Explore New Zealand

Whether it’s a quick day trip or a multi-day road trip around NZ, read our top tips for what to do and where to head, before summer ends!

If you want to tramp one of our country’s Great Walks, you may be in for a surprise. Read our suggestions for enjoying the many wonderful walks in NZ

Those who enjoy the success of regular house-sits have a few tips up their sleeves for when it comes to being first-choice for the job.

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Travelling by rail allows you to discover New Zealand at a relaxed pace, taking in the varied and stunning scenery from the comfort of your seat.

  Surrounded by two national parks, iconic mountain peaks, and majestic rivers, Ruapehu is a region ...

Warmer days and shorter nights mean there’s time to linger a bit longer and breathe a bit deeper in Ruapehu, whether it’s mountainside or riverside.

Whether you are a first-timer or a downhill demon, Ruapehu has bike rides to suit you. The region boasts an ever-growing network of mostly off-road trails taking in national parks and other spectacular landscapes, along with fascinating history and friendly small towns.

There are plenty of reasons Ruapehu is known as ‘Our Greater Outdoors’, starting with a volcanic wonderland, New Zealand’s longest navigable river, verdant native forest and pretty hill country.