Guides
A guide to hot pools and spa resorts
While icy rain is pouring from the heavens, or the hot sun’s filtering through the trees, there are few more relaxing indulgences than spa treatments or the therapeutic waters of mineral hot pools
A guide to public art galleries
Take the time to visit some of NZ's regional public galleries and you'll find some real treasures in their permanent collections, as well regular exhibitions
Snow guide: Canterbury
This is the country's most diverse ski region, guaranteeing a huge variety of terrain.
Farmers’ markets: coming to a town near you
A celebration of local produce, authentic farmers' markets are cropping up everywhere, becoming tourist attractions in their own right.
Celebrating local food
All over New Zealand, small producers in small towns are turning out world-class food, which you not always going to find in the supermarket.
A guide to water safety
Staying safe around water is mostly commonsense. If you feel in need of a refresher course, here are a few tips about safety around beaches, boats and water in general
Snow guide: Club and small commercial ski areas
Few queues, friendly faces and fun are the hallmarks of these little ski areas, many of them hidden on remote mountainsides around the country.
A quick tour of New Zealand breweries
Take a tour around New Zealand with beer on your mind and you'll find lots to surprise you, with boutique breweries popping up even in the most out-of-the-way places and producing some very fine brews.
Perfect pet-friendly getaways
Leaving your precious pooch behind – tail between his legs – can take the thrill out of your weekend escape. So take your canine companion with you, to one of the hundreds of pet-friendly baches on Bookabach.
Wine guide: New Zealand
Take a tour of New Zealand's main wine-growing regions and find out for yourself what it is about our country that helps it produce such distinctive and successful wines.
Surf guide: North Island
Our 15,000km coastline is a surf supermarket of easily accessible breaks just waiting to caress your board. This report guides you to the country's best surf spots.
Snow guide: Queenstown Lakes
Queenstown Lakes is the perfect alpine holiday destination, with stunning scenery, skifields that are rarely closed by bad weather, and a vibrant après ski scene.
Snow guide: Mt Ruapehu
Dramatically rising 2797m out of the Central Plateau, this vast volcanic beauty has two commerical ski areas and a friendly little club field.
