Travel & Leisure
Chinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Auckland with a Month of Half-Price Rides
It's launching on November 2 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for riders.
Rolling updates including travel alerts, holiday destination information, tourism, airfares and airline news
Show All
-
NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
{"id":953316,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"From the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays","description":"Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men \u201997', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Up-House_01_Airbnb-Icons_Ryan-Lowery_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Up-House_01_Airbnb-Icons_Ryan-Lowery_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/airbnb-icons","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Up-House_01_Airbnb-Icons_Ryan-Lowery_supplied.jpg","alt":"From the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Up-House_02_Airbnb-Icons_Ryan-Lowery_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Purple-Rain-House_Airbnb-Icons_01_Eric-Ogden_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-X-Mansion_01_Airbnb-Icons_Max-Miechowski_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Ferrari-Museum_01_Airbnb-Icons_Thomas-Prior_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airbnb-Icons_Doja-Cat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Musee-dOrsay_01_Airbnb-Icons_Frederik-Vercruysse_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Janhvi-Kapoor_01_Airbnb-Icons_House-of-Pixels_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airbnb_Inside-Out-2_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Feid_01_Airbnb-Icons_Sismatyc_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airbnb-Icons_Kevin-Hart_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Khaby-Lame_01_Airbnb-Icons_Federico-Ciamei_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Up-House_03_Airbnb-Icons_Ryan-Lowery_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-X-Mansion_02_Airbnb-Icons_Holly-Andres_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]} -
FeatureA Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands
Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.
{"id":950121,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands","description":"Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santorini-Rooftops-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santorini-Rooftops.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/feature\/beginners-guide-to-the-greek-islands","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Feature","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santorini-Rooftops.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]} -
NewsSun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos
Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.
{"id":949918,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos","description":"Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/los-cabos-pexels-jules-clark-18681293-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/los-cabos-pexels-jules-clark-18681293.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/sun-sea-and-sand-adventures-three-must-do-adventures-in-beautiful-los-cabos","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/los-cabos-pexels-jules-clark-18681293.jpg","alt":"Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/whale-sharks-pexels-emma-li-8812640.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Whale-shark-artwork-los-cabos-elizabeth-tucker.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flora-Farms-Los-Cabos.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-table-view-at-Flora-Farms-Los-Cabos.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cabos-Adventures-ATV-Desert-Excursion.jpg","alt":""}]} -
NewsAcclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only
Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.
{"id":950015,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only","description":"Famous chef Ferran Adri\u00e0 is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free \u2014 but you do have to make your own way there.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_01_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_01_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/elbulli1846-airbnb","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_01_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":"Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_02_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_05_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_14_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_11_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_10_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_09_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_13_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_06_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_12_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_04_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_03_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elBulli1846_08_Airbnb_Marc-Ensenyat_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
A selection of experiences that offer hands-on foodie encounters to seek out and savour
Show All
-
FeatureA Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."
{"id":870344,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South","description":"\"While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall.\"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TTAS22_HotelBrunyLodge_CPowned_AnastasiaMedveskaya-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TTAS22_HotelBrunyLodge_CPowned_AnastasiaMedveskaya.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/feature\/tasmania-southern-edge-foodie-road-trip","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Feature","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TTAS22_HotelBrunyLodge_CPowned_AnastasiaMedveskaya.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]} -
NewsSix Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source
Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.
