Our Travel

On the Rangitīkei stretch of SH1— from the Manawatū and southwest to Horowhenua’s Foxton — rivers, lakes, wetlands and beaches create a vibrant ecosystem well worth a visit.

Passers-by can’t help but smile as they spot the wacky, oversized and oh-so-wonderful town statues erected around the country.

Connect with nature’s healing powers in spaces as spiritual as ancient churches when visiting the country’s many open-to-view gardens.

A photographer wanders through Albert Park near his inner-city home, wondering when travels further afield might be allowed, and begins to reflect on connections close at hand.

Step back in time to summers past when crowds were scarce and it seemed the biggest problem was what flavour ice cream to choose.

Like a mighty sperm whale, which should never be appreciated only from the water’s surface, it pays to explore this charming seaside town at greater depth.

When a gaggle of gardeners get together to make something happen, an entire district can reverberate with the result for years.

Natural minerals in geothermal springs around the country have therapeutic properties ‒ and keep toes toasty.

Rats, stoats, kea — and vistas few get to see — Mark Orbell takes visitors to his favourite part of the country, showing off Wānaka’s wildlife, including some he hopes to find neither alive nor kicking.

The planting layout of the country’s national arboretum, Eastwoodhill, near Gisborne, is undergoing a reshuffle to a 100-year plan.

A writer/photographer takes a walking tour of the country’s capital, stopping for swirling sculptures, naked models and extremely good cake.

Fancy a day trip away from the city? These three walks have birds, bush and beach all covered.

Boutique owner Karan Gregory has an eye for business based on experience earned, not learned.

Welcome to the golden age of cycling, of aching calf muscles and helmet hair. Thousands are pumping up their tyres to explore the best of New Zealand on two wheels.

This spectacular part of Fiordland National Park was once the site of early European contact, exploration and settlement. those early pioneers, and the successful endeavours of more recent conservationists, have inspired a book.

While the golden triangle of Waihi, Whangamata and Waihi Beach isn’t short on glittering activities and pristine landscapes, the Coromandel’s true gems are not tour stops but people giving back to the community.

What lures visitors to Nelson often convinces them not to leave when their holiday is over.

What a story Christchurch has to tell. Once upon a time, its people looked back to Mother England, but today’s citizens are creating one of the world’s most modern cities.

Explore these scenic hotspots without the crowds, enjoying the calm of centuries-old trees and the drifting mist of a hidden waterfall.

Palpable energy courses between Gore and Lawrence, the rural area where Southland stands shoulder to shoulder with Otago.

From the cathedral-like limestone passages of the Ōpārara Basin to small, well-worn coal towns, the isolation of the Buller district feeds the soul.

An entrepreneurial couple have built a Fiordland-based business that takes New Zealanders out of their daily lives and back in time.

A stay at these all-glass cabins on the outskirts of Kaikoura is to step into a magical realm where the world is reframed and time works in mysterious ways.

Don't just expect the unexpected in Ōamaru's Harbour Street. Expect the extraordinary.

Rugged, dramatic, pristine... the Catlins are mesmerizing. They’re also comparatively under-explored. Pack those bags.

Where once miners dug for gold and glory in the hills above the Buller Gorge, now hikers and bikers discover new depths on the longest dual trail in the country.

Lake Waikaremoana is a special place; we share the best places to walk, explore and learn from this amazing part of New Zealand.

The humble reed is the foundation of life for people who live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca high in the Andes.

Discover rich history, hidden gems and culinary delights in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

The new Jeep Gladiator is put through its paces in scenic Central Otago.

Long walks are a much-favoured tour du jour for energetic travelers the world over. One of England's oldest such walks, first officially described in 1973, crosses the country from coast to coast.

Visitors come for the bars, rugby and big-city experiences. But beyond the hustle-and-bustle of the country’s largest metropolis, ancient mounds offer refuge from clamour.

Grab those walking shoes and set the alarm clock. The country's biggest city, home to aeons-old volcanoes and glitzy bars, is begging to be explored on foot.

He lives in Fiji running yacht charters. She lives in Auckland with the kids. It’s a long-distance lifestyle that takes a boatload of love, trust, and passion for the Pacific.