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Treehouse or yurt? Five-star luxury hotel or seaside campground? Travel is as much about where you stay as it is what you see, eat and do. From quirky stays and unique accommodation, to the best places to rest your head on a budget, it pays to do your homework.

EBB-Dunedin strikes a balance between cool, comfortable and decadent

EBB-Dunedin strikes a balance between cool, comfortable and decadent

Five luxe hotels in and around Dunedin

Five luxe hotels in and around Dunedin

Luxury off-the-grid glamping in Otiake

Luxury off-the-grid glamping in Otiake

The geodesic domes offer obstructed views of the Waitaki Valley.

A guide to New Zealand's iconic backcountry huts

A guide to New Zealand's iconic backcountry huts

Backcountry huts represent much more than just a bunk for the night.

When did Whanganui get so cool?

When did Whanganui get so cool?

Sharon Stephenson explores the historic river city that might well be one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets.

NZ's most picturesque tiny town

NZ's most picturesque tiny town

Queenstown accommodation for those on a budget

Queenstown accommodation for those on a budget

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Three of New Zealand's most accessible hotels

Three of New Zealand's most accessible hotels

With pull-down coat rails, braille phones, adjoining rooms and handy parking, these hotels make travelling comfortable for everyone.

How a plan for an outdoor bath helped shape an award-winning cabin

How a plan for an outdoor bath helped shape an award-winning cabin

A Wellington architect wanted somewhere to soak up the 360 degree views. A Taranaki engineer built a tiny home to help pay off his student loan.

How to know if someone is spying on you in your Airbnb

How to know if someone is spying on you in your Airbnb

A former hacker reveals how to spot spy cameras while travelling.

Inside a hidden adults-only emperor's escape

Inside a hidden adults-only emperor's escape

This luxury Te Matau-a-Māui/Hawke’s Bay escape is one of the best glamping retreats in the country.

An iconic NZ getaway like no other

An iconic NZ getaway like no other

The adults-only Northland escape blends in with native bush under a huge living roof.

Fable Dunedin is a clever mix of old and new

Fable Dunedin is a clever mix of old and new

Behind the Victorian Italianate frontage is one of the city’s newest luxe hotspots.

EBB-Dunedin strikes a balance between cool, comfortable and decadent

EBB-Dunedin strikes a balance between cool, comfortable and decadent

You’re unlikely to miss this new hotel — it's a literal work of art.

Five luxe hotels in and around Dunedin

Five luxe hotels in and around Dunedin

If you’ve been cooped up over the last 18-odd months, you may want to spend some extra dollars on having an unforgettable Kiwi stay.

Luxury off-the-grid glamping in Otiake

Luxury off-the-grid glamping in Otiake

The geodesic domes offer obstructed views of the Waitaki Valley.

A guide to New Zealand's iconic backcountry huts

A guide to New Zealand's iconic backcountry huts

Backcountry huts represent much more than just a bunk for the night.

When did Whanganui get so cool?

When did Whanganui get so cool?

Sharon Stephenson explores the historic river city that might well be one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets.

NZ's most picturesque tiny town

NZ's most picturesque tiny town

Deep in the mountains, overlooking a lake, you'll find a beautiful village with 450 people.

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