Eli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.

It's the perfect family destination, finds Rob Cox.

Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.

Amisfield is one of Queenstown's best-known wineries, and its bistro was started as a way to showcase and support its unique wine in 2005.

Kaukapakapa Markets, on the third Sunday of each month, are fun for eating, drinking and people-watching.

The pleasure of a long weekend should not be spoiled by the realisation that this is the last one until late October, but it is reason to complain.

Enjoy your long weekend, New Zealand - after tomorrow it will be 139 long, cold days until the next statutory holiday graces our working week.

Helen van Berkel discovers a precious natural highway, not far from the roar of Auckland traffic.

The Queenstown Skyline gondola is set for a multi-million dollar revamp.

Driving past the orchards, wineries and small agricultural towns of Otago brought to mind trips through California's Central Valley.

Papa is Maori for land and the towai is a native tree - making it Land of the Towai.

There's nothing like hitting the hometown hard to rediscover Auckland's charm, writes Verity Johnson.

Whether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.

An autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.

Auckland had been named the greatest coastal city in the world by an overseas cruise line.

Te Araroa: New Zealand's Trail is 3000km of continuous walking from one end of Aotearoa to the other, connecting Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south.

In both New Zealand and Australia, we pride ourselves on our "big things" - whether it's a carrot in Ohakune or a banana in Coff's Harbour.

Staying at Kinross Cottages is like taking a step back in time, only it's comfortable and luxurious.

New Zealand's Great Walks are acclaimed around the world. Make the most of them.

Leila George finds out what's new at Queenstown's skifields and down in town.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste of tramping through the bush, with the luxury of home.

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a great place to hang out and watch what's happening on the airfield.

Ewan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.

It's not just the skiing that attracts John Parker to our mountains.

A seriously major MTB park is currently being built in the hills and will feature a huge variety of trails.

Queentown is a mecca for the world's wealthy, who need experiences and accommodation to match.

One day I hope to recite a story which explains why life as a sports writer can be so rewarding.

Gun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.