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12 Must-Do’s and Kiwi Gems to discover on a long weekend away from Auckland
Craving a long weekend away? Start planning your summer travels with 12 great things to check out within an easy...
New Chums Beach, The Coromandel
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12 Must-Do’s and Kiwi Gems to discover on a long weekend away from Auckland
Craving a long weekend away? Start planning your summer travels with 12 great things to check out within an easy drive from Auckland. 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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Get outdoors: 10 wonderful walks in the Waikato
From caves to waterfalls, mountain top vistas, riverside strolls and urban walkways, we've rounded up 10 unique walks in the Waikato region. 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: North Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Check out our Must-Do's guide to find attractions, activities, experiences and accommodation on your next North Island road trip. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Central and Lower North Island Travel Guide
From The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Eastland, to Waikato, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay and Wellington, our Central and Lower North Island Must-Do's guide includes all the information you need to plan your next road trip. Read the story . . .
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13 free Kiwi Gems to discover on your next North Island road trip
Travel can be expensive. But we've picked 13 Kiwi Gems around the North Island that you can discover on your next road trip – for free! Read the story . . .
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Find gold-mining heritage in the Waikato
Explore the remnants of gold-mining history in the Waiorongomai Valley on the outskirts of Waikato’s Te Aroha. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Waikato
If you’re looking to get the family out for some fresh air or indulge in a sweet treat, these Waikato activities are worth exploring. Read the story . . .
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Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
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East Waikato: discovering Middle Earth
Driving down into the guts of The Mighty Waikato from the Kaimāī ranges you get a good look at the land as it flexes its muscles. Read the story . . .
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Hot Water Beach: dig your own spa pool
Drop into Hot Water Beach, a few kilometres down the coast from Whitianga and remember to take a spade: the bucket is optional, but a garden spade or contractor’s shovel is not. Read the story . . .
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