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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.

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.

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.