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Audley Traveller blog

  • View inside the balloon during the flight

    World's Greatest Hot Air Balloon Journeys

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    A hot air balloon ride can be the highlight of any trip as you drift silently over stunning landscapes and scenery. Here is a list of our favourite hot air balloon journeys that can be experienced on a trip with Audley.

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  • Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

    Around Aoraki

    04 Min Read

    Aoraki, or Mount Cook, stands at an impressive 3,754 m (12,316 ft) tall and lies in the Southern Alps the mountain range that breaks through the length of the South Island. It is here that many visitors to the country have caught their first glimpse of the dramatic peaks that the South Island has become so renowned for.

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  • Komodo dragon, Indonesia

    Unusual Animals

    Just because in some cases they have been around for millions of years doesn't mean you'll have seen them. In fact, our list of the world's more unusual animals includes some which are definitely not easy to see, such as the virtually motionless sloth. See which animals made our list.

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  • Black Howler Monkeys, Costa Rica

    Awakening the Senses

    Hear the bark of howler monkeys in Costa Rica, see the Aurora Borealis from Northern Canada or witness the mist of the majestic Victoria Falls in Zambia. There are many ways in which you can awaken the senses on a trip with Audley.

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  • Moon Valley

    Top 10 Desert Experiences

    Some of the most exciting and memorable experiences available to travellers today take place on the rippling sands of the world's mighty deserts. See our list of top 10 desert experiences, as selected by our specialists.

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  • Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Top 10 Hidden Gorges

    Scoured out by water erosion, gorges come in all ages, shapes and sizes but they all have one thing in common — they never fail to impress. We showcase 10 of the world's lesser known gorges.

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  • Lake Wanaka

    Autumn in New Zealand

    03 Min Read

    Lucy Harrison talks about why the shoulder season is an ideal time to experience New Zealand at its most tranquil and beautiful.

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