New Zealand Travel Stories

Sep 11, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 10 min read

There's no better way to explore New Zealand than by car or campervan. Here are eight top road trips to put on your dream NZ itinerary.

Sep 8, 2025 • 11 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 6, 2025 • 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 4, 2025 • 9 min read

Plan your cycling adventure in New Zealand with this guide to the country's bikepacking network.

Sep 4, 2025 • 11 min read

Dream trips across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific that will leave you with lasting memories and bragging rights for a lifetime.

Aug 19, 2025 • 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 19, 2025 • 6 min read

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

Aug 8, 2025 • 7 min read

From otherworldly national parks to inspirational Māori cultural experiences to world-class pinot noir, you'll find it all in New Zealand.

Jul 29, 2025 • 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.

Jul 9, 2025 • 6 min read

Here’s how – and where – to make the most of stargazing in New Zealand.

Jul 4, 2025 • 6 min read

New Zealand is a wonderland for outdoor adventure and a culture that's warm and welcoming. Here's how to travel, work and live for an extended time there.

Jul 2, 2025 • 5 min read

We asked a trio of our most knowledgeable New Zealand–connected correspondents for recommendations about where they vacation in their country.

Jun 28, 2025 • 9 min read

Two writers pitch their favorite New Zealand spots – North and South Island – and the natural landscape and Indigenous culture that make each special.

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.

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 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.

Aug 27, 2024 • 5 min read

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

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.

Oct 22, 2023 • 7 min read

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