{"id":865458,"type":"drink","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source","description":"Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia \u2014 here's where to sample it straight from the source.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Agrarian-Kitchen-Credit-Tourism-Tasmania-Peter-Whyte-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Agrarian-Kitchen-Credit-Tourism-Tasmania-Peter-Whyte.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/six-tassie-restaurants-championing-paddock-to-plate-dining","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Agrarian-Kitchen-Credit-Tourism-Tasmania-Peter-Whyte.jpg","alt":"Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Van-Bone-Tasmania-Credit-Van-Bone.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Agrarian-Kitchen-Credit-Jarrad-Seng-2Whyte.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stillwater-Credit-Nat-Mendham.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TourismTasmania_Swansea_SuppliedForPaddockToPlate_CreditJasonCharlesHill.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fat-Pig-Farm-Credit-Liam-Neal.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Timbre-Kitchen-Credit-Kelly-Slater.jpg","alt":""}]}
Specially curated itineraries that will help you get the most out of your short trip away
Show All
-
NewsA Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
{"id":758746,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island","description":"The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation\u00a0are as beautiful as ever.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/VivonneBar-KangarooIsland-BenGoode-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/VivonneBar-KangarooIsland-BenGoode.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/kangaroo-island-weekender","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/VivonneBar-KangarooIsland-BenGoode.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/KangarooIslandSpirits-MeaghanColes-SATC.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SealBayConservationPark-SATC-AdamBruzzone-KangarooIsland.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BayofshoalsWine-MeaghanColes-KangarooIsland.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PenneShawHotel-SATC-AdamBruzzone-KangarooIsland.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChapmanRiver-KangarooIsland-JulieFletcher-SATC.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/KangarooIsland-SATC-AdamBruzzone-KangarooIsland.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EcopiaRetreat-StirlingWest-KangarooIsland-SATC.jpg","alt":""}]} -
NewsA Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
{"id":748394,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region","description":"Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Great-Barrier-Reef-Lady-Musgrave-Darren-Jew-Tourism-and-Events-Queensland-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Great-Barrier-Reef-Lady-Musgrave-Darren-Jew-Tourism-and-Events-Queensland-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/a-weekenders-guide-to-queenslands-bundaberg-region","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Great-Barrier-Reef-Lady-Musgrave-Darren-Jew-Tourism-and-Events-Queensland-supplied.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pocket-Storehouse-Bundaberg-Tourism-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bundaberg-Tourism-Water-Street-Kitchen-Paul-Beutel.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Paul-Beutel-Kalki-Moon-Distilling-Company-supplied-Bundaberg-Tourism.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Paul-Beutel-Ohana-Cider-and-Tropical-Winery-supplied-Bundaberg-Tourism.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lady-Musgrave-Island-supplied-Bundaberg-Tourism.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lady-Musgrave-Island-Credit-Melissa-Findley-Bundaberg-Tourism-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bundaberg-Rum-Tour-Tourism-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kellys-Beach-Resort-supplied-.jpg","alt":""}]} -
NewsA Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands
Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.
{"id":759203,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands","description":"Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant \u2014 all in just one weekend.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bradman-oval-bowral-southern-highlands-destination-nsw-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bradman-oval-bowral-southern-highlands-destination-nsw.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/a-weekenders-guide-to-bowral-and-the-southern-highlands","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bradman-oval-bowral-southern-highlands-destination-nsw.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bendooley-Estate-Berrima-Destination-NSW.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/PepperGreen-Estate-Berrima-Destination-NSW.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dirty-Janes-Bowral-Destination-NSW.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/peppers-craigieburn-bowral-hotel-1.jpg","alt":""}]} -
NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
{"id":863702,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart","description":"For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mount-wellington-tasmania-credit-Luke-Tscharke-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mount-wellington-tasmania-credit-Luke-Tscharke.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/the-essential-spring-long-weekenders-guide-to-hobart","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mount-wellington-tasmania-credit-Luke-Tscharke.jpg","alt":"The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kunanyi-Mt-Wellington-tourism-tasmania-.jpeg","alt":"The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tasmania-whiskey-tasting.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mewstone-wines-winery-tasmania-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/grandvewe-vodka-tourism-tasmania.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tasmania-air-tours.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tasmania-air-tours.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fire-ice-walk-tasmania-wild-wellness.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/peppina-food-tasman-hotel.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/oysters-tourism-tasmania.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/peppina-restaurant-supplied-tasman-hotel.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/agrarian-kitchen-tourism-tasmania.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-barn-tas-airbnb.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-tasman-hotel-hobart-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tasman-hotel-room-suppied.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":617678,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka","description":"Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/a-weekenders-guide-to-wanaka","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka.jpg","width":1920,"height":1082,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cardrona-distillery.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/festival-of-colour.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15325263_1376461372386239_2712294198999123010_o-e1492638797502.jpg","alt":""}]}
-
GuideThe 13 Best Hotels In Melbourne
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.
{"id":871253,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The 13 Best Hotels In Melbourne","description":"Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life \u2014 fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rydges-melbourne-supplied-7-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rydges-melbourne-supplied-7.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/best-of\/best-hotels-melbourne","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Melbourne-Marriott-Docklands-pool-wide-credit-Dianna-Snape.jpg","alt":"Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands \u2014 one of the best hotels in Melbourne."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Marriott-Docklands-reception-supplied.jpg","alt":"Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands \u2014 one of the best hotels in Melbourne."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Archers-Marriott-Docklands-interiors-supplied-min.jpg","alt":"Archer's restaurant at Marriott Docklands"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Marriott-Docklands-room-supplied.jpg","alt":"Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands \u2014 one of the best hotels in Melbourne."}]} -
GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.
{"id":871329,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane","description":"Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life \u2014 fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_102_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_102_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/best-of\/best-hotels-brisbane","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_107_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thecalilehote_Richardsandsp_Seanfennessy.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_105_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Calile_Lobby-Bar_07_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_109_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TheCalile_\u00a9_Sean-Fennessy_108_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Calile_Lobby-Bar_04_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Calile_Lobby-Bar_02_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane"}]} -
NewsOur Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
{"id":874845,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia","description":"Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-15-scaled-1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-15-scaled-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/australia-best-glamping-sites","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-23-3-scaled-1.jpg","alt":"Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-15-scaled-1.jpg","alt":"Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-19-1-scaled-1.jpg","alt":"Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nightfall-glamping.jpeg","alt":"Nightfall in Queensland - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rottnest-island-glamping.jpg","alt":"DISCOVERY ROTTNEST ISLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_2438.jpg","alt":"Balgownie Estate Bendigo - Victoria - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SS-Hero-25-1-scaled-1.jpg","alt":"SAL SALIS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Glamper-7.jpg","alt":"HAPPY GLAMPER, VICTORIA - home to some of the best glamping in Australia"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paperbark-glampingCopy-of-ErikaYin_GraziaMag_tent-at-Night.jpg","alt":"PAPERBARK CAMP, NEW SOUTH WALES - where to go glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SirrometSanctuary_028_supplied.jpg","alt":"SANCTUARY BY SIRROMET, QUEENSLAND - best glamping in Australia"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Peninsula-Hot-Springs-glamping-entrance-supplied.jpg","alt":"Best Melbourne glamping - Peninsula Hot Springs \u2014 Victoria"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/0F37F2C9-CA65-4CED-A3CB-8B93FCFFA124.jpeg","alt":"BANUBANU BEACH RESORT, NORTHERN TERRITORY - some of the best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Marramarra-lodge-supplied.jpeg","alt":"MARRAMARRA LODGE - NEW SOUTH WALES - some of the best glamping in Austrlaia"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bay-of-Fires-Bush-Retreat-274A0927.jpg","alt":"BAY OF FIRES RETREAT, TASMANIA - best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Werribee-Open-Range-Zoo_42610_Slumber-Safari_Hi-res-for-print.jpg","alt":"WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO, VICTORIA - best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8.-Dune-Pavilion-Bedroom.jpg","alt":"LONGITUDE 131\u00b0, NORTHERN TERRITORY - best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WP_ikara_safari_camp_MANDATORY-CREDIT_South_australian_tourisim_commision_01.jpg","alt":"WILPENA POUND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - best glamping in Australia."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CP-Alchol-survey-imagery-Sierra-Escape-bath-Mudgee-Sunglass-Hut-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Sierra Escapes - best glamping in Australia - NSW"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pebble-point-2.jpg","alt":"PEBBLE POINT, VICTORIA - best glamping australia"}]} -
GuideThe Best Hotels in Sydney
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.
{"id":871309,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Best Hotels in Sydney","description":"Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life \u2014 fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ace-Hotel-Sydney_14_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ace-Hotel-Sydney_14_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/best-of\/best-hotels-sydney","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ace-Hotel-Sydney_14_supplied.jpg","alt":"Ace Hotel - one of the best hotels in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/sofitel-darling-harbour01.jpg","alt":"Sofitel Darling Harbour - one of the best hotels in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sofitel-infinity-pool-supplied.jpg","alt":"Sofitel Darling Harbour - one of the best hotels in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sofitel-spa-darling-habour-credit-Anna-Kucera.jpg","alt":"Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour - one of the best day spas in Sydney."}]} -
NewsStay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club
This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.
{"id":911961,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club","description":"This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CPTrips_HotelKomuneCouplesTrip_Sourced23-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CPTrips_HotelKomuneCouplesTrip_Sourced23.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/stay-of-the-week-hotel-komune-resort-and-beach-club","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CPTrips_HotelKomuneCouplesTrip_Sourced23.jpg","alt":"Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CPTrips_HotelKomune_Bali_Sourced23.jpg","alt":"Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CPTrips_BaliHotelKomune_Sourced23.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CPTrips_HotelKomune_BeachfrontSuites_Sourced23.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HotelKomune_StayoftheWeek_Bar_Sourced23.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bali_KeramasBeach_HotelKomuneSOTW_iStock23_Credit-Nurture.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HotelKomune_StayoftheWeek_SurfClub_Sourced23.jpg","alt":"Hotel Komune surf club with guests getting ready to surf."}]} -
NewsThe Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
{"id":879061,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024","description":"Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WAITOMO-HILLTOP-new-zealand-glamping-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WAITOMO-HILLTOP-new-zealand-glamping-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/best-glamping-sites-new-zealand","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WAITOMO-HILLTOP-new-zealand-glamping-supplied.jpg","alt":"The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WAITOMO-HILLTOP-new-zealand-glamping-supplied6.jpg","alt":"The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_2166.jpeg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kawakawa-glamping-new-zealand-credit-SJL-Photography.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/coromandel-luxury-escapes-glamping-new-zealand-supplied.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lavericks-Bay-glamping-new-zealand-20.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WAITOMO-HILLTOP-new-zealand-glamping-supplied4.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image_processing20221016-4-1msqpyu.jpeg","alt":"glamping new zealand"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drone-7.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kanuka-Above.jpeg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kekerengu-glamping-new-zealand-dan-kerins_1.jpg","alt":"new zealand glamping best"}]}
Travel
Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips
-
{"id":786654,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Chinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Launching in Auckland with a Month of Half-Price Rides","description":"It's launching on November 2 with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for riders.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DiDi-NZ-App-Image-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DiDi-NZ-App-Image.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/chinese-ridesharing-service-didi-is-launching-in-auckland-with-a-month-of-half-price-rides","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DiDi-NZ-App-Image.jpg","width":1920,"height":1081,"alt":""}]}
-
{"id":786501,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Sean Connolly Is Opening a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Inside QT Auckland","description":"The new restaurant is inspired by the flavours and spices of Sicily, southern France and Morocco.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/QTA-Esther-dishes-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/QTA-Esther-dishes-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/sean-connolly-is-opening-a-mediterranean-inspired-restaurant-inside-qt-auckland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/QTA-Esther-dishes-2.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSean 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.
-
{"id":786471,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"You Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List","description":"The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length \u2014 and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nijigen-no-Mori_01_website-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nijigen-no-Mori_01_website.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/news-2\/you-can-now-zoom-into-a-life-sized-godzilla-statue-via-zipline","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nijigen-no-Mori_01_website.jpg","alt":"You Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List"}]}
Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Add Ziplining Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The new Japanese theme park attraction stretches across 120 metres in length — and also features a Godzilla museum and Godzilla-themed food.
-
{"id":785703,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away a Two-Night Getaway with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown","description":"Enjoy a world-class getaway in the South Island's picturesque resort town.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HIE_Room_452_014_final-Suite-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HIE_Room_452_014_final-Suite.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/were-giving-away-a-two-night-getaway-with-holiday-inn-express-suites-queenstown","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HIE_Room_452_014_final-Suite.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Two-Night Getaway with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Enjoy a world-class getaway in the South Island's picturesque resort town.
-
{"id":785885,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Sofitel Auckland Has Been Given a Luxury French-Inspired Makeover","description":"The reworked space now includes Louis XVI-inspired furnishings and a waterside seafood restaurant.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SA-5624-copy-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SA-5624-copy.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/sofitel-auckland-has-been-given-a-luxury-french-inspired-makeover","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SA-5624-copy.jpg","width":1920,"height":1079,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SA-5513.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSofitel Auckland Has Been Given a Luxury French-Inspired Makeover
The reworked space now includes Louis XVI-inspired furnishings and a waterside seafood restaurant.
-
{"id":784995,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"New Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble","description":"To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT \u2014\u00a0and won't have to quarantine on arrival.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sydney-harbourbridge-operahouse-kayak-unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sydney-harbourbridge-operahouse-kayak-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/new-zealanders-will-be-able-to-travel-to-australia-from-mid-october-as-part-of-a-one-way-bubble","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sydney-harbourbridge-operahouse-kayak-unsplash.jpg","alt":"New Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Anzac-Hill-Alice-Springs-Tourism-Australia.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
-
{"id":784096,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Twenty of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand","description":"Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Away-Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Away-Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/twenty-of-the-most-unique-stays-you-can-book-around-new-zealand","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Away-Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":"Twenty of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Glamcamping-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/The-Grove-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pisa-Cabin-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mud-Hut-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fairytale-Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Designs-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Alpine-Pod-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/House-Truck-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mudcastle-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Alpine-Cube-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Blackpool-House-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Warm-Cosy-Yurt-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Rocky-Point-Hut-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lantern-House-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/The-Gallery-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Woodpecker-Bay-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Away-Treehouse-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Brake-House-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bush-Chalet-NZ-unique-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
-
{"id":785183,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"How to Eat, Drink and Play During Your Next Weekend Staycation in Auckland","description":"We're giving away a wellness spa package for two at Cordis Auckland.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chuan-Spa-Spa-Pool-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chuan-Spa-Spa-Pool.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/how-to-eat-drink-and-play-during-your-next-weekend-staycation-in-auckland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chuan-Spa-Spa-Pool.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/CP-images-lowbrow.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Weaving_Tautai_2020-1024x683-1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/High-Tea-By-Cordis-2019.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lindsey-bahia-648811-unsplash-min.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chuan-spa-moongate-Cordis-Auckland-e1523310247929.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureHow 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.
