The 30km latest addition to Te Araroa - the nation's 3000km north-south hiking trail - over country music star Shania Twain's Central Otago high country property - is no walk in the park.

Tim Lamb turns easy rider for a two-wheeled tour of Central Otago.

If there's an easier way to make a living than wrapping rubber bands around your face, no one has told Shay Horay.

Aachen House's advantages are just as attractive if you are coming from closer to home than most of this boutique hotel's guests, writes John Gardner.

A trek in the remote Ruahine Range turns into a religious experience for Tess Redgrave.

Tongariro Holiday Park is a good base for summer or winter holidays, just make sure you fill up your petrol first, writes Rod Emmerson.