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.

This week Winston Aldworth talks to Brent Narbey.

Inspired by Jacinda Ardern's Vogue photoshoot, these beaches are the best of the west.

Top destinations to take your dog around New Zealand.

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The importance of personal organisation pales in the face of the big Southern picture.

Elisabeth Easther meets Operations Manager Donnelle Tamaiparea.

A place where the whanau can enjoy a whole lot of adventurous fun during a weekend break.

Time doesn't fly on the Northern Explorer but you find it's a small world after all.

If you're a "Friend of Waitangi" it is free.

If you haven't been, you must.

Waitangi Day is the perfect time to start planning your trip.

There's a wealth of dramatic scenery in New Zealand's backcountry.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Graeme Ransom of Country Village Heaven Greytown Tours.

Readers have voted and decided on the top beach in the country.

Opononi's most famous inhabitant is no more but it still has plenty to appeal to visitors.

Hidden from the tourist route, New Chum charms the socks off those who make it.

Jane Jurgens finds the coolest places to hang out in NZ's hottest summer destinations.

More well-known Kiwis give their picks for the best beach in New Zealand.

Matapouri Bay has rated well with nominees in our quest to find New Zealand's Best Beach.

Try one of these fun-filled Kiwi favourites, writes Jane Jurgens.

Leonie Freeman plots a course for a few pleasant strolls.

Wairarapa's Castlepoint is among nominees for the Herald's best beach competition.

A 110km bicycle ride's a breeze when it's topped up with a wine or three.

Ellie Hutchinson encounters adrenalin, exhaustion and good food near Thames.

Alex Braae faces currents and rapids of mighty Whanganui.