Shandelle Battersby finds plenty of activities for families in and around Whangarei.

Neil Reid travels to Waiheke Island for a 24-hour getaway and rediscovers one of the jewels in the wider Auckland region.

In New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.

Elisabeth Easther explores a piece of paradise, at the top of the South Island.

Winston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.

Peter Donaldson ventures into the northern unknown.

Wellington is a very easy city to love, and it's just about perfect for a food-and drink-filled weekend getaway.

A Dunedin street has become an unlikely tourist attraction, after people have shared photos on social media of a bizarre optical illusion.

It's nearly the end of the school holidays and you haven't been out of town? A mid-winter jaunt in Miranda is the perfect escape.

NBA legend Yao Ming made a surprise appearance in Dunedin this week.

New Zealand is full of these wondrous warm spots and many of them are free. Here are some of the best to check out around the country.

There's intrigue in the bushes at Zealong estate, and the owners will not give up their secrets easily, learns Tim Roxborogh.

Herald Travel readers share their advice for getting kids on skis or boards this winter.

A mid-winter mission in a muscle car is just the ticket, writes Alanah Eriksen.

Elisabeth Easther explores the charms of a sleepy settlement.

A winter treat brings warmth and a feeling of well-being, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Andrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.

Named for a local tribe, a branch of the Waitaha people, and Ngati Mamoe.

Chris Daniels apprehensively doubles down on the North Island's highest mountain.

On the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.

Helen van Berkel heads underground with her daughter for the stunning delights of Waitomo.

Eli Orzessek takes a walk on the wild, wonderful and weird side of Taranaki.

Venture to the bottom of the country and you'll find a warm welcome.

The gateway to the Western Bays is sitting pretty, writes Elisabeth Easther.

One of the best lookouts on the trail takes in Awaroa Inlet, the home of the beach New Zealanders bought through a crowd-funding campaign earlier in the year.

New study shows Brits are taking vast amounts of holidays - and they all want to come to NZ.

Deep in the bush of the Abel Tasman National Park, four trampers are scuffing their feet along a sandy path, eyes intently scanning the canopy above.

Rob Cox finds himself caught short when he takes his wife to the exclusive Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a Mother's Day treat.

Eli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.