Throughout August, Wellington will play host to an enviable crowd of culinary delights in the Visa Wellington on a Plate festival. The festival will include more than 100 events running all over the Wellington region, from the Kāpiti Coast to the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa to
Indulge in a riverside Junior Lodge Suite, and immerse yourself in the thriving New Zealand art scene, with a 4-5 hour Auckland art tour, exploring major public and private galleries, including lunch with the expert Huka Lodge art guide, Claire Chamberlain.
Amid the rolling hills of New Zealand’s Northland, Tina-Louise Jackson finds a honey-infused retreat at the Spa at Kauri Cliffs.
Some say Valentine’s Day is a bit cliché, but we think that’s only if you’re picking up roses and a heart-shaped box of nougat.
Set within a 2,400-hectare working farm, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs serves up Hamptons charm in a luxurious 22-suite home away from home where you feel totally relaxed from the moment you arrive. The facts Traveller: Tina-Louise Jackson Room: Deluxe Suite Address: 139 Tepene Tablelands Rd, Matauri Bay 0245,
These sublime wellness retreats offer the ultimate in pampering in a luxurious setting, writes Julie Miller. 1. Aro Hā, New Zealand Located in one of the planet’s most sublime mountain locations, Aro Hā (Maori for “in the presence of divine breath”) focuses on achieving optimal living practices, utilising
Leave the rush of everyday life behind at some of the world’s most remote hotels. Kate Powell shares the extraordinary destinations where the journey – often by air or sea – is more than worth the effort. 1. Explora Patagonia, Chile Perched amid the wild mountain terrain
Challenge your own perception of what’s possible for your next sojourn with our top 25 most awe-inspiring experiences. 1. Search for polar bears Join the migration of majestic white polar bears as they make their way over icy rivers and across the subarctic plains to the seal-rich
Exploring the world on horseback offers a novel perspective for travellers looking for authentic experiences and extraordinary landscapes. If you prefer the saddle to the tour bus, these Globe Trotting rides will have you champing at the bit as equine enthusiasts Kate Pilcher and Marnie
As the popularity of gin continues to grow, establishments from San Francisco to Wellington are cropping up to cater for connoisseurs, writes Kate Powell. The Distillery, London Home to two bars – The Restroom and Gintonica – this building is a four-floor mecca dedicated to gin on Portobello