Feb 24, 2020 • 6 min read
Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s many toddler-friendly hikes.
Feb 24, 2020 • 6 min read
Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s many toddler-friendly hikes.
Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Te reo Māori is today one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s three official languages. Here's how you can learn more about te reo Māori before a visit to NZ.
Dec 9, 2019 • 5 min read
New Zealand's incredible scenery is best appreciated by train. From beautiful coastlines to spectacular mountains, travel by rail to stop off along the way
Dec 9, 2019 • 6 min read
With carbon-neutral accommodation options, e-campers for hire and cross-country cycle routes, there are many ways to travel sustainably in New Zealand.
Sep 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Few activities besides fly fishing offer quiet moments of solitude – that is, until the fish strikes. Here are some of the best places to hook into the…
Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read
Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…
Jul 10, 2019 • 5 min read
New Zealand is a hiking paradise and on the bucket list of many enthusiastic outdoor travelers around the world. The country's newest route is the Paparoa…
May 24, 2019 • 3 min read
New Zealand’s Northland means family fun in the sun, pohutukawa in bloom and dolphins frolicking in pretty bays. It is beaches without a scrap of…
Mar 20, 2019 • 5 min read
New Zealand is the land of Lord of the Rings, home of the All Blacks, and, according to the writer Rudyard Kipling, the eighth Wonder of the World …
Nov 21, 2018 • 6 min read
With diverse scenery packed into a compact country, New Zealand is a brilliant destination for a road-tripping adventure with family or friends. There are…
Oct 26, 2018 • 4 min read
Most visitors to New Zealand schedule their trip during the nation’s balmy summer months, but wintertime heralds a whole new set of attractions across…
Sep 28, 2018 • 7 min read
Wine lovers will be no strangers to Australia and New Zealand’s top terroirs, from the Margaret River’s velvety Chardonnays to the aromatic Sauvignon…
Oct 19, 2017 • 6 min read
There are few places on Earth as diverse as New Zealand, both in its landscapes and in the possibilities of what to do in those landscapes. It's quite…
Oct 15, 2017 • 5 min read
Can you think of another city built on dormant volcanoes, with pristine beaches close to the city centre and neighbourhoods rich with restaurants and art?…
Sep 20, 2017 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Brett Atkinson has lived in Auckland most of his life and loves the urban vibe this Pacific city and its diverse population of 1.5…
Sep 6, 2017 • 5 min read
During New Zealand’s winter months skiers and snowboarders from all over the world descend upon picturesque Queenstown to explore its surrounding ski…
Aug 31, 2017 • 5 min read
It may be synonymous with adventure sports, epic scenery from the Lord of the Rings films and the spine-tingling haka of the All Blacks rugby team, but…
May 17, 2017 • 9 min read
The Māori call them mākutu, or witchcraft, because in New Zealand the roads are magical. One minute they surface, unfolding along pastoral foothills; the…
Sep 30, 2016 • 4 min read
Tucked away on the central west coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Taranaki region is both overlooked and under-appreciated. But for more intrepid…
Sep 30, 2016 • 4 min read
Tattoos have been a part of human history for thousands of years, taking many forms of style and practice. While they have faced varying degrees of social…
Jul 21, 2016 • 5 min read
Those prone to jealousy should look away now, because this high-flyer is truly living the travel dream. If she’s not jetting off around the world as a…
Apr 15, 2016 • 4 min read
When it’s time to get high, look no further than New Zealand – a country with more hills, peaks and points than you can shake a (very long) stick at. Many…