New Zealand

Adventure holidays

Underrated region is the most magnificent landscape I’ve ever seen

I’m hesitant to reveal this, but the underrated mountains of New Zealand’s North Island, as opposed to the popular South, is where the real action is.

Kerry van der Jagt

The 610-metre raised boardwalk across Blanket Bay.

Adventure holidays

No Lycra required: New NZ route is perfect for the unserious cyclist

This New Zealand cycleway will change the way you see biking forever.

Kerry van der Jagt

Tourist numbers to New Zealand have not bounced back to pre-COVID levels.

Opinion
Oceania

Bloody hell, NZ’s come up with a tourism slogan worse than ours

Take a bow, New Zealand. Australia’s infamous “Where the bloody hell are you?” campaign is no longer the worst to come out of this region.

Robert Jackman

Travel tips

The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia

The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most hardworking traveller will never exhaust.

Julietta Jameson

The main lodge building has been extended, with additional indoor and outdoor areas.

Luxury holidays

The 100-year-old grande dame of luxury lodges gets a $25m revamp

Huka Lodge, the luxury New Zealand lodge that inspired imitators around the world, has just reopened after a substantial renovation.

Trudi Jenkins

★★★★
Hotel reviews

I didn’t want to stay in this budget airport hotel, but I loved it

Get over your Holiday Inn preconceptions – this airport hotel is fun and funky, with surprising tropical-resort vibes.

Katrina Lobley

Getting to South America is easy from Sydney or Melbourne.

Opinion
Travel tips

Back-to-work blues? These 10 tips will ignite your travel dreams

The exchange rate is brutal, there’s a cost-of-living crisis and overtourism is ruining popular spots, but here’s how you can still have a great holiday in 2025.