Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. New Zealand’s North Island is a picturesque destination with an outdoor ethos, full of interesting cultural activities ...

The North Island is known for ... and pleasant temperatures, while winter, from June to August, is perfect for skiing and snow sports enthusiasts. Among New Zealand's top destinations, Queenstown ...

Our edit of the best farm stays New Zealand has to offer. From luxe accommodation to quaint Airbnbs and self-catering ...

The pair explored both the North Island and the South Island ... or time learning about other cultures, consider New Zealand for a winter getaway.

Katherine Mansfield At the very heart of the North Island is a lake. It is the largest in New Zealand, and it is named TauponuiaTia. Appropriately, Taupo, as it is called, is somewhat heart-shaped ...

New Zealand's landscapes offer opportunities for activities like hiking, diving, extreme sports, and skiing at its renowned winter resorts ... to explore both the North Island and the South ...

Between June and August, both temperatures and tourism drop off, however this is the time to go if you’re looking for a ski vacation in North ... reversed here: Winter in New Zealand coincides ...

Separated from the South Island by Cook Strait, New Zealand’s North Island is home to five of its main wine regions (seven, if you include Waikato and Ōhau), and is known for a wider variety of wine ...