Alexia Santamaria enjoys the view and the exercise as she tours Marlborough's wineries on a bike.

Justine Tyerman's wish for snow is granted during a pilgrimage to her spiritual home.

Alexia Santamaria waves her pompoms to remind us that the show never stops in the entertaining City of Sails.

Activity providers ensure safety and fun for families, writes Elisabeth Easther.

This King Country town will make you feel right at home, writes Elisabeth Easther.

New Zealanders are far more likely to have visited Australia or the US than their own national parks, according to a new survey.

For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.

As we head into summer, Expedia's Listopedia service has named its favourite bikini beaches around the world.

After a weekend in Hawkes Bay, Penny Lewis wonders why she didn't go earlier.

Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

New Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his people's belief its peaks were never gifted to the Crown, says paramount chief.

Fletch and Vaughan pack in a weekend of lakeside action around Rotorua.

Sarah Lang finds Dunedin is much more than a city of Scots and scarfies — and a special spot for a weekend getaway.

Catherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.

Dionne Christian is cleared for a nervous lift-off on a Rotorua eco-adventure tour.

Recognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.

Elisabeth Easther explores the Big River Town.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

On a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.

New Zealand's rail lines have something for everyone.

Auckland has been rated one of the world's top 10 cities to visit by travel bible Lonely Planet.

Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.

Liz Light admires the heritage architecture of central Christchurch and discovers there’s still much history to enjoy on a weekend break.

There's a lot more to this lovely area than just art deco buildings, writes Janet McAllister.

Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

Waiheke is New Zealand's most densely populated island with 83.58 people a square kilometre, and is the third most heavily populated after the North and South Islands.

Adventure capital Queenstown has a quiet appeal, writes Cate Foster.

A flock of marvellous distractions await you at The Farm, writes Diana Balham.

The UK's Daily Telegraph asked NZ Prime Minister John Key, about Queenstown, including his favourite sights, hotels, bars and restaurants.