Waikato

Eleanor Hughes gets away from the holiday crowds and hikes three trails on the peninsula

Located in the heart of rural Waikato, the quaint township of Cambridge is known for its artisan cafes, antique shopping, and picture-perfect scenery. In this extract, The Insider’s Guide editor Cheree Morrison shares a few highlights worth checking out next time you’re there.

In this issue, MCD writer Jackie Norman rediscovers the beauty of Wairere Falls near Matamata

NZMCD's Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road

NZMCD's Heather Whelan finds there’s more to Matamata than Hobbits, as she and her partner Malcolm explore the area

With its unbelievably clear waters, Putaruru’s Blue Springs attracts tourists from all over the world. Jackie Scurr stopped by recently and was blown away by the sheer beauty of this incredible natural beauty.n

The Waikato coastal town of Raglan, famously popular for its surf, is also packed with modern eateries and places to stretch the legs and soothe the soul, finds Elisabeth Easther

Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road. In this issue she visits Prof's@Woodlands cafe, nestled within the beautiful Woodlands Estate.

The Waikato has plenty to see and do while you’re there. We’ve found five must-dos if you find a day or two to spare.

We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Tracy Steuart shares her experience at Café Irresistablue after winning a voucher from issue 174. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!

Travel writer Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road, this time stopping in at Cornerstone Alpaca Stud in Gordonton

At Monavale Blueberries, an organic blueberry orchard not far from Cambridge, NZMCD found a small rural cafe, inventively called Café Irresistiblue