Each week, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure.
Road less travelled
Lookng for adventure away from the tried-and-true tourist trails? Lonely Planet's latest book, Offbeat, can point you in the right direction. From Roman ruins in Algeria to Morocco's "white city" of Tetouan, the book features 100 under-the-radar places to explore. There's also advice on relaxed alternatives to big-ticket travel hotspots, first-timers tips, tricks to avoid the crowds, local insights and practical info to help you plan your trip.
Available in bookstores or at shop.lonelyplanet.com
Last call for votes
Whether you're wandering your favourite weekend trail or tackling the remote reaches of a Great Walk, encountering our unique birdlife is all part of the experience. And Forest and Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition is a chance to give our feathered friends the recognition they deserve. The polls are still open for this year's competition but you better flock to it, voting closes at 5pm today, Sunday, October 30. birdoftheyear.org.nz
