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Christchurch is the capital of cool and here's why
Watch out New Zealand, The Garden City's bringing out the big guns.

Are you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?
New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.

In the travel know: 2024 cruise deals, Christmas fun and upcoming festivals
A little forward planning will see you right.

Adore gin? Experience Marlborough's new Distillers Cottage and Gin Shack
Introducing Marlborough's newest Gin Shack and Tasting Room.

Australia’s new chocolate farm is phe-nom, nom, nom-enal
Reason one thousand to go to Australia: Guided farm tours for chocoholics.

Should you fork out for the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay?
Fresh cream donuts for breakfast: one of many reasons to indulge in The Marriott.

Why you should start using nature like you use the gym
For your next holiday remember a simple fact - human nature needs nature.

Jurassic Park is real in NSW... Or at least the kids will think so
Watch out, more than 25 dinosaur species are roaming The Blue Mountains.

So many walks, such little time: Waiheke Island’s best-kept walking secrets
The one-stop shop for uncovering a series of walks you never knew existed.

Is the sold-out Disney cruise ship worth all the hype?
An inside look at Disney's cruise ship as it makes Australia its home for the summer.

How to make an idyllic holiday eco-conscious too
Ask an expert like the resident Marine Biologist at Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru.

Would you eat a green slime burger?
New in Travel: From gooey festivals to wine-inspired bike rides, festivals and walks.

Be the first to zipline across Kaikōura this December
Make like an albatross and soar across Kaikōura with EcoZip Adventures.

The Great Barrier Reef is worth saving and this is how you do it
Go and make Sir David Attenborough proud.

This is where you'll find one of Thailand’s last untouched paradises
Believe it or not, this idyllic place has barely been touched by tourism.

The NZ destination that's so good you'll want to move there
Warning: Reading this might make you quit your job and vacate.

Spend your next hāngi with New Zealand's Hāngi Master
Join chef, Rewi Spraggon for a whisky-inspired hāngi night.

Australia is pulling out all the stops to get us across the Ditch this spring
Fancy a Jamiroquai singalong and high tea with Jimmy Choo?

Long haul flights with a toddler – do you dare?
Top tips for avoiding the dreaded parent-shaming on TikTok.

What's that skip? Spring is the best time to visit Tasmania
It's breeding season and there are baby animals everywhere.

You can now go whale watching from the sky
This unique experience is the first of its kind in Australia.

Return to Hawaii: 7 holiday resorts to suit every type of traveller
Bolster the islands’ revival every time you book.

How to take a holiday every Friday this summer
Maximise your summer and stay at one of these close-to-the-city campgrounds every weekend.

Someone very special is joining Cunard Cruise Line in 2024
Amanda McLaren is the only child of Brice McLaren, founder of McLaren Racing.

Trains, planes and automobiles: Brand new routes, tours and cruises for 2024
Don't miss out again. These travel experiences will book up fast.

As cities go, Shanghai is up there as one of the best
Think shiny skyscrapers, delicious food and a host of hospitality.

The US 'peeping' trend that's cool not creepy
Come autumn, they just can't help themselves in New England.

Global island hopping for lovers of food and wine
Let's start with Hawaii's three-week food festival.

Waiheke without the wine: How to nail a weekend on the island
Christina Hyde owns Onetangi Beach Apartments and Waiheke Island Motel.

This world-first experience is coming to Queenstown....
You needn't base yourself in London's MOD to have a secret service moment.

You might think you want to visit Sydney but really you want to stay here
Just two hours north of Sydney and boasting just as much sun, sea and sand...

One hour from Wellington and home to the best G&T in NZ
Rachel Hall is the head distiller for Lighthouse Gin in glorious Martinborough.

These All Blacks are looking to have breakfast with you...
Looking to spruce up the latter half of 2023? This list of ideas will inspire.

Rugby World Cup 2023: There's never been a better time to see France
The biggest sporting event of the year is whipping up a French frenzy.

Heading to Waitomo? Why not stay overnight in the cockpit of a plane
Everyone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.

The best time of year to hike the Inca Trail is coming up
Don't miss your optimum chance to see Machu Picchu in all its glory.

What to expect from crazy-cool Hippopotamus restaurant at QT Wellington Hotel
If you want to know what you're getting, it's best to ask the chef...

Live out your biggest travel dreams from childhood
Food fights and mermaid-approved hotel suites worth travelling for.

Taking this NZ holiday means you get to meet Shaun the Sheep
This ethical animal encounter is so quintessentially New Zealand.

