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See. Auckland’s weekly markets Sample Pacific cuisine and experience local culture.

Eat. Food Alley Enjoy good value, quality Asian and non-Asian food. Elliott Stables Find very good value and quality non-Asian choices. Britomart Precinct Home to an array of popular and diverse bars and eateries. The Hangi Shop Taste traditional Māori food cooked in an underground pit.

Stay. Park Hyatt Auckland↗ A top-rated hotel in Auckland, recognized by readers. Cordis, Auckland↗ Another highly-rated hotel in the city.

Lonely PlanetOct 14, 2026

11 of The Best Things to Do in Auckland

From Waiheke ferries and volcano hikes to black-sand beaches and Māori culture, here are the 11 best things to do in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

15 Best Hotels in Australia and New Zealand 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Australia and New Zealand.

14 hotels in this story
  • Park Hyatt AucklandHotelThe 2021-opened Park Hyatt Auckland looms like a glass palace beside Waitematā Harbor in Wynyard Quarter, the docklands…
  • Cordis, AucklandHotelThe Cordis Hotel, Auckland is a luxury hotel in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Elsewhere
  • The Ritz-Carlton, MelbourneHotelMelbourne, AustraliaExperience the gold standard of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.
  • Capella SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaCapella Sydney: Luxury 5 star hotel with bespoke service, fine dining, and world-class amenities in the heart of Sydney.
  • Roki CollectionHotelUnknown, New ZealandLuxury meets adrenaline in Queenstown, the Southern Hemisphere’s adventure capital.
  • Shangri-La SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaLocated in the Rocks overlooking views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Shangri-La Sydney offers…
  • The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, HobartHotelHobart, AustraliaTake your pick of rooms in three buildings of starkly different eras in a first-of-its-kind Hobart hotel that matches…
  • Emporium HotelHotelUnknown, AustraliaFrom the fantastically funky red lobby to the zebra-print ironing boards, every trait of the Emporium is by design.
  • The Langham, SydneyHotelSydney, AustraliaFive-star retreat The Langham, Sydney occupies a quiet spot in historic quarter The Rocks, within walking distance of…
  • The Ritz-Carlton, PerthHotelPerth, Australia
  • W MelbourneHotelMelbourne, Australia
  • Pihopa RetreatHotelUnknown, New Zealand
  • The LouiseHotelUnknown, Australia
  • Lancemore Lindenderry Red HillHotelRed Hill, Australia
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Lonely PlanetOct 4

10 Best Things to Do in New Zealand

From otherworldly national parks to inspirational Māori cultural experiences to world-class pinot noir, you

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 25

In Heart of the Beast, New Zealand's South Island Makes a Compelling Dupe for Alaska

The survival thriller doubles as a heartwarming animal flick about the bond between human and dog.

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  • Kumeū Film StudiosPlaceBacklot used for military flashback scenes
  • Elsewhere
  • Earnslaw BurnSightGlenorchy, New ZealandValley and glacier filmmakers flew a plane over
  • Mount EarnslawSightGlenorchy, New ZealandFilmmakers flew a plane over this mountain
  • Lake WakatipuSightQueenstown, New ZealandMassive lake surrounded by mountains and glaciers
  • Chinaman's BluffSightGlenorchy, New ZealandStood in for the field where James plays with Odin
  • Dart RiverSightGlenorchy, New ZealandUsed as the meadow's riverbank
  • Jordan Creek ForestSightParadise, New ZealandThick, wooded area where James encounters a fellow traveler
  • Lake SylvanSightFiordland National Park, New ZealandInaccessible area used for aerial plates of plane's route
  • Lake GunnSightFiordland National Park, New ZealandBeach used for the plane crash site
  • Invincible SnowfieldsSightQueenstown, New ZealandPrivate ski resort used for bear encounter
  • Earnslaw Burn's peakSightGlenorchy, New ZealandClimbed along the edge during trek
  • Routeburn RiverSightFiordland National Park, New ZealandIt is a short stony river that flows for some 15 kilometres into the Dart River / Te Awa Whakatipu in the South Island.
  • Routeburn ValleySightFiordland National Park, New ZealandTrek through forests and mountains
  • Arahura RiverSightHokitika, New ZealandIn 1846, Brunner and Heaphy sketched and described a Māori settlement they called Araura [sic] (Arahura).
  • Paradise TrustSightParadise, New ZealandOverlook, field, and road connected for vantage point scenes
  • Queenstown HillSightQueenstown, New ZealandUsed for Blackhawk helicopter scenes
  • Poutini's GorgeSightArahura River, New Zealand
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Lonely PlanetSep 21

Top LGBTQ+ Destinations Around the World

Discover the most progressive, inclusive and accepting LGBTQ+ destinations around the world.

