Marlborough
Heather Whelan goes to the top of the South Island to explore the sleepy – and not so sleepy – townships and walks on the way to Farewell Spit.
Destinations
Bay Of Plenty
Jill Malcolm does a Rotorua Canopy Tour at Dansey Road Reserve, and is already planning a return trip.
Canterbury
Jill Malcolm visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch with her grandson. These were some of the highlights.
Coromandel
Migratory birds lure Liz Light to the Miranda coast and the Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre.
Auckland
Great news: Auckland International Buskers Festival on Auckland’s Waterfront is less than two weeks away!
Bay Of Plenty
A pretty river town, an amazing beach and a great walk between them… we take a trip to Whakatane and Ohope.
Taranaki
Photographer James Heremaia travels along SH40, between Taranaki and Taumarunui; and finds it just as remote and challenging as its more famous cousin, SH43.
Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay is so motorhome friendly that Hastings was actually recognised as New Zealand's first motorhome friendly town. Then in 2010 it was voted the most 'Motorhome Friendly Town' by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.
Northland
Mangawhai has always been beautiful. Now, with great walks, fine food and art, it's interesting as well. Check out these highlights.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Photographer James Heremaia explores the Wairarapa town of Carterton and finds unexpected delights.
Auckland
When her gypsy spirit tells her it's time for a getaway, Jill Malcolm finds the perfect place close to Auckland – the Awhitu Peninsula.
Canterbury
Canterbury’s remarkable Banks Peninsula features so much history and so many dramatic landscapes, be prepared to stay longer than you'd expect.
