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Golf Courses around New Zealand

Golf Courses around New Zealand

From world-famous, championship courses to quirky nine-holers, here's our pick of golf courses to head to on holiday. - More

Napier City

Napier City

NZ's oldest wine producing area - More

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Take a 45 minute ferry ride from Auckland to discover the jewel of the Hauraki Gulf; white sandy beaches, fine wines, art and sea sports galore. - More

Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways

What’s your idea of the perfect romantic escape? A rustic cottage, nestled in native bush, where you can luxuriate in an outdoor bath and listen to birds singing? - More

Raglan

Raglan

Chillin' Raglan style is easy. Friendly vibe, great cafes, safe harbour swimming, or watch the surfers master the left-hand break. - More

Great Barrier Island (Aotea)

Great Barrier Island (Aotea)

Escape to an island wild and free - for surf, fishing, forest hikes, hot springs and a bird sanctuary - More

Celebrating 90 Years of Baches in the Hauraki Gulf

Celebrating 90 Years of Baches in the Hauraki Gulf

From home-built shacks to seaside mansions, we celebrate 90 years of baches on the beautiful islands of the Hauraki Gulf. - More

Kawau Island

Kawau Island

Once home to Governor George Grey, this tranquil island is perfect for bushwalks, birdwatching or messing about in boats. - More

Recipe: Big Chorizo and Bean Hotpot

Recipe: Big Chorizo and Bean Hotpot

This hearty, healthy and filling meal is so easy to throw together for a crowd. - More

Marlborough Gourmet Food and Wine Experiences

Marlborough Gourmet Food and Wine Experiences

Glorious wine and gourmet food to enjoy amidst the beautiful scenery of Marlborough - More

The fish are still biting!

The fish are still biting!

Bookabach spoke to legendary fisherman Captain Bucko in the Bay of Islands about fishing in NZ through the colder months. - More

Matakana off the beaten track

Matakana off the beaten track

Everyone knows there’s heaps to do around Matakana. The question is, how to avoid the crowds in Auckland's playground? - More

Recipe - Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta

Recipe - Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta

As featured in Dish magazine, Aug-Sept 2012, this tastebud-tantalising dish is perfect to whip up on your bach weekend away! - More

Children’s Attractions Around NZ

Children’s Attractions Around NZ

Family fun for all seasons. - More

Whangamata

Whangamata

Visit this top spot for surf, swimming and the beauties of the Coromandel. - More

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui

Enjoy white sand beaches, surf and a sacred mountain at this lively holiday spot. - More

Russell

Russell

A pretty seaside town with a colourful history - More

Waikato

Waikato

Explore the Waikato for surf, caves, and a mighty river. - More

Palmerston North

Palmerston North

Home of the New Zealand Rugby Museum - More

Queenstown

Queenstown

New Zealand's adventure capital - More

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Christchurch City

Christchurch City

A garden city built on the river Avon - More

Mt Cook

Mt Cook

Australasia's highest mountain - More

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

A turquoise-coloured lake below star-studded night skies - More

Akaroa

Akaroa

NZ's only French settlement - More

Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Wildlife encounters galore, from swimming with dolphins to whale watching - More

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

A tranquil alpine village, ski area and thermal resort - More

West Coast

West Coast

NZ's wildest region - More

Nelson City

Nelson City

Nelson is our sunniest city, and a great base for discovering artists, vineyards and mountain-bike trails. - More

The Wairarapa

The Wairarapa

Serene countryside bordered snow-capped mountains - More

Martinborough

Martinborough

A premier wine region an hour's drive from the capital - More

Kapiti Coast

Kapiti Coast

Long sandy beaches and nature reserves - More

Farewell Spit

Farewell Spit

A bird-spotter's paradise, New Zealand's longest sandspit also has seals, a lighthouse and Fossil Point to explore - More

Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park

A coastal park of white-sand beaches, granite cliffs and rich forest - More

Tauranga City

Tauranga City

A young city on a beautiful harbour - More

Lake Waikaremoana and Te Urewera National Park

Lake Waikaremoana and Te Urewera National Park

NZ's largest National Park - More

East Cape

East Cape

The first place in the world to see the sunrise - More

Tongariro National Park And Surrounds

Tongariro National Park And Surrounds

Tussock-clad plains, volcanic craters and glacial valleys - More

Nelson Lakes

Nelson Lakes

Lakes, forest, and an abundance of rare native animal life - More

Wanganui City

Wanganui City

A river city with a fascinating history - More

Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo

New Zealand's largest lake - and a fishing mecca - More

Turangi

Turangi

New Zealand's trout fishing capital - More

Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park

Take a multi-day canoe trip on NZ's longest navigable river - More

Hokianga Harbour

Hokianga Harbour

Explore early Maori and colonial history on a journey round the picturesque villages of the Hokianga, and take in giant dunes, ancient kauri or a spot of fishing too. - More

Waipu

Waipu

Stroll along the white sand beaches of Bream Bay - More

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves

Go underground to a world lit up by millions of glow worms - More

New Plymouth

New Plymouth

Go boating in Pukekura Park - More

Paihia, Bay of Islands

Paihia, Bay of Islands

A sea lover's paradise - More

Mt Taranaki

Mt Taranaki

Climb to the summit of Mt Taranaki - More

Matakana

Matakana

Home-made cheeses and wine tasting! - More

Tutukaka Coast

Tutukaka Coast

Explore the world's largest sea cave - More

Waitakere and West Coast Beaches

Waitakere and West Coast Beaches

Walk the wild west coast beaches - More

Marlborough Sounds

Marlborough Sounds

Fish the clean, green waters of the Sounds - More

Take two days in Wellington

Take two days in Wellington

What better place for a midwinter holiday than our nation's capital? - More

Tracking down Kiwi icons

Tracking down Kiwi icons

Ohakune's carrot. Cromwell's fruit fiesta. Te Kuiti's shearer. Here's a short guide to NZ's roadside attractions. - More

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High altitude holidays

High altitude holidays

The skifields open early in June. Are you ready? - More

Snow guide: Queenstown Lakes

Snow guide: Queenstown Lakes

Queenstown Lakes is the perfect alpine holiday destination, with stunning scenery, skifields that are rarely closed by bad weather, and a vibrant après ski scene. - More

Snow guide: Canterbury

Snow guide: Canterbury

This is the country's most diverse ski region, guaranteeing a huge variety of terrain. - More

Snow guide: Mt Ruapehu

Snow guide: Mt Ruapehu

Rising dramatically 2797m out of the Central Plateau, this vast volcanic beauty has two commercial ski areas and a friendly little club field. - More

A guide to public art galleries

A guide to public art galleries

Take the time to visit some of NZ's regional public galleries and you'll find some real treasures in their permanent collections, as well regular exhibitions - More

Explore NZ by bike

Explore NZ by bike

18 Great Rides will make up Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, a national project to build a network of world class trails. We've put together a list of tracks and mountain biking destinations in Godzone. - More

Great New Zealand train rides

Great New Zealand train rides

Take in the sights by rail! - More

Aquatic adventures

Aquatic adventures

Kayaking, snorkelling or cruising on a boat - what better way to spend a summer holiday? - More

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Snow guide: club and small commercial ski areas

Snow guide: club and small commercial ski areas

Few queues, friendly faces and fun are the hallmarks of these little ski areas, many of them hidden on remote mountainsides around the country. - More

Dunedin

Dunedin

A superbly preserved heritage city - More

Oamaru

Oamaru

A small harbour town built from local limestone - More

Wellington City

Wellington City

NZ's art and film capital - More

A guide to hot pools and spa resorts

A guide to hot pools and spa resorts

While icy rain is pouring from the heavens, or the hot sun’s filtering through the trees, there are few more relaxing indulgences than spa treatments or the therapeutic waters of mineral hot pools. - More

Perfect pet-friendly getaways

Perfect pet-friendly getaways

Leaving your precious pooch behind – tail between his legs – can take the thrill out of your weekend escape. So take your canine companion with you, to one of the hundreds of pet-friendly baches on Bookabach. - More

Farmers’ Markets: coming to a town near you

Farmers’ Markets: coming to a town near you

A celebration of local produce, authentic farmers' markets are cropping up everywhere, becoming tourist attractions in their own right. - More

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Coromandel Peninsula

Coromandel Peninsula

Beaches, bush walks and bird watching - More

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