Waikato

MCD subeditor and campervan enthusiast Shannon Williams revisits the small rural town that’s definitely worth stopping for.
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.
While there are plenty of shorter walks around Pirongia Forest Park, Eleanor Hughes chose a multi-day hike up the mount to really explore this beautiful area in the Waikato.
Famed for its iconic L&P bottle, Paeroa has a rich history that extends far beyond its fizzy drink reputation. Claire Smith investigates this historic town.
Nestled between Mangakino and the Pureora Forest turnoff on State Highway 30 resides Pouakani, the world’s largest tōtara and one of the greatest living monuments in New Zealand.
MCD writer and fervent foodie Alexia Santamaria scours the mighty Waikato in search of the best places to go to get your tastebuds tingling this autumn.