New Zealand Travel Stories

May 20, 2025 • 9 min read

Plan your multiday hikes in New Zealand with this guide to backcountry huts.

Apr 22, 2025 • 7 min read

Keep your cell phone connected in New Zealand with this guide to local service providers, eSIMs and wi-fi networks.

Jan 21, 2025 • 8 min read

Eight trips across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific that will leave you with lasting memories.

Nov 11, 2024 • 4 min read

Discover the beauty of New Zealand on two-wheels with our guide to planning a bike trip through the Southern Lakes and Otago regions.

Sep 15, 2024 • 10 min read

To discover more about New Zealand, travel in the company of its Indigenous Māori people. Here's a guide to the islands' best Māori experiences.

Sep 14, 2024 • 8 min read

Heading to New Zealand to road trip the country in a campervan? Read on for everything you need to know to make it a reality.

Sep 8, 2024 • 6 min read

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

Sep 6, 2024 • 5 min read

New Zealand's incredible scenery is best appreciated by train. Here's how to travel from Auckland to Greymouth by rail.

Sep 2, 2024 • 7 min read

If you seek epic outdoor experiences and unbelievable landscapes, you'll get your fill of nature with these top places to visit in New Zealand.

Aug 27, 2024 • 7 min read

Experience the very best of New Zealand with this guide to the country's top activities.

Aug 27, 2024 • 5 min read

Pick the perfect time for your visit to New Zealand with this seasonal guide.

Aug 26, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you're pulled in by the popping cities, wonderful wildlife, Māori culture or the outdoor adventures, here's how to navigate New Zealand.

Aug 21, 2024 • 6 min read

There might be no better way to explore New Zealand than by car or camper van. Here are six ways to get going.

Aug 21, 2024 • 4 min read

It’s a complex question wherever you’re traveling: how much should you tip, and how? Here’s our guide to navigating the tipping cultures of Oceania.

Aug 16, 2024 • 9 min read

To visitors, New Zealand can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange all at once. Here are some key things to know before you go.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Jun 20, 2024 • 6 min read

Which of these two wonderful countries should you pick? We asked two writers to make the case for each.

Oct 22, 2023 • 7 min read

Affordable travel in New Zealand is possible – if you plan carefully.

Oct 22, 2023 • 6 min read

New Zealand is famous for its stunning scenery and immersing yourself in nature is the best way to experience its remarkable landscapes up close.

Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read

With many of New Zealand's major attractions also outdoor activities, it's a great destination for kids.

Oct 5, 2023 • 2 min read

New Zealand is an incredible country that appears on many travelers' bucket lists. Start planning your trip now with our guide to visa requirements for NZ.

Oct 4, 2023 • 5 min read

New Zealand's diverse coastline offers everything from lazy days to epic adventures. Here are 10 beaches not to be missed.