Nelson & Bays
A quick 48-hour stopoff across the strait to Nelson was
enough to give Vivienne Haldane the break she was looking for.
Destinations
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.
Auckland
Few North Island driving routes offer as many diversions as that from
Warkworth to Leigh. As Jill Malcolm discovers, four days is barely long enough.
Auckland
Heather Whelan spends a few crisp days on a coastline graced with parks, beaches and a remarkable garden.
Auckland
Jill Malcolm walks and talks at a popular regional park.
Hawke's Bay
In the Ureweras, Eleanor Hughes is captivated
by the mystical atmosphere, and glimpses of the lake.
Waikato
From breakfast to dinner, Denise Stephens samples local fare in Hamilton.
Wellington / Wairarapa
The renowned writer’s home reveals something of her life and work, Viv Haldane discovers.
