Denise Stephens
Travel writer - Sunday Star Times, Otago Daily Times, Verve, NZ Herald, Vacations & Travel, and more
Freelance
I'm a freelance travel writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. My work has appeared in print and digital media in New Zealand and internationally, including the Sunday Star Times, Otago Daily Times, New Zealand Herald, Verve, and Vacations & Travel. I want to inform, help, and inspire readers so that they can take the next step in making their dream trip a reality.
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19 May 2025
Denise Stephens finds the perfect way to relax after a busy day of sightseeing
18 May 2025
Many visit to learn more about the state's convict past, but it's also worth stopping to enjoy the scenery and local food
28 Apr 2025
Heritage in Hobart
The Press
Denise Stephens finds a luxurious sanctuary to return to after spending the day exploring Tasmania's cosy capital
27 Apr 2025
Denise Stephens tries high tea with a difference at Tasmania's Coal River Farm
25 Apr 2025
Hoshinoya Guguan
Vacations & Travel
Breathe fresh mountain air and soak in hot springs at this Taiwanese mountain resort
20 Apr 2025
China Airlines, the national airline of Taiwan, flies from Auckland to Taipei via Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. It's another option for Kiwis flying to Australia, with good food and service even in...
15 Apr 2025
Lighting up Lunar New Year
Otago Daily Times Online News
Denise Stephens experiences the vibrant spectacle that is Taiwan's national Lantern Festival
16 Mar 2025
Eat Stay Play Taipei
Sunday Star Times
Denise Stephens encounters a delicious array of street food and intriguing history in Taipei
16 Mar 2025
The Japanese Bento Boxes Symbolising Health, Wealth, Happiness
Sunday Star Times
Denise Stephens starts 2025 with a traditional Japanese bento box layered with dishes symbolising hopes for the year to follow
