New Zealand
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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