Auckland
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin
There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.
- by Lee Mylne
An expert expat’s guide to Auckland, home to the world’s biggest Snakes & Ladders
Auckland is a vibrant city, with incredible nature to be enjoyed from the moment you step outside your front door.
- by Belinda Jackson
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: 16-and-a-half hours on Qantas’ new long-haul route
There are some service slip-ups in business class, but Qantas’ new New York route has one big advantage.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Like a jazzed-up IKEA: This is the budget hotel chain we’ve been waiting for
LyLo’s funky Auckland property has a mix of private and shared rooms and plans to open in Australia.
- by Rob McFarland
Six of the best new restaurants in Auckland
Melbourne’s iconic tapas institution arrives in Auckland.
- by Rob McFarland
Auckland places to eat: Six of the best
The City of Sails knows how to keep things fresh.
- by Rob McFarland
All Blacks Experience, SkyCity, Auckland review: Stare down the haka at new attraction
Auckland's All Blacks Experience showcases the rich heritage and impressive achievements of NZ's two national rugby union teams.
- by Rob McFarland
Park Hyatt Auckland review: New Zealand's first Park Hyatt delivers on five-star rating
This harbourside hotel has fine dining, a fine location and a bar with 60 rums.
- by Rob McFarland
Auckland best places to drink beer: Six of the best bars on the Auckland Beer Mile pub crawl
Would you walk a mile – or two – for a good beer? I'm willing to put that concept to the test in Auckland.
- by Tim Richards
Weta Workshop Unleashed, Auckland tours: Behind the scenes with the special effects wizards
Alien ships, secret kingdoms and the magic of Mordor are revealed in this New Zealand homage to the world of movie mechanics.
- by Rob McFarland