Canterbury
Eleanor Hughes maps out a route to take in Christchurch’s attractions.
Destinations
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.
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.
