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Chateau Tongariro: DoC handed hotel keys, search for new owners begins
Guests from around the world sent tributes for the historic hotel, closed this week.
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Follow the leader by bike, foot, kayak, or raft.
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It's not all about the bike: Four days on the West Coast Wilderness Trail
On the Wilderness Trail the weather, and the wildlife, is full of surprises.
Methven, is that you? The ski party town has undergone a transformation
The all-season attractions that make Methven extra attractive.
Canadian tourist asks Kiwis why NZ campsites are ‘so depressing’
The social media post was quickly flooded with dozens of comments.
Name that bird: AI researchers create 'Shazam' for NZ native species
A new app uses artificial intelligence to identify over 11,000 native birds and plants.
The star of the show: Dunedin's the place to be for stargazing
A southern light show to knock your socks off.
Best Beach 2023: Don't miss your last chance to vote
Cast your votes for NZ's best family, surf, city, camping and hidden gem beaches.
Best Beach 2023: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches - vote for your winner
Shh! We've got a secret... these are the country's best off the beaten track beaches.
Best Beach 2023: New Zealand's top 10 city beaches
Downunder, we like our city beaches to suit our lifestyle. But which is NZ's best?
Short Haul flight is environmental enemy no 1. Is it time to revisit the Cook Strait Tunnel?
Opinion: The Cook Strait is the site of New Zealand's most profligate air route.
Cool cabins: lesser-known spots to kick back for an NZ holiday
From mountain huts to forest retreats, here's how to relax inland this summer
Te Araroa Trail: Top tips for taking on the Timber Trail section
Hiking Te Araroa doesn't have to mean months off work - there's a way to tackle it in bits
The South Island's hottest new tourist attractions
From glamping to gourmet food, check out these spots on your next Te Wai Pounamu holiday.
Best Beach 2023: NZ's top 10 surf beaches
You've nominated your favourites, now vote for the ultimate winner.
Time to wine down: Take it easy in Marlborough
It's a winning combination of fine wine, fresh mussels and inviting water.
Firm Kiwi favourites: New Zealand's top 10 family beaches and how to vote for your winner
Take a look at New Zealand's best family beaches, as voted by you.
Nice, nice baby: Would you rather stay at an ice hotel or a tiny hideaway?
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Middlemarch magic: The country lodge with loads of heart
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As voted by you: The 50 finalists in Travel's Best Beach 2023 competition
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The prestigious travel guide shares its top picks for eating out.
Best Beach 2023: Dai Henwood and Josh Thomson reveal their best-loved summer spots
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