Travel stories from Australia and New Zealand

A compelling case for Foil Drive Gen 2 - Whitsundays


Thu 24 Oct 2024
I lived on a catamaran in the Whitsundays for seven years. I have chartered in the Whitsundays more than 10 times in my life. No trip has ever been like this! traveling with a load of foil gear, wing  ... [more]




Fontaine Pajot Astrea 42  - Charter Yachts Australia

Charter Yachts Australia, Whitsundays Australia, Fontaine Pajot 42 Walkthru

Tue 10 Sep 2024 - John Nayler
Just spent a week on the Fontaine Pajot 42 charter catamaran from Charter Yachts Australia.

Sailing from Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands is surely one of the best adventure holidays you can  ... [more]


Touring New Zealand in a Tesla Model 3

How was a Tesla 3 tour of New Zealand

Sat 21 Aug 2021 - John Nayler
With the time in New Zealand and the Tesla 3 road trip test drive wrapping up how did John find the whole experience. What the video to find out.

For touring New Zealand there is no question that t ... [more]


Tesla Model 3 Roadkill

Tesla Road Kill - Will the Model 3 stop in time?

Fri 30 Jul 2021 - John Nayler
There is no question that the safety systems of all modern cars are light years ahead of vehicles from just 10 years ago. Unquestionably, Tesla has changed the game and sets a new high bar for cameras ... [more]


Tesla model 3 in New Zealand

Tesla Model 3 leaving Invercargill, New Zealand

Sat 17 Jul 2021 - John Nayler
The classic joke questions, "What is the best thing about Invercargill?". Answer: "The road out"... and that is where this video picks up as John Nayler, our international travel reporter double taps  ... [more]


How to drive a Tesla Model 3 101

How to drive a Tesla 101

Sat 29 May 2021 - John Nayler
There are few more fun things to try in the modern day then going for a spin in a Tesla. Now that you have the option of renting a Model 3 in New Zealand, it is the way-to-go and our travelling report ... [more]


Tesla driving in New Zealand

Driving New Zealand in a Tesla

Sun 16 May 2021 - John Nayler
Touring New Zealand will never be the same now that you could hire the super exciting Tesla Model 3. While it's sometimes a worry about the next charge point, cruising in a EV with the peak of driver  ... [more]


How to charge a Tesla in New Zealand

Wed 12 May 2021 - John Nayler
If you are planning to hire or own a Tesla in New Zealand you better get informed about how to charge the bloody thing. You don't want to end up like our presenter John Nayler who ended up out of this ... [more]


BlazeAid

BlazeAid - Restoring farm fencing at Moruya, NSW

Wed 29 Jul 2020
John Nayler from Deja vu Magazine speaks with Mary Howarth from BlazeAid in Moruya NSW.

BlazeAid started back in 2009 with Kevin and Rhonda Butler, who were farmers, became victims of the Black Sat ... [more]


What is bareboating?

What is bareboating? - Edward, Charter Yachts Australia

Thu 04 Jun 2020
Ed from Charter Yachts Australia explains to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine, what the terminology "Bareboating" means.

"Bareboating" is where you take a boat with no skipper, the same as when yo ... [more]


Whitehaven Beach

Come bareboating with Charter Yachts Australia

Wed 03 Jun 2020
John Nayler from Deja.vu magazines says, "Come to Whitehaven Beach which is one of the top beaches in the world and sit in this seat!"

Charter Yachts Australia are ready and waiting for you to enjo ... [more]


Whitsundays - open for business

Queensland open for tourism - Speaking with Annie Judd, CYA

Mon 01 Jun 2020
Queensland Tourism is open for business! John Nalyer, Deja.vu magazine speaks with a very happy Annie Judd from Charter Yachts Australia.

