Go Down Under: Your Fall 2012 Guide To Sydney And Auckland

Further solidifying their unfussy reputations, there isn’t really a bad time to visit Sydney, Australia or Auckland, New Zealand. The weather is fair almost year-round, making it easy to maneuver the cities and see everything you’d like to check out. Both Sydney and Auckland have thriving city-centric cultures, with taste-making shops, inventive culinary fusions, and forward-thinking art scenes. And just beyond the city limits, you’ll find gorgeous natural landscapes and plenty of opportunities to sit back and relax.