There are many beautiful beaches to base yourself on Waiheke. We chose Onetangi.

The Herald's five-part summer series on New Zealand's recreational cycling experience ends with a look at Mangapurua and Ohakune's Old Coach Rd

The Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island.

Coromandel just pipped the South Island as New Zealanders' favourite domestic holiday destination in 2011.

Wayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.

A trip to the races is about more than just the horses, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Quirky rooms are the icing on the cake on Rebecca Kamm's trip to Kerikeri, with its kauri forests, gourmet eats and stunning vistas.

New book about touring New Zealand in a motorhome is packed with handy hints.

A restorative seaside ramble loops the loop from Narrow Neck.

The friendly staff at nzherald.co.nz share their favourite holiday spots.

What's your favourite NZ holiday spot? And why? Send us your views.

Monique Balvert-O'Connor puts on her walking shoes for a taste of Wellington.

Chloe Johnson visits an Oamaru lodge with hosts as fascinating as the building's history.

Tauranga's beaches are back in business, just in time for summer, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Kapiti Island has gone to the birds and Jim Eagles reckons that's what makes a stay on this nature reserve so rewarding.

Avoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.

There's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.

A survey has revealed Kiwi travellers' biggest hygiene fears.

Danielle Wright spends a weekend in a regional park and discovers that having nothing to do can be a very good thing.

A new book checks out 70 outlets sure to delight coffee-lovers, writes Jim Eagles.

Air New Zealand has this morning slashed its cheapest domestic airfares by up to $10 as it launches new low-cost seats.

Te Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.

Pop-up tents make camping easy, writes Diana Clement.

A meander to Whangaparaoa makes for a perfect Sunday, finds Helen van Berkel.

It doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.

Neville Peat laps up a rafting trip on the Clarence River in North Canterbury.

There's no excuse for not exploring Rangitoto, finds Cate Foster.

The spot named New Zealand's best secret camping spot by NZ Herald Travel readers has been revealed.

A weekend on a South Canterbury farm charms Sheriden Rhodes.

Forty containers have now been lifted off the stricken cargo ship Rena, aground off the Bay Of Plenty coast.