Elisabeth Easther visited Blue Duck Station with her son and found the perfect spot.

The legs get a workout while the eyes are dazzled by the view on this lushly-forested Southland track, writes a weary but astounded Pamela Wade.

Hit the road to rediscover old-time New Zealand charm.

Rachel Grunwell finds plenty to keep her busy on a weekend in Russell.

Danielle Wright discovers a small town with a big history.

Elisabeth Easther finds a quiet town dominated by a mountain.

Far from the beaten track is a land where the wind is master, writes Fergus Blakiston.

A Queenstown hotel treats its guests to epicurean delights sourced on its doorstep, finds Morgan Tait.

Matt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.

Danielle Wright finds sweet treats at an old dairy factory in the Waikato.

Get close to bush, rivers and hills on these two-wheeler tracks.

Justine Tyerman saves on the international airfares and finds luxury accommodation just 45 minutes' drive from Auckland for a family reunion.

Thousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Leah McLennan looks at what's big and what's new on the Otago skifields.

Nothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.

Glassy water, still days, what could be more serene than a paddle?

Kayaking trips from Matiatia on Waiheke can be an adventure for the whole family, discovers Donna McIntyre.

No matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.

Rachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.

Being voted the best beach in New Zealand has its pitfalls, discovers Danielle Wright.

Ewan McDonald completes a personal triathlon in the Far North.

Prehistory's meatiest monsters are hanging out with nature's most ethereal critters - butterflies, writes Dionne Christian.

It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Paul Rush visits a site where Maori legend and ancient architecture collide to remind us of our shared heritage.

A spectacular showcase of flavours from Hawkes Bay launches the winter, writes Catherine Smith.

According to the fishers' calendar, this weekend's tides and moon mean good fishing. Find a spot and throw out a line for an early morning or evening catch.

Shandelle Battersby flies Stewart Island Flights to New Zealand's third island.

From heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.

A bird's eye view is your reward when you take to the skies above Waiheke, discovers Helen van Berkel.

From flowers to knitted veges, Hamilton is a garden city, writes Danielle Wright.