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North Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillity
This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.
Switzerland: A breathtaking experience
Meandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.
Scared stiff at Spookers
A haunted scream park in Franklin is not for the faint-hearted, writes Jacqueline Smith.
Tongariro National Park: A mountainous escape
Diana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.
Auckland: Beauty on our doorstep
There are many parts of Auckland worth exploring at sea level, discovers Kirsten Warner.
The ride of your life
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.
London: Back to reality after a 27,000km journey
As the 51st Traverse team complete their epic journey, Rob Gray looks ahead to new adventures.
Woodhill Forest: Fun among the treetops
The courses run by Tree Adventures at Woodhill Forest can prove just as much of a fun challenge for adults as for kids. Kirsten Warner gave it a try.
Arawata Bill's stomping ground
Jill Worrall explores the region that was home to the legendary bushman and prospector.
Rotorua: Feeling the big squeeze
Rotorua has a host of new activities, making it even more of a destination for a weekend away. Anna Jones investigates.
Exploring Turkmenistan's enigmatic capital
"Ashgabat", our guide Dima said slowly, choosing his words carefully between mouthfuls of steaming meat pie, "is paradise".
Getting a rush from Taupo's falls
Fast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.
Five of the best... horse treks
Saddle up with a friend, your partner, or the kids these holidays. Some of these facilities also offer school holiday camps.
Kiwi beats Everest of sailing
Fifty-seven years after Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Everest, Kiwi sailor Graeme Kendall has knocked another bastard off.
Five of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalin
Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.
Nepal: Everest trek a real treat
Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.
Poronui: Wilderness at the top of its game
City dweller Janna Hamilton gets out of her comfort zone, spending a weekend getting wild in Poronui - albeit with a large dose of luxury.
Tajikistan - Overwhelming hospitality
The 51st Traverse team are treated to overwhelming hospitality as they journey through Tajikistan, writes Rob Gray.
Parents read of daughter's plane death
Annika Kirsten, 23, was one of nine people to die in the skydiving plane crash at Fox Glacier on September 4.
Waikato: One stop shop for action and adventure
James Russell heads south to the Waikato and a property which offers a range of activities to get the blood pumping.
Queensland: Creepy crawling
Ancient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.
Pub tribute for dead plane crew
On a pool table at a Fox Glacier pub, a variety of drinks were arranged alongside the words "RIP Boys", as locals remembered their friends killed in Saturday's plane crash.
Niue: Tranquillity at its finest hour
Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.
Along Fiji's royal road
An island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.
A day of fun on the wild west coast
Joelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.
Auckland: A tourist for a day
Shelley Bridgeman sits in on an Auckland tour group to see what visitors learn about our city and to see it through a fresh pair of eyes.