Best of New Zealand
New Zealand is not merely a rewarding place to visit, it genuinely ranks as one of the world’s greatest destinations. And luckily for us, it’s right on our doorstep.
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How to have the perfect NZ holiday
Half the challenge of planning a holiday in New Zealand is not deciding what to do but where to start.
- by Anthony Dennis
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Regenerative travel: New Zealand operators enriching the land
The best way to travel has always been lightly: taking nothing but photographs, leaving nothing but footprints. But today it’s possible to go one better and make a positive impact.Â
- by Katie Cunningham
Beyond North and South: NZ’s incredible forgotten ‘other islands’
Stray from the two main islands for gob-smacking terrain, and highlights including the most assured kiwi sightings and world’s only island Dark Sky Sanctuary.
- by Andrew Bain
Wild and warm: The ‘winterless’ part of New Zealand
Known for its temperate weather, First Nations history and extraordinary scenery, New Zealand’s Northland region unfurls on a journey by road and air.
- by Catherine Marshall
The NZ-style of accommodation that showed Australia how it’s done
Alpine retreats, sheep station stays, coastal getaways – no two are the same, but New Zealand’s luxury lodges are famous for delivering magic moments.
- by Ute Junker
A food revolution is happening in the land of ‘fush and chups’
Something powerful that is happening in New Zealand right now: a quiet culinary revolution.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Forget the long-haul. Where to find Earth’s most stunning spots
It doesn’t take a trek to the top of Everest to see something to snatch your breath away.
- by Katie Cunningham
Nine must-do highlights of Auckland, New Zealand
Few cities can boast such an array of natural and man-made attractions, including a breathtaking holiday island.
- by Rob McFarland
Nine must-do highlights of Queenstown
Queenstown offers adventure and scenery with the best wine, food and comforts on offer.
- by Anthony Dennis
Nine must-do highlights of Christchurch
After a mammoth, decade's long reconstruction following the 2011 earthquake, New Zealand's second biggest city is experiencing a new dawn.
- by Anthony Dennis
Six of the best new restaurants in Auckland
Melbourne’s iconic tapas institution arrives in Auckland.
- by Rob McFarland
How to go from north to south by rail
New Zealand's great rail journey across the North and South Islands involves three trains, plus a ferry.
- by Tim Richards
Nine must-do highlights of Wellington
Head to Wellington, New Zealand's funky young capital, for art, museums, culture, great food and vintage shops.
- by Jane Richards
Foodies, if you haven’t heard of this region, that’s about to change
The Ayrburn project – a $184 million playground for devotees of good food and wine – is set to open on New Zealand’s South Island.
- by Trudi Jenkins
New Zealand’s wild west is stunning and untouched
New Zealand’s West Coast is a remote, untamed frontier that’s sparse in population but rich in scenic and mineral treasures.
- by Julie Miller
11 things to do in an NZ winter besides skiing
In New Zealand there's far more to do in winter than just strap a few planks to your feet and slide down a mountain.
- by Ben Groundwater
10 of the greatest NZ walks you can do in a day
New Zealand is also filled with great day walks, taking in some of its most spectacular natural features.
- by Andrew Bain
I’m a ‘savvy b’ hater but this region made me fall in love with it
Would you even bother to visit Marlborough if you weren’t a fan of sauvignon blanc? Does this region have anything to offer those who say no to savvy b? I’m here to find out.
- by Ben Groundwater
The South Island’s iconic cheese roll is a thing of simple beauty
You begin with a slice of dodgy white bread, spread it with a melted mix of grated cheddar, evaporated milk and onion soup powder...
- by Ben Groundwater
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This legendary New Zealand hotel is an attraction in itself
Admiring one of the world’s most dramatic alpine landscapes from The Hermitage’s refurbished Aoraki Wing is an unmatched experience.
- by Jim Darby
Chic wineries and scenery dazzle in this fast-growing wine region
Head out of Queenstown to Central Otago, and you’ll find modern cellar doors and excellent dining with a sumptuous backdrop.
- by Brian Johnston
Wild wonders: NZ’s lesser-known natural highlights
When it comes to natural wonders, New Zealand lays it on thick.
- by Ute Junker
How one film changed New Zealand forever
Until the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, most of the world might not have been able to pinpoint New Zealand on a map.
- by Julietta Jameson
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Ten things Australians should adopt from New Zealand
We Australians have nicked plenty of ideas from across the ditch, and vice versa. But here are a few more things we should take.
- by Ben Groundwater