Visit Hamilton Gardens on a road trip from Auckland to Napier. Photo by Jo Percival.

Travel stories

Discover three wonderful Waitākere walks you can tick off this summer, take a road trip on the Thermal Explorer Highway from Auckland to Napier, visit the Nelson Classic Car Museum and head into the wilderness of the St James Conservation Area in Canterbury. Further afield we discover the delights of Iceland and go on a South African safari.

New Zealand road trip

Road trip: Auckland to Napier on the Thermal Explorer Highway

A classic North Island road trip from Auckland to Napier is made even better in a luxurious Mercedes-AMG coupe.

Summer walks

Three wonderful Waitākere walks

Take a day trip into Auckland's Waitākere Ranges to experience these three great short walks.

International travel

Cities and safaris in South Africa

From bustling urban centres to wildlife adventures, we take a nine-day safari in South Africa.

New Zealand adventures

Walking and cycling in the St James Conservation Area

Explore the remote river valleys, beech forest and mountainous landscapes of Canterbury's St James Conservation Area.

Automotive history

Visit the Nelson Classic Car Museum

We dive under the bonnet to discover the recently revamped Nelson Classic Car Museum.

International travel

Iceland: geysers, glaciers and hot pools

We take a five-day road trip through Iceland to discover Viking history, volcanic activity and dramatic scenery.

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Traveller

Road trip: ladies in a Land Rover

From Woodville to Wellington, we take a retail therapy road trip in a loaned Land Rover.

Traveller

Road Trip: Taranaki Surf Highway

From the mountain to the coast, we take a road trip around Surf Highway 45 in Taranaki.

Traveller

Road trip: Christchurch to the West Coast

Take a looping road trip from Christchurch to discover the wild beauty of the South Island's West Coast.

Traveller

Road trip: Nelson to Kaikōura

A journey from Nelson, around the top of the South Island, to Kaikōura takes in coastal scenery and unmissable attractions.

Traveller

Road trip: exploring the hot pools of Taupō and Rotorua

Head to the central North Island for an abundance of hot pool experiences on a winter road trip.

Traveller

Road trip: Wellington to Golden Bay

Cross the Cook Strait to discover the top of the South Island - from artistic Nelson to gorgeous Golden Bay.

More New Zealand travel

Traveller

The Poor Knights Islands: underwater paradise

Spend a perfect day, or longer, at Northland's Tutukākā and the incredible Poor Knights Islands.

Traveller

The Pakihi Track: remote cycling in Tairāwhiti

Discover the remote and rugged parts of Tairāwhiti Gisborne riding the Pakihi Track and relaxing at Haurata farm stay.

Traveller

Christchurch City: urban luxe

Jo Percival discovers the decadent side of the ever-evolving Christchurch City.

Traveller

Ōkārito, a wonderful wetland wilderness

Immerse yourself in nature and serenity at Ōkārito, home to one of the largest coastal wetlands in Aotearoa.

More international travel

Traveller

Aussie road trip: Melbourne to Sydney

An epic 1,100km drive from Melbourne to Sydney takes in rural Australia, coastal scenery and vibrant cities.

Traveller

Discover South Korea

We head to Korea to explore the bustling metropolis of Seoul and the seaside delights of Jeju.

Traveller

Hobart: art, wildlife and artful food

Kathryn Webster finds that there are many good reasons to visit Hobart.

Traveller

Irish road trip: the Wild Atlantic Way

A coastal road trip through Ireland takes in history, scenery and musical experiences.

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Travel stories

Road trip: Auckland to Napier on the Thermal Explorer Highway

Three wonderful Waitākere walks

Cities and safaris in South Africa

Walking and cycling in the St James Conservation Area

Visit the Nelson Classic Car Museum

Iceland: geysers, glaciers and hot pools

Explore more road trips

Road trip: ladies in a Land Rover

Road Trip: Taranaki Surf Highway

Road trip: Christchurch to the West Coast

Road trip: Nelson to Kaikōura

Road trip: exploring the hot pools of Taupō and Rotorua

Road trip: Wellington to Golden Bay

More New Zealand travel

The Poor Knights Islands: underwater paradise

The Pakihi Track: remote cycling in Tairāwhiti

Christchurch City: urban luxe

Ōkārito, a wonderful wetland wilderness

More international travel

Aussie road trip: Melbourne to Sydney

Discover South Korea

Hobart: art, wildlife and artful food

Irish road trip: the Wild Atlantic Way

AA Membership

Membership Types

Member services

Business Membership

Car maintenance

Buying & selling

Ownership & registration

Reviews & articles

AA Driving School

Driver licensing

ID services

Instructor training

General Insurance

Personal Insurance

Finance

Disclosure statements

Emergency trades

Home repairs & maintenance

Home Inspection

AA Traveller

Maps

Identity verification services

In the community

Newsroom