The NZ destinations listed on Travel + Leisure’s top 50
One for planning ahead, NZ was one of the top long-haul destinations on the list.
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A new Expedia study forecasts where and how Kiwis will travel in 2023.
West Coast celebrates as visitor spend returns to pre-pandemic levels
International visitors are back as are new attractions and sweet treats.
NZ travel: Waharoa along the Waikato River
A new TV series goes in search of Māori and Pacific artworks and the people who made them.
I heard you like the wild ones: Stewart Island's native wildlife
Where to see, spot and appreciate the best of Stewart Island's wildest inhabitants.
Review: A new off-grid getaway with all the comforts of home
Watercliff eco cabins are nestled in Bay of Plenty bush for a peaceful getaway.
Planet-friendly tourism: Guilt-free Queenstown experiences
Enjoy a Queenstown holiday that is both environmental and ethical.
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When Barry came: Taking an Australian on a Hawke's Bay road trip
Adding Hastings and Havelock North to your road trip will definitely impress.
Doco reveals how to get out and hike Te Araroa, without taking months off work
A 3000km trail spanning the length of NZ is intimidating... but there's an easier way.
Watch: Top tips for tackling Te Araroa trail's Pirongia Traverse
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Central Otago boasts over 50 cellar doors... Where to begin?
A handful of excellent Central Otago cellar doors - because you have to start somewhere.
Read all about it: The summer guide for garden lovers
Discover the best of New Zealand's gardens with a helpful new book.
How to navigate EV etiquette and New Zealand’s charging blackspots
There are set to be almost 42,000 electric vehicles set to take to the roads this summer.
Government to give away $54 million to those with ideas for improving tourism
Open to applications today, the new programme will accept applications from all sectors.
Auckland named one of world's top LGBT destinations
These are places where people can be at ease with who they want to be.
The absurd 'attraction' US tourists love in New Zealand
Why American visitors are oddly fascinated by this mundane destination.
Highly charged issue: Should BnB guests pay to top up EVs?
With 46000 EVs about to hit the road this summer, who should be paying for their fuel?
Simple and central: We review Holiday Inn Express in Auckland City Centre
Calling all budget travellers, business people or big families.
DoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wanted
The deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.
Hotel review: An apartment fit for a Victorian gentleman
Staying in John Campbell's apartment (no, not that John Campbell) is a vintage treat.
Not for everyone: The Kiwi places in Lonely Planet's Offbeat guide
By virtue of being 'not for everyone', they are a sure fire way to avoid the crowds.
Glacier Trail: West Coast asks for $60m cycle trail to Fox
An ambitious scenic cycle trail has passed the first hurdle.
Northland's new foodie trails
There are four new itineraries for those in search of good kai in Te Tai Tokerau.
Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild
The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.
Mark the date, old sport - Art Deco Festival Napier is a February must-do
Travel talks all things vintage with Tony Mairs from Art Deco Trust in Napier.
Goody Goody Gumdropped! Fans mourn 'a NZ ice cream icon'
The removal of the popular flavours has upset Kiwis.
Hotel review: An executive suite in Cordis Auckland's Pinnacle Tower
A big hotel that still pays attention to the details
Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild
Eleven years on, Christchurch is now a two-cruise-port town.