New Zealand

You’re powering through the year and that calls for a well-deserved break. New Zealand perhaps? A stay with a big cosy bed to snuggle into, and maybe even a piping hot outdoor bath?

Though long viewed as a luxury destination—cue over indulgence and splashing of cash—Waiheke is literally awash in great options to have you out and about and enjoying the land in many different ways, all without breaking the bank.

New Zealand invites you to explore its breathtaking landscapes by road.

Let’s face it, us Kiwis are an intrepid bunch. We love travelling to the far corners of Mother Earth in search of beauty and adventure. But the grass is not always greener—New Zealand is filled with natural wonders that will take your breath away.

New Zealand is renowned for its stunning scenery, natural beauty, wondrous escapes and being one of the best places to look at the Southern Lights.

When the news dropped that the Australia and New Zealand travel bubble had finally opened, there were squeals of excitement, happy tears and of course, frantic searching for the cheapest—and soonest—flights. There’s no time to waste people—it’s time to satisfy your wanderlust, but of course, you need a bucket list first. 

Well played New Zealand, well played.

Loved up or not, February 14 can be a pretty hectic day.

It might have been (another) year of bottled cocktails and home-delivered booze, but in between lockdowns, the hospitality industry in Australia and New Zealand delivered the goods with some seriously stunning spots to sip a margarita or three.

With summer now on the horizon, it’s never too early to get stocked up on your SPF and all things skincare. Today we are bringing you the feel-good news that our favourite NZ skincare brand, Emma Lewisham has officially become the world’s first beauty brand to go completely carbon-positive, and the world’s first 100% circular-designed product range. *Adds to cart*.

We're talking luxurious resorts, pristine winter powder and indulgent eats.

If your screen time report has ever given you a fright (guilty, how can it be that many hours?) then you’ll probably want to consider some kind of digital detox. Before you roll your eyes, it’s more about setting healthy boundaries for a better daily routine than going cold turkey and disappearing from digital life altogether, a prospect that many of us can’t engage with for work reasons and also FOMO.

The legends at QT, aka the boutique hotel of our dreams, are throwing a truly epic flash sale. For the next 72 hours only, you can score a sweet 20% off your next stay.

If you’re on constant lookout for new adventure and enjoy a healthy dose of adrenaline in your bloodstream, then canyoning is a must. 

Get ready to take your stargazing up a notch with the best places to stargaze in New Zealand. 

Whether it’s the reflection lakes of Wanaka or the emerald green waters that crater the Tongariro Crossing, Aotearoa is home to some amazing bodies of water. 

The Coromandel Peninsula, home to some of the country’s most idyllic beaches, native flora and relaxed seaside towns, is the ideal place for a weekend—or midweek—getaway. From quirky Airbnbs to breezy villas and bougie coastal homes with panoramic views, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Here are the best places to stay in the Coromandel.

Hubble bubble toil and trouble baby, October 31 is the perfect day to be a little extra and transform yourself into something spooky and we’re here to help you prep for it. We've found the freakiest and most skilful make-up artists on the 'Gram to scare you into shape this Halloween.