Road trips
If you’re wanting to explore the real New Zealand, it’s hard to beat a good roadie. Whether you're following one of the 10 themed highways, taking a tiki tour or tackling the epic journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff, adventure is to be found around pretty much every corner (or hairpin bend).
Is this New Zealand's most 'terrifying' road trip?
The narrow 22km stretch of gravel and dirt track through Skippers Canyon is unforgettable.
Three of the best drives around Wellington
You don’t have to drive far from the capital to get some amazing views.
A guide to Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park
Bookend outdoor adventures amid remote and rugged South Island landscapes with the cosmopolitan energy and excitement of Queenstown and Wānaka.
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Small towns to stop at on a New Zealand roadie
New Zealand is chock-a-block with interesting little towns that are worth hopping out of the car for - here's our pick of the pit stops.
22/12/2020
Summer short breaks: Day trips from the cities
A couple of hours from our biggest cities lie world-class mini break destinations, just waiting for your next long weekend.
22/12/2020
The travel hot list: New things to try in 2021
We’ve spent the past year furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s amazing experiences. From hotels, bars and restaurants to road trips, national parks and hikes, here are some of our top picks to try in 2021.
20/12/2020
The Gisborne back road with two NZ gems
Wharekopae Rd has one of the country's best free activities, and the national arboretum, the brainchild of an eccentric farmer.
20/12/2020
Travel offers of the week: Get 40 per cent off motorhomes
Cut-price ziplining and free trips for kids to Hobbiton are among the other bargains to be had over summer.
19/12/2020
How to be a decent freedom camper
These tips provide the most common freedom camping mistakes we see and how we’ve avoided them.
16/12/2020
NZ's secret emerald lake, and the ghost that lives there
St Bathans is a historic mining town that's home to an incredible blue lake, and a fabled ghost who likes to haunt men.
14/12/2020
NZ's most underrated tiny towns
New Zealand's tiny towns are home to some of our best hidden gems, from an emerald lake, to cliffs that look like they're from the moon.
13/12/2020