Hawke's Bay
Jill Malcolm recently spent time in jail, although fortunately it was just a fleeting, and fascinating, visit
Destinations
Bay Of Plenty
Next time you’re headed to the Bay of Plenty, be sure to set aside a day or three fornits largest city. Jill Malcolm gives you 10 great reasons why
Auckland
What’s better than heading out in a kayak on a beautiful day? Taking to the water in a see-through ‘Clearyak’ that offers up-close sightings of Leigh’s magical marine life, says Elisabeth Easther
Canterbury
The South Island Motorhome Show is coming to Ashburton over the weekend of 13-14 February. If you’re heading to the region, here are some other great things to see and do while you’re there
Canterbury
From wallabies and wire sculptures to award-winning horse treks and a highly unusual war memento, Waimate is a destination rich in tourist delights, as Josie Stanford discovers
Southland
Eleanor Hughes visits Stewart Island to discover only 28km of road but some 280km of walking tracks
Nelson & Bays
Peter Janssen’s magnificent book, A New Zealander’s Guide to Touring Natural New Zealand, is structured geographically around itineraries – 22 in the North Island and 25 in the South. Each takes in several sites within one area, describing their natural beauty and listing good short walks or detours that show off the scenery at its best. In this extract, he covers the road trip from Motueka to Farewell Spit.
Wellington / Wairarapa
The Lower Hutt seaside suburb has a growing reputation as an interesting destination. Viv Haldane takes a closer look
Auckland
Shipwrecks, taniwha, echoes of settlers past… Eleanor Hughes spends a windy day discovering the rich history on Auckland’s Awhitu Peninsula
West Coast
New Zealand’s West Coast is known for its rugged, untamed beauty
Auckland
Jill Malcolm swings by the Sawmill Brewery and finds not just great food and ale, but a commitment to being a force for good
