Soft, sandy beaches and rugged coastlines fill the shores ... Discover more of The Ultimate New Zealand Experience. Krista Rossow is a contributing photographer to National Geographic Travel.

and Abel Tasman), miles of sandy beaches, and adjoins two wine regions (including Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest). Or perhaps it’s the makers: the artists, horticulturists, vintners ...

Video / Carson Bluck The Herald Travel’s annual search for New Zealand’s best beaches is under way again and the competition is hot: Will fan-favourite Ōhope retain the crown? Or will an ...

But what criteria does New Zealand’s best camping beach need to meet? Your ultimate winner should tick all the boxes: swell views, stunning nature and somewhere to, you know, camp. Whether it be ...