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Bora Bora comes into view.

Sorry, cruise ship haters, I just want my holiday hassle-free and lazy

Pacific islands are glorious, but the logistics of travelling through them can be challenging, unless you’re on a cruise.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Seven of New Zealand’s most outrageously scenic highlights

It packs in so much splendid scenery that it surely ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful countries.

  • by Brian Johnston
The 15ht hole - Pirate’s Plank - at Cape Kidnappers.

The ultimate luxury lodge stay in New Zealand

The exclusive Kiwi lodge scene is looking even rosier with the entry of the luxury Rosewood group.

  • by Jane Reddy
Exploring the Tasman Glacial Lake with Glacier Explorers.

Nine must-do highlights of Mackenzie Country, South Island

The Mackenzie region is rich in natural features – lakes, rivers, rolling farmland and spectacular mountains, with quality food and hospitality to match.

  • by Jim Darby
Waipura Station, Gisborne, New Zealand

The famous cartoon that put a pastoral slice of paradise on the map

This farm tour could be a scene straight from Footrot Flats, the beloved and long-running New Zealand daily cartoon strip by Murray Ball.

  • by Anthony Dennis
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Through an old railway tunnel in a converted golf buggy with Forgotten World Adventures.

A rail journey like no other through NZ’s stunning ‘Forgotten World’

The Forgotten World is an apt title for a New Zealand republic surrounded by rugged terrain, with enough curiosities to keep a visitor thrilled for days.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
The Magic Carpet was designed by Tom Wright, responsible for the cloud-piercing Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

Too much to do: On board ‘the world’s most innovative cruise ship’

Named “one of the world’s greatest places” by Time magazine, Celebrity Edge is big enough to offer variety, without being a floating city.

  • by Jill Dupleix
Wellington, New Zealand.

Port guide: Wellington, New Zealand

Although small, Wellington is cultured, occasionally avant-garde and buzzing with youthful energy. Here’s what to do in a day.

  • by Brian Johnston
Auckland’s Queens Wharf terminal.

Port guide: Auckland, New Zealand

The cruise terminal could hardly be better located to explore New Zealand’s breezy, sea-gazing capital, so get walking.

  • by Brian Johnston
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Purros.

Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences

If you like to get under the skin of a destination – with a few indulgences to boot – then these extraordinary global experiences are for you.

  • by Traveller team