Waikato
Discover lesser-known Hamilton and Waikato experiences, with our recommended top Waikato wonders
Destinations
Manawatu / Whanganui
Jill Malcolm comes across the unexpected in the village of Mangaweka, a truly tiny town with an estimated population of approximately 200
Wellington / Wairarapa
Full-time travellers Tom and Jordan Tasman offer another layer of insight into the Wairarapa region sharing their recent adventures
Nelson & Bays
Travel writer Lisa Jansen visits Nelson and finds the town is much more than the gateway to Able Tasman and Golden Bay
Wellington / Wairarapa
Pamela Wade takes a deep dive into Wairarapa and discovers an enchanting destination that makes you want to stay forever
Gisborne
Hands down one of the most spectacular road trips in Aotearoa has to be the route that leads to the peninsula city of Gisborne. The scenery will astonish, says Elisabeth Easther.
Central North Island
Chris Bain has an age-old way of helping re-establish ground zero for his pre-teen boys. He shares his most recent expedition with his son Hunter.
Canterbury
For the curious RV traveller, one of the joys is coming across villages that are off the beaten track. Though tiny in size, they often have sizeable stories to tell.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Despite being NZ’s longest navigable river, Whanganui River has only two bridges between Whanganui and Taumarunui, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of places to explore
Canterbury
As well as its dramatic landscapes, turquoise lake water, and mesmerising Southern Lights opportunities, Lake Tekapo is rich in history and well worth a visit
Destinations
Whether you’re planning your summer adventures or anticipating the unique delights of a winter garden, grab your bestie and plot a road trip (or three) to take in some gardens of international significance
Southland
Eleanor Hughes sets out to conquer a road that was built with passion and determination – and some very oddly nicknamed characters
