Destinations

Peta Stavelli finds history hard to ignore — and easy to absorb — during a wonderful winter break, with a Waitangi refresher in the Bay of Islands.
For those of us Kiwis (and non-Kiwis) dreaming of pitching a tent and soaking up all the great outdoors has to offer, but lacking in the equipment to turn the dream into a reality, Adventure Capital has given us an easy solution.
Cameron Officer takes a long weekend break with a difference. The Hobbit Trilogy tour offers a unique blend of activities in a condensed corner of the world. Much like the Mighty Jackpot we sampled the tour in, a lot can certainly fit into a little.
If you’re tossing up between a new or second-hand RV, there’s no better way than taking a test trip to Cape Reinga in an as-new Kea Dreamtime, Peta Stavelli finds.
Elsewhere in the country, Auckland (and Aucklanders) gets a lot of flak; but look beyond these outmoded perceptions and the country’s largest city has a lot to offer, writes City of Sails resident, Peta Stavelli.