Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.

A New Zealand luxury lodge has been recognised for its consistent high standards by a century-old English high society magazine.

Karen Jackson rediscovers New Zealand's riches from the comfort of a well-stocked campervan.

Jaqueline Smith put her hand up for a swim in Kelly Tarlton's Shark Cage and was relieved it wasn't bitten off.

A rural bed and breakfast near Queenstown has been named the best accommodation of its type in the South Pacific.

Explorer Abel Tasman missed out on a wonderful park, writes Jim Eagles.

Find inspiration from classic books such as Dracula and Where the Wild Things Are.

Kerri Jackson takes a walk through Auckland's expansive botanic gardens and discovers more than flora and fauna.

Greg Dixon takes a day trip to a treasured island and meets a variety of indigenous inhabitants going about their daily rituals.

Victorian-style Greytown has long been a hot holiday spot.

Jacqui Madelin delves into the historic Riverton coast.

A Taranaki businessman's proposal to give away a historic 10-bedroom lodge on the slopes of Mt Taranaki has drawn almost 300 submissions from New Zealand and overseas.

Pamela Wade walks the new Hillary Trail in the Waitakeres.

Herald photographer Sarah Ivey recalls a trip to Lake Ellery in the deep south.

Air New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.

It could be something in the water or maybe it's the clean country air - but for whatever reason, Opunake has produced more than its fair share of high-achieving New Zealanders.

Great Barrier Island is emphasising its wealth of natural features and paucity of cars in an application to become part of the New Zealand Cycleway.

Most travellers in the north know Kawakawa as the town with the railway running down the middle of the main street.

Incidents of tourists hiking in rugged terrain in Jandals and running out of food while out camping have led to the development of a NZ outdoors code.

Couples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.

The zoo provides a home and rehabilitation for at-risk animals as well as chances for visitors to interact with the animals every day.

Phoebe Falconer checks out another great summer holiday place within an hour's drive of downtown Auckland.

Paul Rush goes on a journey of discovery and draws on his survival skills to become a castaway.

Phoebe Falconer suggests a series of great summer holiday destinations within an hour's drive of downtown Auckland.

Visitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.

Lava caves, lava fields, pillars and tunnels are all part of Rangitoto's landscape.