If you want to know what the farming folk get up to at National Fieldays, find out at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, from June 10 to 13. There'll be hundreds of trade stalls, plenty to eat and drink, and the Rural Bachelor of the Year.
On the web: fieldays.co.nz
Matariki at Bay
Hawkes Bay celebrates Matariki with events ranging from a winery dinner in Hastings to concerts, fireworks, fairs and Maori games. It runs from May 30 to July 3.
On the web: hawkesbaynz.com
Out with the stars
Clear winter nights are perfect for scanning the skies over the McKenzie Country from the Mt John Observatory near Tekapo. Local company Earth & Sky offers guided stargazing tours and daytime tours.
Contact: (03) 680 6960
On the web: earthandsky.co.nz
Luxury afloat
Cruise the Waikato River on a luxury riverboat operated by Discovery Houseboats at Tuakau. The vessel has four en-suite cabins and comes equipped with a spa pool, bar and high-spec audio-visual system. Self-drive or skippered options are available.
Contact: (09) 357 6105
On the web: discoveryhouseboats.com
Snow-shoe shuffle
Tackle the snow-clad back country around Queenstown with NZ Guided Nature Walks. New-generation snow shoes give the sensation of floating across the surface of deep snow and are a great way for non-skiers to explore the alpine environment.
Contact: (03) 442 7126
On the web: nzwalks.com
<i>Close to Home</i>: Down on the farm
Farming fun at Fieldays. Photo / Sarah Ivey
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