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    Island hopping

    "The Harbour", Herm, showing directions to the sights of the small island. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    Island hopping

    For New Zealanders it’s a case of "jetting off to far-flung places", but for English writer Sarah Baxter, the Channel Islands was a close-to-home holiday choice with a "castaway" feel.

    Chasing the local waves

    PHOTOS: RAMBO ESTRADA

    Chasing the local waves

    Surf photographer Rambo Estrada has always been drawn to the back roads of Aotearoa. He talks to surfer and student Finn Vette while checking out Dunedin and the south coast's waves.

    The hottest in travel for 2025

    The hottest in travel for 2025

    Travel expert Lonely Planet has announced its best travel destinations for 2025, including its top emerging travel trends revealed here.

    A toast to the South’s top pubs

    Strath Taieri Hotel.

    A toast to the South’s top pubs

    New Zealand Pubs is a guide by Peter Janssen to 170 of the best historic pubs left today, including a selection of southern beauties.

    Exploring layers of history

    The view from Burleigh headland looking north along the Gold Coast beaches. PHOTOS: DENISE STEPHENS

    Exploring layers of history

    Denise Stephens goes back in time on the Gold Coast.

    Kaikōura a whale of a time

    Stunning views travelling along the main coast road (SH1). PHOTOS: LACHLAN POOLE

    Kaikōura a whale of a time

    Following  the main coast road (SH1) south from Blenheim, you’ll reach what could be New Zealand’s most beautiful town, nestled where the mountains meet the sea.

    Beauty abounds on great coastal drive

    The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Beauty abounds on great coastal drive

    Lee Atkinson takes a drive along one of the world’s greatest coastal drives - Australia's Great Ocean Road.

    Plenty to see and do on a Northland road trip

    Ngātokimatawhaorua, the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe, at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. PHOTO:...

    Plenty to see and do on a Northland road trip

    Lee Atkinson takes a deep dive into Māori culture in New Zealand's beautiful Northern reaches in this extract from Ultimate Road Trips.

    Appetite for Athens

    A street vendor in Athens. PHOTOS: MIKE YARDLEY

    Appetite for Athens

    Athens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction, but there are some classic eats to devour too, writes Mike Yardley.

    Nothing beats travelling by rail

    A panoramic view of Berliner U-Bahn with Oberbaum Bridge in the background. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    Nothing beats travelling by rail

    Visit some of Europe’s great capitals by train in this extract from  Lonely Planet’s "Dream Trips of the World". 

    Mediterranean history to savour

    The glorious old Teatro Greco. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Mediterranean history to savour

    Sicily is a nation within a nation; the adjacent ball to Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula, writes Mike Yardley. 

    Rob Roy Glacier beckons

    Scenes from Rob Roy Track. PHOTOS: MARK PRICE

    Rob Roy Glacier beckons

    Mark Price seized the opportunity to walk the oft closed Rob Roy Glacier track.

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    A dome away from home

    No more effort required for this view.

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    A dome away from home

    Alyth Grant scopes out an escarpment. 

    Roaming Rob Roy

    Rob Roy glacier. PHOTOS: DEANNA GERLACH

    Roaming Rob Roy

    Summer holidays are a great time to get out and explore New Zealand’s wonderful back country.

    Pristine, majestic lake a must

    Lake Marian. PHOTO: DEANNA GERLACH

    Pristine, majestic lake a must

    A second extract from Wild Walks Aotearoa, by Hannah-Rose Watt.

    Small eateries, big tastes

    The entrance to Gotanda Hills, where there are three floors of tiny restaurants. PHOTO: HOSHINO...

    Small eateries, big tastes

    Gotanda Hills was not a deluxe dining destination at first sight.

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    24 hours in Methven

    Ōpuke thermal pools and spa — connect with yourself and the landscape. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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    24 hours in Methven

    Soaring over a patchwork of paddocks, soaking in pure mountain water and speeding upriver: Lisa Scott spends a weekend in Canterbury’s coolest little town.

    Into the wild

    Into the heart of the Earnslaw Burn. PHOTOS: HANNAH-ROSE WATT

    Into the wild

      Experienced tramper Hannah-Rose Watt, of Christchurch, hopes to inspire more people to enjoy the country’s great outdoors. Here is an extract from her new book, Wild Walks Aotearoa.

    Samoa: top 10

    Photo: Gillian Vine

    Samoa: top 10

    Gillian Vine lines up 10 things to see and do on your Samoan escape.

    Land of stunning vistas

    The first evening, at the campsite in Gwatt. PHOTOS: JOHANNES GULDNER

    Land of stunning vistas

    A week of Swiss wonders: photography student Johannes Guldner explores the heart of the Alps.
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