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![NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools
Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels
![Hate the cold? Head to Whangarei this winter, it never gets too chilly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Hate the cold? Head to Whangarei this winter, it never gets too chilly
Seven things to do in Whangarei, where winter daytime temps hit 17° Celsius.
![A holiday with your teenager can be fun. No, seriously!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A holiday with your teenager can be fun. No, seriously!
I had to convince an adolescent that a hike would be fun. Eventually I wore him down.
![NZ's best markets to make your weekend extra tasty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ's best markets to make your weekend extra tasty
Visit one of New Zealand's best markets, including new start-ups for 2024.
![How to weather-proof your Easter holiday plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
How to weather-proof your Easter holiday plans
Don't let the autumn weather ruin your long weekend
![Luxury on the links: Nine amazing New Zealand golf courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Luxury on the links: Nine amazing New Zealand golf courses
New Zealand is blessed with some magical and unique golf courses.
![Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill
With cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.
![Fun for all ages: New Zealand holiday activities for the whole crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fun for all ages: New Zealand holiday activities for the whole crew
Choosing the right activity can quite literally make or break any family holiday.
![Epic adventure spots for outdoor activities in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Epic adventure spots for outdoor activities in New Zealand
Where to go to surf, hike, camp, cycle or ski.
![Small town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Small town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right now
From fancy meals to NZ's best lamb you can take home, Arrowtown is a must-do for foodies.
![Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
![Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer
Load up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.
![Things to do in Arrowtown with kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Things to do in Arrowtown with kids
Cute and compact, its easy to soak up this charming town even if you're short on time.
![Five ways to sweat and reset in Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Five ways to sweat and reset in Rotorua
Feeling burnt out? A weekend in Rotorua may be just what you need.
![Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways
Five off-the-beaten-track destinations for your next weekend trip out of Auckland.
![Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland
Don't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most people haven't.
![On tap: must-visit spots for great beer in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
On tap: must-visit spots for great beer in NZ
Get your fix of innovative brews by visiting pubs and taprooms around our biggest cities.
![Hidden Auckland delights: Hot springs, Staydium Glamping, and weekend markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Hidden Auckland delights: Hot springs, Staydium Glamping, and weekend markets
Even in our biggest city, there are still ways to get away from it all.
![Luxury NZ ski experiences: Take your skiing holiday to the next level](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Luxury NZ ski experiences: Take your skiing holiday to the next level
Snow activities served up with a side of style.
![Snow holidays without skiing: Fun alternative winter holiday activities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Snow holidays without skiing: Fun alternative winter holiday activities
The alternative activities to be found in NZ's alpine towns, other than making a snowman.
![All thriller, no downhillers: Why Nordic skiing could be your winter sport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
All thriller, no downhillers: Why Nordic skiing could be your winter sport
The thought of skiing up a mountain has probably never crossed your mind.
![Winter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Winter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school break
Indoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling
![Can you learn to ski in your 40s? First tracks as an adult learner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Can you learn to ski in your 40s? First tracks as an adult learner
An adult's guide to skiing in Queenstown for the first time.
![An expert's guide to New Zealand's skifields](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
An expert's guide to New Zealand's skifields
From first timers to heli skiers, rustic to luxe, there's a snow experience suited to you.
![Kiwi après-ski: The best ski bars and iconic winter pubs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kiwi après-ski: The best ski bars and iconic winter pubs
Unwind after a day on the slopes at these iconic apres-ski institutions in New Zealand.
![Ski the Clubbies: The best small Kiwi ski fields](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Ski the Clubbies: The best small Kiwi ski fields
An expert's guide to NZ's smaller, lesser-known skifields.
![Where to find New Zealand’s best sea experiences on World Oceans Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Where to find New Zealand’s best sea experiences on World Oceans Day
New Zealand is awash with amazing coastal experiences.
![NZ Music Month: New Zealand's 10 best independent live music venues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ Music Month: New Zealand's 10 best independent live music venues
Here are ten live music venues in Aotearoa that are definitely not to be missed.
