Northland
Hokianga: wildly beautiful scenery, a long bicultural history, and heritage Maori churches in tiny hamlets. There’s all this and more, as Liz Light finds out on a road trip there.
Destinations
West Coast
Heather Whelan continues her journey in the South island, this time exploring the wonders of Westport and Karamea.
Northland
No matter how many times I revisit a place it can still surprise me. In the Wairarapa I recently learnt of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail.
Marlborough
When it comes to looking after its freedom campers, the Nelson and Tasman districts at the top of the South Island have really rolled out the welcome mat.
Northland
Reader Kelly Lynch tells us about her favourite hike: a brisk walk up Pataua Island Mountain in Northland.
Otago
Heather Whelan continues her road trip through New Zealand, this time taking in the stunning Otago Peninsula.
Auckland
Set aside from development, a huge area of rugged ranges and wind-battered beaches to the west of Auckland is one of the city’s great playgrounds. This is a list of Auckland's best west coast beaches.
Auckland
Of all the wild beaches that invade the coastline of the rugged Waitakeries Mountains west of Auckland (Whatipu, Bethells, Kare Kare, Anawhata and Murawai), Piha is arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most popular.
Northland
Driving south from or to Kaitaia in the very Far North, SH1plunges through the Mangamuka hills that are draped with greenery and native forest. I know that drive well but last time, for a change of scenery, we took the seaward route that turns off just before Ahipara and 60km further on ends at Kohukohu.
Taranaki
Returning from Taranaki’s WOMAD, Liz Light takes on the road less travelled between Tongaporutu and Marokopa.
Auckland
Waterfront Auckland is excited to announce a free community event taking place at Queens Wharf this Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Saturday 30 May through to Monday 1 June 2015.
Northland
"Oh, we've done the Far North," says Thelma, as if it were done, dusted and ticked off the list. Our philosophy is different. We visit the places many times, each time adding, layer by layer, new experiences and different angles.
