• News

    Leave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples

    Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.

  • News

    Hidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss

    Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.

  • News

    This Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation

    Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.

  • News

    Lock In Italian Summer Plans with a Difference — These Five New Tiny Homes Invite Travellers to Slow Down Their Euro Adventure

    Swap packed piazzas for peaceful countryside stays in these new eco-friendly tiny homes across Italy’s most scenic regions.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    Stay 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 & Leisure

    This New High Country Lodge Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods

    Cosy up under the stars at this new glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Click Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

    Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealanders Can Now Head to Australia for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

    The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    New Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside

    From slopeside music festivals in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these festivals are made for winter weekenders.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Auckland

    Stay & Kids Go Free

    Book the ultimate family staycation in the heart of the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand Is Now Offering a Non-Stop Service to Tasmania

    Just in time for the opening of the long-discussed trans-Tasman travel bubble.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season

    Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you'll soon be able to enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions across the ditch.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Four-Day Festival Is Bringing Kaleidoscopic Light Installations and Performances to Queenstown

    Luma returns for its fifth outing this Queen's Birthday weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April

    The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Queenstown

    Rock Star – Check Into Extraordinary

    Live like a VIP in New Zealand's adventure capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This South Island Tourism Operator Is Offering $1 Cruises Through Milford Sound

    See Aotearoa's eighth wonder of the world for pocket change.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Ways to Explore the North Island When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings

    Get out of Wellington without getting into debt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality

    Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Intrepid Is a New Boutique 18-Room Hotel on Ghuznee Street

    The soon-to-open hotel arrives from the team behind Golding's Free Dive, Puffin and Shepherd.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Denmark's Soon-to-Open Hans Christian Andersen Museum Will Let You Step Inside a Fairytale World

    It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Queenstown's Snowboxx Winter Festival

    One week of local acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

  • Arts & Entertainment
    Wellington

    Bowlzilla 2021

    Wellington's bowl skating competition returns for its sixth year with art shows, parties and live music.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World for 2021

    Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier

    The trial will run on the airline's Auckland to Sydney route in April. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Adventurous Ways to Explore the South Island Without Spending Hours in the Car

    Swap lame car games for riding an underground train or kayaking along the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Reasons to Consider Booking a Cruise For Your Next Getaway

    You won't get lost if you're holidaying on a ship — and you'll only need to unpack once.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Teamlab's Latest Eye-Popping Site Combines Historic Ruins, Dazzling Digital Art and a Sauna

    The folks behind Japan's vibrant digital art museum just keep opening must-visit venues.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Four of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days

    The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe

    Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021

    The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Take a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride

    Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Could Be in Place by Early 2021

    NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has agreed to a trans-Tasman bubble, which could kick off in just a couple of months.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Ways to Splash Around in NZ That Aren't Just Going to the Beach

    Slide down a natural rock formation, swim in turquoise glacial waters and dig your own geothermal spa pool on an island sanctuary.

  • Travel & Leisure

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

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Arts & Entertainment

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

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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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