Health & Wellness In New Zealand

Stay healthy in New Zealand with the best gyms, workouts, wellness retreats, beauty spots and healthy eats.

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Two people soak in a hot tub amongst greenery.
Local Escapes

The Best Hot Pools In New Zealand For You To Bliss Out At

Given Aotearoa is perched on the Pacific Ring Of Fire, it's no wonder Kiwis have an affinity with hot water. How lucky we are then to have an almost endless supply of spots across the country to satisfy our need for a soak, be it a man-made hot pool or hot tub, or a natural hot spring.
Jaw-dropping vistas await at the Crater Rim Walkway, one of the best walks in Christchurch.
Local Escapes

16 Of The Best Walks In Christchurch

Everyone who’s anyone knows New Zealand will deliver when it comes to walking tracks, and the heart of Canterbury is certainly no exception. From your 30-minute morning run before work to a Sunday spent adventuring in the outdoors, Christchurch has it all. With spectacular views and plenty to get the blood pumping, I'm here to share the best walking tracks and trails of our suitably titled Garden City.
Runners scarper along a street as part of Run4Auckland, one of the best run clubs in Auckland.
Fitness

Auckland’s Best Running Clubs To Join

As the adage goes, if the zombie apocalypse comes after leg day, the ‘fittest’ will be the first ones to go. That said, when your survival odds rest on your ability to head for the hills (and actually make it there), it makes sense to put the leg work in today.
Local Escapes

The Best Lavender Farms Around New Zealand

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you can stroll amongst the fields, take a picture for the gram and pick your own lavender. Hot tip: pop a few flowers into your next glass of champagne.
A dog takes a breather on the grass while a stick and ball lies nearby. These are the best dog parks in Auckland.
Wellness

16 Of The Best Dog Parks In Auckland And Where To Find Them

It’s a well-known fact that we here at Urban List love our pooches and so we’ve rounded up some of Auckland’s best dog-friendly parks because—let’s face it—your dog’s already peed on all the trees at your local. So, treat your pup and take them to the best dog parks in Auckland.
A collage image of Shaneel Lal's book over lots of other books.
Features

Why We Need To Preserve Queer Stories For The Next Generation

Shaneel Lal, a Fijian-New Zealand writer, LGBT rights activist, and New Zealand's first-ever trans person to win Young New Zealander Of The Year, advocates for the preservation and amplification of queer stories in mainstream media, emphasising society's obligation to ensure a brighter and more inclusive future for the next generation of queer individuals.
Fitness

10 Of The Best Volcanoes In Auckland To Climb

If you’re anything like us, your resolution to get fit may seem like an uphill battle—literally. But here in the City of Sails, we’re lucky enough to be sitting on a whopping 53 volcanoes, and they all offer striking views of our wonderful city.