Destinations
Northland
‘Love It Here’ is Whangarei’s slogan and certainly there is a lot to love about this motorhome friendly town. Heather Whelan plays tourist in her own town.
Canterbury
Karen Goa strolls through this resort town at a leisurely pace, undertakes some dedicated snooping and finds herself up to the neck in hot water. Check out her travel tips.
Waikato
While the majority of travellers pass through without stopping, the Cambridge region is a destination in itself and well worth an extended stopover.
Coromandel
Adventure traveller, author, and journalist Shane Boocock samples the food and wine at the annual Whitianga Scallop Festival before heading off for more adventure on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Auckland
Road trippers would do well to stop and spend some time on the “Seabird Coast”, between southeast Auckland and the mighty Waikato.
Marlborough
Heading to Marlborough? Or further south? Don’t drive past Blenheim - stop in and visit for a while.
Auckland
Auckland and Aucklanders get a lot of flak, but look beyond these outmoded perceptions and the country’s largest city has a lot to see and do.
Bay Of Plenty
Planning a road trip to Rotorua? Here are some fun things to see and do in this exciting and historic Bay of Plenty town.
Hawke's Bay
Vivienne Haldane suggests that you will soak up a lot more than the health-giving minerals when you go for a dip at Morere Hot Springs.
Northland
Liz Light explores the quiet villages of North Kaipara with her camera firmly in hand.
Canterbury
Arthur’s Pass National Park is one of New Zealand's few drive-through wilderness areas. And the best part is the numerous places you can park up and enjoy a short walk into the heart of it.