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Two months ago we kicked off the Layover Nation Contest, a challenge to readers to identify some of the coolest things to do in and near major airports between flights. The Perrin Post, our sister blog, was flooded with quick excursions ranging from bungee jumping in New Zealand to skiing in Dubai (!). Alas, the contest has ended--you'll find the finalists on the Perrin Post--but not without creating fodder for our reporter Michael Kinsley, who will set off to report on the chosen excursions--and many more--for the magazine next month.

Check the Daily Traveler in September for Kinsley's mini-blog--we'll be announcing the dates soon. Meanwhile, we are happy to feature some of those layover ideas here on the Daily Traveler. This week we are tackling Australia and New Zealand.   

Have your own ideas? Let us know in comments.