Trekking through the Altai Mountains on horseback is a unique experience, finds Ian D. Robinson.

The Discovery Channel's wonderboy of survivor shows, Bear Grylls, has been in New Zealand.

Jim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.

Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.

Travel in India is exciting but not for the faint-hearted. Chris Reed journeys through three regions.

Jacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

A nervous kayaker, Cate Foster found herself loving her day out on the tranquil waters of the Puhoi River.

Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

Nature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.

A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.

'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.

It's true that AJ Hackett rules the air-waves when it comes to bungy jumps in New Zealand, with four locations.

Kiwi mum Jacqui Thomas has taken a year out to backpack round the world - with her 7-year-old daughter.

Safety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.

"Kiwi birds don't fly" - they cycle, for 20 months, alone, on a cheap bike, through dangerous countries just to get home ...

A new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.

Fresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.

Shelley Bridgeman and her daughter discover Harry Potter's world has been recreated in sunny Florida.

Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.

This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.