Queenstown to Glenorchy Road: a drive to Paradise 25 February 2026 Enjoy forty-five minutes of emerald lake water and bush-clad hills, against a backdrop of snow-touched mountains as you drive from bustling Queenstown to picturesque Glenorchy – via Paradise.
Matakana Coast: markets, beaches and vineyards 25 February 2026 Immerse yourself in a heady mix of arts, artisanal markets, boutique vineyards, olive groves, beautiful beaches and endless rolling hills.
Enjoy an easy alpine walk on the Waitonga Falls Track 25 February 2026 At 39 metres, Waitonga Falls is Tongariro National Park’s highest waterfall.
Experience the sea as it’s meant to be at a marine reserve 25 February 2026 New Zealand’s marine reserves and protected areas offer visitors a unique opportunity to see fish and marine life, thriving and abundant in their natural environment.
Skydive over Taupō: the skydiving capital of the world 25 February 2026 See the largest commercial drop zone in the world from the angle you're really meant to...
Marvel at the Milky Way in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve 25 February 2026 There is no better place in New Zealand to see stars than in the heart of the Mackenzie district, where the clarity of the constellations will take your breath away.
Soak it up at The Lost Spring 25 February 2026 A geothermal oasis in the heart of Whitianga, The Lost Spring is an ideal setting for indulgence.
Ride through history on the Ohakune Old Coach Road 25 February 2026 Take an easy ride along a historic road that winds through native forest in Ruapehu.
Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cook Strait crossing 25 February 2026 Enjoy the 70-kilometre rite of passage for any Kiwi through the Roaring Forties and one of the world’s most unpredictable stretches of water to the spectacular beauty of the Marlborough Sounds.
Ōamaru’s Victorian Precinct: the capital of all things steampunk 25 February 2026 Slightly eccentric, Ōamaru is one of those not-as-it-first-seems places. The surprises are all good ones, though!