Discover Akaroa & the Bays – where small town charm meets coastal beauty in the heart of an ancient volcano. Wander historic streets lined with boutique shops, sip local wine by the harbour, or set out on an adventure through breathtaking landscapes. Just a 90-minute, scenic drive from Christchurch, Akaroa offers the perfect multi-day escape — equal parts relaxation, indulgence, and discovery.
Coromandel is a coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known for the Driving Creek Railway, a narrow-gauge train ride through mountain forests, past pottery sculptures. Powered by a huge waterwheel, the 1900s Coromandel Gold Stamper Battery still processes gold from rock. The town’s gold mining history is chronicled at the Coromandel School of Mines and Historical Museum
Queenstown Lakes, home to adventure towns, crystal-clear lakes, and mountain ranges, is the place to discover the real, energised version of you among nature’s most beautiful spots.Located just south of Canterbury, Queenstown Lakes is in the Central Otago region and is home to Wānaka, Hāwea and its namesake, Queenstown. Explore Queenstown any month of the year, and you won’t regret it. Take a look at the deals on Midweek Escapes.