Walking tours of Rangitoto and Motutapu allow in-depth discovery of the islands' history, writes Donna McIntyre.

Get away from the rat race with a few days' stay on one of our beautiful islands, recommends Donna McIntyre.

Lush, green and very secluded, West Auckland is home to satisfying short walks right on the city's doorstep, writes Joelle Thomson.

Liz Light visits Gibbs Farm for art's sake.

Family ties to Fernglen enhance the pleasure of a stroll in its dappled light.

Geoff Cumming emerges from a tramp in the Marlborough Sounds to find a superb reward.

Auckland sure knows how to turn on a storm. The wind was whistling so raucously round the house I began to fret that windows would break or trees would be blown over.

A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.

Abel Tasman's coastal track meanders past some of our most beautiful bays and beaches.

Rosalie France explores National Park without snow.

In a corner of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, tucked away from the main walkways and thoroughfares, is the serenely beautiful New Zealand native forest walk.

Danielle Wright falls for a beautiful bush reserve in the Waitakere Ranges.

After the excesses of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Joelle Thomson investigates North Island walks for you to check out on your holidays.

Fingers crossed, you will be blessed with a refreshing sea breeze as you tackle these top walks.

Danielle Wright takes her grandmother Dolina for a walk down memory lane at Yatton Park.

Four of the best parks and outdoor spaces to take your kids.

Head out and explore Auckland on foot, writes Joelle Thomson.

Elisabeth Easther visited Russell for a sneak preview of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend and found a wealth of wanders on offer.

Intrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.

When you're sick of walking around the block or park with your kids, take them on a family tramping adventure and watch them come alive.

Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.

Head to this wonderful part of Waikato for encounters with llamas, a dose of Kiwiana and scenic bush hikes galore.

The legs get a workout while the eyes are dazzled by the view on this lushly-forested Southland track, writes a weary but astounded Pamela Wade.

Now that summer's over and sunbathing is off the to-do list, head north to Atiu Creek Regional Park.

From flowers to knitted veges, Hamilton is a garden city, writes Danielle Wright.

A gentle walking trail that edges its way around a Waiheke vineyard will delight all members of the family, writes Donna McIntyre.

Wander the country's hills and dales on one of these picturesque hikes.

Ease into tramping with an overnighter at the Pinnacles Hut in the Coromandel, writes Andrew Laxon.