Discover NZ

An off-the-beaten-track guide to Aotearoa

Few people could argue how lucky we are here in New Zealand – for so many reasons. While the pandemic of 2020 has challenged us as a nation, out of that challenge comes an opportunity; for there has never been a better time to get out and explore every nook and cranny this incredible country has to offer. Now’s the moment to really get to know our own shores and revel in its beauty, as much for our own wellbeing as others’. Rugged beaches, thermal wonderlands, awe-inspiring mountains, towering glaciers, historic towns, lush bush and world-class eats are seemingly around every corner. And while the lure of the big-ticket sites never dims, there are so many other gems to discover. Here, we unearth just a few that have us mentally packing up the car ready for a soul-nourishing adventure, and we’ve only just scratched the surface.