Wellington / Wairarapa

Jackie shares day one of her breathtaking three-day hiking experience, hosted by Ian & Rebecca Thomas

Jackie Norman shares her few days on Kāpiti Island, courtesy of Kāpiti Island Eco Experience

New Zealand’s wind-swept capital is walkable and chock-full of things to do, see, eat and drink for the wild-at-heart. Writer Jacqui Gibson lays out an itinerary for a weekend escape.

Head to Space Place at the Carter Observatory in the Wellington Botanic Gardens and spend some time gazing into the skies

Nina Mercer goes offshore with an exploration of Matiu/Somes Island

We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Prue Cobham shares her experience of the Havana Coffee Works after winning a tour and barista lesson from issue 178. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!

As any motorhomer knows, the best camping spots almost always come about through word of mouth. Better still, they are also often free. One such spot is the Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, in Hedgehope.

NZMCD couldn't resist a cup of coffee from Havana Coffee Works, an extraordinary store that sprang from a desire to provide high-quality coffee

Nina Mercer discovers natural wonders and some great snorkeling on the capital’s south coast

The North Island is very different viewed from a train, as Jill Malcolm discovers while journeying from Wellington to Auckland on the Northern Explorer

NZMCD writer Jacqui Gibson samples the premium wines of the Wairarapa

NZMCD takes a trip to Wairarapa to experience the delightful mix of wineries, food, and historical charm the region has to offer