Leave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.

Two rural and two seaside favourites make Paul Jobin's list of great North Island cafes.

Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.

Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Nature's Wonders brings the Otago wildlife in close, writes Brett Atkinson.

Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.

Just down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.

Great river town, super beach. Liz Light has free fun in Whakatane and Ohope.

Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.

Clearly there's something about train travel that exercises a particular charm over New Zealanders, writes Jim Eagles.

Diana Clement dons her running shoes and explores a well-kept secret in her own backyard - the picturesque North Shore Walkway.

Jill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.

John Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.

Jim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.

Health and happiness top the menu at Amuri Estate, writes Susan Buckland.

Tourism NZ is looking to Scribe, Liam Finn and The Mint Chicks to uncover out-of-the-way spots for tourists and draw younger Australian travellers.

The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.

New Zealand's premier resort town is riding a wave of tourism growth, and considering how it might handle a trebling of visitor numbers in the next 20 years.

A journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.

A lone figure takes care of this station made famous by Rita Angus.

Rob McFarland spends a day cruising the Bay of Islands.

Jim Eagles says it's a pity we we don't make more use of the marvellous recreational potential offered by the Hauraki Gulf.

Re-enactment enthusiasts travelled back in time at the Taupo Medieval Festival for jousting, archery, sword battles ... and a spit-roasted pig. Photographer Alan Gibson went with them.

Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.

Jim Eagles enjoys the passing parade as he tours through Christchurch in style.

The Central Plateau is making a name for itself in viticulture, writes Jim Eagles.

The imposing spirit of New Zealand's greatest soldier, Charles Upham, dominated the second leg of my rail trip on the TranzCoastal.