The winners of the Herald Travel‘s annual Best Beach competition have been revealed - and the results may come as a surprise.

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

taking hikers past remote beaches. · The Great Walks are popular, so plan your trip well in advance. · New Zealand’s weather is very changeable, year-round. Check the local forecast.

Waipu Cove was the ultimate winner of Best Beaches 2025. Photo / Tourism New Zealand Best Surf Beach was taken out by surfing ...

10 "Great Walks" of New Zealand: Beaches, Forest, and Mountains By Foot 10 "Great Walks" of New Zealand: Beaches, Forest, and Mountains By Foot New Zealand’s unique culture and plentiful nature ...

New Zealand is a country bound by water ... indulge in morning tea overlooking the pearlescent sands of Onetangi Beach and sip local wines at the island’s wineries. Meanwhile, the best way to ...

A road trip is one of the best ways to explore New Zealand and discover the diversity of its geography. From its towering mountains to the dreamy fjords and beaches, every journey reveals new wonders.