A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.

Tokoroa's talking poles tell Elisabeth Easther stories.

Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.

Sick of driving in Auckland's traffic, Elisabeth Easther explores Auckland by train.

Levin has produced plenty of superstars, writes Elisabeth Easther.

An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.

Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.

In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.

Mirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.

Josie Dale visits Macetown to recapture the atmosphere of the goldrush days.

The upside of living on the rim of fire is we have more than 100 natural hot springs in New Zealand, "gifts from the earth", so they say.

It's like a time-machine trip, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Danielle Wright experiences cross-country skiing at Wanaka.

Art Deco rules in this coastal town, says Elisabeth Easther.

Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.

History was written here, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Justine Tyerman goes for a hoon up the Dart River.

Many of the landmarks of the fabled Dunedin Sound of the 1980s can be visited on a relatively short and intriguing walk.

Don Kavanagh falls in love with cross-country travel the way people used to do it.

Gore has more to offer than you may think, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.

There are days and nights of plenty on a steamy weekend in New Zealand’s sunshine capital, writes Paul Rush.

Hayden Donnell goes glamping on the Hollyford Track.

Excellent DoC and council-approved camping sites and well-priced holiday parks may still be found across the country, Paul Charman discovers.

Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.

Paddle your way and around the City of Sails.

Elisabeth Easther finds a touch of Northland paradise.