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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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NewsEight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan
Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.
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Things to DoWalk Through Rotorua's Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua
This new kid on the block has more than enough geothermal activity to go round.
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NewsTen of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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NewsThe Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Design & StyleOtakiLight the Night
This illuminated heritage steam train journey will take you to a winter night market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Travel & LeisureThis Travel Company Has Launched a Series of Week-Long Guided Holidays
Local explorers can sign up for two seven-day experiences.
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Travel & LeisureBookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week
Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Travel & LeisureThis Motorhome Company Is Hiring Out Its Fleet of Campers for $29 Per Day
Start planning a roadie.
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Travel & LeisureTen Adventure Activities to Tick Off in New Zealand That Aren't Bungy Jumping
Whether you're looking to catapult across a ravine, ride underground rapids or drive on ice, there's no shortage of blood-rushing activities to complete across the country.
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Travel & LeisureInternational Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert
But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.
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Travel & LeisureNew Zealand Ski Fields Will Be Open from Early June
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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Travel & LeisureThis Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures
Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
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Travel & LeisureSix Extremely Cosy Cabins Around New Zealand for Your Next Winter Escape
Instead of hibernating at home, head to an off-grid hut, a secluded glass-roofed cabin, or a bush dwelling with a fire-heated outdoor bath.
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Travel & LeisureA Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia and New Zealand Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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Travel & LeisureThe Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island
It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.
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Food & DrinkThis Dockless E-Scooter Service Is Turning to Contactless Food Delivery
The service has had more than 50 hospitality operators sign up across the country.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden
Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch
Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.
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Travel & LeisureA Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery
It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.
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Travel & LeisureThis Scenic Flight Will Let You See the World's Most Remarkable Natural Light Show
You'll cop uninterrupted views of the Southern Lights on this ten-hour flight to nowhere.
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Travel & LeisureThis Wellington Hotel Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Rates to Stranded Travellers
Enjoy a three-night stay at the contemporary four-star property for as little as $1.
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Travel & LeisureThis Is What the International Space Station's First Commercial Tourist Digs Will Look Like
As part of NASA's plans to open the low-orbit facility to private astronauts — and commercial and tourism ventures — there'll also be an observatory with 360-degree views.
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Travel & LeisureHamilton's Epic Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Heading Back for Its 21st Year
It features four days of balloon-related activities.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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Travel & LeisureJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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Travel & LeisureAtari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels
From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag
A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.