Otago

Heather Whelan continues her southern rambles, this time visiting lovely Oamaru, where she takes a walk through time.

Jill Malcolm cruises back to the 1860s, when the Clutha Mata-Au River became the road to riches for some, the road to ruin for others, and the golden decade changed a young colony forever.

There is nowhere like Oamaru. For a start, it is home to New Zealand’s most impressive 19th century architecture with more protected buildings than anywhere else in New Zealand.

In the latest of her series of stories travelling the country in a converted bus, Heather Whelan enjoys the Clutha Gold Trail.

Heather Whelan continues her road trip through New Zealand, this time taking in the stunning Otago Peninsula.

Peta Stavelli picks some of the best things to see and do in Cromwell, Central Otago.

Queenstown tourism company Thunder Jet has been granted consent by the Environment Court to operate four jet boats on the lower Shotover River, carrying up to 34 passengers in each.

Free-wheeling motorhomer Heather Whelan explores the lesser-known area beyond the settlement of Moeraki and its iconic boulders.

Oamaru began its life humbly, with just a musterer's cottage cobbled together from cabbage tree leaves and mud. Peta Stavelli writes about the changing fortunes of New Zealand's most important heritage town.

A young Dunedin couple have built a successful business making churros in a mobile food 'van and they now have plans to franchise, reports Peta Stavelli.

Heather Whelan discovers the majesty of Glenorchy, close to – but well enough away from – the hustle and bustle of Queenstown.

Heather Whelan cycles the Otago Rail Trail and deems it a not-to-be-missed adventure. These were her favourite camping spots and attractions.