• Summer Guide: Auckland 2020–21

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe Glamping Experience with LandRoamer at Uretiti Beach

    Experience a taste of New Zealand's great outdoors with the trappings of luxury.

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    This New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

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    Our Auckland: Five Unforgettable Animal Encounters Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland

    Search for nocturnal animals on an after-dark tour and go scuba diving in a marine reserve.

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    QT Auckland's New Art-Led Hotel Brings Quirky Luxury to the Waterfront

    The oyster-themed property comes with seafood print carpets, suspended art installations and a new restaurant from Sean Connolly.

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    Eight Brilliant On-Water Experiences That You Should Book for Summer

    Nose dive into an underwater network of caves, go island hopping on a jet ski tour or jump behind the wheel of a high-performance sailboat.

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    These Underwater Expeditions Will Let You Explore and Document the Current State of the Titanic

    Because everyone's fascination with the historic wreck will go on.

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    Our Auckland: Eight Ways Our Readers Love to Spend a Rainy Day in Auckland

    Turn the dreary weather into an opportunity to have a luxe spa day or leisurely long lunch.

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    Naumi Is an Eclectic New Boutique Hotel in Wellington

    The colourful 116-room property showcases the work of local artists and designers.

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    Ten Lush Getaways You Can Book in the Yarra Valley

    Escape the city to the Yarra Valley for a weekend of wine drinking and sleeping among the trees.

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    New Zealand Might Soon Be Home to a Massive Surf Park

    US-based adventure developer Aventuur has secured the rights to develop a wave park in Auckland.

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    Six Ways to Have a Jam-Packed Getaway in Queenstown

    Float to 6000 feet on a balloon tour, hit a backcountry cycle trail and then unwind by an outdoor firepit.

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    Tasmania Has Opened Its Borders to Most of Australia and NZ

    NSW residents are set to be allowed in from next week, too, but Victorians will need to wait a little longer.

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    Air New Zealand's Mystery Break Packages Keep Your Holiday Destination a Secret

    Travellers don't know where they're heading until two days prior to travel.

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    A 'John Wick' Roller Coaster Is a Real Thing That You'll Be Able to Ride From Next Year

    It'll hopefully have you exclaiming a Keanu-style "whoa!" several times.

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    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.

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    Sean Connolly Is Opening a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Inside QT Auckland

    The new restaurant is inspired by the flavours and spices of Sicily, southern France and Morocco.

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    You 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.

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    We'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.

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    Sofitel Auckland Has Been Given a Luxury French-Inspired Makeover

    The reworked space now includes Louis XVI-inspired furnishings and a waterside seafood restaurant.

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    New 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.

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    How to Eat, Drink and Play During Your Next Weekend Staycation in Auckland

    We're giving away a wellness spa package for two at Cordis Auckland.

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    You Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels

    The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.

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    Wellington Zoo's New Behind-the-Scenes Experience Lets You Get Up Close with Creepy Crawlies

    Ever wanted to come face-to-face with scorpions, tarantulas, millipedes and stick insects?

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    We'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.

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    Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Small-Clawed Otters 24/7

    Spend your day watching four otter pups sleep and play fight as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

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    Pipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat

    This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.

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    Air New Zealand Has Released Thousands of Fares for Under $50

    More than 180,000 fares are on sale to 20 destinations across the country.

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    Auckland'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.

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    A New Visitor Boardwalk and Viewing Platform Has Opened on Maungawhau/Mount Eden

    The new track wraps around the popular volcanic landmark.

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    Tourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album

    It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.

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    Japan'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.

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    Five of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer

    Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.

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