Wellington / Wairarapa
Nina Mercer goes offshore with an exploration of Matiu/Somes Island
Destinations
Northland
We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Mary and Murray share their experience of Ludbrook House after winning a stay from issue 177. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!
Canterbury
Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, the Waipara Valley is around an hour’s drive from the Garden City
Wellington / Wairarapa
We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Prue Cobham shares her experience of the Havana Coffee Works after winning a tour and barista lesson from issue 178. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!
Canterbury
Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, Kaikoura is just 2.5 hours’ drive from the Garden City
Otago
We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Murray Copeman shares his experience of Camp Glenorchy after winning a stay from issue 168. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!
Auckland
Travel writer Jill Malcolm took a ride on the Shuckle Ferry for New Zealand’s only oyster farm tour. Find out how you could win a trip for two people (valued at $190) below.
Hawke's Bay
Jill Malcolm discovers a bounty of artisan goodies in Wairoa. Find out how you could win a beautiful Made in Wairoa gift box full of delicious goodies below.
Manawatu / Whanganui
A return visit to Whanganui gives MCD editor Claire Smith much to delight in: parks aplenty, riverside beauty, artworks at every turn – and the best cinnamon scrolls ever
Northland
Heather Whelan checks out some great northern spots for motorhomers fleeing the cold
Bay Of Plenty
If you’re not into skiing or trout fishing, you might think there’s little point visiting Taupo in winter. But after a colourful 48 hours in what is arguably the coldest town in the Central Plateau, Jill Malcolm begs to differ.
Wellington / Wairarapa
As any motorhomer knows, the best camping spots almost always come about through word of mouth. Better still, they are also often free. One such spot is the Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, in Hedgehope.
