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

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

Jesse Mulligan takes the family back to nature — with a few home comforts thrown in.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Susanne Kiely of Pukekohe Travel.

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.

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.

Wellington's Homegrown festival is filled exclusively with Kiwi musicians.

Belinda Feek enjoys the natural beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Elisabeth Easther talks to a Great Barrier resident whose work touches the sky.

Jane Jurgens lists her top west coast beaches.

There are many ways to explore the Hauraki Gulf.

WOMAD is one big gluttonous feast for the ears and eyes.

New Islands of the Gulf host Elisabeth Easther reveals her favourite places in the Gulf.

There is a host of activities alongside, in and on the Rangitikei.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Fiordland Discovery's wner-operator Kate Rollason.

Dan Peled warms to the beauty of his southern alpine ride.

If you're looking for a fun weekend away, here are a few great options.

The fun doesn't have to stop when the bad weather starts, writes Jane Jurgens.

Kaye Mueller enjoys a freewheeling tour of the wild West Coast.

Emerson's Craft Brewery has added a restaurant to its repertoire, writes Daniel Simmonds.

Here's some suggestions for a road trip from the Bay of Islands.

Katrina Johns gets a taste of what Hawke's Bay has to offer during a cycle tour.