Justine Tyerman discovers something akin to a set of Russian dolls on Lake Wanaka.

Rail journeys through NZ, with the occasional trip by car, open up the country.

Alexia Santamaria and her Auckland family are wooed by some of the delights of Dunedin.

Wellington's Homegrown festival is filled exclusively with Kiwi musicians.

Belinda Feek enjoys the natural beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Elisabeth Easther talks to a Great Barrier resident whose work touches the sky.

Jane Jurgens lists her top west coast beaches.

Delicious food and wine finds another good home, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Alexia Santamaria finds secluded beauty just outside Russell.

New Islands of the Gulf host Elisabeth Easther reveals her favourite places in the Gulf.

There is a host of activities alongside, in and on the Rangitikei.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Fiordland Discovery's wner-operator Kate Rollason.

Dan Peled warms to the beauty of his southern alpine ride.

If you're looking for a fun weekend away, here are a few great options.

The fun doesn't have to stop when the bad weather starts, writes Jane Jurgens.

Kaye Mueller enjoys a freewheeling tour of the wild West Coast.

Emerson's Craft Brewery has added a restaurant to its repertoire, writes Daniel Simmonds.

Here's some suggestions for a road trip from the Bay of Islands.

Inspired by Jacinda Ardern's Vogue photoshoot, these beaches are the best of the west.

Top destinations to take your dog around New Zealand.

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The cycle trails around Alexandra are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A weekend escape to a luxury lodge in Northland is magic, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The importance of personal organisation pales in the face of the big Southern picture.

Elisabeth Easther meets Operations Manager Donnelle Tamaiparea.

A place where the whanau can enjoy a whole lot of adventurous fun during a weekend break.

Time doesn't fly on the Northern Explorer but you find it's a small world after all.

If you're a "Friend of Waitangi" it is free.

If you haven't been, you must.

Waitangi Day is the perfect time to start planning your trip.