-
{"id":783700,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Twenty of the Most Luxurious Waterfront Stays You Can Book in Auckland","description":"Pick a winner, pack your bags and get ready to live your best holiday life.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Glasshouse-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Glasshouse-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/twenty-of-the-most-luxurious-waterfront-stays-you-can-book-in-auckland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Glasshouse-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":"Twenty of the Most Luxurious Waterfront Stays You Can Book in Auckland"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Waiheke-Vista-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Glasshouse-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Waterfront-Sanctuary-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Circular-Bay-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beach-House-Oneroa-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Palm-Beach-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chic-Palm-Beach-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beachfront-Retreat-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Waiheke-Beach-Retreat-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Paradise-Palm-Beach-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Palm-Beach-Panorama-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Island-Time-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beach-House-Piha-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied-1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Piha-Suite-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beach-Pad-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tihi-Lodge-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mai-Mai-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bella-Vista-Escape-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Spectacular-Waterfront2-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Te-Whau-Auckland-Airbnb-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureTwenty of the Most Luxurious Waterfront Stays You Can Book in Auckland
Pick a winner, pack your bags and get ready to live your best holiday life.
-
{"id":783498,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"We're Giving Away a Luxe Two-Night Getaway for You and a Mate to Waiheke Island","description":"Fall back in love with your own backyard with two days of eating, drinking and exploring.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/The-Boatshed-Waiheke-Island-supplied-Tourism-NZ-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/The-Boatshed-Waiheke-Island-supplied-Tourism-NZ.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/were-giving-away-a-luxe-two-night-getaway-for-you-and-a-mate-to-waiheke-island","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/The-Boatshed-Waiheke-Island-supplied-Tourism-NZ.jpg","alt":"We're Giving Away a Luxe Two-Night Getaway for You and a Mate to Waiheke Island"}]}
Travel & LeisureWe're Giving Away a Luxe Two-Night Getaway for You and a Mate to Waiheke Island
Fall back in love with your own backyard with two days of eating, drinking and exploring.
-
{"id":783173,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Pipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat","description":"This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pipinui-point2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pipinui-point2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/pipinui-point-is-wellingtons-new-luxury-clifftop-retreat","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pipinui-point2.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pipinui-point1.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisurePipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
-
{"id":783305,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Air New Zealand Has Released Thousands of Fares for Under $50","description":"More than 180,000 fares are on sale to 20 destinations across the country.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/air-nz-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/air-nz.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/air-new-zealand-has-released-thousands-of-fares-for-under-50","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/air-nz.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Released Thousands of Fares for Under $50
More than 180,000 fares are on sale to 20 destinations across the country.
-
{"id":783326,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Auckland's New Five-Star Park Hyatt Is Now Open","description":"The massive property comes with 195 rooms, four dining options and a 25-metre infinity pool.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Onemata-Restaurant-at-Park-Hyatt-Auckland-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Onemata-Restaurant-at-Park-Hyatt-Auckland.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/aucklands-new-five-star-park-hyatt-is-now-open","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Onemata-Restaurant-at-Park-Hyatt-Auckland.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Harbour-Suite.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureAuckland's New Five-Star Park Hyatt Is Now Open
The massive property comes with 195 rooms, four dining options and a 25-metre infinity pool.
-
{"id":781982,"type":"health","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Tourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album","description":"It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Phoenix-Valley-CREDIT-dankerinsphotography-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Phoenix-Valley-CREDIT-dankerinsphotography-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/tourism-new-zealand-has-released-a-four-track-meditation-album","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Phoenix-Valley-CREDIT-dankerinsphotography-2.jpg","width":1920,"height":1081,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureTourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album
It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.
