Famous journey steeped in contrasts
Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.
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Christchurch: Everything's lovely in Garden City
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Turangi: Wining and dining in style
The Central Plateau is making a name for itself in viticulture, writes Jim Eagles.
Telltale signs this is Upham country
The imposing spirit of New Zealand's greatest soldier, Charles Upham, dominated the second leg of my rail trip on the TranzCoastal.
Time stands still at Mangonui
Liz Light explores a heritage trail that has escaped intrusion by developers and entrepreneurs.
Macquarie Island: A long way from everywhere
Jim Eagles is granted rare access to the lonely but lovely Sub Antarctic islands.
A natural kai on the TransCoastal track
Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.
Getting in the spirit across Cook Strait
Jim Eagles' journey aboard the Kaitaki from Wellington to Picton leaves him feeling replete.
Mangawhai: Seaside escape
Megan Singleton grabs some vino and enjoys a girls' weekend in magical Mangawhai.
Wellington: Capital sights and songbird sounds
Jim Eagles gets a dose of wildlife and culture in a stopover on his great NZ train journey.
Blenheim: Scott's greats
Joelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.
Kaikoura: Descent into the abyss
Paul Rush ventures into the domain of Kaikoura's majestic sperm whales.
Tragedy remembered on journey south
Jim Eagles continues his exploration of NZ by train, paying his respects at Tangiwai.
Ohakune: Historic trail frozen in time
Jim Eagles continues his exploration of New Zealand by train, checking out the Ohakune Old Coach Road.
$15 for Jetstar airport lounge
Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.
Auckland: Classy old dame
Kerri Jackson revels in the luxury of Auckland's restored and refined Hotel DeBrett.
Nelson: Spreading the gospel of craft beer
Victoria Bartle looks at the people behind Nelson's boutique breweries.
Northland: Bream come true
Diana Clement is blown away by the views, birdlife and forests of Northland's Bream Head.
Macquarie Island: South Westies
Jim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.
Taranaki: All the world's a stage in Stratford
Taranaki town is so bard it's brilliant, writes Chris Samsara.
Lakeside lodge at Rotorua among the best for lovers
Forget Paris or Venice if you're looking for the most romantic place to propose to your lover this Valentine's Day.
Coromandel Peninsula: Peak fitness
Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.
Huka Lodge wins travel award
A New Zealand luxury lodge has been recognised for its consistent high standards by a century-old English high society magazine.
Road trip: Closer to home
Karen Jackson rediscovers New Zealand's riches from the comfort of a well-stocked campervan.
Kelly Tarlton's: In at the deep end with scary sharks
Jaqueline Smith put her hand up for a swim in Kelly Tarlton's Shark Cage and was relieved it wasn't bitten off.
Queenstown B&B named best in South Pacific
A rural bed and breakfast near Queenstown has been named the best accommodation of its type in the South Pacific.
Tasman: Close encounter of furred kind
Explorer Abel Tasman missed out on a wonderful park, writes Jim Eagles.
How to start a new chapter in your travels
Find inspiration from classic books such as Dracula and Where the Wild Things Are.
Auckland: Park life
Kerri Jackson takes a walk through Auckland's expansive botanic gardens and discovers more than flora and fauna.