Dionne Christian heads to Warkworth with the family to enjoy a sunny day at SheepWorld.

Elisabeth Easther becomes 'spokes woman' for the joys of the Hauraki Rail Trail.

From a giant, bug-eyed Gollum sculpture looming over passengers at Wellington Airport to promotional banners covering the facades of entire office blocks, the upcoming The Hobbit movie is impossible to ignore in New Zealand.

Overcoming her fears, Donna McIntyre tackles Waiheke's latest adrenalin buzz.

Justine Tyerman learns to love snakes on the Kepler Track.

Justine Tyerman writes of her "conversion" on the Routeburn Track.

Classic NZ coastline, lush bush and old-fashioned holiday camp fun - Danielle Wright takes a campervan tour around the Coromandel.

It's hard not to be distracted by the scenery on the road to Aoraki Mt Cook, writes Josie Dale.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.

Danielle Wright goes bush with medical herbalist Helen Elscot to preview the Waiheke Walking Festival.

Justine Tyerman takes on the Routeburn Track.

Danielle Wright introduces her city kids to farm animals and the rural way of life in the Kaipara district.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight.

A five-day tramp on the West Coast gives photographer Greg Bowker ample chances to capture some wild beauty.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight. Here are some of the highlights of his trip so far.

The Domain and Grafton Bridge bring back student memories for Cate Foster.

A ramble through forest near Ohakune is a pleasant diversion for the whole family, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.

Walking a spectacular coastal section of Te Araroa is a special New Zealand experience, writes Jim Eagles.

Younger kids are bound to get a kick out of a rail ex+cursion, writes Alexia Santamaria.

A five-day tramp on the West Coast gave Herald photographer Greg Bowker a chance to capture some wild beauty.

Catherine Smith dines out on superb views and on a clifftop walk in Mangawhai.

Some short walk ideas for those holidaying in this beautiful coastal Bay of Plenty spot.

Treasures tucked away in vacant lots are highlights of a Wellington art walk, says Isaac Davison.

Pamela Wade discovers Kiwi colonial heroes on the Hollyford Track.

Bevan Hurley tackles the stunning Hump Ridge Track in remote western Southland by night.

Braving the dark and cold, Elisabeth Easther, goes on a caving adventure and discovers more than one reason why Waitomo rocks.

Seeing Auckland through the eyes of The Visitors From Hawkes Bay. By Mark Story.

Cliff Taylor dodges missiles and fickle weather on the Tongariro Crossing.

Packages with 'the comforts of home' on New Zealand's Great Walks are gaining popularity.