Budding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.

Who is that masked travel writer? Robin Esrock and he's down for the count.

Cycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.

Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Overcoming her fears was easier than Joelle Thomson imagined in her wildest downhill nightmares, thanks to a top Auckland ski instructor.

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.

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.

The Discovery Channel's wonderboy of survivor shows, Bear Grylls, has been in New Zealand.

Jim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.

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.

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.

A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.

'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.

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.