Weekend Escapes

A Luxury Weekend Escape to Otahuna Lodge

The fabulous Otahuna Lodge in Tai Tapu is the perfect retreat for a relaxing break allowing you to unwind in its luxurious surroundings.

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Exploring the beaches of Northland, NZ

New Zealand’s Northland is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country – if not the world.

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A Night at Auckland’s Hippest Hotel: SO/ Auckland

We head to SO/Auckland to discover the city’s hippest boutique hotel.

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Sleeping Under The Stars

The growing trend in accommodation, bubble tents are a brilliant way to get closer to nature. Sleeping Under The Stars […]

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Explore Paradise: 5 Reasons Why Tahiti Should Be Your Next Holiday

Looking for a winter escape? The pristine sands, crystal clear waters and stunning rainforests of Tahiti make this incredible island the perfect place for a winter getaway.

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Surround Yourself In Nature This Autumn

As the leaves begin to fall from the trees and the temperature begins to drop, it’s easy to retreat indoors. However the fun is not over; Autumn has a must-do list all of its own, and it begins with the great outdoors. So swap your slippers for some hiking boots, and your dressing gown for a wind breaker; it’s go time.

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Luxe on Lord

Dramatic volcanic cliffs, banyan forests and a magical lagoon – could Lord Howe be Australia’s most idyllic island?

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Life imitates art

MiNDFOOD meets the young artist behind two of Dunedin’s most recognised local artworks – Tyler Kennedy Stent.

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Curated Cool: Jackalope Hotel

Up against the luxury accommodation and inspiring design, the food and drink offering at this impressive Mornington Peninsula hotel still manages to shine.

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Insider’s Guide to Whangarei

As the Winterless North enjoys another month of balmy weather, Whangarei is the place to discover New Zealand’s sometimes overlooked secrets.

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A Remarkable Journey: New Zealand Wineries By Sky

Take a look behind the scenes of our luxury Heli Wine Tour through Queenstown’s breathtaking landscape.

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Destination Waipara

One of the country’s fastest growing wine regions, Waipara Valley, is an easy hour’s drive north of Christchurch, home to stunning hillside scenery and 31 perfectly formed wineries.

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Adelaide & South Australia

With winter well and truly here, now is the perfect time to plan your perfect South Australia holiday. Just a 4.5 hour non-stop flight from Auckland, it’s easy to discover Adelaide and South Australia with Air New Zealand.
From houseboating and river cruising on the Murray River, wine tasting in the Barossa, fabulous nature and wildlife experiences on Kangaroo Island or simply spend your time in the city and explore Adelaide’s funky bars and eateries, fabulous shopping and festivals.

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Paspaley and One&Only collaboration

This is one dreamy collaboration

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World’s ‘best’ ski resort hotel

With a stunning view of the lake and snow capped mountains yet just a short stroll to top eateries and retail shopping, Eichardt’s Private Hotel in the Queenstown gives you the feeling of getting away from it all but with all the city comforts.

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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Getaways

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, meaning one thing: the best excuse for a romantic weekend away.

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How to prepare for a ski escape

Dreaming of a ski-weekend escape? We find out how to prepare for the slopes & share a beginners guide for first-time skiers.

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Mornington Peninsula

Winemaker Kate McIntyre talks to us about the beauty and abundance of fresh produce to be found in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. We also find out about a Pinot Noir festival that the region will host next year.

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Tasmania, hottest cities to visit for 2013

Hobart in Tasmania was recently announced as Lonely Planet travel guide’s 7th hottest city to visit in 2013. Tourism manager Kathryn McCann joins us to share the many reasons why Tasmania is a must-see destination.

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Frolicking in Fremantle

From it’s heritage, music and street art festivals, to bustling food and dinning, the nearby Margaret River wine region and great surfing, Fremantle is a must see travel destination. As the city’s cultural development coordinator Alex Marshall explains.

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Marlborough wine country

MiNDFOOD’s chief sub editor Kasey Clark traveled to the Marlborough region of New Zealand. She chats to MiNDFOOD Radio about her week in wine country.

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GALLERY: The Australian Outback

Take a look through some wonderful images of the stark Australian outback in our travel gallery.

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New Caledonia: A land of contrasts

General Manager of Le Meridian, Dominique Michaud transports us to the cultural fusion that is New Caledonia. From watersports to award-winning restaurants, we discover more about this land of contrasts.

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From vine to wine

Go behind the scenes as we put together our latest travel story, ‘From vine to wine.’ From a late night at the New Zealand Wine Awards to the spectacular views of Cape Kidnappers. MiNDFOOD reports.

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