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Why Shoulder Season in New Zealand is the Best Time to Visit

Our Australasia expert, Meg, recently visited the far-flung, fantastical New Zealand during winter and returned a shoulder-season enthusiast. Here's what she had to say.

Reasons to Visit New Zealand

The scenery speaks for itself when it comes to reasons to visit New Zealand. Even so, we’ve listed a few more to sway you; naturally, the draw of the Hobbiton film set also goes without saying.

Unmissable Landscapes in New Zealand

We’ll level with you. Drawing up a shortlist of unmissable landscapes in New Zealand has been challenging to say the least. The country is one unmissable landscape after another; volcanos,

Must-Sees in New Zealand

A thrill-seeker’s playground, an oenophile’s wonderland and a geographer’s dream, New Zealand offers the perfect blend of adventure and indulgence. Home

Luxury Roast Pork Recipe from New Zealand

For some cooking inspiration, try this luxury roast pork recipe picked up by Pip in New Zealand...   Ingredients: Organic Pork loin Parmesan Parma Ham Garlic Sage New

Luxury Hotels on the South Island

Otahuna Any visitor to New Zealand looking to experience the Maori concept of manaakitanga (the importance of hospitality towards guests) need look no further than Otahuna Lodge.

Luxury Hotels on New Zealand's North Island

Hotel DeBrett Set in the heart of the fashionable district of downtown Auckland, the contemporary and stylish Hotel DeBrett is the perfect base from which

The Great Walks

Great country, great walks. Comparable in size to the UK, but with a population of only four million, New Zealand is one of the world's least crowded countries.

Is it Possible to Visit New Zealand in 8 Days?

Is it possible to see New Zealand over a period of just eight days? Our Australasia expert Katie discovered that it certainly is - and she was lucky enough to take on the challenge.

The Best Roads in New Zealand

This is arguably one of the best countries for road trips. Glacial lakes, snow-covered fjords and mountain peaks, volcanoes, fertile plains, subtropical forests, beaches and rugged coastlines :

3 of the best books to read before travelling to New Zealand

Nature is never far away in New Zealand. As soon as you leave a city you're in some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, and these are some

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