Waikato
The city of Hamilton is small enough to negotiate with relative ease and large enough to satisfy those looking for a vibrant café scene and great shopping.
Destinations
Canterbury
Jill Malcolm finds there is an upside when visiting Christchurch’s earthquake ravaged CBD: the gorgeous murals.
Hawke's Bay
Hit the road and head to beautiful Hawke’s Bay, where you can drink scrumptious wine in the sun and enjoy some of the finest dining in New Zealand. Things to see and do in Napier and Hastings and the surrounding area.
Auckland
Jill Malcolm has to agree with the prime minister: Helensville is one of New Zealand’s top towns.
Hawke's Bay
Get off the beaten track and go freedom camping on New Zealand’s East cape.
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.
