TravelRoom check: Wharekauhau Country Estate, WairarapaAnne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.25 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelAkaroa: Bank on visual treatsThe road around Banks Peninsula is steeped in history, finds Wendy Dunlop.21 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelWaikato: The llama farmersDanielle Wright spends a rainy day in Waikato, in the company of the Incas' silent brothers — the llamas.20 Jul 04:00 AM
TravelAuckland art walksOn the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.20 Jul 01:00 AM
TravelPowderhorn Chateau, OhakuneTristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.18 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Where Sam jumps off ...Herald readers recommended a bunch of great Kiwi activities for Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins. We sent him to see the best of Queenstown with competition winner Dave Floyd.16 Jul 04:15 PM
TravelDunedin: Size really does matterPeter Feeney finds Dunedin is a supercity minus the sleaze.12 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: A mid-winter marvelCold nights are lit up with fire breathers, tin lanterns and fluorescent faces, finds Catherine Smith.12 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelFive of the best Coromandel secretsHead to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.11 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: BenneydaleThis old mining town is finding a new fortune in the beauty of its forests, writes Elisabeth Easther.10 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelCentral North Island: Snow in July - you can relyPaul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.05 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelFeeling the spirit of MatarikiIn honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.04 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Whangarei HeadsDrink in the gorgeous views on one of the many hikes, says Elisabeth Easther.03 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelFlight check: Dunedin to Auckland on JetstarPeter Feeney and family fly on Jetstar JQ284 Dunedin to Auckland.02 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelHigh on the South's rugged majestyAwe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.01 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelWaitomo: Why go? Because it rocks!A visit to Waitomo has long been on our family’s holiday "to do" list...28 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelHidden Hobsonville treasuresBlame it on the cycleways, the artwork and the market, but cycling advocate Barbara Cuthbert just can't stay away.28 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelAuckland: Engineering a day outDanielle Wright discovers man-made glories - old and new - around Auckland.28 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelAuckland's best baby bike ridesHere are our favourite quiet cycle trails to explore around the city.28 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelCoromandel: A wonderfully whimsical rideClimb aboard a carriage to appreciate a potter's decades-long labour of love.26 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelFood's brewed wild escortElisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.25 Jun 02:00 AM
TravelOtago: Queenstown's year-round charmThis picturesque slice of the South Island is not just a hub for adrenalin junkies, discovers Jennifer Ennion.23 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelWellington: Magnet for mavericksWellington is full of geeks and arty types, and its Bohemian charm captivates Peter Feeney.23 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelBay of Islands: Winging it in RussellThe sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.21 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelFour fruity festivalsSmall town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.20 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelKia ora: MatamataThe 'H's: Hobbit holes, horses and heartfelt hospitality, writes Elisabeth Easther.19 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelCanterbury: The humble hidden gemGlenn Cullen skis down steep slopes and dreams of what Porters could become with a bit of work.19 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelFive top Havelock North eateriesNo longer a sleepy village, this Hawke's Bay locale is now a sought-after destination.18 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Home sweet homePenny Lewis gets a taste of the sort of luxury usually reserved for tourists.15 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelTime travel with historic holidaysElisabeth Easther takes an affectionate look at some stalwarts of colonial tourism that still stand tall today.15 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelPiopio: Hoggets and hobbitsDanielle Wright takes her family in search of small, hairy footprints on a movie location tour in Piopio.14 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelKia ora: ObanIt's small, but packed with things wild and wonderful, says Elisabeth Easther.12 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelHawkes Bay: The right place to do nothingPeace, quiet, breathtaking views and a top golf course await guests at Cape Kidnappers, writes Rob Cox.10 Jun 03:00 AM
