The Echo Walking Festival (above) is a series of 20 walks that explore the gold-mining trails and flora and fauna of the southern Coromandel and Kaimai Ranges. It runs April 18-27.
Contact: 0274 86 4955; 0274945 600
On the web: echowalkfest.org.nz
It's show time
The Royal Easter Show runs from April 9-13 at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. There are carnival rides and a FarmZone where kids can get close to farm animals. Entry is $38 (family), $18 (adult), $7 (12 and under), $12 (seniors & students).
On the web: royaleastershow.co.nz
Cambridge goes gold
Cambridge celebrates its Autumn Festival, April 21-26. There'll be markets, live performances, art exhibitions and great food.
Email: jenny@cambridgeinfo.co.nz
On the web: cambridge.co.nz
Riverside luxury
If you want to raft the Rangitikei River but don't want to camp, check out the Lodge to Lodge package from River Valley. You get the luxury of hot tubs, comfortable beds and good food and wine. Packages start at $495 per person.
Contact: 0800 248 666
On the web: rivervalley.co.nz
<i>Close to Home</i>: Coromandel calls all walkers
Get your legs moving around the Coromandel. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times
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