Voting closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, January 21. The 2024 Best Beaches winners will be announced on Sunday, January 28. Check out the New Zealand Herald from Monday to Friday this week for profiles ...

This up and coming sunny destination is a wealth of delicious food, cocktails and culture. The weather is usually around 28 ...

In the southern hemisphere, summer is well on its way and if a Christmas on the beach excites you then there’s no better ...

Thousands of jellyfish-like creatures have washed up on the western beaches of New Zealand's South Island. Known as By-the-wind-sailors they are related to jellyfish and common in the waters of ...

past burgeoning cascades and empty stretches of sandy beach along trails that are among the world’s best. For the time-limited, New Zealand’s cities afford proximity and easy access to amazing ...

Others visit New Zealand’s beaches, mountains, forests, lakes, geothermal areas, national parks, and stargazing opportunities. Whether travelers stay in campsites, hotels, or luxurious resorts ...

Snaking along the edges of New Zealand's longest lake, Lake Wakatipu, the 3.5-hour drive feels like it's taking place against green screen scenery. Several companies, such as Altitude Tours ...