Tennessy Weir checks into a sophisticated boutique hotel in Queenstown.

It's another world within your underground embrace. You're the beating heart of St Kevin's Arcade down the stairs and to the left

As the warmer weather works in our favour, take advantage of the opportunity to unplug and venture out this weekend with one of these great Auckland walks.

Eveline Harvey finds magic above and below ground in Waitomo.

A boys' weekend in Rotorua is full-on and full of fun, writes Mike Lane.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a beautiful property with an exceptional restaurant.

Helen van Berkel is well prepared for a camping weekend with teens at Martins Bay and takes everything but the plastic box.

ZM's Megan Sellers checks out an award-winning eco-tour.

A boutique lodge on the fringe of Northland's Waipoua Forest has been named New Zealand's best hospitality business.

At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.

Winston Aldworth jumps aboard NZ611 - a night flight from Auckland to Queenstown.

Otago's dreamland is best seen without the summer crowds, writes Mike Yardley.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a hotel that celebrates the story of NZ's early settlers.

In the absolute silence of deep underground, Bronwyn Sell experiences true darkness - and the beauty it conceals.

Not just a winter destination; there's plenty to do in Taupo all year round. Here's our pick of some the best.

Tess Nichol is pleasantly surprised to find generous cheesemakers and inspiring gardens in Hamilton.

Sales on the first charter flight from Dunedin to see the aurora australis are taking off and the trip's organiser is considering making the flight an annual event.

Derek Cheng basks in a panoramic view that few have experienced.

Elisabeth Easther explores a Central Otago hamlet, population 300, where newcomers are welcomed with a community dinner.

Eli Orzessek checks into a Fenton Street spot with an excellent spa bath.

Lorna Subritzky enjoys a winning bach in acclaimed surroundings.

Take your time in this seaside village, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A four-year-old adventure business with a big conservation programme has taken the supreme tourism award.

Breath-taking thrills and spills and awe-inspiring sights are on offer in the tourist mecca, writes Morgan Tait.

Lindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.

More than a pit-stop on the way from Auckland to Hamilton, this village is worth a visit in its own right, says Elisabeth Easther.

A winemaker is hooked on pinot and the land where it's grown, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Sheba Williams' working holiday in Shanghai was a real inspiration.

Helen van Berkel stays at a Hawke's Bay cottage that offers both sunrise and sunset views.

Cloe Willetts explores the art, tastes, sounds and scenery of the Kapiti Coast.