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 goes in search of animal encounters in the untamed central North Island.

It's got kiwi, an active volcano and an incredible beach, writes Elisabeth Easther.

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.

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.

Rotorua has a range of activities for a mother and daughter weekend away.

Piha has much to offer besides Lion Rock and wild surf and, as it's only 40km from central Auckland, it’s an ideal location for a long weekend away, writes Rachel Grunwell.

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.

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.

Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.

Danielle Wright spends a family weekend with nature.

Hauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.

Queenstown has come out on top in a poll of Tripadvisor website users.