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.
Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read
With many of New Zealand's major attractions also outdoor activities, it's a great destination for kids.
Aug 17, 2023 • 9 min read
Deesha Dyer of beGirl.world shares how an early infatuation with New Zealand resulted in the honeymoon of a lifetime.
May 16, 2023 • 6 min read
You'll see greenstone (pounamu in Māori) around the necks of many people in New Zealand. Here's what they are and why they're culturally important.
Aug 5, 2022 • 12 min read
A continent brimming with natural wonder: hike the most scenic destinations of Australia and New Zealand with this guide.
Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read
A round-up of where to see New Zealand's Tolkien-inspired filming locations in both the North and South Island.
Apr 22, 2021 • 5 min read
The COVID-19 crisis has given New Zealand time to rethink the future of tourism.
Sep 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…
Jul 8, 2020 • 6 min read
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.
Apr 27, 2020 • 5 min read
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…
Mar 20, 2020 • 6 min read
New Zealand's patchwork of rivers, waterholes and lakes are perfect for wild swimming adventure. Here are the 8 best spots.
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 • 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
Imagine solitude. The only sounds are of the natural environment: a river, the wind in the trees, your breath, and the birds chirping to one another. The only…
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…
Nov 21, 2018 • 5 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…