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.

Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.

Paul Rush tramps the Great Walk around the fabled 'Sea of Rippling Waters'.

After a hard day's hike, there's nothing better than a gourmet meal.

Catherine Smith discovers the culinary delights of Hawkes Bay, soon to be revealed in a 10-day festival.

A moonlit weekend gives Fraser Crichton an opportunity to find out more about Project Tongariro's high-tech Tongariro Alpine Crossing experience.

Waterfalls, a tramline and an exhilarating climb up a near-vertical staircase are all part of a Sunday walk for Danielle Wright in the Waitakere Ranges.

A fly-walk venture enables Deborah Telford to get close to our native bird.

As a child, Judy Bailey spent almost every holiday in Taupo. She returned to the area to revisit childhood memories - and seek out new ones.

Danielle Wright takes her family on the bike trail less travelled through the Riverhead Forest, 30 minutes drive from Auckland city.

At Waihi Beach, Elisabeth Easther discovered that it is possible for the busy minded to unwind, if placed in the right hands.

Pamela Wade finds different ways to explore the quake-hit city as it once was, as it is... and as it will be.

Danielle Wright hits the South Island ski fields, on a sled pulled by huskies.

A campervan full of kids forget TV when there are sights to see, says Rob Cox.

Ewan McDonald spends six days on the road, and has an unlucky break.

Visiting the mountain village of Glenorchy is pure inspiration, writes Paul Rush.

Cate Foster walks through some naval history.

They're long and slimy and utterly fascinating. Dionne Christian tell us more about hanging out with eels.

Joanna Mathers puts herself back in the saddle to see the sights of an ancient Maori settlement.

A trip to Whitianga is an adventure with wheels like these, writes Estelle Sarney.

Danielle Wright and her aunt, Robyn Collins, try 'throwing' a pot at Morris & James Pottery and Tileworks in Matakana.

In Maungatautari, Elisabeth Easther is propositioned by a rare bird.

Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.