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Bolivia: Holiday thrills on highway to hell

Bolivia's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.

Tauranga: Testing the waters

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.

Riding high: Conquering Mongolia on the hoof

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

Forward Thinking: Only here for the Bear

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

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.

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.

Stricter safety rules for adventure tourism industry