Forward Thinking: Only here for the Bear
The Discovery Channel's wonderboy of survivor shows, Bear Grylls, has been in New Zealand.
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Greymouth: Taking the tube
Jim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.
Vanuatu: Jungle tumble
Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.
Indian odyssey
Travel in India is exciting but not for the faint-hearted. Chris Reed journeys through three regions.
Mackenzie Country: Saddle safari
Jacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.
Victoria: Exploring a coastal wilderness
Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.
Puhoi: The power of the paddle
A nervous kayaker, Cate Foster found herself loving her day out on the tranquil waters of the Puhoi River.
Setting the wheels in motion
Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.
Conquering the high seas
After watching all those yachts on the harbour this weekend you might be itching to get among them. Diana Clement had a go at learning how to sail.
Bay of Islands: A day with the dolphins
Nature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.
Sydney: Floating above suburbia in the sport of gods
A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.
New season TV: <i>An Idiot Abroad</i>
'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.
Northland: Rough and ready
Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.
Northern Territory: Between a rock and...
Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.
Montenegro: Step carefully as you walk on the wild side
For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.
Top lists: Best adventures in Auckland
It's true that AJ Hackett rules the air-waves when it comes to bungy jumps in New Zealand, with four locations.
Adventure of a lifetime
Kiwi mum Jacqui Thomas has taken a year out to backpack round the world - with her 7-year-old daughter.
The white magic of Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier-walking's blend of beauty and adrenalin leaves Liz Light spellbound.
Waitemata Harbour: Have a blast at breakneck speed
Powerstops and wild spins provide quick fun on the water, writes Jim Eagles.
Summer survival in the outdoors
Safety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.
'Kiwi bird' sees best in people on cycle home
"Kiwi birds don't fly" - they cycle, for 20 months, alone, on a cheap bike, through dangerous countries just to get home ...
Get strapped in for the time of your life
A new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.
Mahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayak
Fresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.
Florida: A wizard day out
Shelley Bridgeman and her daughter discover Harry Potter's world has been recreated in sunny Florida.
Piha: Plunging in to darkness
Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.
North Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillity
This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.