On Sunday May 31, 2020, Anastasia Palaszczuk gave the much- ... [more]


Queensland denied grey nomads

Where are the grey nomads this year? Greg McKinnon

Sun 31 May 2020
Today Deja.vu speaks with Greg McKinnon from Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort about the dramatic implications for the lack of grey nomads. Airlie Beach and the Queensland tourism economy is without es ... [more]

Camp site near Franz Josef

Honkers - freedom camping New Zealand

Tue 21 Jan 2020 - John Nayler
With the tourism numbers of New Zealand breaching 3.5 million people per annum, this country is well on its way to hosting more visitors than it has population. Since my last visit in 2005, the number ... [more]

Snapper Rocks, ASP World Tour 2014

East Coast Australia's 9 Best Surf Spots For Newbie's

Tue 15 Apr 2014 - Kelley Willis
From An American Newb’s Perspective (With Help From A Few Seasoned Surfers Along The Way)




Toscana Village Resort - supplied photo

Toscana Village Resort, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Sun 12 May 2013 - John Nayler
Located on the hill behind the centre of the Airlie Beach main street, Toscana is an excellent choice for accommodation in the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach. ChannelWhitsundays.com recently spent two n ... [more]

Travel with Smartphone

Top gadgets to travel with

Thu 28 Mar 2013 - Adrian Cahill
Having been to some 70+ countries or so, I’m frequently asked about what Tech gear I carry. I made this list for my readers and friends.

GoPro2 HD:

When travelling, we want to be as smart and li ... [more]

Free Accomodation

Tue 19 Mar 2013 - Adrian Cahill
Free accommodation is possible quiet easily all around the world through Hospitality Exchange Networks.It gets better as well. Not only do you normally get a free couch or bed, but you also get instan ... [more]
A compelling case for Foil Drive Gen 2 - Whitsundays
Thu 24 Oct 2024
I lived on a catamaran in the Whitsundays for seven years. I have chartered in the Whitsundays more
Fontaine Pajot Astrea 42  - Charter Yachts AustraliaCharter Yachts Australia, Whitsundays Australia, Fontaine Pajot 42 Walkthru
Tue 10 Sep 2024 - John Nayler
Just spent a week on the Fontaine Pajot 42 charter catamaran from Charter Yachts Australia. Saili
Dangerous sea creatures of the WhitsundaysRisky sea creatures of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Fri 30 Aug 2024
If it is worth going the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef then you need to be informed about the r
BlazeAidBlazeAid - Restoring farm fencing at Moruya, NSW
Wed 29 Jul 2020
John Nayler from Deja vu Magazine speaks with Mary Howarth from BlazeAid in Moruya NSW. BlazeAid
What is bareboating?What is bareboating? - Edward, Charter Yachts Australia
Thu 04 Jun 2020
Ed from Charter Yachts Australia explains to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine, what the terminology
Whitsundays - open for businessQueensland open for tourism - Speaking with Annie Judd, CYA
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Queensland Tourism is open for business! John Nalyer, Deja.vu magazine speaks with a very happy Anni
Queensland denied grey nomadsWhere are the grey nomads this year? Greg McKinnon
Sun 31 May 2020
Today Deja.vu speaks with Greg McKinnon from Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort about the dramatic imp
Whitsundays tourist dollar life blood is going down the drainWhat's the flow-on effect of lack of tourists in the Whitsundays? - Woody, Whitsunday Ocean Services
Sat 30 May 2020
John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine asks Woody from Whitsunday Ocean Services, "What is the flow-on ef
Airlie Beach restaurants on the menuWhat is the future of restauranting and cafes in Airlie Beach? Kevin Collins, Fish D'Vine
Thu 28 May 2020
John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine talks to Kevin Collins, the owner of Fish D'Vine Restaurant, about
Australians denied Whitsunday holidaysWhy are tourism operators in Airlie Beach so devastated right now? - Sharon Smallwood
Mon 25 May 2020
Sharon Smallwood from the Charter Boat Industry Association talks to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazi
Camp site near Franz JosefHonkers - freedom camping New Zealand
Tue 21 Jan 2020 - John Nayler
With the tourism numbers of New Zealand breaching 3.5 million people per annum, this country is well
Toscana Village Resort - supplied photoToscana Village Resort, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
Sun 12 May 2013 - John Nayler
Located on the hill behind the centre of the Airlie Beach main street, Toscana is an excellent choic
Travel with SmartphoneTop gadgets to travel with
Thu 28 Mar 2013 - Adrian Cahill
Having been to some 70+ countries or so, I’m frequently asked about what Tech gear I carry. I made t
Free Accomodation
Tue 19 Mar 2013 - Adrian Cahill
Free accommodation is possible quiet easily all around the world through Hospitality Exchange Networ