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Places worth the detour right now, hand-picked by Sarah-Jane from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.


Abel Tasman Beaches: A Bay-by-Bay Guide From Mārahau to Tōtaranui
Golden sand, clear water and safe tidal estuaries. A bay-by-bay guide to Abel Tasman National Park's beaches, with water taxi, tide and camping tips.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Oct 79 min read


New Zealand in Summer: Where to Go, What to Book and How to Dodge the Crowds
Long days, pōhutukawa in bloom and fish and chips on the beach. Here's how to enjoy a New Zealand summer without the crowds, the stress or the sold-out signs.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Oct 64 min read


Tākaka Travel Guide: The Best Bits of Golden Bay's Laid-Back Hub
Crystal springs, limestone walks, swimming holes and an arty main street. The best things to do in Tākaka, the laid-back hub of Golden Bay.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Oct 25 min read


Coromandel Hidden Beaches Guide: Quiet Bays, Scenic Detours & Coastal Escapes
The Coromandel Peninsula still hides beaches reached by gravel roads, estuary detours, forest tracks, and winding coastal drives where slower travel becomes part of the experience itself.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Sep 305 min read


Whitianga Travel Guide: Mercury Bay, Beaches & Slow Coromandel Days
Whitianga travel guide: Mercury Bay beaches, boat trips, Ferry Landing, Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove day trips, plus when to go and how long to stay.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Jul 288 min read


Hahei Travel Guide: Marine Reserves, Coastal Walks & Coromandel Slow Travel
Hahei travel guide: snorkel Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve, walk to Cathedral Cove early, find hidden coves and enjoy slow Coromandel beach days.
Sarah-Jane Lee
Jun 224 min read
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