New Zealand's North Island is a special place for our team. We've lived there and travelled the Island by boat and on foot. Waiheke Island, Taupo and the Bay of Islands are our top picks.
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Best Luxury Lodges in Australia and New Zealand: Walk into Luxury's Annual List for 2024
Our 2024 awards list showcases our favourite luxury lodges and resorts in Australia and New Zealand, based on key features that drive our decision on where to travel next.
Your 2024 nature-based travel calendar
If you're still deciding where and, importantly, when to travel this year, our 2024 calendar of perfectly timed nature-based journeys will inspire you.
Ultimate walking season guide for Australia and New Zealand
Plan your next hike with our guide to the Australian and New Zealand walk seasons. Here we answer the common questions: "When is the best time to walk in Australia?", "When is the Great Walk season in New Zealand?", and more.
Your 2023 travel wish list
Where will 2023 take you? We've pulled together a list of our favourite adventures and wellness experiences for the modern traveller. May it inspire you to get into nature and make this year the one you chase those travel dreams.
The changing landscape of private group travel in 2023
As the world continues to open up, it’s no surprise that travellers have become more discerning. Unique private travel experiences are sought after, with time in nature and private lodge buy-outs growing in popularity. With both corporate and family groups choosing private custom touring in increasing numbers, here is our round up of the best lodges and experiences for private groups travelling in 2023.
Family discovery while travelling New Zealand
On a recent family trip to New Zealand, Walk into Luxury’s founder and Managing Director Nikki King was pleasantly surprised to discover an ancestor with deep connections to the beginning of tourism in Wanaka on the South Island.
New Zealand's Luxury Lodges & Villas
New Zealand's best luxury lodges and boutique retreats celebrate the alpine, coastal and rural landscapes of the North and South Island; read on for our selection of New Zealand's best luxury accommodation
Best Great Walks of New Zealand for the Luxury Traveller
Discover New Zealand’s Great Walks, a series of premier walking trails through iconic landscapes of the North and South Island. Here are our recommendations on the best walks in New Zealand for the luxury traveller.
Best Day Hikes in New Zealand
New Zealand's landscapes are awe-inspiring and, in our view, best seen on foot. From volcanic landscapes to lush coastal forests and alpine views, here's our pick of New Zealand's best day hikes.
When is the best time to hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing?
This trail can be hiked at any time of year however the most stable weather conditions are during summer.
When is the best time to hike the Queen Charlotte Track?
The weather in this region is relatively mild so the Queen Charlotte Track can be hiked year-round.
What weather should I expect in New Zealand’s North Island?
The weather in New Zealand's North Island is sub-tropical.
When is the best time to visit Bay of Islands?
Bay of Islands is located in the Northland region of the North Island.