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Six super cycle trails around New Zealand
Get on your bike and hit the trails! We've picked six super cycle trails around New Zealand to inspire a...
Gibbston River Trail. © QueenstownNZ
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Six super cycle trails around New Zealand
Get on your bike and hit the trails! We've picked six super cycle trails around New Zealand to inspire a cycling adventure. Read the story . . .
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Six spectacular South Island road trips
Get your summer travel plans underway with these six road trips around the spectacular South Island. From coastal cruises to mountain vistas, inland highways, charming small towns, waterfalls and wildlife – it's all there to be discovered. Read the story . . .
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In hot water: discover hot pools and geothermal springs around New Zealand
Make the most of winter by getting yourself into hot water. From DIY coastal hot tubs, to luxurious pool complexes, geothermal hotspots and soothing spas, we’ve rounded up some top picks around New Zealand to help you warm up. Read the story . . .
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We Love You New Zealand Magazine
New Zealand is brimming with lesser-known sweet spots. We’ve filled 113 pages with hundreds of ideas of things to see and do around the country in our online travel magazine. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Walking Travel Guide
Whether you’re hiking to a mountain summit or strolling through an urban landscape, there are walking options around New Zealand to suit everyone. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Cycling Travel Guide
There are 22 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country. Check out our comprehensive overview of all the best cycle trails available in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Upper South Island Travel Guide
Covering Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury and all the way down the West Coast, our full, digital Upper South Island guide has all the insider travel information you’ll need, including activities, attractions and accommodation. Read it for free, here! Read the story . . .
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Must Do's: South Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Start planning your next road trip with great attractions, accommodation and things to see and do in the South Island with our full 2022 Must-Do's travel guide. Read or download it here! Read the story . . .
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Families need to discover these six Kiwi Gems in the South Island
So, you think you know New Zealand? But have you discovered all of these family-friendly Kiwi Gems around the South Island? Read the story . . .
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Soak and slide at Hanmer Springs
With soaking pools, rock pools, mineral pools, sulphur pools and serious waterslides, the range of thermal swimming options at Hanmer Springs is designed to cater to every mood and aquatic preference. Read the story . . .
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Horse trekking in Hanmer Springs
Imagine summiting a steep hill set in an idyllic mountain landscape, in fresh air and sunshine, all without breaking a sweat. Read the story . . .
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Hurunui: pinot and adventure sports
There is an adventure capital in the South Island with a fabulous food and wine scene. It is not Queenstown... Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
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Cheviot: secret spots and sheep sculptures
Cheviot is a blink-and-you-miss-it place with an often mispronounced name. It’s CH as in church, not SH as in… sheep. Read the story . . .
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Arthur's Pass: to the other side
Today the landscape of Arthur's Pass is punctuated with small towns that cling to the geography despite harsh wind, snow and mercurial populations. Read the story . . .
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Alpine Pacific Triangle: Christchurch to Kaikōura (and back again)
The Alpine Pacific Triangle takes you from Christchurch to Kaikōura, to Hanmer Springs and back again. Enjoy whale watching, hot pools and wineries. Read the story . . .
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