Manawatu / Whanganui

NZMCD discovers the barren beauty of the Tongariro plateau on a late autumn tramp to Waihohonu Hutn

Got the winter blues? Why not follow the footsteps of NZMCD travel writer Nina Mercer and unearth some treasures near Whanganui.

NZMCD visits the nearly completed Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery in the Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North

NZMCD travels to Manawatu-Wanganui to check out the beautiful tramps and walks in Palmerston North

MCD travel writer James Heremaia shares his journey on the Northern Explorer with an overnight stay in the almost ghost town of Mangaweka

For a small place, Whanganui packs in a lot, whether it's art and culture, scenic spots, or adventure activities

MCD checks out the Ruahine Forest and the Stanfield Hut

Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm takes the coastal road to Scotts Ferry.

Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm visits Hunterville, the self-described “canine capital” of New Zealand.

Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm is inspired to visit the National Army Museum in Waiouru.

When we told a friend we were off to Foxton for the weekend, his response was “what on earth is there to do in Foxton?” Well, as we found out, there was simply a heap of fun things to do there.

Does Feilding live up to its reputation for being friendly? MCD’s Viv Haldane puts on her super sleuth hat and goes to check it out.