Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions

Jane Jurgens finds the world's best ski resorts for snow-bunny families.

A trip through the Taranaki heartland is full of romance and nostalgia.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the Tour leader from Adventure South New Zealand.

A beachy upbringing is a wonderful gift, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Northland is the proverbial fishermen's basket.

Justine Tyerman finds a place near Wanaka where the landscape talks.

It's an area with much to offer and it's hard to leave.

Jesse Mulligan cherry-picks from the best of Queenstown's eateries.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Shane McKay from Pelorus Eco Adventures New Zealand.

Author Dean Parker follows in the footsteps of a literary hero.

Stephanie Holmes gets the VIP treatment — which is par for the course at Kauri Cliffs.

Helen Van Berkel gets the balance right during a colourful four-day stay in Queenstown.

There is much to enjoy here on a mother-and-daughter getaway weekend

Sunny Hawke's Bay boasts a variety of attractions to entertain all ages.

Elisabeth Easther meets Doug Hudson, Fullers Group board member and former CEO.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point, Taupo.

Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.

Our top picks for your next weekend getaway.

Self-sufficiency on the road has never been so comfortable, writes Steph Rowe.

Elisabeth Easther meets Glenn Edney from Ocean Spirit.

A Northland retreat is in harmony with nature, writes Lindy Davis

A weekend escape that is not too far, yet far enough away from home.

A good campervan holiday needs different thinking, writes Claudia Tarrant.

Rafting on the mighty Rangitikei is the perfect adventure.

There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Elisabeth Easther meets Cally Johnstone of The Quince Boutique Bed & Breakfast.

Justine Tyerman discovers something akin to a set of Russian dolls on Lake Wanaka.

Rail journeys through NZ, with the occasional trip by car, open up the country.

Alexia Santamaria and her Auckland family are wooed by some of the delights of Dunedin.