Akaroa, a hidden gem in New Zealand's Canterbury region, is a must visit. French explorers founded this oldest town in 1840.

For nearly 50 years New Zealand was Australia's No. 1 international destination before Indonesia stole the top ranking in 2024. But despite our infatuation with our neighbour across the ditch ...

"There's a pretty cool private island not far from home. We call it the Fiji of New Zealand," messaged Rosie, the youngest of us six cousins. "I'll see if I can book it." ...