Destinations

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.
Travel writer Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road, this time dining at Leigh Sawmill Café. Find out how you could win a $100 voucher below.
Fancy fresh fish for dinner? Cornelia Luethi takes her dad fishing, and learns how to fillet a snapper. Find out how you could win a half-day fishing trip for two valued at $250 below.
Fast-flowing rivers, icebergs, glacial lakes and alpine blooms – Nina Mercer is blown away by the natural wonders on a pilgrimage to New Zealand’s tallest mountain
Jacqui Gibson spent four days island-hopping in Washington’s Pacific Northwest on a driving tour of the San Juan Islands, sampling outstanding local cuisine as she went