Travel Stories

• hiking

• activities

12 min read • Aug 5, 2022

A continent brimming with natural wonder: hike the most scenic destinations of Australia and New Zealand with this guide.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

3 min read • Jun 6, 2022

Before you book your flight to New Zealand, here are the things you need to know about entering the country.

• family travel

• connections

5 min read • Jun 6, 2022

With beautiful scenery and world-class cities, New Zealand makes for a great place to travel with kids. Here are our top picks.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Apr 6, 2022

A round-up of where to see New Zealand's Tolkien-inspired filming locations in both the North and South Island.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Mar 23, 2022

New Zealand is heaven for beach-lovers. Its diverse coastline offers everything from lazy days to epic adventures. Here are 10 beaches not to be missed.

• health and wellness

• connections

6 min read • Mar 18, 2022

Build your New Zealand itinerary around its incredible luxury lodges and resorts, and enjoy the best the country has to offer.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Oct 8, 2021

White (or black) sandy beaches, thermal springs, towering mountains and colored lakes… for an outdoor experience, New Zealand is the place to go.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

9 min read • Apr 28, 2021

New Zealand offers boundless opportunities to scramble up scree, spot wildlife in the wild, and lose yourself in the outdoors.

• sustainable travel

• connections

5 min read • Apr 22, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has given New Zealand time to rethink the future of tourism.

• hiking

• activities

4 min read • Apr 22, 2021

With epic national parks and stunning landscapes, inspiring Māori culture, and hospitable Kiwi culture, your New Zealand trip will be packed with adventures.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

3 min read • Apr 21, 2021

Stunning hikes in the summer, white powder getaways in the winter and cultural festivals year-round means New Zealand is always ready to play host.

• sustainable travel

• connections

6 min read • Sep 30, 2020

Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…

• cycling

• activities

6 min read • Jul 8, 2020

New Zealand’s cycling revolution is set to keep rolling with a slew of new trails developed in the past ten years and more Kiwis than ever adopting the sport.

• history

• art and culture

6 min read • Apr 27, 2020

New Zealand can feel like a fantasy for travelers. That’s probably partially due to the lush storybook landscapes but the whole country has an air of magic…

9 min read • Mar 24, 2020

Kirsten Rawlings explains how she packed up her life in Dublin to travel to New Zealand as coronavirus closes borders around the world.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Mar 20, 2020

New Zealand's patchwork of rivers, waterholes and lakes are perfect for wild swimming adventure. Here are the 8 best spots.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Feb 24, 2020

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.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 27, 2020

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.

• sustainable travel

• connections

5 min read • Dec 9, 2019

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

• camping

• activities

6 min read • Dec 9, 2019

With carbon-neutral accommodation options, e-campers for hire and cross-country cycle routes, there are many ways to travel sustainably in New Zealand.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Sep 16, 2019

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…

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Jul 25, 2019

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…