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Reaching out to Aoraki
An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.
Te Aroha: Sweet little place you'll love
Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.
Windswept isles tell a stark story
Chathams' history is as stirring as its winds, while the rugged shoreline of the bay looks like a place where dreams come to die, writes Jim Eagles.
Top 5 walks in the Bay of Islands
In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.
Mackenzie Country: Drinking in the views
Mirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.
Queenstown: More, please...
Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.
4 of the best island treasures
Only minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.
Dunedin: Anything could happen
Many of the landmarks of the fabled Dunedin Sound of the 1980s can be visited on a relatively short and intriguing walk.
Under 50 bucks for an Auckland fiver
Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.
Whakatane: Beachside bliss
There are days and nights of plenty on a steamy weekend in New Zealand’s sunshine capital, writes Paul Rush.
New Zealand: Read the signs before you camp
Excellent DoC and council-approved camping sites and well-priced holiday parks may still be found across the country, Paul Charman discovers.
Waikato: Postcards from Taupo
Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.
Coromandel: Meals on wheels
The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.
It's a cruisy life in Hamilton
Elisabeth Easther revisited her hometown for a refreshing outdoor experience.
Four of the best Hamilton hikes
Hamilton's river and gardens put you in the mood for wonderful walking It's a 45-minute walk around Hamilton Lake.
Pedalling new territory
Hayden Donnell hops on a bicycle to explore the newest trails around Queenstown.