Activities

Hobbiton Bagshot Row, 10 years in the making
Visitors have walked past the round doors of Bagshot Row, imagining the lives unfolding behind them.

The Coromandel beaches: A coastline worth exploring
The Coromandel Peninsula is home to one of New Zealand’s most extensive, beautiful and varied coastlines, with many beaches spread across the peninsula. Coromandel beaches,

Stargazing in New Zealand: The 10 DarkSky International places
New Zealand is recognised internationally for the quality of its night skies, with ten locations officially accredited by DarkSky International as International Dark Sky Places.

Ride the New Kawarau Gorge trail – Central Otago’s next great adventure
Carved through one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes, the upcoming Kawarau Gorge Trail promises to be a breathtaking addition to Central Otago’s cycle network.

Tāmaki Drive Cycleway: A ride where the city ends and the sea takes over
There’s something special about the Tāmaki Drive Cycleway in Auckland. Maybe it’s the way the air changes when you leave the city – or how

Snowmoto NZ. A snowbike adventure in New Zealand
Snowmoto gives thrill-seekers the chance to explore untouched backcountry trails on modified 450cc snowbikes.

The Supervolcanic Trail Network, Taupō
Imagine riding along 380 kilometres of trails that take you past waterways, through green native bush, and up dramatic mountain tops – all in a

The Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
The Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua is home to a majestic towering Californian Coast Redwoods.

Auckland Arts Festival 2026
This Auckland Arts Festival celebrates world-leading international artists alongside our local world-class creatives, gracing some of our city’s most cherished and iconic venues.
SailGP 2025 Season
SailGP is an adrenaline-packed sailing championship that brings together the world’s best sailors to compete in high-speed, cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans.

Hobbiton Movie Set, your journey into The Shire
Hobbiton, nestled in the lush green hills of Matamata, is the heart of the Shire brought to life. This iconic film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.