Best NZ & Australia Getaways Worth Packing For

Best NZ & Australia Getaways Worth Packing For

Whether you've got a long weekend up your sleeve or you're finally booking that trip you've been dreaming about, a good getaway deserves a good pack list. Here are a few of our favourite NZ and Australia destinations - and why each one is worth the trip (and the packing effort).

New Zealand

Queenstown
Mountains, lakes, and enough adventure activities to fill a week - or a cosy café-and-scenery kind of weekend if that's more your speed. Pack layers; Queenstown can shift from sunny to snowy in the same afternoon.

Bay of Islands
Warm, coastal, and laid-back - perfect for boat trips, dolphin watching, or simply doing nothing at all. Bring the swimwear and leave the itinerary at home.

Rotorua
Geothermal pools, Māori culture, and some of the best mountain biking in the country. A trip that's equal parts relaxing and active — so pack for both. Australia

Australia

Byron Bay
Beaches, sunrise walks, and a slower pace that's easy to fall into. A weekend here is less about ticking off sights and more about resetting.

Melbourne
Laneways, coffee, and a city that rewards wandering. Great for a long weekend where the "plan" is mostly food and art galleries.

The Gold Coast
Sun, surf, and theme parks if you've got kids (or just a love of a good rollercoaster) in tow. A reliable pick when you want guaranteed good weather.

One thing every getaway has in common

However far you're going, sleep is still sleep - and hotel pillows are a gamble at the best of times. Bringing your own is one of those small habits that makes a surprisingly big difference to how you feel on day one of a trip.

Our Dream First™ Pillow Bag makes that easy - clip it to your carry-on and your pillow travels with you, no extra bag, no bulk. Free NZ and Australia shipping.