-
{"id":781894,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Japan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023","description":"It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space \u2014 and take around half a day to walk through.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warner-Brothers-Studio-Tour-London_Diagon-Alley_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warner-Brothers-Studio-Tour-London_Diagon-Alley_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/japans-new-making-of-harry-potter-theme-park-will-open-in-2023","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warner-Brothers-Studio-Tour-London_Diagon-Alley_supplied.jpg","alt":"Japan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Toshimaen_Hydro-police_Rsa_Wikimedia-Commons.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warner-Brothers-Studio-Tour-London_Hogwarts-Express-and-Platform-nine-and-three-quarters_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureJapan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
-
{"id":780330,"type":"health","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer","description":"Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/305-Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Ruapehu-Graeme-Murray-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/305-Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Ruapehu-Graeme-Murray.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/five-of-new-zealands-great-walks-you-can-book-for-summer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/305-Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Ruapehu-Graeme-Murray.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AD242-Tongariro-Apline-Crossing-Ruapehu-Paul-Abbitt.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AT44-Whanganui-National-Park-Whanganui-Chris-McLennan.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1B3A1513_Abel_Tasman_National_Park_Nelson_Miles_Holden.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/L090-Kepler-Track-Fiordland-Tourism-New-Zealand.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3993-Stewart-Island-Matt-Crawford.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive 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.
-
{"id":780304,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Hotel Fitzroy Is a New Ten-Room Boutique Property in Ponsonby","description":"This new boutique property offers an in-room breakfast service and dedicated hosts for your stay.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HERO-2-Hotel-Fitzroy-curated-by-Fable-Luxury-Room-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HERO-2-Hotel-Fitzroy-curated-by-Fable-Luxury-Room.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/hotel-fitzroy-is-a-new-ten-room-boutique-resort-in-ponsonby","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HERO-2-Hotel-Fitzroy-curated-by-Fable-Luxury-Room.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HERO-3-Hotel-Fitzroy-curated-by-Fable-4.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureHotel Fitzroy Is a New Ten-Room Boutique Property in Ponsonby
This new boutique property offers an in-room breakfast service and dedicated hosts for your stay.
-
{"id":780254,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk","description":"The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/New-Bridge-Hokitika-Gorge-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/New-Bridge-Hokitika-Gorge.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/the-south-islands-west-coast-is-home-to-a-new-premier-short-walk","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/New-Bridge-Hokitika-Gorge.jpg","width":1920,"height":1081,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk
The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.
-
{"id":779308,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"New Zealand's Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands Could Be in Place Before the End of the Year","description":"And you won't need to quarantine on arrival.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/photo-1588782461976-eb6b1c500446-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/photo-1588782461976-eb6b1c500446.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/new-zealands-travel-bubble-with-the-cook-islands-could-be-in-place-before-the-end-of-the-year","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/photo-1588782461976-eb6b1c500446.jpeg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureNew Zealand's Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands Could Be in Place Before the End of the Year
And you won't need to quarantine on arrival.
-
{"id":778526,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Incredible New Zealand Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland","description":"You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday \u2014 these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/056hi-res-secret-agent-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/056hi-res-secret-agent.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/five-incredible-new-zealand-islands-for-when-you-want-to-get-off-the-mainland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/056hi-res-secret-agent.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/026-hi-res-secret-agent.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/roberton-island.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Medlands_Beach_Great_Barrier_Island.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Waiheke-Island-Auckland-Tourism-credit-Miles-Holden-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kapiti-island.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Incredible New Zealand Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.
-
{"id":777999,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay","description":"The four-night festival\u00a0will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Walk-of-Wonders-Artist_Hybycozo_Credit_Bas-van-Est-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Walk-of-Wonders-Artist_Hybycozo_Credit_Bas-van-Est.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/a-new-light-and-fire-festival-is-coming-to-hawkes-bay","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Walk-of-Wonders-Artist_Hybycozo_Credit_Bas-van-Est.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Arts & EntertainmentA New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay
The four-night festival will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.
-
{"id":776356,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Surf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand","description":"The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surfstitch-travellerautobarn-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surfstitch-travellerautobarn-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/surf-stitch-competition","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surfstitch-travellerautobarn-supplied.jpg","alt":"Surf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/travellersautobarn-surfstitch-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSurf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand
The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.