Fancy staying at the same NZ lodge where The Traitors was filmed?
Yes, but will you survive the night?...

Thinking of Europe? This island is the perfect off-peak destination
Autumn is approaching, bringing fewer tourists and a more comfortable climate on Crete.

The VIP treatment: What to expect on a private tour of Tiraki Wines
Marlborough's Longfield Farm is home to both Tiraki Wines and Longfield Gardens.

Winter is often the West Coast's driest season – go, go now!
Home to some of NZ's must-see landmarks and notably light on tourists right now.

Fast track to enlightenment: Learnings from hiiking in the Outback
Forget blisters, on this multi-day hike the discomfort is personal.

How about a new way to see The Mount?
If you thought Mount Maunganui was a summer hangout, August might change your mind.

What makes Auckland's Wētā Workshop Unleashed such a must-do?
Buckle in, folks - there are many, many reasons for visiting this no.1 attraction.

This is one of the best scenic road trips... and it's not in NZ
Things will soon be hotting up for the ultimate Australian road trip.

Swipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in Oamaru
On a trip to Oamaru, these irresistible residents will steal your heart.

The loner's planet: Dealing with mishaps when you're travelling alone
It's not what happens but how you deal with it that counts.

Beautiful gardens and eclectic eats: This is why Singapore is a favourite travel destination
The Lion City has emerged from the pandemic with more kapow than ever.

This new US glamping venue has a lazy river right outside your tent
Everything in the USA is amplified, even the camping.

We bet you haven't done this at a NZ beach yet
Duke's taking you for a ride that's unlike anything else you'll find in New Zealand.

Chocolate, truffles and a Queenstown gig: Winter festivals worth travelling for
These events will make you swap winter hibernation for a holiday.

There’s a snake in my boot! How to hike in the Outback and survive
Creatures and creature comforts while hiking the Australian Larapinta Trail.

Now’s the time to enjoy a cosy winter break in Kaikōura
Picture this. Fresh crayfish, cute cottage stays and secret ski fields.

Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Stay overnight in a giant-sized boot
Judy and Steve have put their heart and "sole" into NZ's quirkiest overnight stay.

The stars are coming to town: Get ready for Matariki and Elvis Week
Catch up on this week's latest travel news and trends.

The east coast Coromandel is too hard to get to, right?... Wrong!
There's never been a better time to visit Mercury Bay and its local businesses.

Who needs summer when Rotorua is the perfect winter getaway
Come rain or shine, there are an exceptional amount of things to do in Rotorua.

YOLO doesn’t discriminate: Have an adventure at every age
Move over summer camp, it’s 2023 and the kids want to go to space.

The most luxurious things you can do in North America right now
When you have cash to flash, these cities will gladly show you a superlative time.

Asia holidays: How to spend a luxury stopover in three Asian cities
If your next trip involves a stopover in Asia, make it a deluxe one.

Live the celebrity lifestyle with a luxury stopover in Dubai
With so many airlines based in the Middle East, extend your stay the A-lister way.

You can now stay in a US fire lookout tower thanks to Airbnb
It's nine metres high, secluded in the forest and the views are phenomenal.

Recognise and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia with gallery curator, Tina Baum
A poignant First Peoples Art of Australia exhibition is coming to Auckland this July.

Choo choo choose this Auckland day trip for you and your family
A boredom-busting family day out to put on your Auckland radar.

Don’t ski, won’t ski: Enjoy an alternative winter break in Waikato
Head to Waikato this winter for Matariki, FIFA World Cup and more.

What to do in winter, you ask? Here are 5 things you cannot miss
A round-up of the best indulgences to get you through the cold months.

Want to know what to do in Egypt? Ask an archaeologist
Josh Emmitt is an archaeologist and curator of archaeology at Auckland Museum.

An overnight stay on Waiheke Island that won't break the bank
Think Waiheke Island is too pricey for an overnight stay? Think again.

Enjoy a winter escape in the achingly beautiful Cook Islands
What if we told you there’s a Cook Island to rival Aitutaki...

A glass of its own: Stay in a luxurious PurePod eco-cabin
The PurePods' CEO guides us through a stay at the new Central Otago cabins.

Watch out! Wētā Workshop have released a troll into the wild
Meet Jeff, the otherworldly creature wreaking havoc in our major cities.

Solo travel: Top tips from a man who's seen every mishap imaginable
Allianz Partners’ CEO Kevin Blyth wants to keep you and your belongings safe.

Snow before you go: Make the most of Queenstown this winter
Poles at the ready, ski-lovers, the snow season is upon us.