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Summer Guide: Auckland 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsThis Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures
Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
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NewsThis New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave
Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.
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NewsOur Auckland: Five Unforgettable Animal Encounters Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland
Search for nocturnal animals on an after-dark tour and go scuba diving in a marine reserve.
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NewsQT Auckland's New Art-Led Hotel Brings Quirky Luxury to the Waterfront
The oyster-themed property comes with seafood print carpets, suspended art installations and a new restaurant from Sean Connolly.
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NewsOur Auckland: Seven Epic Outdoor Adventures Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland
Start playing in your own backyard again.
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NewsThe Best Day Spas in Auckland
Treat yourself to a full-body scrub, a coconut milk bath or a luxurious buccal facial that literally fights gravity at these Auckland spas.
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NewsThe Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland
Cool off at an inner-city waterfall, a North Shore hidden gem or a crystal lake surrounded by mega sand dunes at these Auckland swimming spots.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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GuideEight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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NewsA Cyclist's Guide to Getting Out of Auckland
Look beyond the city limits for your next weekend adventure — these quality cycling experiences are accessible by car, train, ferry and even seaplane.
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NewsThe Eight Best Glamping Experiences Near Auckland
Sometimes you just need a hot bath beneath a star-drenched sky.
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NewsThe Seven Best Destination Pubs Near Auckland
Where the beer is colder, the pace is slower and the locals have plenty time for a yarn and a laugh.
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NewsEight Brilliant On-Water Experiences That You Should Book for Summer
Nose dive into an underwater network of caves, go island hopping on a jet ski tour or jump behind the wheel of a high-performance sailboat.
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NewsOur Auckland: Eight Ways Our Readers Love to Spend a Rainy Day in Auckland
Turn the dreary weather into an opportunity to have a luxe spa day or leisurely long lunch.
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NewsNew Zealand Might Soon Be Home to a Massive Surf Park
US-based adventure developer Aventuur has secured the rights to develop a wave park in Auckland.
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NewsAustralia Might Soon Be Home to the Southern Hemisphere's Biggest Indoor-Outdoor Water Park
It's slated to open in Melbourne by 2024.
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NewsA 'John Wick' Roller Coaster Is a Real Thing That You'll Be Able to Ride From Next Year
It'll hopefully have you exclaiming a Keanu-style "whoa!" several times.
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NewsSean Connolly Is Opening a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Inside QT Auckland
The new restaurant is inspired by the flavours and spices of Sicily, southern France and Morocco.
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BarNanny's Eatery
492 New North Road, Auckland
With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.
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RestaurantDonnie Taco
Hannah's Laneway, Wellington
A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
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Restaurantkingi
29 Galway Street, Auckland
This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.
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RestaurantMr. Morris
Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland
This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.
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RestaurantHuami
87 Federal Street, Auckland City
You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.
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RestaurantGhost Street
27 Galway Street, Auckland
You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.
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BarOur Land Is Alive
83 Symonds Street, Auckland
At this opening inside Cordis Auckland you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.
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RestaurantParade
250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.
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RestaurantEast
63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland
Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.
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NewsWestfields Across Australia and NZ Are Offering Adorable Photo Shoots with Santa for Your Pets
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit.
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NewsHow to Eat, Drink and Play During Your Next Weekend Staycation in Auckland
We're giving away a wellness spa package for two at Cordis Auckland.
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NewsYou Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels
The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.
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NewsMelbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Small-Clawed Otters 24/7
Spend your day watching four otter pups sleep and play fight as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.
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NewsThis Organisation Will Set You Up with a Beehive and Then Give You the Honey
And you can win your own beehive for a year.
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NewsA New Visitor Boardwalk and Viewing Platform Has Opened on Maungawhau/Mount Eden
The new track wraps around the popular volcanic landmark.
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EventChristmas Lights at MOTAT 2024
Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs
MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.
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NewsFive of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer
Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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NewsIceland Wants to Blast Your 2020-Induced Screams Into the Country's Frosty Wilderness
Your frustrated yells will echo through one of seven locations — including the country's fjords, the capital of Reykjavík or the volcanic surroundings of the Reykjanes peninsula.
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NewsQT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.
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NewsUpper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex
Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.
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NewsThe Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds
The bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.
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An Expansive New Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Zoo
It overlooks the soon-to-be-completed high canopy habitat.
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NewsBookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week
Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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NewsA Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Weekend
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsThis New Initiative Will Set You Up With 'Free' Accomodation on Waiheke Island
On the House has been set up to drive money back into the local economy.
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NewsTen Adventure Activities to Tick Off in New Zealand That Aren't Bungy Jumping
Whether you're looking to catapult across a ravine, ride underground rapids or drive on ice, there's no shortage of blood-rushing activities to complete across the country.
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NewsNew Zealand Ski Fields Will Be Open from Early June
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures
Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About This Year's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsThis Japanese Aquarium Wants You to Video Chat with Its Shy and Lonely Eels
Wave at and talk to more than 300 garden eels — so they don't forget what it's like to be surrounded by humans.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About This Year's The Lyrid Meteor Shower
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsYou Can Hang Out with Llamas and Goats in Your Next Video Meeting Thanks to Sweet Farm
Donate to the Californian animal sanctuary and you can invite one of its furry residents to your next Zoom call.
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NewsFive Fun Remote Dating Ideas If You're Not Isolating with Your Significant Other
You might be apart physically, but it doesn't mean you can't have an exciting (virtual) date night.
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NewsEight Ways to Upskill Without Leaving the House
Spend your time inside learning to write with Margaret Atwood, cooking with Massimo Bottura or painting a masterpiece for your lounge room.
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NewsSeven Travel Live-Streams from Around the World That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Holidays
Virtually escape your lounge room to visit the northern lights, hang out at Tokyo's eerily quiet Shibuya Crossing or try and spot the Loch Ness Monster.
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NewsA Bright and Beaming 'Super Pink Moon' Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Week
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsTVNZ Is Broadcasting Free-to-Air Les Mills Fitness Classes During the Lockdown
Including high-intensity training, simple stretching and workouts for bored kids every Monday to Friday.
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NewsQueensland's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Is Live Streaming Its Furry Residents 24/7
Can't stop, won't stop watching.
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NewsAudible Is Offering a Stack of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained While Indoors
Listen to classics like 'Frankenstein' and 'Pride and Prejudice', for nada.
