Bridge to Nowhere: stunning walking in the Whanganui National Park

Explore the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with more than 30 kilometres of walking tracks and ample opportunities to spot tuatara, kiwi, hihi, saddleback and tūī.

While the Marlborough Sounds are spoilt for scenic spots and great views, one of the best and most accessible viewpoints is at the top of the Tirohanga Track in Picton.

Designed by a London architect and built in 1904 – Dunedin's Olveston House is really something special. 

Cycling Auckland’s waterfront makes for a flat, entertaining and family-friendly ride. 

With more malts, hops and mash than you can shake a stick at, Wellington is undeniably the capital city of craft beer.

Autumn. That’s the time to visit. Much of this part of the South Island takes on a splendid glow at that time of year. None more so than Arrowtown which is, frankly, already right off the cutesy scale as it is. 

Drive the length of the South Island, skirting the West Coast and traversing through the Southern Alps, and experience bountiful roadtripping at its very best.

If you want to take in Fiordland’s wilderness, vastness and beauty without being drenched in that seemingly perpetual rain, take the Piopiotahi Highway.

Soak in naturally heated mineral pools while you look out over the lake, take a twilight mud bath, or bathe under a waterfall in a natural hot spring.

You may well not be aware of it, but we all own this beach. Well, kinda.