Auckland

Lisa Jansen escapes far from the madding crowd in her Ford Transit campervan to Great Barrier Island, where relaxation has never been easier

The Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, 4km north of Kaukapakapa is a great place for a curious mind. Enter below for a chance to win one of four family passes.

Beaches, bush, wildlife and art… Heather Whelan sets out on foot to discover Waiheke’s many gems

NZCMD writer Nina Mercer sets sail on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf

The Riverhead, an exemplary NZ pub at the head of a navigable waterway off the Waitemata Harbour. NZMCD is giving away a $100 meal voucher! Enter below to be in to win.

VentureRV, started by two first-time RV buyers, has a boutique fleet on hire in Auckland

NZMCD recently visited the charming Plume Café overlooking the Matakana River. We have a high tea experience to give away so be sure to enter our competition below!

On a high bright day, NZMCD writer Jill Malcolm headed to the beautiful Muriwai Golf Club for a round of golf

MCD takes a cruise down the beautiful Matakana River, North of Auckland

If you are heading up Silverdale way or SH16, it’s worth calling in Waitoki's Passionberry Cafe

MCD visited Matakana Farmers Market to check out Matakana Bacon Company that's famous for its mouthwatering, dry-smoked bacon