Travel newsPaid parking coming to NZ's top tourist spotsA drive to these natural attractions won't be free for much longer.14 Nov 09:40 PM
TravelThe best things to see and do on a West Coast road tripLoad the car, affix your mountain bike and make the most of NZ’s wildest roadie.22 Sep 07:00 AM
Travel5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short breakNZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.16 Jul 06:00 AM
TravelTravellers from the US and Europe are suddenly descending on to Franz Josef Glacier. But why?11 Mar 05:00 AM
TravelAway from the manger: Family plan baby’s first backcountry Christmas in West Coast bivvyParents of a six-month-old have chosen some Christmas accommodation with a difference.14 Dec 04:48 AM
TravelWatch: The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford SoundThe Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound. Video / Celebrity Cruises / SuppliedWatch21 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelWest Coast celebrates as visitor spend returns to pre-pandemic levelsInternational visitors are back as are new attractions and sweet treats.17 Nov 01:46 AM
TravelDoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wantedThe deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.02 Nov 10:04 PM
TravelGlacier Trail: West Coast asks for $60m cycle trail to FoxAn ambitious scenic cycle trail has passed the first hurdle.01 Nov 05:00 AM
TravelBird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wildThe pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.31 Oct 02:00 AM
Travel$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?You'd think New Zealanders would be jumping on the new gold rush like it was 1865.24 Oct 08:13 PM
TravelHot tubs and cool attractions at Rainforest RetreatRoad-tripping on the West Coast? Make a pit stop at this affordable retreat.12 Oct 09:52 PM
TravelAre these the 'best' photos of the West Coast region?A new competition had Kiwis compete to capture the Glacier Country.08 Sep 01:45 AM
TravelPaparoa Track: Why DoC's newest Great Walk might be its bestIn spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.04 Jul 10:41 PM
TravelCave closed to protect New Zealand's weirdest spiderThe eight-legged cave dweller and its odd eggs are under threat.31 May 10:23 PM
TravelKiwis' Milky Way photos named best in the galaxyThe competition highlights the importance of preserving wild, dark places.17 May 10:42 PM
TravelThe wāhine who move Kiwi tourismThere are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.07 Mar 04:11 PM
TravelGorse Busters: West Coast voluntourists sign up for sequelIf there's something strange, growing in your bush...04 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelHeaphy Track closed by flood damage until MayThe Golden Bay through hike is likely to be impassable until May.10 Feb 01:53 AM
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 fish and chip shopsThe top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?16 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelShark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare birdThe penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.07 Dec 05:05 PM
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopmentThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.05 Dec 11:05 PM
TravelUnwind in an alpine rainforest with New Zealand's best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.01 Dec 11:14 PM
TravelRoom Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart BeachBig skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.24 Nov 04:49 AM
Travel$100 handout for tourists visiting West Coast this summerThis isn't the first time the Coast has offered cash incentives to tourists.01 Nov 11:04 PM
TravelHotel review: The West Coast retreat with a rainforest on your doorstepEco-friendly Rainforest retreat in Franz Josef Village offers something for everyone.21 Sep 02:05 AM
TravelWest Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to GreymouthThe ambitious Ōkārito extension would be a thrilling ride, but a difficult task to build.20 Sep 07:30 PM