Northland
Mangawhai has always been beautiful. Now, with great walks, fine food and art, it's interesting as well. Check out these highlights.
Destinations
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.
Auckland
Looking to escape the city for a weekend? Look no further than Mangawhai Heads and the Awhitu Peninsula – two amazing day trips from Auckland.
Marlborough
O is definitely for awesome, finds Peta Stavelli as she traipses behind the royal couple to explore Blenheim's outstanding Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim.
Marlborough
Jill Malcolm is seduced by the fruits of the vine when she takes the Nelson Craft Beer Trail. These were some of the highlights.
Otago
Free-wheeling motorhomer Heather Whelan explores the lesser-known area beyond the settlement of Moeraki and its iconic boulders.
Taranaki
Photographer James Heremaia drives down the western coastline from Pio Pio to Waitara and finds a lot of excuses to pull over and explore.
Auckland
Building on the global obsession with selfies, Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auckland is taking the photographic phenomenon to the next level.
Otago
Oamaru began its life humbly, with just a musterer's cottage cobbled together from cabbage tree leaves and mud. Peta Stavelli writes about the changing fortunes of New Zealand's most important heritage town.
Southland
Heather Whelan drives to Milford Sound in her motorhome, giving her plenty of time to take in the delights along this 121-kilometre strip of amazing road.
