Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says Christchurch city is well worth exploring at this exciting stage of its regeneration programme, the largest economic undertaking in New Zealand history…
Oceania
Metropolis AVANI Residences set to enter New Zealand in 2017
AVANI Hotels & Resorts, a part of Minor Hotels; currently with a portfolio of 18 hotels and resorts in 12 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, has announced the acqui…
Staying at the Heritage Collection Reef Resort, Taupo
Getting there: Taupo is three hours and 20 minutes from Auckland, says Google Maps. For me it often feels more like 16 hours, so on this trip I bit the bullet and flew (50 minutes). The flight was del…
Queenstown: Tastes of the south
What a feast for the senses Queenstown provides, in more ways than one. As well as devouring the incredible scenery, you’ll find an abundance of delightful gastronomic experiences in our souther…
Staying at COMO The Treasury, Perth
Location: Cathedral Avenue in the CBD, about 20 minutes’ drive from Perth Airport.Getting there: Jason from Perth Luxury Transfers drove me in style in his black sedan, with smooth leather seats…
Waiheke Island: Sharing the best of times
It seems hard to believe now but just 30 years ago wine was small business on Waiheke.When brothers John and Paul Dunleavy bought 12ha of farmland in 1988, there were just two wineries on the island &…
Gold Coast: The prescription says shop
It’s the trifecta of a Gold Coast holiday: beautiful beaches, thrilling theme parks – and sensational shopping. When the skin’s seen too much sun and the heart can’t handle any…
Christchurch to become New Zealand’s only city where traditional meets cutting edge
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says Christchurch city is well worth exploring at this exciting stage of its regeneration programme, the largest economic undertaking in New Zealand history…
Many happy returns at the Paihia Beach Resort
It was one of those moments.The Milky Way glittered so perfectly, so extravagantly, it could have been a CGI creation for the movies.Across the dark, calm sea, the floodlit flagpole at the Waitangi Tr…
The Great Barrier Reef’s stunning Lady
Just over 36 hours ago I was crammed into a city-bound train, surrounded by hundreds of irritated, post-work commuters. I’m now swimming alone on the outer Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by thou…