-
{"id":776682,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Eco-Sanctuaries Where You Can Spot Native Wildlife in New Zealand","description":"Head here to spot\u00a0flightless birdlife, native reptile species, multi-coloured reef fish\u00a0and giant bugs.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tiritiri_Matangi_Wharf-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tiritiri_Matangi_Wharf.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/five-eco-sanctuaries-where-you-can-spot-native-wildlife-in-new-zealand","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tiritiri_Matangi_Wharf.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kaka-Zealandia.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tiritiri_Matangi_Wharf.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sanctuary-mountain-maungatautari.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-T-Poor-Knights-dive-groups-CREDIT-Dive_Tutukaka.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/orokonui-ecosanctuary-.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Eco-Sanctuaries Where You Can Spot Native Wildlife in New Zealand
Head here to spot flightless birdlife, native reptile species, multi-coloured reef fish and giant bugs.
-
{"id":775820,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A 195-Room Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Auckland CBD This September","description":"The five-star property comes with four dining options.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Harbour-Suite-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Harbour-Suite.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/a-195-room-luxury-hotel-is-opening-in-auckland-cbd-this-september","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Harbour-Suite.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Onemata-Restaurant-at-Park-Hyatt-Auckland.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureA 195-Room Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Auckland CBD This September
The five-star property comes with four dining options.
-
{"id":775341,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Opening Date Has Been Announced for Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway","description":"It will also be home to a new restaurant from\u00a0the team behind Orphans Kitchen.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Galway_Rm_1500px_web-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Galway_Rm_1500px_web.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/the-opening-date-has-been-announced-for-britomarts-new-luxury-hotel-and-laneway","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Galway_Rm_1500px_web.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THE-HOTEL-BRITOMART_8492-copy.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe Opening Date Has Been Announced for Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway
It will also be home to a new restaurant from the team behind Orphans Kitchen.
-
{"id":775061,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations","description":"Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QT-Auckland-2-e1594074853180-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QT-Auckland-2-e1594074853180.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/qt-aucklands-new-boutique-hotel-is-now-accepting-reservations","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QT-Auckland-2-e1594074853180.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureQT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.
-
{"id":617678,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka","description":"Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/a-weekenders-guide-to-wanaka","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wanaka.jpg","width":1920,"height":1082,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cardrona-distillery.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/festival-of-colour.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15325263_1376461372386239_2712294198999123010_o-e1492638797502.jpg","alt":""}]}
-
{"id":774507,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under","description":"Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though \u2014 but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Manarola_Italy_Unsplash_ananthan-loggi-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Manarola_Italy_Unsplash_ananthan-loggi.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/the-european-union-is-reopening-its-borders-to-tourists-from-down-under","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Manarola_Italy_Unsplash_ananthan-loggi.jpg","alt":"The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/nice-france-travel-unsplash.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under
Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.
-
{"id":774422,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Six NZ Eco-Tourism Experiences If You Want to Make a Difference While Travelling","description":"From urban wildlife eco-sanctuaries to suspended forest tree walks, here's how to make your next adventure count.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Auckland-Whale-and-Dolphin-Safari-1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Auckland-Whale-and-Dolphin-Safari-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/six-nz-eco-tourism-experiences-if-you-want-to-make-a-difference-while-travelling","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Auckland-Whale-and-Dolphin-Safari-1.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kaka-Zealandia.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Rotorua-Canopy_Tours_Ultimate.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REDWOODS-TREEWALK1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/wanaka-nz-3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oamaru-blue-penguin-colony.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/auckland-whale-and-dolphin-safari.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureSix NZ Eco-Tourism Experiences If You Want to Make a Difference While Travelling
From urban wildlife eco-sanctuaries to suspended forest tree walks, here's how to make your next adventure count.
-
{"id":774277,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Upper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex","description":"Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/brewtown-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/brewtown.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/food-drink\/upper-hutts-brewtown-is-opening-a-huge-new-craft-beer-entertainment-complex","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/brewtown.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Food & DrinkUpper 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.
-
{"id":764119,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Uber Is Launching a Pet-Friendly Option in New Zealand So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride","description":"Uber Pet is rolling out across Auckland and Wellington.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Uber-Pet-supplied2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Uber-Pet-supplied2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/uber-is-launching-a-pet-friendly-option-in-auckland-so-you-can-finally-take-fido-for-a-ride","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Uber-Pet-supplied2.jpg","alt":"Uber Is Launching a Pet-Friendly Option in New Zealand So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Uber-Pet-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureUber Is Launching a Pet-Friendly Option in New Zealand So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride
Uber Pet is rolling out across Auckland and Wellington.
