Tim Roxborogh tackles the famous river's bike trails with ease.

Eveline Harvey gets a buzz from sightseeing by helicopter.

Justine Tyerman is a wee bit fussy when it comes to views - as the receptionist discovers.

Stephanie Holmes sleeps on the roof in a Bay of Islands getaway weekend.

KiwiRail locomotive engineer Alfred Wilson still isn't tired of the scenery.

Alexander Bisley traverses the Mainland on the Tranzalpine route.

Sue Halliwell returns to the spectacular Poor Knights Islands.

Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.

Greta Umbers takes on the country's most popular day hike.

Tim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.

Graeme Lay looks at sites related to Captain Cook that Kiwi history buffs should visit.

Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

A break on the Kapiti Coast is an enchanted chance to unwind, writes Cloe Willetts.

Michelle Weir checks into a central Christchurch hotel with a 'wow factor' bathroom.

Donna McIntyre checks into a well-designed budget hotel close to the airport.

A road trip around Lake Taupo is short enough to do in half a day.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.

The evolution of Dunedin's Speight's Brewery continues with a redesigned tour.

Jane Jurgens has some ideas to make the most of the first long weekend of summer.

There are so many things to see and do in Rotorua, writes Jason Reeves.

Tim Roxborogh checks into a unique B&B on the Tawharanui Peninsula.

Zoe Walker checks in for a luxury 'staycation' at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.

Magnificent Fiordland compensates for a rough start to a voyage, writes Pamela Wade.

Lorna Subritzky almost beats her travel hoodoo with workmates in Rotorua.

MP Tamati Coffey offers his top tips for where to eat, drink, ride your bike and relax.

Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.

The little spotted kiwi population is thriving at Kapiti Island nature reserve.

Ashleigh Collis drinks in the atmosphere at Wairarapa's wine festival.

Emirates embraces heritage wine, writes Shandelle Battersby

Donna McIntyre takes to the iWays and byways of Hawke's Bay for a festival of cycling.