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NewsStay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.
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NewsThis Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation
A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.
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NewsForget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter
Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.
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FeatureAuckland Summer Guide 2022-2023
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
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NewsThe Best Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations in Japan For Pros and Rookies Alike
Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in New Zealand's Night Skies This Week
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsStay of the Week: The Lindis Pods
Get closer to New Zealand's epic landscapes without losing any of your creature comforts.
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NewsThe Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion
The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.
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NewsNaumi Launches Its Second Brightly-Hued Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Wellington
Expect a flurry of colour, texture and pattern in every room at Naumi's newest 62-room hotel.
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NewsThis 340-Acre Patch of Farmland North of Auckland Is Being Turned Into a Giant Festival Venue
The land boasts native bush and fresh water sources, and new permanent infrastructure includes toilets, showers and a giant main stage.
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NewsJetstar's Huge Christmas Sale Is Slinging $28 Domestic Flights and $135 International Fares
Score discounted flights to Melbourne, Queenstown, the Gold Coast and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.
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NewsThe Five Best Beaches for Learning to Surf Around Auckland
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, nab a lesson or two at one of these popular surf beaches.
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NewsOne Airbnb to Rule Them All: Hobbiton Is Opening for Overnight Stays for the First Time Ever
Calling all 'Lord of the Rings' fans: you'll be able to slumber like you're in Middle-earth, then tuck into second breakfast and elevenses, at this most precious of Airbnb listings.
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NewsA Huge International Exhibition Exploring the Secrets of Stonehenge Arrives in Auckland This Month
After two decades of intense excavations the secrets of Stonehenge are finally being unravelled — and coming to a giant new exhibition at Auckland Museum.
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NewsStay of the Week: Beachfront Pavilions at Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Your own patch paradise awaits you at these adults-only accommodations, located on the shores of a private Whitsundays island.
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NewsThe Best Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts in The Whitsundays
Kids can be cute — but sometimes we need a holiday without the little ones running around.
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NewsFiji's Best Islands to Hit up Next Time You're Seeking a Tropical Getaway
From private islands turned into luxury resorts to hidden archipelagos surrounded by coral reefs teeming with turtles and tropical fish.
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NewsQueenstown's Carlin Hotel Just Took Out Top Honours at the World Boutique Hotel Awards
After only opening its doors seven months ago, the new "beyond five-star" hotel took out the top gong.
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NewsStay of the Week: Sanctuary by Sirromet
Drink plenty of good wine, get back in touch with nature, and then drink even more wine at this gorgeous glamping site in South East Queensland.
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NewsJetstar's Black Friday Sale Has Landed with Domestic Flights Starting From $29
You've got one day only to book in a bargain getaway, with discounted fares on offer to Queenstown, Christchurch, Sydney, the Gold Coast and more.
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NewsEnter 'Barbara': Another 66-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Is Joining Peter in a World First at Auckland Museum
At 11.7 metres long and 3.4m high, Barbara is one of only three pregnant female T-Rex ever on record — and she's coming to Aotearoa.
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NewsStay of the Week: Hanging Gardens of Bali
This multi-award winning resort is hidden in a remote valley surrounded by a rainforest and rice fields.
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NewsA Month-Long Christmas Extravaganza Is Taking Over Auckland's Central City Throughout December
Grinches are unwelcome at this four-week-long festive celebration with performances, food trucks and epic visual experiences.
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NewsYou'll Experience the World's First Gin Heli-Tour and an Onsen Retreat on This Queenstown Trip
Fly around this alpine region on a helicopter gin tasting tour and spoil yourself rotten at a spa retreat up in the mountains
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NewsStay of the Week: San Domenico Palace, Where 'The White Lotus' Season Two Was Filmed
Live 'The White Lotus' fantasy, rubbing shoulders with the rich and the famous.
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NewsA Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Down Under on Tuesday Night
The moon will be fully immersed in shadow for 85 minutes — and it's the last total lunar eclipse that'll be visible in Australia and NZ until 2025.
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NewsStay of the Week: Gili Beach Resort
These huge villas are set right on their own private beach, and are perfect for the whole family, a group of friends or a next-level solo retreat.
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NewsA Misguided Guide to Los Angeles For Those Ready to Embrace Chaos
A first-glance guide to the city of angels from gonzo travel writer and trouble-magnet Paul Manser.
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NewsStay of the Week: Berry View Hotel
This gorgeous throwback in the heart of Berry will transport you to the swinging Sixties with plenty of space.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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NewsStay of the Week: Trixie Motel
This glam 60s and 70’s inspired motel is fit for any queen visiting Palm Springs, USA
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NewsNine Bucket List Travel Destinations to Hit Up Now Borders Have Opened (and You Can Book Now)
Pack your bags and put the out-of-office email on — it's holiday time.
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NewsForget Visas and Package Tours: Japan Has Officially Reopened to Individual Tourists
After two-and-a-half years of strict border rules, Japan has reopened to tourists from Down Under — and your dream getaway is back on.
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NewsConcrete Playground Reader Exclusive: Explore the Best of Hobart With a 'Posh-As' MONA Visit
A premium Tassie getaway packed full of art, wine and awe-inspiring adventure is now yours with all the bells and whistles.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: SWMR's Sophie Wardrop Shares Her Favourite Swimming Spots Around the North Island
Bookmark this guide for your day trips, road trips and out-of-town stints this summer.
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NewsStay of the Week: The Hotel Britomart
Luxury accommodation with a strong sustainable ethos, located in the heart of Auckland’s waterside precinct
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NewsAirbnb Wants You to Run Amok, Amok, Amok Like the Sanderson Sisters in the 'Hocus Pocus' Cottage
Just in time for Halloween, this witchy stay in Salem, Massachusetts comes complete with broomsticks, bubbling cauldrons and spellbooks.
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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."
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NewsStay of the Week: the Secret Treehouse at Wollemi Wilderness Cabins
Give us a home among the gumtrees…
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NewsNew Zealand's First $100 Million Costco Is Opening This Week — Here's What to Expect
After months of rumours and COVID-related delays, the 14,000sqm superstore is finally here.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Holiday in Hong Kong Without Going Through Hotel Quarantine From September 26
Hong Kong is the latest country to drop its strict pandemic-era border restrictions — and travellers will no longer need a negative PCR test to enter, too.
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NewsJapan Will Fully Reopen to Individual Tourists From October 11 — Without Visas or Package Tours
Start making holiday plans: Japan's borders will completely reopen to international travel in mid-October, and the country's daily arrival cap will be abolished.
