Waikato

NZMCD visits the Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia to witness a powerful and moving scene that recreates the Maori past as it once was

The cafe/restaurant, simply called Sylvia’s, is tucked in behind the sand dunes just a stone’s throw from Sunset Beach

MCD visits Waikato's Kawhia Harbour, a harbour-side township with fascinating Maori and European history

MCD shares a not-so-unexpected journey to Matamata's Hobbiton, describing the magic and detail put into the classic Kiwi movie set

MCD heads underground to explore the ancient caves of Waitomo

MCD heads to Matamata to check out the Dew Drop Inn

Jill Malcolm visits Mt Maungatautari to learn more about a remarkable project helping protect our precious native birds

Jill Malcolm finds heaven on earth at Lake Arapuni, 65km south-east of Hamilton.

Travel writer Jill Malcolm calls in on the Nikau Caves on the west coast of the Waikato.

Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm pauses in Tokoroa, where she visits the town’s “talking poles”.

Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm goes motorhoming and golfing in Walton.

Heather Whelan takes to the meandering roads of the mighty Waikato.