Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018 guide has New Zealand at No.5 in a top 10 of countries to visit, headed by Chile.
Lonely Planet praises our Great Walks, and our exquisite topography.
The top 10 countries are:
1. Chile
2. South Korea
3. Portugal
4. Djibouti
5. New Zealand
6. Malta
7. Georgia
8. Mauritius
9. China
10. South Africa.
Ever thought of going to Djibouti?
Sandy beaches along the Red Sea, salt lakes, volcanic fields and popular underwater diving sites. Reasonably safe and stable.
Where else can New Zealanders plan a holiday without paying an arm and a leg?