Northland
Eleanor Hughes tackles Northland’s notoriously challenging Cape Brett Walkway and discovers the track is true to its reputation of being not for the faint of heart.
Destinations
Otago
Alexia Santamaria discovers that travelling from Queenstown to Dunedin encompasses spectacular landscapes, unique attractions, and even plenty to keep the teenagers entertained.
Northland
Ten minutes outside of Russell lies a cornucopia of delights, where nature thrives, and flora and fauna run abundant. MCD editor Catherine Milford encounters trails of every kind, from human walking ones to special ones for the indigenous wildlife.
Canterbury
Eleanor Hughes maps out a route to take in Christchurch’s attractions.
Marlborough
The Queen Charlotte Track, Eleanor Hughes discovers, is not your usual multi-day hiking experience.
Northland
Heather Whelan found there’s fun to be had for all ages at
Whangarei’s Museum and Heritage Park, Kiwi North.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Viv Haldane finds out more about a family connection to the world’s only surviving steam-powered Fell engine in a Featherston museum.
Nelson & Bays
A quick 48-hour stopoff across the strait to Nelson was
enough to give Vivienne Haldane the break she was looking for.
Nelson & Bays
Catherine Milford discovers that paradise reigns beyond the South Island’s marble mountain.
Northland
Along this beautiful harbour you’ll find spectacular kauri, and communities that retain a special character, writes Heather Whelan.
Coromandel
When the summer crowds have gone, Hahei and its surrounds
reveal their tranquil beauty. Lisa Jansen reports on a winter visit.
Coromandel
Jill Malcolm finds local colour on the Coromandel coast.
