New Zealand

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in New Zealand, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand

17/05/2022 by .
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Keith Lyons discovers there’s everything and nothing to do at New Zealand’s spa resort of Hanmer Springs

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Glamping At the SPLORE Festival, New Zealand

24/03/2021This entry was posted in Auckland, Australasia, New Zealand, Newsletter and tagged , on by .
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Anna Smith reminisces on her glamping at the Splore Festival experience near Auckland in 2020.

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Hidden wonders in southern New Zealand

02/11/2018 by .
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I was cold, a little wet, and it was as dark as the Three Boys Oyster stout I’d imbibed earlier that evening. On the last day of my trip exploring New Zealand’s deep south, I had found yet another moment of awe.

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Waiheke Island Guide

27/09/2016 by .
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When Anna Smith arrives at Waiheke Island it is raining, but the weather doesn’t deter her as she reveals her exclusive Waiheke Island guide.

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Guide to the Cook Islands. No two awesome sunsets the same.

29/01/2015 by .

The New Zealand festival scene is gearing up for Summer

01/11/2013This entry was posted in Australasia, New Zealand, Travel News and tagged on by .
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Following in the wake of 16 year old Kiwi singing sensation Lorde, it seems New Zealand festival scene music has caught the world’s eye just in time for Summer down under.

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