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“The Face of Boe”. Some of Doctor Who’s characters are not for the faint-hearted.

Move over, hobbits, the Time Lord has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere

A major Doctor Who exhibition has left the UK for the first time to go on show in Wellington, New Zealand.

  • by Tim Richards
New Zealand’s Alps to Ocean bike ride is an epic six-day journey.

New Zealand’s most popular cycling trail is truly epic

From the foothills of the Southern Alps to the foreshore of the Pacific Ocean, this trail delivers a spectacular variety of terrain – and you can do it on an e-bike.

  • by Rob McFarland
Kevin Yakas is Air New Zealand’s longest-serving flight attendant.

Meet the flight attendant who’s been in the air for 50 years

When Kevin Yakas signed up with Air New Zealand 50 years ago, male flight attendants were rare. They weren’t even allowed in the cabin.

Inside the carriage – the pattern on the ceiling depicts the backbone of the toroa (albatross).

Purpose-built carriage offers new level of luxury on famous NZ train

Along with the stunning views, passengers will also feast on regional-inspired cuisine, with the new carriage offering a paddock-to-plate dining experience.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
The New Zealand native blue duck or whio.

Seeing this oddball New Zealand duck should be on your wishlist

The wellbeing of this oddball of the duck world, with pouty, designer lips and webbed feet that fold like an umbrella, is an indicator of how the rest of its environment is doing.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
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The Dolomites are stitched with more than 600 via ferratas.

Enjoy gobsmacking beauty along these five hot new adventure trails

Derring-do types who thrive on challenging experiences in far-flung places, look no further.

  • by Andrew Bain
The storied Hollyford Valley, snaking through Fiordland National Park.

This breathtaking valley has many stories, but nature gets the last word

Located in the South Island’s dramatic Fiordland region, the Hollyford Valley is full of myths, legends and epic tales of hardship and resolve.

  • by Rob McFarland
A view through the ice.

One of the world’s most spectacular ski spots is surprisingly easy

On New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier, the skiing is mild but the environment is wild.

  • by Jim Darby
Silver Muse tra11-cruisefood

Australian passengers have one major complaint about cruises. This ship solves it

On behalf of a nation of espresso-sipping extremists, Silversea’s Silver Muse is doing god’s work in the caffeinating department.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Khinkali, phali, chahokhbili, lobio, cheese and eggplant rolls: Georgia is one of the great food and wine destinations.

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • by Ben Groundwater