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  • Karangahape RoadNeighborhoodAuckland's LGBTQ+ nightlife hub, also known as 'K Road'.
  • The EagleBarUnpretentious Auckland watering hole welcoming the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Family BarBarAuckland club with a dance floor and weekly drag shows.
  • Elsewhere
  • Herring Cove BeachSightProvincetown, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • West VillageNeighborhoodNew York City, United StatesSite of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, birthplace of the gay rights movement.
  • A-HousePlaceProvincetown, United StatesKnown for riotous parties in Provincetown.
  • SohoSuburbLondon, United KingdomLondon's West End epicenter of queer life and LGBTQ+ bars.
  • Admiral DuncanPubLondon, United KingdomGay pub in Soho, site of a 1999 bombing, now a symbol of resilience.
  • Emiliano ZapataNeighborhoodPuerto Vallarta, MexicoPuerto Vallarta's queer nightlife center, also called Old Town.
  • Almar ResortHotelPuerto Vallarta, MexicoAn LGBTQ-exclusive hotel in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Mr FlamingoBarPuerto Vallarta, MexicoBeachy, indoor/outdoor spot for socializing in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Blondies Loft + SlushbarRestaurantPuerto Vallarta, MexicoComic book-inspired bar in Puerto Vallarta.
  • La NocheBarPuerto Vallarta, MexicoSleek and trendy bar in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Playa de los MuertosSightPuerto Vallarta, MexicoKnown as PV's 'gay beach'.
  • L'EixampleNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainBarcelona's 'Gaixample', one of Europe's biggest LGBTQ+ boroughs.
  • Platja de la Mar BellaSightBarcelona, SpainBarcelona's premier gay beach, clothing-optional.
  • Arena ClassicRestaurantBarcelona, SpainPopular lesbian bar and staple in Barcelona.
  • Candy DarlingBarBarcelona, SpainWarhol-inspired club in Barcelona with nightly dancing.
  • Stonewall InnBarNew York City, United StatesSite of the 1969 uprising.
  • Hell's KitchenNeighborhoodNew York City, United StatesManhattan neighborhood packed with LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars.
  • Industry barBarNew York City, United StatesWildly popular nightlife spot in Hell's Kitchen.
  • Bear WeekFestivalProvincetown, United States
  • Girl SplashFestivalProvincetown, United States
  • TransWeekFestivalProvincetown, United States
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Lonely PlanetSep 11

10 Best Places to Visit in September

The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.

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  • Northern ExplorerPlacescenic train connecting Auckland and Wellington
  • Elsewhere
  • ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeytop choice for paragliding on the Turquoise Coast
  • PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeybirthplace of St Nicholas, combine sand with history
  • ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
  • Turquoise CoastNeighborhoodAntalya, TurkeyMediterranean shore, quieter in September with balmy water
  • KızkalesiAttractionErdemli, Turkeyseaside resort with beaches and a 12th-century castle
  • Etosha National ParkSightOkaukuejo, Namibiaexcellent for spotting big game at water sources
  • Kaieteur FallsSightGeorgetown, Guyanaplummets 226m into the depths of the rainforest
  • IwokramaPlaceGeorgetown, Guyanarainforest area with canopy walkway and wildlife
  • RupununiHotelLethem, Guyanaarea known for giant otters
  • Dadanawa RanchPlaceLethem, Guyanavast ranch known for cowboys
  • Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, Irelandcontains the Chester Beatty Library
  • Chester Beatty LibraryMuseumDublin, Irelandone of Europe's finest libraries
  • Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalDublin, Irelandhundreds of arts performances during two weeks
  • Altai MountainsNeighborhoodUlgii, Mongolialocation for eagle hunting festivals
  • Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkSightUlgii, Mongoliaideal for hiking between waterfalls and lakes
  • Bay of FundySightSaint John, Canadasource of succulent scallops
  • Domaine de Grand PréRestaurantWolfville, CanadaFine Nova Scotia wines.
  • Benjamin BridgeRestaurantWolfville, Canadaproduces acclaimed fizz in the Gaspereau Valley
  • Cedar PrideSightAqaba, Jordanshipwreck dive site at 7-25m depth
  • Coastal PacificPlacePicton, New Zealandscenic train tracing shoreline from Picton to Christchurch
  • TranzAlpinePlaceChristchurch, New Zealandscenic train crossing Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
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National GeographicAug 31

We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.

A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.

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