Tourism News

Christmas plays out somewhat differently in the southern hemisphere summer where long sunny days season the festive mix.

Background on the '100% Pure New Zealand' giant rugby ball.

A significant Māori cultural icon has come home after more than a century of foreign travels.

Loosely translated as hospitality, 'manaakitanga' plays a key role in Māori society and inspires the New Zealand visitor experience.

Eager fans flock to New Zealand to discover the mythical landscapes of Narnia - created for the film adaptations of CS Lewis famed 'Chronicles of Narnia'.

Imagine cycling through New Zealand bush, surrounded by light dappled foliage and the tuneful sounds of unique native songbirds.

With only 100 days to go until kick-off, New Zealand has rolled out a giant welcome mat.

Canterbury – New Zealand’s largest region – rises from the Pacific Ocean, sweeps across vast plains, through braided river valleys, and climbs into the magnificent Southern Alps that divide the length of the South Island.

Trains and boats and planes, and Hobbit motels are just some of the quirky overnighters for travellers looking for out-of-the-ordinary accommodation in New Zealand.

New Zealand has laid down the welcome mat with a new campaign to assure travellers that the country is very much open for business, while bloggers throughout the world are extolling the virtues of the destination.