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Waipura Station, Gisborne, New Zealand

The famous cartoon that put a pastoral slice of paradise on the map

This farm tour could be a scene straight from Footrot Flats, the beloved and long-running New Zealand daily cartoon strip by Murray Ball.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Through an old railway tunnel in a converted golf buggy with Forgotten World Adventures.

A rail journey like no other through NZ’s stunning ‘Forgotten World’

The Forgotten World is an apt title for a New Zealand republic surrounded by rugged terrain, with enough curiosities to keep a visitor thrilled for days.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
The Magic Carpet was designed by Tom Wright, responsible for the cloud-piercing Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

Too much to do: On board ‘the world’s most innovative cruise ship’

Named “one of the world’s greatest places” by Time magazine, Celebrity Edge is big enough to offer variety, without being a floating city.

  • by Jill Dupleix
Wellington, New Zealand.

Port guide: Wellington, New Zealand

Although small, Wellington is cultured, occasionally avant-garde and buzzing with youthful energy. Here’s what to do in a day.

  • by Brian Johnston
Auckland’s Queens Wharf terminal.

Port guide: Auckland, New Zealand

The cruise terminal could hardly be better located to explore New Zealand’s breezy, sea-gazing capital, so get walking.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Purros.

Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences

If you like to get under the skin of a destination – with a few indulgences to boot – then these extraordinary global experiences are for you.

  • by Traveller team
Still one of the world’s most glamorous hotel brands … Mandarin Oriental Singapore.

Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.

  • by Traveller team
Battersea Power Station
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Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station
By Sue Williams
credit: Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • by Traveller team
Mantis Founders Lodge, South Africa.

Traveller Awards: 10 leaders in protecting the planet

From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge, these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.

  • by Traveller team
Still one of the most magical places you can visit … Hobbiton.

Traveller Awards: The top spots for those who just want to have fun

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, these experiences around the world will let you forget any seriousness and enjoy yourself.

  • by Traveller team

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