Canterbury
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
Destinations
International
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
Northland
From river cruises and pretty churches to ghosts of settlements past, the Kaipara Harbour has much to surprise and delight, says Heather Whelannn
Auckland
Lisa Jansen escapes far from the madding crowd in her Ford Transit campervan to Great Barrier Island, where relaxation has never been easier
Southland
Jackie Norman is in high spirits as she joins in celebrations to mark Gore’s proud whiskey-making history
Coromandel
Eggsentric embodies the inspiration, laissez-faire attitude, and easy friendliness typical of the Coromandel. Find out how you could win a $100 voucher.
Auckland
The Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, 4km north of Kaukapakapa is a great place for a curious mind. Enter below for a chance to win one of four family passes.
West Coast
A chance comment leads Jill Malcolm on a quest with a novel theme: to track down every historic New Zealand library built by the legendary Andrew Carnegie
Northland
Cheese glorious cheese! MCD writer Cornelia Luethi invites you to join her on her ‘Northland Cheese Trail’, as she samples the region’s most excellent edam, finest feta, and best brie
Bay Of Plenty
NZMCD heads to Rotorua to pay a visit to the Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre. Find out how you could win a one-hour progress viewing below.
Northland
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is so highly regarded in Northland, it even inspired MCD writer Cornelia Luethi to get back in the saddle after a 20-year hiatus
Otago
The Lake Hayes Circuit may have been different to what Jackie expected, but that didn’t make it any less enjoyable, with surprises at every turn
