New Zealand Travel Stories

Apr 22, 2021 • 5 min read

The COVID-19 crisis has given New Zealand time to rethink the future of tourism.

Sep 30, 2020 • 6 min read

Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…

Jul 8, 2020 • 6 min read

New Zealand’s cycling revolution is set to keep rolling with a slew of new trails developed in the past ten years and more Kiwis than ever adopting the sport.

Apr 27, 2020 • 5 min read

New Zealand can feel like a fantasy for travelers. That’s probably partially due to the lush storybook landscapes but the whole country has an air of magic…

Mar 24, 2020 • 9 min read

Kirsten Rawlings explains how she packed up her life in Dublin to travel to New Zealand as coronavirus closes borders around the world.

Mar 20, 2020 • 6 min read

New Zealand's patchwork of rivers, waterholes and lakes are perfect for wild swimming adventure. Here are the 8 best spots.

Feb 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s many toddler-friendly hikes.

Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read

Te reo Māori is today one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s three official languages. Here's how you can learn more about te reo Māori before a visit to NZ.

Dec 9, 2019 • 6 min read

With carbon-neutral accommodation options, e-campers for hire and cross-country cycle routes, there are many ways to travel sustainably in New Zealand.

Sep 16, 2019 • 4 min read

Imagine solitude. The only sounds are of the natural environment: a river, the wind in the trees, your breath, and the birds chirping to one another. The only…

Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read

Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…

Jul 10, 2019 • 5 min read

New Zealand is a hiking paradise and on the bucket list of many enthusiastic outdoor travelers around the world. The country's newest route is the Paparoa…

May 24, 2019 • 3 min read

New Zealand’s Northland means family fun in the sun, pohutukawa in bloom and dolphins frolicking in pretty bays. It is beaches without a scrap of…

Mar 20, 2019 • 5 min read

New Zealand is the land of Lord of the Rings, home of the All Blacks, and, according to the writer Rudyard Kipling, the eighth Wonder of the World …

Nov 21, 2018 • 5 min read

With diverse scenery packed into a compact country, New Zealand is a brilliant destination for a road-tripping adventure with family or friends. There are…

Oct 26, 2018 • 4 min read

Most visitors to New Zealand schedule their trip during the nation’s balmy summer months, but wintertime heralds a whole new set of attractions across…

Sep 28, 2018 • 7 min read

Wine lovers will be no strangers to Australia and New Zealand’s top terroirs, from the Margaret River’s velvety Chardonnays to the aromatic Sauvignon…

Oct 19, 2017 • 6 min read

There are few places on Earth as diverse as New Zealand, both in its landscapes and in the possibilities of what to do in those landscapes. It's quite…

May 17, 2017 • 9 min read

The Māori call them mākutu, or witchcraft, because in New Zealand the roads are magical. One minute they surface, unfolding along pastoral foothills; the…

Sep 30, 2016 • 4 min read

Tucked away on the central west coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Taranaki region is both overlooked and under-appreciated. But for more intrepid…

Apr 15, 2016 • 4 min read

When it’s time to get high, look no further than New Zealand – a country with more hills, peaks and points than you can shake a (very long) stick at. Many…

Jan 21, 2015 • 4 min read

With a shed load of rural settlements and a penchant for a cold pint, it’s no wonder New Zealand does a great line in country pubs.