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We take a long-range Tesla for a spin on a North Island road trip, visit a boutique lodge in remote Fiordland, cycle the Alps to Ocean trail and experience a family-friendly holiday in Waitomo. Overseas, we get underwater in Vanuatu and have a bougie break in Noosa.

Auckland to Taupo road trip

Road Trip: Auckland to Taupō in a Tesla

We take a North Island road trip via Tauranga to Taupō, testing out a rented Tesla.

Cycling the Alps 2 Ocean trail

Cycling the epic Alps to Ocean trail

From the Southern Alps in Canterbury to the seaside spot of Ōamaru, we tackle one of New Zealand's Great Rides.

Queenstown to Greymouth road trip

Noosa: beaches, food and fun

Take a short escape to Noosa on Australia's Sunshine Coast for ocean swims, great food and indulgence.

Timber Trail cycling

A short escape to Vanuatu

From tropical ocean to traditional customs, there's a lot to discover in Vanuatu.

A family weekend in Waitomo

We take a family trip to the wonderland of Waitomo to experience rural adventures and majestic caves.

Top Spot: Morgana O'Reilly

Morgana O'Reilly shares her favourite places to escape to in New Zealand and reflects on her acting career.

Waitai Lodge, Fiordland

A short break in remote Fiordland includes helicopter flights, a luxurious lodge and jaw-dropping scenery.

Explore more road trips

Road trip: Auckland to Napier on the Thermal Explorer Highway

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.

Road trip: ladies in a Land Rover

Road trip: ladies in a Land Rover

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

Road trip: Christchurch to the West Coast

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.

Matakana in a Mustang

Matakana in a Mustang

30 September 2026

We take a rented Mustang for a short but sweet spin north of Auckland.

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More New Zealand travel

Cycling the Timber Trail

Cycling the Timber Trail

The Timber Trail is an 84km, two-day ride through the stunning Pureora Forest in the Central North Island.

Three wonderful Waitākere walks

Three wonderful Waitākere walks

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

Christchurch City: urban luxe

Christchurch City: urban luxe

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

The Poor Knights Islands: underwater paradise

The Poor Knights Islands: underwater paradise

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

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More international travel

Japan: land of contrasts

Japan: land of contrasts

We visit Japan to experience the wonders of bustling neon cities and serene countryside.

Cities and safaris in South Africa

Cities and safaris in South Africa

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

Discover the Austral Islands on a French Polynesian cruise

Discover the Austral Islands on a French Polynesian cruise

26 February 2026

A magical cruise onboard the Aranui 5 explores the untouched Austral Islands in French Polynesia.

The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin by train

The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin by train

Take an iconic 3,000km train journey from South Australia to the Northern Territory.

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