Twenty reasons to visit the world's coolest little capital
Pack a lot into a visit to New Zealand's cool little capital.
This gourmet foodie tour is one of New Zealand's triumphs
Most people are lured here by Napier, a jewel of an art deco city. What's less heralded is that the region is also a burgeoning food and wine hotspot.
Six of New Zealand's best South Island day trips
Rare birds, spinning boats and glow worms are three of many great reasons to stop by NZ's South Island.
The 10 best places to cruise in New Zealand
From a cruise-ship deck, New Zealand's scenery is splendid, while port towns offer history, culture and abundant shore-excursion choices.
Sculptureum: New Zealand's sculpture park with a difference
An eclectic sculpture park near Auckland aims to please those who are bored with the usual fare and like fine art served with fun.
Rent your own private island paradise in NZ for just $130 a night
New Zealand's private island paradise where the water is so clear it's like a little slice of the Maldives.
The Lonely Planet effect: What happens when a quiet little destination is named world's No.2 place to visit
So what happens to a quiet little destination when it is named the No. 2 place to visit in the world? The answer is a lot.
Five-star luxury comes to Wellington
This luxury addition to Wellington's accommodation scene has been a long time coming.
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Nature rules in New Zealand, and its proud locals will guide you around the best spots of this adventure sport capital; for they invented crazy activities such as black water rafting in caves lit by glow worms and flying through canyons on zip wires. You can also enjoy tramping over rolling green hills or active volcanoes, skiing at world-famous Queenstown or perhaps floating through the breathtaking Milford Sound.
