Hawke's Bay
In my own country not all roads are frontiers. Of all the spectacular drives in New Zealand one of my favourites is still the route from Taupo to Napier, and I’ve been travelling this way since I was 10 years old.
Destinations
Manawatu / Whanganui
Liz Light loved every minute of WOMAD 2015 and once again looks forward to her mid-March treat.
Hawke's Bay
Vivienne Haldane takes a trip to the extraordinary Mahia Peninsula, which is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the detour.
Otago
There is nowhere like Oamaru. For a start, it is home to New Zealand’s most impressive 19th century architecture with more protected buildings than anywhere else in New Zealand.
Northland
Jill Malcolm drives from kauri forests to kumara patches between the two vast harbours of the Hokianga and Kaipara and discovers isolated beauty and a haunted past.
Coromandel
Heather Whelan takes in the many activities on offer around the Hauraki Plains, cycling, walking and strolling around the lovely townships.
Otago
In the latest of her series of stories travelling the country in a converted bus, Heather Whelan enjoys the Clutha Gold Trail.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Liz Light follows the Whanganui River inland to historic Pipiriki. These are some of the highlights.
Auckland
Liz Light explores Auckland, her favourite city in New Zealand. These are some of the best things to see and do in the central city.
Canterbury
2015 marks the 24th year the Christmas Country Fete has been held near Culverden.
Bay Of Plenty
Heading on a road trip to Taupo? Check out these fun things to see and do there.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Photographer James Heremaia takes in the fabled Rimutaka Incline, which was recently named one of the world’s best travel experiences by Lonely Planet.
