Wilderness Trail turns 10: Cycle route that revolutionised the West Coast
Build it and they will cycle.
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Queenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regret
From sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.
The Gold Coast gave Taskmaster's Melanie Bracewell a memorable first trip abroad
Billy T award winner Mel Bracewell on travel: skiing, snow monkeys, and unfolded laundry.
Taking this NZ holiday means you get to meet Shaun the Sheep
This ethical animal encounter is so quintessentially New Zealand.
Travel Alerts: Catch Moulin Rouge in real life and get a great sleep with this pillow
The latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure.
Fancy staying at the same NZ lodge where The Traitors was filmed?
Yes, but will you survive the night?...
Rewriting the NZ guide: Guidebook writer charts Aotearoa's changes
Every good book has its heroes and villains. Even guidebooks.
Hobbiton copycat pops up on other side of the world
An underground B&B, bearing a resemblance to the Shire, is set to welcome visitors.
Want to find paradise without leaving Auckland? Try this island escape
And no, it's not Waiheke.
End of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurb
The favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.
Rotorua in winter: The ultimate family-friendly destination
From glow-worms to zorbing: Rotorua's winter fun suits all ages.
8 of the best things to do in the Far North
A new TV series is set in the Far North, but what should visitors check out?
The VIP treatment: What to expect on a private tour of Tiraki Wines
Marlborough's Longfield Farm is home to both Tiraki Wines and Longfield Gardens.
Festival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel news
There's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.
Winter is often the West Coast's driest season – go, go now!
Home to some of NZ's must-see landmarks and notably light on tourists right now.
Wellington Paranormal and Far North star's packing hacks, memorable sunsets, and Napoli dreams
From fish and chips in Whanganui to fancy hotels in China, Maaka Pohatu has travelled far.
Here for Fifa? Tour Auckland in your downtime
Plenty of adventures lie beyond the pitch in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Southern Hemisphere’s strangest ski lift is back in operation at Kiwi club field
New Zealand's only funicular ski tram is back in operation.
Winter is the new summer at Abel Tasman National Park
Experience a different side of this South Island coastal paradise.
Gisborne wants to see you: Tourism in Tairāwhiti is open and has much to offer
It's been a rough road for Gisborne this year, but now's the time to visit.
The debate rocking the conservation world: Should you kick over stone stacks?
Hey, hiker! Leave them stones alone!
How about a new way to see The Mount?
If you thought Mount Maunganui was a summer hangout, August might change your mind.
What makes Auckland's Wētā Workshop Unleashed such a must-do?
Buckle in, folks - there are many, many reasons for visiting this no.1 attraction.
Travel Alerts: Auckland restaurant discounts and rental car upgrades
The latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure.
Rare forest penguins return to West Coast after epic 2000km swim
The yellow-crested penguins are back after an incredible Antarctic journey.
Kinloch golf course: I don’t think there’s a tougher course in New Zealand
Cameron McMillan discovers just how good we have it when it comes to world class golf.
Off-slope charms of Ōhākune: From dinosaur museums to icy waterfalls
A guide to enjoying Ohakune without strapping on the skis.
Contiki aftermath meets Baby Shark serenade on Kristina Eddy's Italy holiday
There's no backing down from travel challenges for this Sky Sport reporter.
Travel Alerts: Whale mail from Vanuatu and a whoppers edition of Burger Wellington
The latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure.
Swipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in Oamaru
On a trip to Oamaru, these irresistible residents will steal your heart.
A pillar of professionalism: What it's like to stay at the InterContinental Wellington
This hotel is at the heart of everything in the capital.
Demand up for Great Walks as huts fill 'instantly' with day-one bookings
DoC has reported that there has been an uptick in demand right from the get-go.
Is a hostel just for youths? No longer.
Why staying in hostels when you're an older traveller is an easy way to save money.
I rode a chairlift for seven hours. Here’s what I learned about skiers
Why would anyone spend a whole day sat in a metal seat, high above the snow?