![Missed out on the Routeburn? Six shortcuts and day trails on the Great Walks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Missed out on the Routeburn? Six shortcuts and day trails on the Great Walks
This is how you can experience some of New Zealand's Great Walks in half the time.
![Your next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comforts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Your next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comforts
A remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
![Discover a wilder side of Dunedin on this autumn bushwalk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Discover a wilder side of Dunedin on this autumn bushwalk
Better known for its urban adventures, Dunedin holds many natural surprises.
![Great Walks, good manners: Five steps of outdoor hiking etiquette](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Great Walks, good manners: Five steps of outdoor hiking etiquette
Look after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.
![Booked-out bunks, bots and other Great Walk booking myths, busted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Booked-out bunks, bots and other Great Walk booking myths, busted
Many disgruntled walkers want to get to the bottom of what's happening.
![Log fires and luxury: NZ's cosiest cellar doors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Log fires and luxury: NZ's cosiest cellar doors
Autumn is a wonderful time to make a trip into one of our picturesque wine regions.
![Beyond be-leaf: Seven NZ trips to take this autumn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Beyond be-leaf: Seven NZ trips to take this autumn
Enjoy autumn's glorious colours in these top spots.
![New Zealand's 7 best walks for autumn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
New Zealand's 7 best walks for autumn
Autumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear
![Seasonal Easter Eatings: Autumn flavours and where to find them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Seasonal Easter Eatings: Autumn flavours and where to find them
Our picks for deliciously autumnal fare around the country.
![22 great New Zealand holiday hot spots for families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
22 great New Zealand holiday hot spots for families
Get out there and explore your backyard - there's something for the whole family.
![Rotorua's steamy spots will spice up your Instagram](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Rotorua's steamy spots will spice up your Instagram
There are endless photo-worthy activities to be discovered in Rotorua.
![Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways
Five off-the-beaten-track destinations for your next weekend trip out of Auckland.
![Want to unplug and unwind this weekend? Head to this destination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Want to unplug and unwind this weekend? Head to this destination
Raglan is the perfect destination for a weekend of R&R.
![The gold standard: celebrating Aotearoa’s best tourism operators](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The gold standard: celebrating Aotearoa’s best tourism operators
Revel in the warmth of some amazing local accommodation deals this season
![Peace, love and sustainability: How you can help Auckland's Splore festival go green](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Peace, love and sustainability: How you can help Auckland's Splore festival go green
Splore is committed to a sustainable future but there are ways audiences can help too.
![E is for easy: Electric bikes for beginners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
E is for easy: Electric bikes for beginners
There's never been a better time – or more opportunity – to get the e-biking buzz.
![If kids made the menu: Where to find NZ's sweetest treats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
If kids made the menu: Where to find NZ's sweetest treats
Give in to those saccharine cravings. It could do some good.
![Schedule some me-time with an adult-only getaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Schedule some me-time with an adult-only getaway
It's time to turn your attention to grown-up getaways.
![The ultimate guide to NZ campervan holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The ultimate guide to NZ campervan holidays
Putting you on the road to success with these top 10 hacks for campervan travel.
![Back to work blues? Where to find astonishingly blue water in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Back to work blues? Where to find astonishingly blue water in New Zealand
Discover New Zealand's bluest water at nine beautiful destinations.
![Natural beauty: An inside look at one of NZ's most exclusive luxury lodges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Natural beauty: An inside look at one of NZ's most exclusive luxury lodges
A weekend at The Lindis is a wonderful way to escape the real world, if only for a moment.
![Looking back at Best of Summer's 2022 winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Looking back at Best of Summer's 2022 winners
The results are in. These are your 2022 Best of Summer winners.
![Fiji for $60? This secret Auckland island comes close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fiji for $60? This secret Auckland island comes close
Haven't heard of this island? Don't worry, most people haven't.