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.

In Kaitaia, get sand between your toes and see the sights, says Elisabeth Easther.

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.

Rachel Grunwell visits Ruapehu in summer for a weekend of adventure.

On the island of Rotoroa in the Hauraki Gulf, Elisabeth Easther finds beaches, birds and peace.

It's been a week of filling in gaps - exploring a few highways around the North Island that, as a South Islander, I'd never driven before ...

Swallowing a sneaking suspicion she's a culture cougar, Catherine Smith is wowed by the wearable arts.

Elisabeth Easther finds comfort in New Zealand's gumboot capital.

The world’s top 10 beaches have been named in an international survey and the New Zealand coastline hasn’t made the list.

Apart from being home to New Zealand's entire hop production, the Nelson region is also home to a dazzling group of breweries and craft beer bars.

Donna McIntyre cycles, horse rides and roams around scenic Opotiki.

The National Cycle Trail, Nga Haerenga, includes the rural Hauraki rail trail (top and centre) and passes steaming mud and hot pools near Rotorua.