The 9 best things to do in New Zealand
5 min read • Mar 21, 2023
Experience the very best of New Zealand with this guide to the top things to do.
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New Zealand
- 8 of the best places to visit in New Zealand
5 min read • Mar 18, 2023
With epic outdoor experiences and unbelievable landscapes, get your fill of nature with these top places to visit in New Zealand.
- 6 incredible road trips you should do in New Zealand
7 min read • Jan 25, 2023
The best way to experience New Zealand is by car or campervan at your own pace, stopping for stunning walks, cycling, wild swimming or wildlife spotting.
- 10 hikes to see New Zealand’s stunning scenery up close
7 min read • Nov 4, 2022
New Zealand is famous for its stunning scenery and immersing yourself in nature is the best way to experience its remarkable landscapes up close.
- The best ways to get around in New Zealand: plan your travels with these top tips
5 min read • Aug 16, 2022
Whether you want to explore the cities or escape into nature, here are some of the best ways to get around New Zealand.
- 15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more
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.
- Do you need a visa to go to New Zealand?
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.
- Why New Zealand is one of the world's most family-friendly destinations
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.
- On location in Middle-earth: the best sites for touring the Lord of the Rings
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.
- New Zealand's top 10 unmissable beaches
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.
- 5 jaw-dropping luxury stays in New Zealand
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.
- Top 11 national parks in New Zealand
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.
- Why New Zealand is leading the way with regenerative travel
5 min read • Apr 22, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has given New Zealand time to rethink the future of tourism.
- The best time to go to New Zealand
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.
- How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife
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…
- Ten stunning New Zealand cycle rides
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.
- Virtual Vacation: New Zealand
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…
- How I packed up my life in a day and a half to return to New Zealand as coronavirus closes borders
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.
- The best wild swimming spots in New Zealand
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.
- Hiking in New Zealand with a toddler is a lot easier than you imagine
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.
- Learn some te reo Māori for your trip to New Zealand, Aotearoa
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.
- Travel New Zealand by train: cities, mountains and coasts
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