A South Island jaunt for budding photographers is almost too good to be true, writes Jim Eagles.

Julie Harries heads out west for a bush railway journey through the Waitakere Ranges, and finds plenty worth checking out on the way.

Derek Cheng enjoys the hospitality of the lodge at Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay - and takes on one of the best golf courses in the world.

Where have the charming old hotels that ushered in New Zealand's grand age of travel and tourism gone?

The latest rugby-themed Air New Zealand safety video features a few familiar faces along with an elderly streaker.

An interactive wine-tasting venture brings the experts to you, writes Jim Eagles.

Take the best of the local waters in the winter. Finish off with a fish'n'chip picnic and a good night's sleep.

In hindsight, airline passengers may well look back on the period between 2007 and 2010 as a golden age for travel in New Zealand.

Jetstar is planning to increase its NZ operations with a selection of new routes, taking advantage of Virgin Blue's departure.

A weekend in Coromandel town, with its old-fashioned Kiwi charm, makes for a refreshing getaway, writes Sarah Lawrence.

A cloud of choking dust flies up as the 120-year-old wooden doors crash open, revealing a crumbling brick dynamite store.

World Cup fever is fuelling demand for motorhomes and campervans but operators are refuting suggestions they are almost booked out.

A realistic Antarctic experience offers only half the danger, writes Jim Eagles.

Rain or shine, Castlepoint has plenty to offer, finds Jacqui Madelin.

Doug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.

The winning shots selected from over 8000 entries capturing the beauty and drama of NZ.

Freedom tourists who do not dispose of waste properly or poo in public spaces are a real problem, Tourism Minister John Key says.

If you're considering a cosy winter weekend away, you could do worse than the Napier seaside suburb of Ahuriri.

Paul Rush takes a hair-raising ride in the Te Paki dunes on a nostalgic Cape Reinga tour

Wayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.

Kerri Jackson's 12-step programme for quitting winter and finding nirvana.

Christchurch offers a host of activities to be sampled at leisure, writes Estelle Sarney.

Are our prices fair or over-inflated? To try and find out, nzherald.co.nz is running an informal survey.

Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall agrees with Peter Bills that New Zealand has become an expensive place for tourists.

Many popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.

Rachel Glucina turns her attention to frocks on the rocks at Queenstown's Winter Festival.