Into nature: exploring New Zealand's great outdoors
With wonders and adventure around every corner, there's plenty of things to do
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Citizen science, amazing cetaceans: A day trip with Auckland's whales
One Lane Bridge actor Michelle Langstone gets on the water with some new friends.
Nelson nostalgia: Reliving the beauty of growing up in the top of the south
When travel horizons are pulled in close, we turn our minds to the places we were born.
15 years camping in the Coromandel: Memories from Waikawau
Ditch the modern amenities for unadulterated camping joy at Waikawau Bay.
Hidden lagoons and buried forests in Pureora
Get your feet wet on one of these New Zealand wetland walks.
Taumarunui treasure: Inside look at secret off-grid glamping escape
Get away from it all at this off-grid getaway on the banks of the Whanganui River.
An insider's guide to Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
A local weighs in on why you should visit this tiny alpine village.
'There's drama Everywhere': Dark Sky adventure at Takapō
Is winter a good time to stargaze in the Aoraki Mackenzie region?
Glamping gone wild: How to have a safari holiday in 2021
Safari tent accommodation is taking off in a big way across the country.
DOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoors
DOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.
GO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife island
Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old
The best bits of the Tongariro Crossing in one bitesize walk
How to knock off the greatest hits of this Great Walk, without actually doing it.
Waitomo's Māori New Year celebrations continue below
As above - so below - celebrating the starry skies of Matariki from underground.
The life-changing experience of Aotearoa's night sky
Under the same sky, the Aoraki observatory joins both science and whakapapa.
Taking a waka through te moana's 'ever-changing canvas'
From Tasman to Rakiura, tour guides share their love of their regions.
Take a Matariki journey in the footprints of Kupe and Tāne
On the trail of gods and adventurers across Aotearoa.
'By the time you leave, you're whānau': Enter Te Urewera forest
Forest the perfect place to get off-grid, restore and reconnect with friends and family.
Go NZ! Unexpected winter adventures in nature
There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
Friluftsliv: The new Nordic concept to embrace this winter
Move over hygge and lagom - friluftsliv is the philosophy we need this winter.
Taking the scenic routes: Waiheke's best walking trails
It's not just wine - walkers of all persuasions will find their needs met here, too.
Murchison's secret 'high flying' South Island fishing spot
Down a nondescript country lane near Murchison is one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets.
Falling for New Zealand's beauty: Where to find North Island's best waterfalls
Nine great waterfalls to add to the itinerary on your next North Island road trip.
NZ's most beautiful destination? Michelle Langstone thinks so
Ancient, powerful and serene, an overnight cruise in Fiordland is a moving experience.
Wild city: How and where to see wildlife in Dunedin
Dunedin is home to a curious range of wildlife all within easy reach from the city centre.
Michelle Langstone was wrong about guided travel tours
Initially a sceptic, a tour of Fiordland National Park proves 'thoroughly delightful'
Rock stars: New Zealand's 14 geology greats
You don't need to know your Cambrian from your Devonian to appreciate these rock stars.
Green dreams are made of these: Lenz Reserve
The Lenz Reserve in The Catlins is helping regenerate native bush after years of logging.
Why NZ's next UNESCO site is for the birds
The 25km sandspit reaching into the Tasman Sea is a familiar sight from a plane wing.
Kiwi safari big 10: How many have you seen in the wild?
Here's a new top 10 travel wish list for you.
Memories made of gold: DoC's Lou Sanson best adventures
Isolated huts surrounded by birdsong are the DoC Director General's dream destinations.
Hot stuff: New Zealand's best natural hot springs
Where to find New Zealand's thermal pools to soothe your skin and add years to your life.
Up your chances of spotting New Zealand's native birds
Here's where to go to bring some native birdsong into your next holiday or short break.