New Zealand travel

Queenstown has been ranked 25th of the 100 most loved destinations in the world by the Tourism Sentiment Index. It’s the only New Zealand destination to make the list. Last…

Need a pick-me-up? Try Raglan for a few days. It’s the perfect booster shot in the soul. Photos: Margarete Kraemer, Anna Malec, Ernest Buczynski After weeks of another suburban lock-down,…

Tooling along tantalising trails with good friends, savouring the sunshine, admiring the scenery, anticipating the next coffee stop… Recreational cycling does not get much better than in Central Otago. Even…

I feel myself instantly relaxing as we turn into the Resolution Retreats driveway and see the familiar grounds and modern buildings that I remember from last year’s retreat. I’m here…

Whakatāne used to hum with busloads of tourists pouring in to visit Whakaari (White Island) but, of course, with the catastrophic events at the end of 2019 and the subsequent…

Geothermal spring water, that New Zealand is famous for, has long been loved for its therapeutic and health benefits. And there is no better time to unwind and enjoy it…

A few nights away in Rotorua was all my husband and I were after to recharge our batteries and enjoy some time experiencing something different. Images DEE COLLINS, ALEX SPODYNEIKO +…

Whether it’s a family visit or a business trip, no journey is truly complete without a quick art break. These galleries are well worth your time, even if all you…

One of the world’s most scenic railway journeys has been a major attraction for overseas tourists since 1987. It’s time for Kiwis to discover the joy of spending a day…

Wet weather is almost a given when hiking in the mountains of Fiordland National Park and certainly makes for fantastic vistas of roaring rivers and waterfalls plunging over the edges…