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
Destinations
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
Waikato
In a town normally driven through, Eleanor Hughes finally stops and discovers some fascinating nuggets of history
Hawke's Bay
Jackie Norman sold her home in 2016, bought a motorhome and embarked on full-time life on the road with her husband, Gareth. In this issue they discover Te Mata Peak in Hawke’s Bay.
Canterbury
Cari Johnson embarks on her first road trip in a motorhome — finding solace in homely comforts on the way to Kaikoura
Nelson & Bays
The Nelson Tasman region, at the top of the South Island, has so much to offer, it’s worth planning an extended stay. Here are 8 great things to do while you’re there...
