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
Destinations
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
Wellington / Wairarapa
NZMCD couldn't resist a cup of coffee from Havana Coffee Works, an extraordinary store that sprang from a desire to provide high-quality coffee
Otago
NZMCD writer Jackie heads along to Lake Hayes Circuit in Queenstown. Known as 'the most photographed lake in New Zealand'.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Nina Mercer discovers natural wonders and some great snorkeling on the capital’s south coast
Destinations
The North Island is very different viewed from a train, as Jill Malcolm discovers while journeying from Wellington to Auckland on the Northern Explorer
Manawatu / Whanganui
A closed railway line, a helicopter flight, a bridge to nowhere, a thrilling jet boat ride and an overnight stay in a remote historic hotel… NZMCD revel in two days on the Forgotten World Adventures tour
Auckland
Beaches, bush, wildlife and art… Heather Whelan sets out on foot to discover Waiheke’s many gems
Northland
The Ludbrook House jellies, syrups and preserves have won awards and excited the taste buds of anyone who loves innovative food. Find out how you could win a two-night stay below.
Northland
Barbara and Ian Candy live on Puketi Forest’s edge and have been guiding people through the wild tangle of kauri, podocarp and hardwood trees for the past 15 years. Find out how you could win a tour for two below.
