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Craggy Range and the Winery-Stay Boom: Inside New Zealand's Most Awarded Hospitality Name

Inside Craggy Range’s Hawke’s Bay winery stay: how lodge, cellar door and restaurant create New Zealand’s benchmark luxury wine country weekend for local travellers.

Whale Season Off Kaikoura: Timing a Coastal Stay to the Migration

South Island Adventures

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07/09/2026

Whale Season Off Kaikoura: Timing a Coastal Stay to the Migration

Plan a late winter Kaikoura stay around whale season. Choose coastal accommodation, time tours to sea conditions and enjoy a slow, wildlife focused weekend.

Avani Opens Its Queenstown Flagship on Lake Wakatipu This September

South Island Adventures

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25/08/2026

Avani Opens Its Queenstown Flagship on Lake Wakatipu This September

Preview the Avani Queenstown hotel opening on Lake Wakatipu, Minor Hotels’ New Zealand flagship set for September 2025, with lakefront rooms, Six to Midnight dining, AvaniSpa and AvaniFit.

Where to Stay in the Bay of Islands as Spring Returns to the North

North Island Retreats

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05/09/2026

Where to Stay in the Bay of Islands as Spring Returns to the North

A practical, insider guide to where to stay in the Bay of Islands as spring returns, comparing Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri stays for New Zealand families.

The Last Runs of the Season: Late-Winter Alpine Lodges Worth One Final Booking

South Island Adventures

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18/08/2026

The Last Runs of the Season: Late-Winter Alpine Lodges Worth One Final Booking

Discover why late season is the ideal time for a South Island ski lodge escape in New Zealand, with tips on Queenstown and Wānaka resorts, lodge experiences, and how to book smart around spring snow conditions.

Fairway Lodges: How New Zealand Turned Championship Golf Into a Reason to Stay

Unique Experiences

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20/08/2026

Fairway Lodges: How New Zealand Turned Championship Golf Into a Reason to Stay

How New Zealand’s clifftop, lake and alpine lodges turned championship golf into a reason to stay longer, with insider guidance for Kiwi business leisure travellers.

Spring Is Coming: The Hotel Dining Menus About to Change

Culinary Creations

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16/08/2026

Spring Is Coming: The Hotel Dining Menus About to Change

Discover how New Zealand hotel restaurants shift from winter comfort food to lighter spring dishes, with seasonal menus, local produce, and wine pairings from regions like Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, and Central Otago.

Heritage Stations Open to Guests: Staying at a Working NZ Farm

Scenic Wilderness Lodges

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13/08/2026

Heritage Stations Open to Guests: Staying at a Working NZ Farm

A Kiwi focused guide to luxury heritage station stays on working New Zealand farms, from high country lodges to family friendly homesteads, with practical booking advice.