Northland

The quest to uncover the history of winemaking in New Zealand leads Heather Whelan to Kerikeri where the country’s first vines were planted

Kerikeri local Cornelia Luethi shares an insider tip on how to get off the well-beaten Northland tourist trail and discover a secret spot hidden for decades

Butler Point is home to a wonderful old house and garden and a museum of intriguing memorabilia

NZMCD visits Dargaville, the Northland river town that’s steeped in history

MCD travel writer Heather Whelan heads to the winterless north for a wander through Kerikeri

NZMCD meets the owners of Marsden Estate, a winery and restaurant in Kerikeri, which serves delicious food that complements its award-winning winesn

From giant trees to giant sand dunes, and giant warriors to giant oysters, Northland is a region that is larger than life in so many ways

Aroha Island is a haven for the rare brown kiwi and for motorhome and caravanners who are visiting the Bay of Islands

MCD discusses the issue of not paying fair, pressing the importance of respecting the DOC sites which usually cost little more than a light lunch

MCD visits the lovely campground at Matai Bay, a must-stop to stay this upcoming summer

MCD travel writer Heather Whelan discovers the tranquil waters of Ngunguru Bay

Jill Malcolm checks out Blossoms Café and the Boric Food found on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway