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In the Autumn issue of AA Directions we take the whole family on a Coromandel road trip in a Volkswagen ID. Buzz, head to Queenstown to discover what's new, uncover some little-known surprises in Wellington City and head across the ditch to take a road trip through Western Australia.

Volkswagen ID Buzz on a Coromandel road trip

Road trip: Coromandel in a VW ID Buzz

We take the whole family on a road trip from Auckland to Coromandel in an electric Volkswagen ID Buzz.

Wellington City Cable Car

Wellington City surprises

There's more than meets the eye in Wellington City – from fantastic food to boutique accommodation and unique activities.

Queenstown scenery is beautiful

What's new in Queenstown?

We head to Queenstown for a weekend escape to explore what's new in the Southern Lakes district.

Busselton Jetty in Western Australia

Western Australia road trip

We take a road trip from Perth to explore Western Australia’s Margaret River region.

Explore more road trips

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.

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: Taranaki Surf Highway

Road Trip: Taranaki Surf Highway

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

More New Zealand travel

Explore the Hurunui District in North Canterbury

Explore the Hurunui District in North Canterbury

From wineries to hot pools, glamping, forest bathing and stunning scenery, there’s a lot to discover in the Hurunui District.

A family escape to Taupō

A family escape to Taupō

A family-friendly long weekend, meeting in the middle at Lake Taupō.

Lake Dunstan and Three Gorges Cycling Tour

Lake Dunstan and Three Gorges Cycling Tour

Kathryn Webster joins a five-day Adventure South NZ cycling tour, taking in the highlights of Central Otago.

Road Trip: Christchurch to Dunedin in a Mustang

Road Trip: Christchurch to Dunedin in a Mustang

Jo Percival takes a colour-filled road trip between Christchurch and Dunedin in a hired Mustang – with a teenager in tow.

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More international travel

Tahiti: short, sweet and sticky

Tahiti: short, sweet and sticky

Visit the island of Tahiti for inland safaris, ocean adventures and stylish resorts.

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.

Cruise from Hong Kong to Tokyo

Cruise from Hong Kong to Tokyo

26 February 2026

A decadent 14-night cruise with Holland America sails from Hong Kong to Tokyo with many indulgences along the way.

A return to Rarotonga

A return to Rarotonga

26 February 2026

With international borders re-opening, we re-visit the Cook Islands to find out what’s new.

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