We Love Winter

Hot Spots

Want to take a relaxing hot dip? This handy map shows you the locations of all the hot pools around New Zealand.

Powder hounds

Fresh snow! Derek Grzelewski delights in the elusive and ephemeral "powder" snow. Soft like eiderdown, it's one of nature's greatest miracles.

Gaming at Galbraith's

A table by the fire, the clack of Scrabble tiles & a glass of ale. Alice Galletly describes the perfect conditions for playing her favourite winter sports.