Danielle Wright finds public art in children's playgrounds the perfect combination.

Trundling along in a camper van, Elisabeth Easther and family take in some of Rotorua's stellar attractions.

Danielle Wright and family discover life is laid-back on Rakino Island.

Danielle Wright finds a game of snakes and ladders the perfect lure for her family along the Pakuranga Rotary Walk.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

Elisabeth Easther delves into a true national treasure - Rotorua.

Edward Gay flies CV91 to a remote outpost of New Zealand.

Three volcanoes, a castle and a train make for magical holiday ingredients, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Danielle Wright takes a sneak peek under water in a glass-bottom boat at New Zealand's first marine reserve, at Leigh.

Deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Justine Tyerman explores a lake, an underground power station, an alpine pass and a sound - or fiord.

Elisabeth Easther revels in an abundance of native wildlife.

When the Waikato comes to mind, visions of cow-crammed paddocks tend to crush the notion that this is a worldly part of the country. But, if you take the time to explore the region, you’ll discover there’s more to it than just dairy.

A kayak trip shows Catherine Smith Hauraki's hidden glories.

Alexia Santamaria joins Mt Maunganui's magnificent men in their flying machines.

The suitably monikered Elisabeth Easther picks out some Easter breaks you're going to love.

A fully equipped motorhome has replaced a canvas tent in Sarah Lawrence's holiday affections

Nicky Park heads up North to embrace her inner boatie, working for a day on a maxi-yacht.

Karekare's 'black sand and craggy cliffs and bush-clad hills' appeal no surprise to a local.

Justine Tyerman and her mum take a trip and never leave the rest home.

Do we know where we’re going to? Not always – but that’s half the point of travelling, writes Ewan McDonald.

Danielle Wright spends the night in a little red caboose, before climbing Northland's iconic Tokatoka Peak.