Wellington / Wairarapa
For such a small town, Greytown punches well above its weight when it comes to the richness of its art, culture and history, says Paul Owen.
Destinations
Auckland
Lisa Jansen discovers the hidden secrets and the charming sights, food and scenery of Auckland’s historic seaside village of Devonport.
Otago
Cycling is a wonderful way to soak up the sun and scenery, and Otago has some of the best trails in the world.
Taranaki
Visiting Taranaki for the Coastal Arts Trail? There’s so much on offer in Taranaki to enrich your time in the region like no other.
Canterbury
Small but perfectly formed, Kaikōura is a transformational spot that instantly replenishes your soul as you’re reminded to stop and marvel at the beauty of our gorgeous country, writes Claire Smith.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Fine arts and campervans seems an unusual pairing, but when it’s done right, the result is most impressive, as Claire Smith found when she met Vallery, a campervan-come-art gallery.
Gisborne
Pamela Wade leaves the rat race far behind as she traverses the Pacific Coast Highway out of Gisborne, finding tiny treasures and some breathtaking landscapes.
Nelson & Bays
Among the beech forest just outside Murchison, Eleanor Hughes discovers a flash of orange between the green foliage.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Known as the ‘gateway to the Ruahines’, Āpiti is one of New Zealand’s tiniest of towns. Claire Smith discovered that the Manawatū township may look unassuming, but it’s home to some treasures – including one of the best barbecue spots in the country.
Northland
As the northernmost city in New Zealand, at the centre of the ‘winterless north’, Whangārei is often fine and sunny – but not always. Heather Whelan discovers some northern activities to amuse and delight, no matter what the weather’s doing.
Waikato
Jill Malcolm revisits the shorebird coast of Miranda where, from September to October each year, godwits by the thousands come winging in at the end of their epic journey from Alaska.
Manawatu / Whanganui
For those who like dramatic vistas, solitude and stories from the past, the road colloquially known as Gentle Annie, from Taihape in the Rangitikei to Fernhill in Hawke’s Bay, is a compelling drive, writes Jill Malcolm.
