevated holiday indulgence is all the more enticing, if you’ve got a 17 hour plus-flight on your agenda....
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Mike Yardley: Flavours of the Sunshine Coast
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 12:44pmIn the pantheon of Australia’s famous ‘big things’, the biggest thing of all is the Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple. This...
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Mike Yardley: Soaking up the Sun Princess
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 11:07amShe’s big, she’s beautiful and she’s pushing boundaries. As the newest cruise ship in the world to be sailing the seven seas,...
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Mike Yardley: Getting to grips with Naples
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 12:55pmIt’s Italy in the extreme. She’s rough and ready and in your face. Gritty, gripping, daunting and intimidating to the uninitiated,...
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Mike Yardley: Great Coast Road adventures in Westland
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 4:31pmNo matter how many times I drive the South Island’s Great Coast Road (SH6), between Westport and Greymouth, it never fails...
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Mike Yardley: Heritage nuggets and forest finds on the West Coast
Saturday, 11 May 2024, 12:41pmAmid the treasury of winning attractions across the West Coast, sampling its spoil of historic pubs, steeped in character...
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Mike Yardley: Autumn fling in Sydney
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 1:38pmCrisp, clear days sets the stage for cracking autumn adventures in Sydney. If you’re planning a fresh fling with the Emerald...
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Mike Yardley: Wine-country getaway to Amberley
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 10:25amThe humming Hurunui township of Amberley is on a roll. 40 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Amberley’s population has surged...
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Mike Yardley: Working up an appetite in Waikīkī
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 1:30pmIt’s entirely understandable that on arrival in Waikīkī’s sun-kissed playground, you will soon surrender to the dazzling...
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Mike Yardley: Auckland Airport’s new lap of luxury
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:06amAs a plane-spotter from way back, there’s an unrivalled new perch to gaze at aircraft while resting up in the lap of luxury...
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Mike Yardley: Magic encounters in Maui
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 1:56pmDespite being ravaged by devastating wildfires last August, the Valley Isle of Maui continues to shine with unparalleled...
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Mike Yardley: Hot and happening in Melbourne
Saturday, 30 March 2024, 10:02amFrom time-honoured tourist haunts to hidden treasures and trending head-turners, Melbourne impresses in all seasons. But...
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Entertainment
Mike Yardley: Southern Stars of the Gold Coast
Saturday, 23 March 2024, 1:39pmCoolangatta, or Cooly as the locals call it, is the southernmost town of the Gold Coast, rubbing its salty shoulders with...
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Mike Yardley: Forest treats & secluded retreats on the Gold Coast
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:43amThe Gold Coast hinterland abounds as a soothing playground of artisanal indulgence and soft adventure pursuits. When you...
