Susan Larter ran into "difficulties" while on a supervised snorkelling expedition, say police.

When you've paid $200,000 for a seat on a galactic flight, the last thing you want is to be served a dud beer.

Maritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.

Bolivia's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.

Trekking through the Altai Mountains on horseback is a unique experience, finds Ian D. Robinson.

Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.

Travel in India is exciting but not for the faint-hearted. Chris Reed journeys through three regions.

Jacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

A nervous kayaker, Cate Foster found herself loving her day out on the tranquil waters of the Puhoi River.

Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

Haydn Shore - life as a bike park manager

After watching all those yachts on the harbour this weekend you might be itching to get among them. Diana Clement had a go at learning how to sail.

Nature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.

It's true that AJ Hackett rules the air-waves when it comes to bungy jumps in New Zealand, with four locations.

Kiwi mum Jacqui Thomas has taken a year out to backpack round the world - with her 7-year-old daughter.

Glacier-walking's blend of beauty and adrenalin leaves Liz Light spellbound.

Powerstops and wild spins provide quick fun on the water, writes Jim Eagles.

Safety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.

"Kiwi birds don't fly" - they cycle, for 20 months, alone, on a cheap bike, through dangerous countries just to get home ...