-
{"id":773944,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds","description":"The\u00a0bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/24563888492_6f2a4ce7c4_k-e1592949142569-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/24563888492_6f2a4ce7c4_k-e1592949142569.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/the-department-of-conservation-is-launching-a-booking-system-for-its-network-of-back-country-huts-and-campgrounds","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/24563888492_6f2a4ce7c4_k-e1592949142569.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThe 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.
-
{"id":773450,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Travel Company Has Launched a Series of Week-Long Guided Holidays","description":"Local explorers can sign up for two seven-day experiences.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/TTSS_LauraDouglas_2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/TTSS_LauraDouglas_2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/this-travel-company-has-launched-a-series-of-week-long-guided-holidays","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/TTSS_LauraDouglas_2.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Roberton-Island-Bay-of-Islands.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThis Travel Company Has Launched a Series of Week-Long Guided Holidays
Local explorers can sign up for two seven-day experiences.
-
{"id":772552,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Bookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week","description":"Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hike-river-camping-unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hike-river-camping-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/bookings-for-new-zealands-great-walks-open-this-week","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hike-river-camping-unsplash.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureBookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week
Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
-
{"id":772058,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Outrageously Luxe New Zealand Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself","description":"Find comfy beds, private rock pools and rooftop hot tubs, all set in some of the country's most secluded and stunning spots.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/scrubby-bay-11-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/scrubby-bay-11.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/five-outrageously-luxe-new-zealand-getaways-for-when-you-really-want-to-treat-yourself","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/scrubby-bay-11.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ThePenthouse-Eichardts-TheGrille-JKPhoto-Jan2017-72-e1591134081595.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Mahu-Whenua-MasterHERO.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Wharekauhau-e1591134274696.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/P9232379-scaled-e1591133130579.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seascape-6.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureFive Outrageously Luxe New Zealand Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself
Find comfy beds, private rock pools and rooftop hot tubs, all set in some of the country's most secluded and stunning spots.
-
{"id":771919,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June","description":"The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Greece_Unsplash_dan-wechter-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Greece_Unsplash_dan-wechter.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/news-2\/greece-will-reopen-to-tourists-from-down-under-from-mid-june","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Greece_Unsplash_dan-wechter.jpg","alt":"Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Greece-Skiathos-stock-unsplash.jpeg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureGreece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June
The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.
-
{"id":771727,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This New Initiative Will Set You Up With 'Free' Accomodation on Waiheke Island","description":"On the House has been set up to drive money back into the local economy.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Waiheke-Island-Auckland-Tourism-credit-Miles-Holden-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Waiheke-Island-Auckland-Tourism-credit-Miles-Holden-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/this-new-initiative-will-set-you-up-with-free-accomodation-on-waiheke-island","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Waiheke-Island-Auckland-Tourism-credit-Miles-Holden-supplied.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThis 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.
-
{"id":771448,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Wellington's Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour Is Operating for Free Until the End of July","description":"The guided service takes visitors on a 90-minute loop visiting nine key Welly destinations.\u00a0","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wellington-cable-car-lesley-wild-488x300.png","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wellington-cable-car-lesley-wild.png","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/wellingtons-hop-on-hop-off-tour-is-operating-for-free-until-the-end-of-july","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wellington-cable-car-lesley-wild.png","width":1920,"height":1081,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureWellington's Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour Is Operating for Free Until the End of July
The guided service takes visitors on a 90-minute loop visiting nine key Welly destinations.
-
{"id":771450,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government","description":"The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Shibuya-scramble-crossing_Unsplash_jezael-melgoza-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Shibuya-scramble-crossing_Unsplash_jezael-melgoza.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/your-next-japanese-holiday-could-be-partly-paid-for-by-the-japanese-government","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Shibuya-scramble-crossing_Unsplash_jezael-melgoza.jpg","alt":"Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tokyo_unsplash_moiz-k-malik.jpg","alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureYour Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government
The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.
-
{"id":771388,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Motorhome Company Is Hiring Out Its Fleet of Campers for $29 Per Day","description":"Start planning a roadie.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mighty-campers1-e1590450781951-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mighty-campers1-e1590450781951.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/this-motorhome-company-is-hiring-out-its-fleet-for-29-per-day","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mighty-campers1-e1590450781951.jpg","width":1280,"height":780,"alt":""}]}
Travel & LeisureThis Motorhome Company Is Hiring Out Its Fleet of Campers for $29 Per Day
Start planning a roadie.