A lifelong Aucklander takes his first trip up the Sky Tower and ends up jumping off it.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a family-friendly spot with great pool and spa facilities.

Tina Trenkner-Meade wonders why we can't escape up North by train more often.

Justine Tyerman sets a new tradition during a great day's skiing ...

Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture in Coromandel.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a spacious studio at a Blenheim spot with a great pool.

Jesse Mulligan gets a child's eye view of one of his favourite places.

Ricardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.

Lorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.

Linda Thompson checks into a quiet address next right door to the international terminal.

Jesse Mulligan joins a celebration of good food and wine in beautiful surroundings.

Sarah Ell - somewhat reluctantly - shares the secret of glamping at Lake Tarawera.

Napier has plenty to amuse and entertain young and old, writes Donna McIntyre.

Tony Reid finds campervan-touring a family-friendly experience.

Entrants in our Trail Lite campervan competition share their best tips for getting the most out of the Kiwi roads.

Four days full of family activities only scratches the surface, writes Alexia Santamaria.

It's a long way to Tapora - it's a long way, I know (now).

Breath-taking views are reward for a punishing hike, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Tennessy Weir flies NZ641 to the South Island.

It's not always smooth sailing when you embark on a holiday under canvas.

Chinese tourists are discovering NZ's best-kept accommodation secret: motels.

Paul Charman mingles and meets an old friend on his way to Great Barrier Island.

Spending 48 hours in a scenic town with a head cold isn't so bad, Susan Strongman reports.

Readers share their tales of woe under canvas - from tornadoes to tiger sharks.

Bronwyn Sell checks into an 118-room property with a small-hotel feel.

Elisabeth talks to Rose Griffin, of The Gentle Cycling Company.

Find out how many days Kiwis spend at the beach by region.

Here's a selection of great camping tips sent in by readers - plus a chance to WIN a Kathmandu tent.

Tina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.

The results of this year's annual Booking.com Guest Review Awards are in and 13 properties in New Zealand have received honours.