Alpine beauty offers snow in winter and biking and walking tracks in summer.

Ash Davey will be one of the yachties tearing across Cook Strait.

The City of Sails trumps holiday hotspots the Coromandel and the Bay of Islands.

Many know Queenstown as New Zealand's skiing hub.

There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Tim Roxborogh tackles the famous river's bike trails with ease.

Eveline Harvey gets a buzz from sightseeing by helicopter.

Justine Tyerman is a wee bit fussy when it comes to views - as the receptionist discovers.

Stephanie Holmes sleeps on the roof in a Bay of Islands getaway weekend.

Sue Halliwell returns to the spectacular Poor Knights Islands.

Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.

Greta Umbers takes on the country's most popular day hike.

The streets, parks, museums, airport and zoo are teeming with creations from Weta.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Hotel Grand Windsor, Auckland.

Tim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.

Graeme Lay looks at sites related to Captain Cook that Kiwi history buffs should visit.

Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

A break on the Kapiti Coast is an enchanted chance to unwind, writes Cloe Willetts.

A road trip around Lake Taupo is short enough to do in half a day.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.

The evolution of Dunedin's Speight's Brewery continues with a redesigned tour.

Daniel Simmonds checks into a hotel that's great for business travellers.

Patricia Greig leaves the city behind and gets a taste of the good life on Waiheke.

Jane Jurgens has some ideas to make the most of the first long weekend of summer.

There are so many things to see and do in Rotorua, writes Jason Reeves.

Tim Roxborogh checks into a unique B&B on the Tawharanui Peninsula.

Zoe Walker checks in for a luxury 'staycation' at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.

Magnificent Fiordland compensates for a rough start to a voyage, writes Pamela Wade.

Lorna Subritzky almost beats her travel hoodoo with workmates in Rotorua.

MP Tamati Coffey offers his top tips for where to eat, drink, ride your bike and relax.