Central North Island
Whether it’s fishing in the open ocean for snapper or casting a fly into a Central Plateau river, MCD travel writer Nina Mercer's family have been fisher folk for generations
Destinations
West Coast
MCD's former editor Jill Malcolm explores the town that inspired Eleanor Catton’s The Luminaries and how it looks nearly 160 years after the novel was set n
Southland
MCD discovers the beaches, bushwalks, and birdlife on Stewart Island
Auckland
MCD celebrates spring with two glorious walks in Shakespear Regional Park
Auckland
Travel writer Jill Malcolm discovers the ‘spirits of the future’ at the Puhoi Organic Distillery
Taranaki
MCD travel writer Karen Barkla tramps the beautiful Pouakai Track which is just as legendary as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Bay Of Plenty
Discover the hidden history of Hukutaia Domain, Otatara Pa, Papaitonga Scenic Reserve
Northland
Jill Malcolm checks out Blossoms Café and the Boric Food found on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway
Manawatu / Whanganui
MCD travel writer James Heremaia shares his journey on the Northern Explorer with an overnight stay in the almost ghost town of Mangaweka
Southland
Jackie talks about some of the best walks and tramps in New Zealand
Waikato
MCD visits Waikato's Kawhia Harbour, a harbour-side township with fascinating Maori and European history
Northland
New Zealand weather isn't always it's finest. MCD crosses the ditch and heads to Sunshine Coast to soak up the sun.
