Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife

Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf

TarraWarra International 2026

After a long pandemic pause, TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville, Australia, returns to the global stage with TarraWarra International 2026, a major exhibition that places contemporary art at the centre of urgent global conversations. Opening on March 21, 2026 and running through July, System Release brings together 10 leading artists from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Mexico for a bold exploration of what happens when familiar systems begin to fracture.

Curated by Dr Emily Cormack, the exhibition reframes collapse as possibility, inviting visitors to engage with ideas shaped by First Nations knowledge, collective intelligence, and relationships between humans, other species, and the environment. With major works and new commissions, including artists who have exhibited at the Venice Biennale, this marks a significant cultural moment. twma.com.au

TarraWarra Museum of Art returns this year. Photo / Supplied

Wellness by the coast

Mondrian Gold Coast introduces the Nourish & Flow wellness escape, a restorative coastal experience designed for travellers who want to reset, recharge and move with intention. The package combines a luxury overnight stay with a curated Synergie Skin gift pack, access to CIEL Spa’s Himalayan Salt Room, magnesium pools, a fully equipped gym and guided movement sessions that include Mondrian Moves Sunday yoga, Mindful Mondays, or Pilates in light-filled spaces with ocean air drifting through. On non-class days, guests can follow self-guided workouts using Technogym Visio. Every element encourages balance, mindful nourishment and renewal by the sea. The experience is bookable now through to November 30, 2026. mondrianhotels.com/gold-coast/offers/nourish-and-flow

Indulge on a rejuvenating vacation in Gold Coast’s ‘Nourish & Flow’ wellness escape. Photo / Supplied

Albatross above Otago

Watching an albatross glide effortlessly above the ocean is one of those moments that stays with you long after a trip ends. Otago Water Taxis and Tours delivers that experience on its Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise, showcasing one of New Zealand’s most iconic wildlife encounters from the water.

Step aboard the sightseeing vessel Adagio and explore Otago Harbour, where Northern Royal Albatross soar near Taiaroa Head and fur seals, sea lions and little blue penguins appear along the shoreline. The cruise combines breathtaking coastal views with engaging commentary on the harbour’s wildlife and history, turning each sighting into a deeper connection with the place. otagowatertaxis.co.nz

Hop on the Adagio and explore Otago Harbour. Photo / Supplied